Criminal Investigator IV - Marijuana Enforcement Division.

State of Colorado; Colorado; On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PERA retirement benefits

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Disability coverage (short-term & long

Life and AD&D Insurance

FSAs

Paid holidays & leave

Job summary

The Marijuana Enforcement Division within the Colorado Department of Revenue seeks a Criminal Investigator IV to enforce Colorado’s marijuana laws. You will conduct investigations, gather evidence, and collaborate with local, state, and federal agencies to ensure licensees operate honestly and safely.

This role requires CO peace officer certification, eight years' experience, and willingness to work nights, weekends, and on-call.

Qualifications

• Eight years of relevant experience in criminal justice, peace officer, investigator, or related field.
• A combination of related education, apprenticeship, certification, and experience equal to eight years.
• Must be certified as a Peace Officer in Colorado.
• Must pass background check, tax check, and pre-employment evaluations.

Responsibilities

• Plan and conduct investigations of marijuana violations and related criminal laws.
• Prepare written investigative reports and preserve evidence.
• Testify at hearings or in court as needed.
• Assist local, state, and federal law enforcement with information on marijuana practices.
• Lead complex product-safety investigations and act as subject-matter expert.

Job description

Department Information

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 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

Description Of Job

Marijuana Enforcement Division

The Marijuana Enforcement Division (MED) is a dynamic and innovative regulatory agency tasked with licensing and regulating the commercial Medical and Retail Marijuana industries in Colorado. First formed in 2010 as the Medical Marijuana Enforcement Division, the MED has developed a leading-edge approach to commercial marijuana regulation and is considered a global regulatory and industry leader. The Division implements legislation, develops regulations, conducts regulatory and criminal investigations, issues business licenses, engages in outreach and education initiatives, and enforces compliance mandates using a range of intervention strategies necessary to maintain a progressive and robust regulatory framework. The MED promotes transparency and innovation by utilizing a collaborative approach to engaging with stakeholders and by proactively and positively pursuing solutions to issues in a fast-paced professional environment.

Culture & Environment

The Marijuana Enforcement Division’s culture emphasizes Emotional Intelligence and Problem Solving. Members of our team are solution-oriented strategic thinkers who demonstrate professionalism, collaboration and integrity in all interactions. The MED operates in a dynamic and complex environment that requires members of our team to support one another in navigating new issues, demonstrate agility, embrace challenges as opportunities, and communicate with empathy, respect, and in the interest of progress.

Vision

Regulatory excellence through progressive and proactive compliance and enforcement practices.

Mission

Our mission is to promote public safety and reduce public harm by regulating the Colorado commercial marijuana industry through consistent administration of laws and regulations and strategic integration of process management, functional expertise, and innovative problem-solving.

Job Responsibilities

The work unit ensures marijuana licensees in Colorado operate honestly, fairly and safely, and are free from criminal and corrupt elements. On a daily basis this position is required to make a determination as to whether a violation of criminal statutes, regulations, or standard operating procedures has taken place and is required to make decisions regarding appropriate next steps based on observations, guidance, and Division policy. Investigators are required to respond to inquiries from marijuana businesses, marijuana patrons and other agencies. The position promotes regulatory compliance by recommendations regarding alleged violations and intervening to correct problems where there is a formal rule or law to rely on.

Duties

Criminal Investigations & Enforcement

• Plans and conducts investigations of violations of marijuana and criminal laws.
• Prepares written investigative reports.
• Collects and preserves physical and documentary evidence.
• Testifies at hearing or in court as needed.
• Provides assistance to local, state and federal law enforcement agencies with information on marijuana practices, methods and licensees.
• Position works collaboratively with other investigators and outside agencies to prepare criminal case filings and assists other law enforcement agencies upon request.
• Reviews information obtained through written reports, interviews, and agency specific data, such as sales reports and inventory tracking data.
• Proactively visits marijuana businesses as an armed peace officer to preserve the peace, prevent and discourage illegal purchase, consumption and other violations of laws.
• Investigates matters by utilizing their subject matter expertise in the area of complex criminal investigations of marijuana licensees.
• Responds to complaints, issues criminal summonses, conducts interviews of victims and witnesses, and interviews suspects to determine if criminal charges or administrative disciplinary action is warranted.
• Performs regular underage sale compliance checks of marijuana businesses that can result in criminal enforcement.

Regulatory Enforcement & Investigations

• Proactively visits marijuana businesses monitoring for compliance with Colorado Marijuana Laws and Regulations.
• Conducts inspections of marijuana businesses and re-inspections of those that have had violations.
• Participates in comprehensive compliance inspections to ensure that licensees, patrons, premises, records and devices are within approved minimum guidelines and licensees and patrons are in compliance with Marijuana Laws and Regulations necessary to ensure the integrity of the marijuana industry.
• Plans, coordinates and executes effective complex investigations into alleged violations of Colorado Marijuana Laws and Regulations.
• Prepare written reports for administrative proceedings documenting observations and evidence of noncompliance.
• Utilizes and demonstrates knowledge of inventory tracking when conducting investigations.
• Initiates recommendations for appropriate disciplinary action for presentation to the Colorado Marijuana Enforcement Division and the State Licensing Authority.

Additional Responsibilities

• Provides training and delivers presentations to the marijuana industry, outside law enforcement agencies and the public.
• Responds to verbal and written inquiries concerning marijuana laws, regulations and licensing.
• Remains current on Marijuana Laws and Regulations as well as pertinent criminal and civil statutory and case law.
• Maintains proficiency and qualification with firearms and other defensive tactics equipment assigned.
• Leads complex testing and product-safety investigations; serves as the Division’s subject-matter expert; and informs training, policy, risk identification, legislative and rulemaking discussions, and responses to product-safety inquiries .

Residency Requirement

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

Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights

Class Code & Classification Description

A2A5XX Criminal Investigator IV

Minimum Qualifications

Experience Only

Eight (8) years of relevant experience in Criminal Justice, Correctional Officer, Peace Officer, Investigator, military experience or an occupation related to the work assigned to this position, or

Education and Experience

A combination of related education, formalized apprenticeship program, certification, and/or relevant experience in Criminal Justice, Correctional Officer, Peace Officer, Investigator, military experience or an occupation related to the work assigned equal to eight (8) years.

Necessary Special Requirements

• Applicants must be currently certified as a Peace Officer in the State of Colorado. A copy of your POST certificate MUST be submitted at the time of your application.
• Applicants must successfully pass a background investigation and a tax check prior to appointment to positions in the Marijuana Enforcement Division.
• Must possess and maintain a valid Colorado driver's license (at the time of application).
• Must be able to pass a pre-employment background check.
• Must pass a pre-employment Physical, Psychological evaluation and drug screen.
• Applicants must be willing to work nights, rotating shifts, weekends, holidays, and maintain on-call status while off-duty for emergency and supervisory response.
• Maintains proficiency and qualification with firearms and other defensive equipment assigned and as required by Colorado P.O.S.T.
• Attends all DOR compliance training modules.
• Certify and maintain certification in arrest control techniques.
• Applicants must