Criminal Investigator - Auto Industry Division

Colorado Department of Revenue; Colorado; On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

The Colorado Department of Revenue is seeking a Criminal Investigator III to enforce state laws within the Auto Industry Division. This role conducts complex investigations, tests licensing compliance, and provides information and training to stakeholders. Applicants must have 6+ years of investigative experience and an active Colorado POST certification.

Residency in Colorado is required. Work involves detailed case work, testimony in court, and collaboration with law enforcement and regulatory

Qualifications

• Six+ years of investigative experience in criminal and/or regulatory investigations.
• Must possess a valid Colorado POST certification that is active and in good standing.

Responsibilities

• Plan and conduct complex investigations of criminal activity pertaining to the auto industry.
• Initiate appropriate action based on investigations and conduct interrogations.
• Prepare case files and testify in criminal court, civil hearings, or administrative actions.
• Collect and preserve physical and documentary evidence and conduct related investigations.

Education

Six (6) years of relevant investigative experience

Colorado POST certification (active, in good standing)

Job description

This position is open only to Colorado state residents.

The mission of the Colorado Department of Revenue (CDOR) is to become a trusted partner to every Coloradan, helping them navigate the complexities of government so they can thrive. Our core values of service, teamwork, accountability, integrity, and respect drive us

The Department’s vision is to empower businesses and individuals through quality customer service, innovation, and collaboration. We celebrate diversity and support an equitable and inclusive culture. We embrace our differences because we believe this brings innovation to our work. For more exciting information about the Department of Revenue, please enjoy this brief video!

As part of the State of Colorado, DOR offers a competitive benefits package to permanent employees:

• PERA retirement benefits including PERA Defined Benefit Plan, PERA Defined Contribution Plan, plus 401K and 457 plans
• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance coverage
• Automatic Short-Term and Optional Long-Term Disability Coverage
• Life and AD&D Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
• Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) job protection and State of Colorado Paid Family Medical Leave (PFML)
• 11 Paid Holidays Annually and Accrued Annual and Sick Leave
• Variety of discounts on services and products available through the State of Colorado's Work-Life Employment Discount Program

Auto Industry Division:

The Motor Vehicle Board is the state licensing authority over dealers, wholesale dealers and salespersons. The Executive Director for the Department of Revenue is the state licensing authority over manufacturers.

What we do:

• Processing license applications and collecting fees.
• Conducting background investigations of applicants.
• Criminal and administrative investigations of a license that have been alleged to have violated statutes and regulations concerning various types of consumer/public harm.
• Conducting criminal investigations into unlicensed and criminal activities. Each year the Division receives 1,200-1,500 consumer complaints directly related to law violations or regulations.
• Conducting compliance investigations.
• Providing educational services to licensees and the public.

A typical day of a Criminal Investigator III: As a certified Peace Office, (P.O.S.T.), this position is charged with ensuring that all licensees comply with Title 44, Article 20, parts 1 & 4 of the Colorado Revised Statutes and the related promulgated rules of the Colorado Motor Vehicle Dealer Board in addition to various federal laws and regulations. Additionally, this Criminal Investigator position conducts investigations of auto industry related laws and regulations. As such, this investigator conducts complex investigations that require the handling and analysis of financial records and document-heavy cases. This position is also tasked with providing information and training, education and outreach to stakeholders (Licensees, The Public at Large, Law Enforcement Agencies, and other Governmental Agencies).

Primary Duties:

Criminal Investigation

• Plan and conduct complex investigations of criminal activity pertaining to the industry.
• Initiate appropriate action based upon criminal investigations.
• Conduct interrogations in response to active criminal investigations.

Statutory Enforcement

• Execute approved avenue(s) for prosecution and/or adjudication. Investigate matters by utilizing their subject matter expertise in the area of complex criminal investigations.
• Execute appropriate disciplinary action as approved by appropriate authority.
• Responds to complaints, issues criminal summonses, conducts interviews of victims and witnesses, and interrogates suspects.
• Prepares case files and testifies in criminal court, civil hearings, and administrative actions including those before the appropriate authority.

Regulatory Compliance

• Determine compliance with applicable law and regulations based upon analysis.
• Participates in comprehensive compliance inspections to ensure that licensees, premises, and records are within approved guidelines and licensees are in compliance with appropriate Laws and Regulations necessary to ensure the integrity of the industry.
• Initiates appropriate disciplinary action for presentation to the appropriate Licensing Authority.

Administrative

• Prepare comprehensive detailed investigative reports and case files for court use or testimony. This position plans, coordinates and conducts complex investigations involving multi-jurisdictional and multi-national entities.
• Collect and preserve physical and documentary evidence.
• Conducts pre-employment investigations on applicants seeking employment with the Division.

Residency Requirement:

This posting is only open to residents of the State of Colorado at the time of submitting your application.

Class Code & Classification Description:

A2A4XX Criminal Investigator III

Minimum Qualifications:

Experience Only:

• Six (6) years of relevant investigative experience conducting criminal and/or regulatory investigations.

AND

• *Must possess a valid Colorado POST certification that is active, in good standing, and free of any restrictions, suspensions, or revocations at the time of applying.

OR

Education and Experience:

A combination of related education in business administration, public administration, criminology, criminal justice, criminalistics, political science, police science, law enforcement, law, psychology, sociology, formalized apprenticeship program, certification, and/or relevant experience in experience conducting criminal and/or regulatory investigations equal to six (6) years.

• *Must possess a valid Colorado POST certification that is active, in good standing, and free of any restrictions, suspensions, or revocations at the time of applying.

NOTE: If submitting a transcript, certification or other rele