Investigator

Salted; Alamosa (CO); On-site; USD 57,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Alamosa County Sheriff's Office in Alamosa, CO seeks an Investigator to conduct and coordinate criminal investigations, including major felonies, crimes against persons and property, financial crimes, and sex offender compliance. The role reports to the Undersheriff and Patrol Lieutenant and requires knowledge of constitutional and state laws, investigative procedures, and the ability to coordinate with multiple agencies.

A Colorado P.O.S.T.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred, but not required.
• Associates Degree or 3 years of law enforcement experience as a Certified Officer/Deputy at an equal or larger agency.
• Colorado P.O.S.T. Certification in good standing.
• Valid Driver’s License required.
• Ability to complete firearm qualifications.
• Fitness Qualification.
• First Aid and CPR Certification.
• Must pass background check.

Responsibilities

• Investigates known or suspected criminals or facts to detect planned criminal activity or clues.
• Frequents known haunts of criminals to determine habits and characteristics.
• Records and reports information to commanding officer.
• Investigates crimes and questions witnesses.
• Examines crime scenes to obtain clues and gather evidence.
• Secures evidence until disposition.
• Investigates suspected persons and reports progress.
• Arrests or assists in arrests.
• Completes background investigations on department applications.
• Prepares assigned cases for court per procedures.
• Testifies before court and grand jury.
• Assists with Internal Affairs investigations.
• May provide investigative guidance to patrol deputies and coordinate resources and crime scenes.

Skills

Constitutional Laws

Colorado State Laws

Evidence Collection

Criminal Investigations

Questioning Witnesses

Background Investigations

Court Preparation

Interagency Coordination

Independent Work

Physical Fitness

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Associates Degree or 3 years LE experience

Colorado P.O.S.T. Certification

Valid Driver’s License

Firearm Qualifications

Fitness Qualification

First Aid and CPR Certification

Background check clearance

Tools

Firearm Training

Job description

ALAMOSA COUNTY, Sheriff's Department, Investigator

REPORTS TO Undersheriff and Patrol Lieutenant

FLSA STATUS Non-Exempt

SALARY $63,500.00/year

DATE ADOPTED November 2026

CLOSING DATE November 27, 2026

START DATE January 2027

Job Summary

Conducts and coordinates criminal investigations, major felonies, crimes against persons property financial crimes, death investigations, and other cases assigned by command. Conducts internal affairs investigations, background investigations and is responsible for sex offender compliance.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Investigates known or suspected criminals or facts of particular cases to detect planned criminal activity or clues.
• Frequents known haunts of criminals and becomes familiar with criminals to determine criminals’ habits, associates, characteristics, aliases, and other personal information.
• Records and reports such information to commanding officer.
• Investigates crimes and questions witnesses.
• Examines scene of crime to obtain clues and gather evidence.
• Secures evidence until disposed of or released.
• Investigates suspected persons and reports progress of investigation.
• Arrests or assists in arrest of criminals or suspects.
• Completes background investigations on department applications.
• Prepares assigned cases for court, according to formalized procedures.
• Testifies before court and grad jury.
• Assists with investigation of Internal Affairs issues.
• May provide technical investigative guidance to patrol deputies and coordinate personnel and resources and crime scenes.
• Performs all other duties as required by the County Sheriff.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge

• Knowledge of Constitutional laws, Colorado State Laws, Search and seizure, evidence and the collection of evidence and criminal investigations.
• Knows how to investigate crimes and question witnesses.
• Complete background investigations on department applications.
• Knows how to prepare assigned cases for courts.

Skills

• Can read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, profession journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.
• Effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.

Abilities

• Ability to work the schedule to meet all the obligation of the position.
• Ability to work independently or in a team.
• Ability to follow the policies and procedures of the County and the Sheriff’s Office.
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.
• Independent management of complex caseload
• Interagency coordination, the ability to coordinate with surrounding agencies, to include state, local and federal agencies.
• Ability to adapt and utilize state of art technology and investigative technology and improvements in technology.
• Ability to pass the Alamosa County Sheriff’s Office Field Training Program
• Ability to assist the patrol division with patrol related activities when so directed by command staff.
• Ability to meet the physical requirements listed below

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred, but not required.
• Associates Degree or 3 years of previous law enforcement experienced as a CertifiedOfficer/Deputy at an equal or larger size agency.
• Colorado P.O.S.T. Certification in good standing.
• Valid Driver’s License required.
• Ability to complete firearm qualifications.
• Fitness Qualification.
• First Aid and CPR Certification.
• Must be able to pass a background check, without any P.O.S.T. disqualifying actions.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSBILITIES

• None

TESTING AND SELECTION PROCESS

The purpose of this process is to evaluate each candidate's investigative knowledge, critical-thinking abilities, decision-making, attention to detail, and ability to properly process and investigate a crime scene.

The Testing And Selection Process For All Candidates For The Investigator Position With Alamosa Sheriff’s Office (ASO) Must Successfully Complete The Alamosa County Hiring Process Which Includes

• Oral board interview
• Written, scenario-based assessment involving the processing and investigation of a mock crime scene
• Written examination
• Psychological evaluation
• Pass background check
• Drug screening

ASO may waive these requirements for internal applicants if applicable.

Physical Requirements, Work Conditions And Environment

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle or feel; talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. Employee must possess the physical ability to run for long periods of duration, if necessary, in pursuit of a suspect. Employee must also possess the agility to contain and apprehend the suspect once captured. Employee must be trained in the use of communication equipment, firearms, Electronic Control Board, stun devices, camera equipment, hand cuffs and leg irons, tactical equipment, bullet proof vest, PR24 Baton or ASP, restraint equipment, fire control equipment, and O. C. Spray. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to outside weather conditions. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; moving mechanical parts; high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals; extreme cold; extreme heat; risk of electrical shock; explosives; risk of radiation; and vibration. The noise level in the work environment can be moderate to noisy.

The statements contained herein reflect general details as necessary to describe the essential functions of this job, the level of knowledge, skills and abilities typically required, and the scope of responsibility, but should not be considered an all-inclusive listing of work requirements. Individuals may perform other duties as assigned, including work in other functional areas to cover absences or relief, to equalize peak work periods, or otherwise to balance the workload.

It is the policy of Alamosa County to not discriminate against any person with regard to all federally protected classifications including race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, marital status, any disability, genetic information and testing, family and medical leave, sexual orientation and gender identity or expression.

This job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and the employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.