Criminal Investigator - Auto Industry Division.

About the role

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. 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.

Responsibilities

• Plan and conduct complex investigations of criminal activity pertaining to the auto industry.
• Initiate appropriate action based upon criminal investigations.
• Conduct interrogations in response to active criminal investigations.
• Execute approved avenues for prosecution and/or adjudication.
• Investigate matters using subject-matter expertise in complex criminal investigations.
• Execute appropriate disciplinary action as approved by the appropriate authority.
• Respond to complaints, issue criminal summonses, conduct interviews of victims and witnesses, and interrogate suspects.
• Prepare case files and testify in criminal court, civil hearings, and administrative actions.
• Determine compliance with applicable law and regulations based upon analysis.
• Participate in comprehensive compliance inspections to ensure licensees, premises, and records are within approved guidelines.
• Initiate appropriate disciplinary action for presentation to the appropriate Licensing Authority.
• Prepare comprehensive detailed investigative reports and case files for court use or testimony.
• Plan, coordinate, and conduct complex investigations involving multi-jurisdictional and multi-national entities.
• Collect and preserve physical and documentary evidence.
• Conduct pre-employment investigations on applicants seeking employment with the Division.
• Provide information and training, education, and outreach to stakeholders (Licensees, the Public at Large, Law Enforcement Agencies, and other Governmental Agencies).

Requirements

• Six (6) years of relevant investigative experience conducting criminal and/or regulatory investigations.
• Must possess a valid Colorado POST certification that is active, in good standing, and free of any restrictions, suspensions, or revocations at the time of applying.
• Must successfully pass a background investigation and a tax check prior to appointment.
• Must possess and maintain a valid Driver’s License at the time of application.
• Must successfully pass a Physical/Psychological Evaluation prior to being appointed.
• Must be willing to work nights, rotating shifts, weekends with on-call status, holidays, and be able to do extended travel.
• Must be willing and able to perform heavy lifting, carrying, or otherwise moving objects, occasionally up to 100 pounds.
• Must be able to qualify and maintain qualification with a firearm.
• Must be able to certify and maintain certification in arrest control techniques.
• Must be currently certified as a Peace Officer in the State of Colorado. A copy of your Colorado Peace Officer Standards & Training (POST) certification must be submitted at the time of application.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of Colorado rules and regulations related to the Auto Industry Division.
• Recent experience with investigations, interpreting and applying statutes, and researching databases.
• Additional years of experience in professional investigative and/or compliance experience in a regulatory environment.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proven ability to work independently and accept supervision.
• Proven success organizing and tracking workload.
• Currently employed as a detective or criminal investigator and possess patrol/police officer experience.
• Proficiency in the Microsoft Office Suite and Google Suite.
• Excellent oral and written communication along with excellent interpersonal skills.