Lead Racing Integrity Investigator

Colorado Department of Revenue; Lowell (MA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

The Colorado Department of Revenue, Division of Racing Events, seeks a highly skilled Criminal Investigator IV to lead complex investigations and enforce regulatory statutes in Colorado’s racing industry.

You will direct licensing checks, inspections of facilities, and enforcement actions while mentoring junior staff and delivering testimony in legal proceedings. A demanding, public-safety oriented role with strong collaboration across teams.

Qualifications

• Eight (8) years of experience conducting complex criminal or regulatory investigations.
• Colorado POST certification at time of application, or transfer from out-of-state, or provisional Colorado POST certification by start date.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor investigative staff, training and guiding entry-level investigators.
• Perform complex licensing investigations and reviews of ownership changes.
• Inspect racetracks, barns, and Off-Track Betting facilities for regulatory compliance.
• Investigate violations of Colorado Racing Regulations and CRS statutes.
• Maintain on-site security presence and respond to emergencies.
• Provide formal testimony in criminal and administrative proceedings.
• Educate licensees and racing businesses to promote voluntary compliance.
• Conduct pre-employment background investigations for Division personnel.
• Maintain credentials and SOPs to support division projects.

Skills

Knowledge of racing regulations

Regulatory investigations

Regulatory experience in horse racing

Communication skills

Problem solving

Planning and organization

Report writing

Independent work

Microsoft Office

Google Workspace

Tools

Colorado POST certification

Microsoft Office

Google Workspace

Job description

The Colorado Department of Revenue, Division of Racing Events, seeks a highly skilled Criminal Investigator IV to lead complex investigations and enforce regulatory statutes in Colorado’s racing industry.

You will direct licensing checks, inspections of facilities, and enforcement actions while mentoring junior staff and delivering testimony in legal proceedings. A demanding, public-safety oriented role with strong collaboration across teams.