Colorado Department of Revenue
CDOC - Criminal Investigator IV (Statewide)
Colorado Department of Revenue, Denver, Colorado, United States
CDOC - Criminal Investigator IV (Statewide)
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Colorado Department of Revenue Department Information This position is only open to Colorado state residents. This Position Will Be Required To Work Shift Work. This posting will be used to create an eligible list statewide. The first vacancies are located in Limon, CO and Denver, CO. The eligible list created may be used to fill future statewide.
Colorado Department of Corrections Mission: We are a team of dynamic and diverse professionals building a safer Colorado by cultivating transformative opportunities for those under our supervision.
Our Vision: "Building a safer Colorado for today and tomorrow".
CORE Values: Community Safety; Dignity, Diversity and Respect; Opportunity; Collaborative partnerships.
We offer: distinctive career advancement opportunities throughout the state system; medical and dental health plans; disability coverage; paid life insurance; 11 paid holidays per year plus vacation and sick leave; wellness programs and training opportunities; and more.
Description Of Job The Office of the Inspector General (OIG) enforces criminal law to detect and deter crime within the Colorado Department of Corrections (CDOC). Through the use of systematic investigative techniques, position plans and conducts criminal and administrative investigations as well as preparation of legal documents, reports, warrants and affidavits.
Specific duties and responsibilities
Conduct investigations of offender and employee misconduct to include violations of state statutes, federal laws and/or administrative regulations. Investigations may include Title VII discrimination and sexual harassment complaints, use of force allegations, staff and offender relationships and other allegations of significant employee misconduct.
Coordinate facility drug interdictions and provide matrix supervision of assigned facility staff.
Interview suspects, victims, witnesses, and confidential sources.
Independently investigate crimes in a prison facility.
As lead investigator/ team leader, direct field investigations on a continuing basis, including determining and using the resources needed to complete an investigation and assigning tasks to other investigative personnel and law enforcement officers.
Review findings, prepare investigative reports and legal documentation for presentation to appointing authorities and appropriate prosecuting agencies; prepare investigative reports and legal documentation.
Conduct surveillance and supervise and/or participate in undercover operations and assist other agencies in CDOC related cases and intelligence gathering.
Analyze complaints, determine authenticity and validate for presence of essential elements that constitute a crime under Colorado Statutes.
Review and analyze documents, statements and reports to identify witnesses, victims and suspects.
Write search and arrest affidavits to secure warrants and execute arrest and search warrants; obtain court orders for the collection of non-testimonial evidence and other related seizures.
Inventory and secure items seized during search warrants and during the routine collection of crime scene evidence and create exhibits for court proceedings.
Testify in court (e.g. administrative and personnel hearings, depositions, etc.).
Assign other investigative tasks as required, including assistance to other divisions on criminal investigations, fugitive operations, background investigations, interdiction operations, and other duties normally assigned to the Special Operations Divisions.
May be responsible for training and work/team lead of other OIG staff and field investigators; may be utilized on K9 investigations.
Other duties, as needed.
Important Information About This Position
As an OIG investigator you will work as a lead investigator, a support investigator and as an independent investigator at various times depending on the situation being investigated.
Position is subject to and must successfully pass a law enforcement background investigation, integrity interview and psychological evaluation.
Position will be on-call 24 hours a day, seven days a week on a year-round basis to any correctional facility in the State of Colorado.
Selected applicant MUST permanently reside within 1 hour drive time to selected location.
Position requires a flexible schedule and the ability to travel extensively for periods of time for emergency situations or team operations.
Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions Of Employment & Appeal Rights
ONLY APPLICANTS WHO MEET THE MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS SHALL BE CONSIDERED.
Minimum Qualifications
Experience:
Eight (8) years of full-time professional investigative criminal case experience conducting drug, assault, or fraud investigations to include all of the following aspects of investigations: interviewing suspects, victims and witnesses; collecting and processing evidence; writing criminal investigation reports; and testifying in hearings and trials. This experience must be detailed within the work experience section of your application to meet this requirement. Part-time experience will be pro-rated.
Education And Experience
A combination of related education, formalized apprenticeship program, certification, and/or relevant professional investigative experience as defined above equal to eight (8) years. AND - Necessary Special Requirement: Applicants MUST possess a valid/active Colorado Peace Officer Standards Training Certification (POST) at the time of application, as defined by C.R.S. 24-33.5-303(6) and/or C.R.S. 18-1-901(3) (1) (1). A copy of your current and valid Colorado POST Certificate must be uploaded and attached to your application.
Professional Work Defined: Work that involves exercising discretion, analytical skill, judgment, and responsibility for creating, developing, integrating, applying, and sharing an organized body of knowledge; equivalent to a bachelor’s degree in a relevant field.
There is no substitution for the Colorado POST requirement.
