Lead Criminal Investigator – Horse Racing

State of Colorado; Lowell (MA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PERA retirement benefits

Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance

Automatic Short-Term Disability

Long-Term Disability

Life and AD&D Insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts

Holiday leave and paid time off

Work-Life discounts

Job summary

The Colorado Department of Revenue’s Division of Racing Events seeks a Criminal Investigator IV to lead investigations, supervise staff, and ensure compliance with racing regulations and state statutes. You will perform complex background checks, conduct licensing reviews, and inspect racing facilities to safeguard public safety and integrity.

You will also provide on-site enforcement, testify in legal proceedings, and mentor junior investigators, contributing to a trusted, compliant racing

Qualifications

• Eight (8) years of experience conducting complex criminal or regulatory investigations within law enforcement or an investigative agency.
• Required valid/active Colorado POST certification at time of application, OR willing and able to transfer out-of-state certification, OR capable of receiving a Provisional Colorado POST certification by anticipated start date.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor investigative staff, training and guiding entry-level investigators in daily operations and professional development.
• Perform complex financial background checks and reviews of high-risk licensing applications, renewals, and ownership changes.
• Conduct regulatory field inspections and enforcement actions at racetracks, barns, and Off-Track Betting facilities.
• Examine complaints and violations involving regulatory statutes and local laws.
• Provide on-site law enforcement presence and respond to emergency incidents to ensure public safety.
• Deliver formal testimony in criminal and administrative proceedings and educate licensees to promote voluntary compliance.

Education

Education equivalent to eight years experience

Job description

The Colorado Department of Revenue’s Division of Racing Events seeks a Criminal Investigator IV to lead investigations, supervise staff, and ensure compliance with racing regulations and state statutes. You will perform complex background checks, conduct licensing reviews, and inspect racing facilities to safeguard public safety and integrity.

You will also provide on-site enforcement, testify in legal proceedings, and mentor junior investigators, contributing to a trusted, compliant racing