Gaming Enforcement Special Agent (Colorado)

State of Colorado; Black Hawk (CO); On-site; USD 144,648,000 - 162,557,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PERA retirement benefits

Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance

Disability coverage

Life and AD&D Insurance

FSAs

FMLA and PFML benefits

Holidays and leave

Work-Life Discounts

Job summary

Colorado Department of Revenue's Gaming Enforcement unit seeks a high-caliber Special Agent IV to safeguard Colorado’s gaming industry. You will investigate complex financial and regulatory violations, operate as a sworn peace officer, and conduct proactive field enforcement to preserve fairness and public trust.

The role requires POST certification, night shifts and travel, and a commitment to thorough, court-ready investigations and training for partners across agencies.

Qualifications

• Eight years of relevant criminal and regulatory investigative experience.
• Active Colorado POST certification at time of application.
• Must be a Colorado resident; willing to travel; background and tax checks required.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end criminal and regulatory investigations across multi-jurisdictional matters.
• Conduct tactical operations, warrants, arrests and prepare case files for prosecution.
• Interview victims, witnesses, and suspects; lead interrogations and gather evidence.
• Perform armed field patrols and site visits to deter illegal activity and maintain public confidence.
• Inspect gaming facilities, evaluate equipment, and resolve patron disputes and jackpot complaints.
• Draft investigative reports and provide testimony in court and regulatory hearings.
• Train local law enforcement and regulatory partners on investigations and best practices.

Skills

Regulatory mastery

Investigative expertise

Regulatory compliance

Critical thinking

Communication skills

Autonomous leadership

Tech proficiency

Education

Criminal justice/related degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Workspace

Job description

Colorado Department of Revenue's Gaming Enforcement unit seeks a high-caliber Special Agent IV to safeguard Colorado’s gaming industry. You will investigate complex financial and regulatory violations, operate as a sworn peace officer, and conduct proactive field enforcement to preserve fairness and public trust.

The role requires POST certification, night shifts and travel, and a commitment to thorough, court-ready investigations and training for partners across agencies.