Work Experience Section
Ensure that the "Work Experience" section of the application is complete and contains all relevant work experience related to the position. This information will be used to determine compensation. "See resume" statements are not accepted in lieu of the work experience section.
Required Competencies
Extensive experience conducting independent criminal and/or administrative investigations with precise attention to detail and affecting the arrest of suspects.
Working knowledge of federal, state, and local statutes, rules, and regulations related to criminal and administrative investigation.
Extensive knowledge of Colorado Criminal Law; broad experience conducting complex criminal investigations.
Self-directed and strong initiative; excellent written and oral communication; public speaking skills.
Interpersonal/customer service skills; proficiency with Microsoft Office; conflict resolution skills; critical thinking/decision making.
Ability to write clear and accurate reports; strong interview and interrogation skills.
Ability to work under stress, remain alert, and be adaptable; and to travel as needed.
Preferred Qualifications
K9 drug experience; gang-related investigations; intelligence gathering or intelligence-led policing; multi-agency investigations; writing and executing warrants; drug-related investigations; institutional/detentions investigations; internal affairs investigations.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
The Assessment Process: Applications will be reviewed to determine MQs; qualified applicants may undergo comparative analysis which may include suitability screening, assessments, oral, written, or other evaluations and ranking. AI tools may not be used to create, write, or alter any portion of responses during the assessment process.
Be sure the Work Experience section addresses qualifications as listed above. Resumes or "see resume" statements will not be accepted in lieu of the Work Experience section. Additional information after the closing date may affect eligibility.
Background investigations will be conducted. See transcripts and licenses requirements within this posting. If you have transcripts or licenses, upload them with your application. International transcripts may require a U.S. equivalency evaluation.
Guaranteed accessibility: The State of Colorado is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. Reasonable accommodations are available during the application process.
All Department of Corrections facilities are tobacco-free. We encourage protected classes to apply.
Appeal Rights : If you are notified of elimination, you may file an appeal with the State Personnel Board or request a review by the State Personnel Director. Details are provided in the notice and relevant statutes.
Supplemental Information
After submitting an application, you should receive an email acknowledgment. Include a working email address and monitor it for time-sensitive correspondence. For questions, contact the listed state personnel contacts in this posting.
Schedule and Notices
Scheduled dates for applicant assessments will not be rescheduled. If you fail to appear, no make-ups will be allowed.
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Join to apply for the
CDOC - Criminal Investigator IV (Statewide)
role at
Colorado Department of Revenue Department Information This position is only open to Colorado state residents. This Position Will Be Required To Work Shift Work. This posting will be used to create an eligible list statewide. The first vacancies are located in Limon, CO and Denver, CO. The eligible list created may be used to fill future statewide.
Colorado Department of Corrections Mission: We are a team of dynamic and diverse professionals building a safer Colorado by cultivating transformative opportunities for those under our supervision.
Our Vision: "Building a safer Colorado for today and tomorrow".
CORE Values: Community Safety; Dignity, Diversity and Respect; Opportunity; Collaborative partnerships.
We offer: distinctive career advancement opportunities throughout the state system; medical and dental health plans; disability coverage; paid life insurance; 11 paid holidays per year plus vacation and sick leave; wellness programs and training opportunities; and more.
Description Of Job The Office of the Inspector General (OIG) enforces criminal law to detect and deter crime within the Colorado Department of Corrections (CDOC). Through the use of systematic investigative techniques, position plans and conducts criminal and administrative investigations as well as preparation of legal documents, reports, warrants and affidavits.
Specific duties and responsibilities
Conduct investigations of offender and employee misconduct to include violations of state statutes, federal laws and/or administrative regulations. Investigations may include Title VII discrimination and sexual harassment complaints, use of force allegations, staff and offender relationships and other allegations of significant employee misconduct.
Coordinate facility drug interdictions and provide matrix supervision of assigned facility staff.
Interview suspects, victims, witnesses, and confidential sources.
Independently investigate crimes in a prison facility.
As lead investigator/ team leader, direct field investigations on a continuing basis, including determining and using the resources needed to complete an investigation and assigning tasks to other investigative personnel and law enforcement officers.
Review findings, prepare investigative reports and legal documentation for presentation to appointing authorities and appropriate prosecuting agencies; prepare investigative reports and legal documentation.
Conduct surveillance and supervise and/or participate in undercover operations and assist other agencies in CDOC related cases and intelligence gathering.
Analyze complaints, determine authenticity and validate for presence of essential elements that constitute a crime under Colorado Statutes.
Review and analyze documents, statements and reports to identify witnesses, victims and suspects.
Write search and arrest affidavits to secure warrants and execute arrest and search warrants; obtain court orders for the collection of non-testimonial evidence and other related seizures.
