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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. As part of the State of Colorado, DOR offers a competitive benefits packageto 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 Helpful tips for applying: Applying for a Job with the State of Colorado.

What Happens After You Apply. Description of Job Division of Gaming: Ensures that limited gaming is conducted honestly, fairly, and competitively, and is free from criminal and corrupt elements. What we do: The Gaming Enforcement unit provides crime investigations, identifies and interviews suspects, collects evidence, interviews witnesses, and evaluates criminal activity in Colorado Casinos.

Actively patrolling Colorado casinos. Conducting regulatory investigations regarding statutes, rules and internal controls. Conducting criminal investigations.

Conducting compliance inspections. Providing educational services to licensees and the public. As a Supervisory Investigator at a Division field office, you will play a critical leadership role in maintaining the integrity of the state's limited gaming industry.

In this position, you will serve as a supervisor responsible for the daily operations of field enforcement, compliance, and background investigations functions. You will oversee a dedicated team, schedule field office staff to ensure adequate coverage during casino operation hours, assign and monitor caseloads, and ensure all work products are complete and accurate. Furthermore, you will manage performance planning, conduct evaluations, and recommend disciplinary actions for your team.

Acting with significant authority, you will serve as the Acting Agent in Charge of the field office in the absence of the Agent in Charge. This role seamlessly blends specialized regulatory oversight with traditional law enforcement duties, requiring you to proactively patrol casinos as an armed peace officer. You will collaborate closely with local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies, providing your specialized expertise on limited gaming and gambling practices.

Your leadership will guide complex criminal and regulatory investigations, ensuring that all operations strictly align with the standards set by the Colorado Limited Gaming Control Commission. Supervise & Lead Operations: Manage the daily functions of field enforcement staff, assign caseloads, conduct performance reviews, and ensure adequate staffing coverage during casino operating hours. Conduct Criminal Investigations: Plan and execute complex investigations into limited gaming and criminal law violations, which includes interviewing witnesses, interrogating suspects, preparing affidavits for search and arrest warrants, and testifying in court.

Perform Armed Patrols: Proactively patrol casino floors as an armed peace officer to preserve the peace, deter cheating and theft, and respond to disputes and complaints. Enforce Regulatory Compliance: Lead comprehensive compliance inspections to ensure that licensees, patrons, premises, records, and devices meet approved minimum guidelines and comply with Colorado Limited Gaming Regulations and Internal Control Minimum Procedures. Execute Law Enforcement Duties: Issue criminal summonses, effect arrests, transport prisoners to jail, and execute warrants while collecting and preserving physical and documentary evidence.

Collaborate & Augment: Assist other local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies upon request to ensure officer and gaming patron safety, while maintaining an off-duty on-call status for emergency responses. Initiate Disciplinary Actions: Prepare detailed written reports for criminal prosecution and initiate appropriate disciplinary action for recommendation and presentation to the Colorado Limited Gaming Control Commission. Train & Educate: Deliver training and professional presentations to the gaming industry, outside law enforcement agencies, and the public, while maintaining your own required certifications.

Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights 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: A2A6XX CRIMINAL INVESTIGATOR V MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Experience Only: Ten (10) years of relevant investigative experience conducting both criminal and regulatory investigations. one (1) of which must have been at the level of a work leader, staff authority, unit supervisor, or equivalent.

* Colorado P.O.S.T. that is active, in good standing, and free of any restrictions, suspensions, or revocations at the time of applying. (required for this position)

OR 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 investigative experience conducting both criminal and regulatory investigations. equal to ten (10) years, one (1) of which must have been at the level of a work leader, staff authority, unit supervisor, or equivalent * Colorado P.O.S.T. that is active, in good standing, and free of any restrictions, suspensions, or revocations at the time of applying

(required for this position). 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. Special Qualifications: Applicants must successfully pass a background investigation and a tax check prior to appointment to positions in the Gaming Division.

