State of Colorado Hiring for CRIMINAL INVESTIGATOR V – Agent In Charge (Cripple Creek) Division of Gaming. at Teller County, CO Full Time

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 to help them navigate the complexities of government so they can thrive. We are driven by our values of service, teamwork, accountability, integrity, and respect.

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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

• Processing license applications and collect fees.
• Conducting background investigations of applicants.
• Criminal and administrative investigations of a licensee that have been alleged to have violated statutes and regulations concerning various types of consumer/public harm.
• Conducting criminal investigations into unlicensed and criminal activities within casinos.
• Conducting compliance inspections.
• Providing educational services to licensees and the public.

A Typical Day Of a Criminal Investigator V

This position’s primary responsibility is to manage and supervise the investigative team in the Division of Gaming’s Cripple Creek office as Agent In Charge (AIC) to investigate and enforce the Colorado revised criminal statutes and the Colorado Limited Gaming Act. This position will also perform duties that may not be present within this PD, as assigned by the appointing authority or supervisor.

Primary Duties

Program Management and Supervision of the Cripple Creek Field Office

• Unit supervisor of 17 FTE as it has direct supervision of the supervisory criminal investigators and program assistant/ licensing staff and indirect supervision of the criminal investigators and compliance investigators. Performs work scheduling and task assignments; monitors, reviews, and corrects work product; completes performance plans and appraisals of subordinates; initiates corrective and disciplinary actions, resolves informal grievances, starts the hiring process by conducting interviews.
• Coordinates all gaming activities in the City of Cripple Creek and coordinates with the Division’s other Agent In Charge (AICs) to ensure consistency in the enforcement and application of the laws, rules, and regulations in all the gaming locations in the state.
• Manages the local office operations expenditures (ie. equipment needs, training, undercover and petty cash funds, office maintenance, etc), and provides recommendations for capital improvements as well as ensures regular building maintenance and repairs are completed. Projects future expenditures and provides input to the budget process.
• Writes and assists in writing and reviewing the Division’s and Section’s policies and procedures and strategic plan. Assists in the compilation of the Section’s performance measures and provides reports/statistics when requested by the Commission or others

Regulatory and Criminal Investigations Management

• Directs and supervises those who conduct comprehensive compliance inspections to ensure that gaming persons, premises, and records are within approved minimum guidelines and that licensees and individuals are in compliance with established rules, regulations, and internal control procedures necessary to ensure the integrity of Colorado Limited Gaming.
• Reviews and responds to gaming disputes from the public and the industry. Responds to inquiries concerning gaming laws, regulations, and licensing.
• Develops and oversees investigative plans for self and subordinates, monitors ongoing investigations of subordinates; conducts investigations of violations of gaming and criminal laws and directs supervised teams in such investigations. Finalizes investigative reports and oversees the preparation & execution of warrants, affidavits, and the collection/preservation of physical and documentary evidence. Testifies in criminal court/administrative hearings.

Law Enforcement and Industry Liaison

• Develop and maintain relationships with all law enforcement partners including the Cripple Creek Police Department, Teller County Sheriff’s Office, District Attorney’s Office, Colorado Bureau of Investigation, Colorado State Patrol, and other DOR Enforcement Divisions.
• Develop and maintain relationships with the casinos’ owners and management staff.

Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions Of Employment & Appeal Rights

Residency Requirement: (New)

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

Class Code & Classification Description: (New)

A2A6XX CRIMINAL INVESTIGATOR V

Experience Only

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Ten (10) years of professional 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

• Required valid/active Colorado P.O.S.T. Certification

OR

Education And Experience

A combination of related education and/or relevant experience in an occupation related to the work assigned 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

Any required certifications needed for the position

Option 2

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in business administration, public administration, criminology, criminal justice, criminalistics, political science, police science, law enforcement, law, psychology, sociology or a closely related field as determined by the Department.

AND

Six (6) years of professional 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

AND

• Required valid/active Colorado P.O.S.T. Certification

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.

Substitutions

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Necessary 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.
• Additional years of experience as a supervisor.
• Outstanding candidates will have 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.
• Problem solving and troubleshooting skills.
• Demonstrate the ability to plan and organize.
• Ability to complete reports in a thorough, accurate and concise manner.
• Experience with rule making processes.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proven ability to work independently and accept supervision.
• Proven success organizing and tracking workload.
• Proficiency in the Microsoft Office Suite.
• Proficiency in Google-Workspace.
• Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills.

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 .

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.
• Recommended attachments: Resume, Cover letter (Optional if Manager is requesting them)
• 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 “[email protected]” 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 appeal or review must be submitted on the official appeal form, signed by you or your representative. This form must be delivered to the State Personnel Board by email ([email protected]), postmarked in US Mail or hand delivered (1525 Sherman Street, 4th Floor, Denver CO 80203), or faxed (303.866.5038) within ten (10) calendar days from your receipt of notice or acknowledgement of the department’s action.

For more information about the appeals process, the official appeal form, and how to deliver it to the State Personnel Board; go to spb.colorado.gov ; contact the State Personnel Board for assistance at (303) 866-3300; or 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 under Rules.

Supplemental Information

Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Compliance

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 process, and/or to perform essential job functions where the requested accommodation does not impose an undue hardship. If you have a disability and require reasonable accommodation to ensure you have a positive experience applying or interviewing for this position, please direct your inquiries to our ADAAA inbox, [email protected].

We are committed to building work environments that are inclusive and reflect our communities and the diverse talents of all people. We strongly encourage candidates from all backgrounds and abilities to apply.

If Not Applying Online, Submit Application To

If you are not able to submit an online application, a paper application is available at this link: PDF State Paper Application (Download PDF reader). Paper applications must be received via email to [email protected] by the closing date and time of the application period listed on this announcement.

Methods Of Appointment

Appointment to the vacancy or vacancies represented by this announcement is expected to be from the eligible list created. However, at the discretion of the appointing authority, the position(s) may be filled by another method of appointment for a valid articulated business reason.