Inventory and secure items seized during search warrants and during the routine collection of crime scene evidence and create exhibits for court proceedings.
Testify in court (e.g. administrative and personnel hearings, depositions, etc.).
Assign other investigative tasks as required, including assistance to other divisions on criminal investigations, fugitive operations, background investigations, interdiction operations, and other duties normally assigned to the Special Operations Divisions.
May be responsible for training and work/team lead of other OIG staff and field investigators; may be utilized on K9 investigations.
Other duties, as needed.
Important Information About This Position
As an OIG investigator you will work as a lead investigator, a support investigator and as an independent investigator at various times depending on the situation being investigated.
Position is subject to and must successfully pass a law enforcement background investigation, integrity interview and psychological evaluation.
Position will be on-call 24 hours a day, seven days a week on a year-round basis to any correctional facility in the State of Colorado.
Selected applicant MUST permanently reside within 1 hour drive time to selected location.
Position requires a flexible schedule and the ability to travel extensively for periods of time for emergency situations or team operations.
Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions Of Employment & Appeal Rights
ONLY APPLICANTS WHO MEET THE MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS SHALL BE CONSIDERED.
Minimum Qualifications
Experience:
Eight (8) years of full-time professional investigative criminal case experience conducting drug, assault, or fraud investigations to include all of the following aspects of investigations: interviewing suspects, victims and witnesses; collecting and processing evidence; writing criminal investigation reports; and testifying in hearings and trials. This experience must be detailed within the work experience section of your application to meet this requirement. Part-time experience will be pro-rated.
Education And Experience
A combination of related education, formalized apprenticeship program, certification, and/or relevant professional investigative experience as defined above equal to eight (8) years. AND - Necessary Special Requirement: Applicants MUST possess a valid/active Colorado Peace Officer Standards Training Certification (POST) at the time of application, as defined by C.R.S. 24-33.5-303(6) and/or C.R.S. 18-1-901(3) (1) (1). A copy of your current and valid Colorado POST Certificate must be uploaded and attached to your application.
Professional Work Defined: Work that involves exercising discretion, analytical skill, judgment, and responsibility for creating, developing, integrating, applying, and sharing an organized body of knowledge; equivalent to a bachelor’s degree in a relevant field.
There is no substitution for the Colorado POST requirement.
Work Experience Section
Ensure that the "Work Experience" section of the application is complete and contains all relevant work experience related to the position. This information will be used to determine compensation. "See resume" statements are not accepted in lieu of the work experience section.
Required Competencies
Extensive experience conducting independent criminal and/or administrative investigations with precise attention to detail and affecting the arrest of suspects.
Working knowledge of federal, state, and local statutes, rules, and regulations related to criminal and administrative investigation.
Extensive knowledge of Colorado Criminal Law; broad experience conducting complex criminal investigations.
Self-directed and strong initiative; excellent written and oral communication; public speaking skills.
Interpersonal/customer service skills; proficiency with Microsoft Office; conflict resolution skills; critical thinking/decision making.
Ability to write clear and accurate reports; strong interview and interrogation skills.
Ability to work under stress, remain alert, and be adaptable; and to travel as needed.
Preferred Qualifications
K9 drug experience; gang-related investigations; intelligence gathering or intelligence-led policing; multi-agency investigations; writing and executing warrants; drug-related investigations; institutional/detentions investigations; internal affairs investigations.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
The Assessment Process: Applications will be reviewed to determine MQs; qualified applicants may undergo comparative analysis which may include suitability screening, assessments, oral, written, or other evaluations and ranking. AI tools may not be used to create, write, or alter any portion of responses during the assessment process.
Be sure the Work Experience section addresses qualifications as listed above. Resumes or "see resume" statements will not be accepted in lieu of the Work Experience section. Additional information after the closing date may affect eligibility.
Background investigations will be conducted. See transcripts and licenses requirements within this posting. If you have transcripts or licenses, upload them with your application. International transcripts may require a U.S. equivalency evaluation.
Guaranteed accessibility: The State of Colorado is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. Reasonable accommodations are available during the application process.
All Department of Corrections facilities are tobacco-free. We encourage protected classes to apply.
Appeal Rights : If you are notified of elimination, you may file an appeal with the State Personnel Board or request a review by the State Personnel Director. Details are provided in the notice and relevant statutes.
Supplemental Information
After submitting an application, you should receive an email acknowledgment. Include a working email address and monitor it for time-sensitive correspondence. For questions, contact the listed state personnel contacts in this posting.
Schedule and Notices
Scheduled dates for applicant assessments will not be rescheduled. If you fail to appear, no make-ups will be allowed.
Seniority level Mid-Senior level Employment type Full-time Job function Other, Information Technology, and Management Industries: Government Administration This is a refined, formatted version of the original job description to meet content quality and formatting standards.
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