Criminal Investigator - Auto Industry Division

State of Colorado; Golden (CO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PERA retirement benefits including PER

Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance

Disability insurance

Life and AD&D Insurance

FSAs

FMLA PFML

11 Paid Holidays

Discounts through Work-Life Program

Job summary

The Colorado Department of Revenue (CDOR) is seeking a Criminal Investigator III in the Auto Industry Division. As a certified Peace Officer, you will conduct complex investigations, ensure compliance with state statutes, and educate stakeholders.

This role requires travel, night and weekend work, and a strong background in regulatory investigations. Minimum qualifications include six years of investigative experience and a valid Colorado POST certification.

Qualifications

• Six years of investigative experience.
• Active Colorado POST certification in good standing.
• Willing to work nights, weekends, holidays; travel as needed.

Responsibilities

• Plan and conduct complex criminal investigations within the Auto Industry Division.
• Execute investigations and recommend appropriate disciplinary actions.
• Prepare case files and testify in court or administrative proceedings.
• Maintain accurate documentation and collaborate with other agencies.

Skills

Investigative experience

POST certification

Interagency coordination

Education

Public administration background

Law enforcement training

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Google Workspace

Job description

Department Information

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!

Benefits

• 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

Description of Job

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 Officer, (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

Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights 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

Experience Only

• 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, psychology, sociology, formalized apprenticeship program, certification, and/or relevant experience in experience conducting criminal and/or regulatory investigations equal to six (6) years.

AND

Education And Experience

• 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

NOTE: If submitting a transcript, certification or other relevant materials, candidates may redact information that identifies their age, date of birth, or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution.

Necessary Qualifications

• Applicants must successfully pass a background investigation and a tax check prior to appointment to positions in the Auto Industry Division.
• Must possess and maintain a valid Driver’s License (at the time of application).
• Applicants must successfully pass a Physical/Psychological Evaluation prior to being appointed to a position in the Auto Industry Division.
• Must be willing to work nights, rotating shifts, weekends with on-call status, holidays, and be able to do extended travel.
• Applicants must be willing and able to perform heavy lifting, carrying, or otherwise moving objects, occasionally up to 100 pounds.
• Must be able to qualify and maintain qualification with a firearm.
• Must be able to certify and maintain certification in arrest control techniques.
• Applicants must be currently certified as a Peace Officer in the State of Colorado. A copy of your Colorado Peace Officer Standards & Training (POST) certification must be submitted at the time of application.
• Travel Required (in-state) for field contacts.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of Colorado rules and regulations related to Auto Industry Division.
• Outstanding candidates will have recent experience with: investigations, interpreting and applying statutes and researching databases.
• Additional years of experience in professional investigative and/or compliance experience in a regulatory environment.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proven ability to work independently and accept supervision.
• Proven success organizing and tracking workload.
• The preferred candidate will be currently employed as a detective or criminal investigator and possess patrol/police officer experience.
• Proficiency in the Microsoft Office Suite.
• Proficiency in Google Suite.
• Excellent oral and written communication along with excellent interpersonal skills.

Conditions Of Employment With The CDOR

Employees are in a position of public trust in the performance of their job duties and must operate in a manner that maintains the highest standards of honesty, integrity, and public confidence.

As a condition of employment with the CDOR, all personnel must file all necessary Colorado Individual Income Tax (CIIT) returns and pay tax obligations, therefore all employees must undergo a pre-employment evaluation of their tax records/accounts to ensure compliance with this policy. Final candidates must also complete a successful background investigation and reference check prior to appointment. Certain positions based on duties may require scheduled background investigations.

Pursuant to the Universal Driving Standards Policy, any worker who will be expected to drive a State-owned vehicle is responsible for maintaining a safe driving record and a valid driver license prior to driving any State-owned vehicle.

To Be Compliant With The New Fleet Vehicle Policy, Motor Vehicle Records (MVRs) Will Be Pulled For Review For Workers Who

• Have an assigned State fleet vehicle
• Are required to operate a vehicle as part of the position
• Utilize a State fleet vehicle as a pool vehicle

Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Compliance

The State of Colorado strives to create a Colorado for All by building and maintaining workplaces that value and respect all Coloradans through a commitment to equal opportunity and hiring based on merit and fitness. The State is resolute in non-discriminatory practices in everything we do, including hiring, employment, and advancement opportunities. The State of Colorado believes that equity, diversity, and inclusion drive our success, and we encourage candidates from all identities, backgrounds, and abilities to apply. The State of Colorado is an equal opportunity employer committed to building inclusive, innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. Therefore, in all aspects of the employment process, we provide employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, medical condition related to pregnancy, creed, ancestry, national origin, marital status, genetic information, or military status (with preference given to military veterans), or any other protected status in accordance with applicable law.

The Colorado Department of Revenue is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, our agency will assist individuals who have a disability with any reasonable accommodation requests related to employment, including completing the application process, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, participating in the employee selection process, and/or to perform essential job functions where the requested accommodation does not impose an undue hardship. If you have a disability and require reasonable accommodation to ensure you have a positive experience applying or interviewing for this position, please direct your inquiries to our ADAAA inbox, [e-mail].

We are committed to building work environments that are inclusive and reflect our communities and the diverse talents of all people. We strongly encourage candidates from all backgrounds and abilities to apply.

Methods Of Appointment

Appointment to the vacancy or vacancies represented by this announcement is expected to be from the eligible list created. However, at the discretion of the appointing authority, the position(s) may be filled by another method of appointment for a valid articulated business reason.

Step Pay Program

Per the requirements of the Step Pay Program, any former or current State employee must be paid a rate that is equal to or greater than the appropriate step pay rate within their classification's pay range based on completed years in their current class series.

The State of Colorado offers permanent employees a variety of benefits including medical, dental, life and disability insurance, as well as a comprehensive leave program.