Must possess and maintain a valid Colorado Driver's License (at the time of application). Applicants must be willing to work nights, rotating shifts, weekends, holidays, and maintain on-call status while off-duty for emergency and supervisory response. Applicants must successfully pass a Psychological Evaluation prior to being appointed to a position in the Gaming Division.

Must be able to qualify and maintain qualification with a firearm. Must be able to certify and maintain certification in arrest control techniques. Maintain a current/valid Colorado Peace Officer Standards & Training (POST) certification at the time of application.

Preferred Qualifications: The ideal candidate will possess the following skills: Knowledge of Colorado rules and regulations related to Division of Gaming. Outstanding candidates will have extensive experience leading or managing complex criminal and regulatory investigations. Proven ability to develop and implement investigative strategies, policies, and procedures to support regulatory and enforcement goals.

Experience supervising investigation teams, setting performance standards, and ensuring compliance with legal and ethical guidelines. Demonstrates ability to focus on primary duties. Exceptional interpersonal and team working skills.

Takes the initiative to act on and follow through on work activities. Familiarity with administrative hearings, regulatory compliance frameworks, and civil and criminal enforcement actions. Demonstrated knowledge of relevant state laws and administrative regulations and enforcement procedures.

Intermediate to advanced skills on Microsoft Excel and related Microsoft Office tools, or Google Suite related products. Experience preparing investigative reports, affidavits, and legal documentations for search and arrest warrants, and providing testimony in administrative and criminal proceedings. Excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to present findings clearly to senior leadership, regulatory bodies, and law enforcement partners.

Experienced in evaluating enforcement systems and recommending improvements to enhance regulatory effectiveness. 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 Minimum Qualification Screening A Human Resources Analyst will only review the work experience/job duties sections of the online job application, to determine whether you meet the minimum qualifications for the position for which you are applying. Only complete applications submitted before the closing date of this announcement will be reviewed. 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.

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. Email Address: All correspondence regarding your status in the selection/examination process will be conducted via email.

Please set up your e-mail to accept messages from "state.co.us" and "info@governmentjobs.com" addresses. It is your responsibility to ensure that your email will accept these notices and/or review your junk mail and spam filtered email. If you receive notice that you have been eliminated from consideration for this position, you may file an appeal with the State Personnel Board or request a review by the State Personnel Director

Appeal Rights: An applicant who has been removed from an employment list or removed from consideration during the selection process may request a review by the State Personnel Director. As an applicant directly affected by the results of the selection or comparative analysis process, you may file a written appeal with the State Personnel Director. Review of the completed, signed and submitted appeal will be timely on the basis of written material submitted by you, using the official appeal form signed by you or your representative.

This form must be completed and delivered to the State Personnel Board by email at dpa_state.personnelboard@state.co.us within ten (10) calendar days from your receipt of notice or acknowledgment of the Department's action. For further information on the Board Rules, you can refer to 4 Colorado Code of Regulations (CCR) 801-1, State Personnel Board Rules and Personnel Director's Administrative Procedures, Chapter 8, Resolution of Appeals and Disputes, at spb.colorado.gov/board-rules. Supplemental Information Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Compliance The State of Colorado strives to create a Colorado for All by building and maintaining workplaces that value and respect all Coloradans through a commitment to equal opportunity and hiring based on merit and fitness

The State is resolute in non-discriminatory practices in everything we do, including hiring, employment, and advancement opportunities. The State of Colorado believes that equity, diversity, and inclusion drive our success, and we encourage candidates from all identities, backgrounds, and abilities to apply. The State of Colorado is an equal opportunity employer committed to building inclusive, innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them.

Therefore, in all aspects of the employment process, we provide employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, medical condition related to pregnancy, creed, ancestry, national origin, marital status, genetic information, or military status (with preference given to military veterans), or any other protected status in accordance with applicable law. The Colorado Department of Revenue is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, our agency will assist individuals who have a disability with any reasonable accommodation requests related to employment, including completing the application process, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, participating in the employee selection p...