CDOC - Criminal Investigator IV (statewide)

About the role

The Office of the Inspector General (OIG) enforces criminal law to detect and deter crime within the Colorado Department of Corrections (CDOC). The position is subject to and must successfully pass a law enforcement background investigation, integrity interview, and psychological evaluation.

Responsibilities

• Conduct investigations of offender and employee misconduct to include violations of state statutes, federal laws, and/or violations of administrative regulations.
  • Investigate Title VII discrimination and sexual harassment complaints, use of force allegations, staff and offender relationships, and other allegations of significant employee misconduct.
  • Coordinate facility drug interdictions and provide matrix supervision of assigned facility staff.
  • Interview suspects, victims, witnesses, and confidential sources.
  • Independently investigate crimes in a prison facility.
  • As lead investigator/team leader, direct field investigations on a continuing basis, inclusive of determining and using the resources needed to complete an investigation, and assigning tasks to other investigative personnel and law enforcement officers.
  • Review findings, prepare investigative reports and legal documentation for presentation to appointing authorities and appropriate prosecuting agencies.
  • Prepare investigative reports and legal documentation.
  • Conduct surveillance and supervise and/or participate in undercover operations and assist other agencies in CDOC related cases and intelligence gathering.
  • Analyze complaints, determine authenticity and validate for presence of essential elements that constitute a crime under Colorado Statutes.
  • Review and analyze documents, statements and reports to identify witnesses, victims and suspects.
  • Write search and arrest affidavits to secure warrants and execute arrest and search warrants.
  • Obtain court orders for the collection of non-testimonial evidence and other related seizures.
  • Inventory and secure items seized during search warrants and during the routine collection of crime scene evidence and create exhibits for court proceedings.
  • Testify in court (e.g., administrative and personnel hearings, depositions, etc.).
  • Assigned other investigative tasks as required to include: assistance to other divisions on criminal investigations; fugitive operations; background investigations; interdiction operations; and other duties normally assigned to the Special Operations Divisions.
  • May be responsible for training and work/team lead of other OIG staff and field investigators.
  • May be utilized on K9 investigations.
• Other duties, as needed.

Requirements

This posting is only open to residents of the State of Colorado at the time of submitting your application. The position requires a flexible schedule and the ability to travel extensively for periods of time for emergency situations or team operations. The position is subject to and must successfully pass a law enforcement background investigation, integrity interview, and psychological evaluation.

Selected applicant MUST permanently reside within 1 hour drive time to selected location.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Eight (8) years of full-time professional investigative criminal case experience conducting felony drug investigations (i.e. task force or detective level experience), felony assault investigation, and internal affairs investigations to include ALL of the following aspects of investigations:
  • Interviewing suspects, victims, and witnesses;
  • collecting and processing evidence;
  • writing and executing warrants;
  • and testifying in hearings and trials.
• Or Education And Experience:
  • A combination of related education, formalized apprenticeship program, certification, and/or relevant professional investigative experience as defined above equal to eight (8) years.
  • Necessary Special Requirement: Applicants MUST possess a valid/active Colorado Peace Officer Standards Training Certification (POST) at the time of application, as defined by C.R.S. 24-33.5-303(6) and/or C.R.S. 18-1-901(3) (1).

Qualifications

• Experience: Conducting independent criminal and/or administrative investigations with precise attention to detail and affecting the arrest of suspects.
• Knowledge: Working knowledge of and experience in federal, state, and local statutes, rules, and regulations related to criminal and administrative investigation; extensive knowledge of Colorado Criminal Law; broad experience conducting complex criminal investigations; self-directed and strong initiative; excellent written and oral communication; public speaking skills with the ability to reach a variety of audiences; exceptional interpersonal/customer service skills which demonstrate respect for others and with diverse professional experience and qualifications; established proficiency in position-related office technologies such as Microsoft Office Suite programs; significant conflict resolution skills; highly effective critical thinking/decision making/complex problem solving skills; strong organizing, planning, and prioritizing skills; keen ability to multi-task and demonstrate flexibility; exceptional ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with individuals in a diversity of roles and the ability to work with them diplomatically and effectively; excellent negotiation and consensus building skills; ability to write clear and accurate reports; strong interview and interrogation skills.
• Personal Attributes: Self-control, a strong sense of ability to work in stressful, potentially violent situations; ability to remain alert, emotionally stable, and mentally resilient under pressure and observant throughout their shift; tolerance to stress, confinement, and high-stakes interaction; ability to read and comprehend the English language; ability to effectively communicate fluently in English both verbally and in writing; ability to create accessible documents and technical content that follows plain language guidelines with accessibility in mind.

Benefits

Distinctive career advancement opportunities throughout the state system; Strong, secure, yet flexible retirement benefits including PERA Defined Benefit Plan or PERA Defined Contribution Plan plus 401K and 457 plans. Member Contribution Rates . Correctional Officers I-IV qualify as "Safety Officers" and are eligible for increased PERA benefits; Medical and dental health plans; Short and long term disability coverage; Paid life insurance; 11 paid holidays per year plus vacation and sick leave; Wellness program, tuition reimbursement, training opportunities and more; Visit State of Colorado Employee Benefits. for more information.

Pay

The position is compensated on a bi-weekly pay cycle.

Schedule

The position requires a flexible schedule and the ability to travel extensively for periods of time for emergency situations or team operations.