The Colorado Attorney General's Office
POST Investigator (Special Agent III)
The Colorado Attorney General's Office, Denver, Colorado, United States, 80285
The Criminal Justice Section is seeking an experienced investigator to join the POST team as a Special Agent. Major goals of POST are to support law enforcement agencies and to ensure the integrity of the profession. In the role of Special Agent, you will conduct criminal investigations into violations occurring throughout Colorado. Many of these cases are highly sensitive and involve public officials, peace officers, and law enforcement agencies, often focusing on breaches of public trust and corruption. You will also oversee the decertification process, including compliance reviews and investigations. We are looking for candidates who excel in collaborative environments and are committed to making a meaningful difference in the Colorado law enforcement community.
The DOL is currently offering a sign‑on bonus for new Special Agent hires of $1,500. Eligible only to hires new to the Colorado State Personnel System.
Sign‑On bonuses will be paid based on the following timeline:
$750.00 – Time of hire $750.00 – Time of certification (12 months after hire)
This position is open only to Colorado state residents.
WHAT YOU WILL DO This position leads and conducts criminal investigations into offenses reported to or identified by the Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) Board. These often sensitive cases involve public officials, peace officers, or law enforcement agencies and include offenses such as official misconduct, excessive force, failure to intervene, untruthfulness, improper administration of ketamine, and fraud.
Key responsibilities include developing case strategies, conducting interviews, collecting evidence, and preparing for criminal and civil hearings. The investigator also collaborates with law enforcement agencies statewide and provides education and training to peace officers and agencies.
This role supports the POST mission by managing peace officer de‑certification processes, ensuring compliance with state statutes and POST rules. Duties include issuing subpoenas, coordinating administrative hearings, maintaining accurate records, and managing the public‑facing Peace Officer Database.
This recruitment may also be used to fill other Special Agent positions in the Criminal Justice section.
WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR Minimum Qualifications: Please document all relevant experience in detail on your application. Experience will not be inferred or assumed. Any part‑time experience listed will be prorated.
Six years of professional investigative experience as a full‑time sworn detective or sworn criminal investigator at the felony level for a government law enforcement agency, with filing felony‑level criminal cases in a criminal court as the lead investigator.
OR
A combination of directly related education (such as Criminal Justice, Psychology, or Sociology) and professional investigative experience as a full‑time sworn detective or sworn criminal investigator at the felony level for a government law enforcement agency equal to six (6) years, including filing felony‑level criminal cases in a criminal court as the lead investigator.
Experience must be as a sworn detective or sworn criminal investigator as the main function of the job. Experience such as patrol work or other ancillary investigation work will not meet the minimum qualifications.
Note: Candidates possessing a foreign degree must submit a translation of their degree from an accredited institution.
Required Competencies
Demonstrated organizational skills, including the ability to multi‑task, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines;
Demonstrated work experience managing or leading large‑scale or complex investigations;
Knowledge of investigation and interviewing techniques and methods, and knowledge of state and federal laws and regulations;
Strong verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to communicate concisely and effectively;
Customer service and interpersonal skills, including the ability to work on a team;
Strong critical thinking and analytical skills.
Preferred Qualifications
Acted as the lead investigator on a minimum of 50 felony‑level cases;
Participation in multi‑agency investigations;
Investigative experience conducting complex investigations;
Previous experience training law enforcement personnel;
Experience conducting internal investigations, such as Internal Affairs and Professional Standards investigations;
Experience investigating officer use of force or serving as part of a Critical Incident Response Team.
Conditions of Employment Applicants must pass a thorough background investigation prior to appointment.
Candidates must be Colorado P.O.S.T. certified at the time of application. Applicants must pass a thorough criminal and personal background check, including a review of the personnel file from prior employment.
Must be proficient with a handgun, available to travel within and outside the State of Colorado, and available to work nights and/or weekends when necessary. Position may require work outside regular business hours, including early mornings, evenings, weekends, and overnight assignments. Must have a valid CO driver’s license and be expected to travel up to 40% of the time.
