Special Agent (Black Hawk)

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

Department Information

This position is open only to Colorado state residents.

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!

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What Happens After You Apply.

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

Job Overview

Ready to protect the integrity of Colorado’s multi-billion-dollar gaming industry? Join an elite, specialized team where your investigative expertise directly safeguards fairness and public trust. As a Special Agent, you’ll operate at the intersection of high-stakes criminal investigations, complex financial oversight, and proactive field enforcement.

We are seeking a high-caliber Special Agent to join our Gaming Enforcement unit. In this sworn peace officer role, you will be on the front lines—keeping Colorado’s limited gaming industry fair, transparent, and strictly free from criminal influence.

What You’ll Do

• Drive Complex Investigations: Lead end-to-end criminal and statutory investigations into sophisticated multi-jurisdictional financial, regulatory, and corporate violations.
• Execute Law Enforcement Operations: Utilize your full peace officer authority to conduct tactical operations, execute search and arrest warrants, make physical arrests, and prepare bulletproof case files for state and federal prosecution.
• Conduct High-Stakes Field Interrogations: Interview victims, witnesses, and key stakeholders, and lead tactical interrogations of primary suspects to uncover critical evidence.
• Maintain High-Visibility Deterrence: Perform proactive, armed field patrols and site visits across gaming facilities to preserve the peace, deter illegal activity, and maintain public confidence.
• Inspect & Resolve Industry Issues: Perform comprehensive facility inspections, evaluate specialized gaming equipment, and independently resolve complex patron disputes and jackpot complaints.
• Build Court-Ready Cases: Draft detailed investigative reports, analyze financial and state database evidence, and provide expert testimony in criminal, civil, and administrative proceedings.
• Deliver Expert Training: Serve as a subject matter expert by designing and delivering specialized training to local law enforcement partners, industry leadership, and regulatory bodies.

Residency Requirement

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

Class Code & Classification Description

A2B4XX Special Agent IV

Minimum Qualifications

Experience Only:

Eight (8) years of relevant experience in conducting both criminal and regulatory investigations.

• Required valid/active Colorado P.O.S.T. Certification at time of application

Education And Experience

A combination of related education in Business Administration, Public Administration, Criminology, Criminal Justice, Criminalistics, Political Science, Police Science, Law Enforcement, Law, Psychology, Sociology, and/ or relevant experience in conducting both criminal and regulatory investigations equal to eight (8) years.

• Required valid/active Colorado P.O.S.T. Certification at time of application

NOTE

NOTE: If submitting a transcript, certification or other relevant materials, candidates may redact information that identifies their age, date of birth, or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution.

Document this experience in your application IN DETAIL, as your experience will not be inferred or assumed.

Special Qualifications

• Must be currently certified as a Peace Officer in the state of Colorado by POST at the time of application.
• Must be willing to work nights, rotating shifts, weekends, and holidays and maintain on-call status while off-duty for emergency response. Must be willing to travel in and out of state as required.
• Applicants must successfully pass a background investigation and a tax check prior to appointment to the position in the Division of Gaming.
• Applicants must possess and maintain a Colorado driver's license.

Preferred Qualifications

The ideal candidate will possess the following skills:

• Regulatory & Legal Mastery: In-depth knowledge of Colorado gaming rules, regulations, and relevant statutory frameworks.
• Advanced Investigative Expertise: Hands-on experience interpreting complex statutes, navigating investigative databases, and conducting thorough criminal or regulatory inquiries.
• Regulatory Compliance background: Additional years of professional investigative or compliance experience within a regulated industry or law enforcement setting.
• Critical Thinking & Problem-Solving: Sharp analytical and troubleshooting skills to resolve intricate operational and legal issues independently.
• Strong Interpersonal & Communication Skills: Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, with a proven ability to interface effectively with stakeholders, agency leadership, and the public.
• Autonomous & Accountable Leadership: Demonstrated capability to work independently, manage high-volume workloads, and accept strategic guidance and supervision.
• Technical Proficiency: High command of productivity platforms, including Microsoft Office Suite and Google Workspace.

Conditions Of Employment With The CDOR

Employees are in a position of public trust in the performance of their job duties and must operate in a manner that maintains the highest standards of honesty, integrity, and public confidence.

As a condition of employment with the CDOR, all personnel must file all necessary Colorado Individual Income Tax (CIIT) returns and pay tax obligations, therefore all employees must undergo a pre-employment evaluation of their tax records/accounts to ensure compliance with this policy. Final candidates must also complete a successful background investigation and reference check prior to appointment. Certain positions based on duties may require scheduled background investigations.

Pursuant to the Universal Driving Standards Policy, any worker who will be expected to drive a State-owned vehicle is responsible for maintaining a safe driving record and a valid driver license prior to driving any State-owned vehicle.

To Be Compliant With The New Fleet Vehicle Policy, Motor Vehicle Records (MVRs) Will Be Pulled For Review For Workers Who

• Have an assigned State fleet vehicle.
• Are required to operate a vehicle as part of the position.
• Utilize a State fleet vehicle as a pool vehicle.

Applicants must be legally eligible to work in the United States to be appointed to this position. DOR uses E-Verify to confirm the eligibility of all newly hired employees. DOR does not provide sponsorship for employment-based visas.

Minimum Qualification Screening

• Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications to continue in the selection process for this position. Do not use "see resume" or "see attached" statements on your application.
• Cover letters and resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the official State of Colorado online application. Part-time work experience will be prorated.
• Recommended attachments: Resume, Cover letter.
• List your employment history starting with the most recent job, including part-time, temporary, and volunteer jobs. If more than one job was held with a given organization, list each job held as a separate period of employment.
• Information must be accurate, including dates of employment. If it is found that information provided is falsified, you will not be considered for a job with the State of Colorado and/or may be removed from a job after hire.
• The eligible list established from this posting may be used to fill additional vacancies.

Salary

The hourly for this position is $52.64/hour.

As a reminder, per the requirements of the Step Pay Program, any former or current State employee must be paid a rate that is equal to or greater than the appropriate step pay rate within their classification's pay range based on completed years in their current class series.

Supplemental Information

Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Compliance

The State of Colorado strives to create a Colorado for All by building and