This position will work both remotely and in an office, and travel as needed across Colorado. Flexible work arrangements are subject to change based on business needs.
Colorado Department of Law participates in E‑Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I‑9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.
Please view the full job announcement for more information, including compensation and benefits, and to apply online.
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The DOL is currently offering a sign‑on bonus for new Special Agent hires of $1,500. Eligible only to hires new to the Colorado State Personnel System.
Sign‑On bonuses will be paid based on the following timeline:
$750.00 – Time of hire $750.00 – Time of certification (12 months after hire)
This position is open only to Colorado state residents.
WHAT YOU WILL DO This position leads and conducts criminal investigations into offenses reported to or identified by the Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) Board. These often sensitive cases involve public officials, peace officers, or law enforcement agencies and include offenses such as official misconduct, excessive force, failure to intervene, untruthfulness, improper administration of ketamine, and fraud.
Key responsibilities include developing case strategies, conducting interviews, collecting evidence, and preparing for criminal and civil hearings. The investigator also collaborates with law enforcement agencies statewide and provides education and training to peace officers and agencies.
This role supports the POST mission by managing peace officer de‑certification processes, ensuring compliance with state statutes and POST rules. Duties include issuing subpoenas, coordinating administrative hearings, maintaining accurate records, and managing the public‑facing Peace Officer Database.
This recruitment may also be used to fill other Special Agent positions in the Criminal Justice section.
WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR Minimum Qualifications: Please document all relevant experience in detail on your application. Experience will not be inferred or assumed. Any part‑time experience listed will be prorated.
Six years of professional investigative experience as a full‑time sworn detective or sworn criminal investigator at the felony level for a government law enforcement agency, with filing felony‑level criminal cases in a criminal court as the lead investigator.
OR
A combination of directly related education (such as Criminal Justice, Psychology, or Sociology) and professional investigative experience as a full‑time sworn detective or sworn criminal investigator at the felony level for a government law enforcement agency equal to six (6) years, including filing felony‑level criminal cases in a criminal court as the lead investigator.
Experience must be as a sworn detective or sworn criminal investigator as the main function of the job. Experience such as patrol work or other ancillary investigation work will not meet the minimum qualifications.
Note: Candidates possessing a foreign degree must submit a translation of their degree from an accredited institution.
Required Competencies
Demonstrated organizational skills, including the ability to multi‑task, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines;
Demonstrated work experience managing or leading large‑scale or complex investigations;
Knowledge of investigation and interviewing techniques and methods, and knowledge of state and federal laws and regulations;
Strong verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to communicate concisely and effectively;
Customer service and interpersonal skills, including the ability to work on a team;
Strong critical thinking and analytical skills.
Preferred Qualifications
Acted as the lead investigator on a minimum of 50 felony‑level cases;
Participation in multi‑agency investigations;
Investigative experience conducting complex investigations;
Previous experience training law enforcement personnel;
Experience conducting internal investigations, such as Internal Affairs and Professional Standards investigations;
Experience investigating officer use of force or serving as part of a Critical Incident Response Team.
Conditions of Employment Applicants must pass a thorough background investigation prior to appointment.
Candidates must be Colorado P.O.S.T. certified at the time of application. Applicants must pass a thorough criminal and personal background check, including a review of the personnel file from prior employment.
Must be proficient with a handgun, available to travel within and outside the State of Colorado, and available to work nights and/or weekends when necessary. Position may require work outside regular business hours, including early mornings, evenings, weekends, and overnight assignments. Must have a valid CO driver’s license and be expected to travel up to 40% of the time.
This position will work both remotely and in an office, and travel as needed across Colorado. Flexible work arrangements are subject to change based on business needs.
Colorado Department of Law participates in E‑Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I‑9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.
Please view the full job announcement for more information, including compensation and benefits, and to apply online.
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