CRIMINAL INVESTIGATOR II - Cripple Creek Division of Gaming

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 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.

The vision of the department 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!

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 in the life of a Criminal Investigator II
Conducts investigations of violations of limited gaming and criminal laws. The position observes, takes, and documents criminal complaints, plans and conducts investigations of alleged violations of Colorado Revised Statutes, Colorado Limited Gaming Statues, and Colorado Limited Gaming Regulations, and determines if criminal charges are warranted. Position responds to inquiries from casinos, casino patrons, and other agencies. Regularly provides cross-training of staff to ensure program coverage and opportunities for staff development and also develops and provides training to the regulated industry.

Primary Duties
Criminal Investigations

Prepares written investigative reports and affidavits for search and arrest warrants.

Conducts interviews of victims and witnesses and interrogates suspects.

Testifies in court: Provides assistance to local, state and federal law enforcement agencies with information on limited gaming and gaming practices, methods and licensees.

Criminal Enforcement

Proactively patrols casinos as an armed peace office to observe violations, preserve the peace, prevent, and discourage cheating, thefts and other violations of laws.

Executes warrants and collects and preserves physical and documentary evidence.

Responds to complaints, issues criminal summonses, effects arrests, transports prisoners to jail incident to arrest.

Regulatory Enforcement

Proactively patrols casinos monitoring for compliance with Colorado Limited Gaming Regulations and Internal Control Minimum Procedures. Responds to disputes and complaints of violations.

Participates in comprehensive compliance inspections to ensure that licensees, patrons, premises, records and devices are within approved minimum guidelines and those licensees and patrons are in compliance with Limited Gaming Regulations and Internal Control Minimum Procedures necessary to ensure the integrity of Limited Gaming.

Work Leader

Prioritizes and assigns work to external and internal sources when conducting investigations of violations of limited gaming and criminal laws.

Implements methods, procedures, and processes to improve workflow and productivity.

Training

Provides training and delivers presentations to internal and external sources.

Maintains required certifications and stays proficient with necessary state systems.

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)

A2A3XX CRIMINAL INVESTIGATOR II

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education and Experience
Bachelor's degree 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

Two (2) years of full-time professional investigative experience. in a regulatory environment.

Current valid COLORADO POST Certification.

Substitutions

Criminal Investigative experience in a field appropriate to the position may be substituted for the degree requirement only on a year-for-year basis.

Necessary Special Requirements

Applicants must successfully pass a background investigation and a tax check prior to appointment to positions in the Gaming Division.

Applicants must successfully pass a Psychological Evaluation prior to being appointed to a position in the Gaming Division.

Applicants must be currently certified as a Peace Officer in the State of Colorado. A copy of your POST certificate MUST be submitted at the time of your application.

Must be willing to work nights, rotating shifts, weekends with on-call status, holidays, and be able to do extended travel.

Must be able to qualify and maintain qualification with a firearm.

Must be able to certify and maintain certification in arrest control techniques.

Must possess and maintain a Colorado driver's license.

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.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS and COMPETENCIES
The following preferred experience(s), competencies and abilities are highly desirable for this position and will be considered in selecting the successful candidate:

Knowledge of State of Colorado rules and regulations.

Ability to work with a diverse group of stakeholders with competing interests.

Active policing in the community equivalent to police patrol officer, sheriff deputy state trooper/police.

Proven ability to work independently and accept supervision.

Proven success organizing and tracking workload.

The preferred candidate will be currently employed as a detective or criminal investigator and possess patrol/police officer experience.

Additional years of experience in professional investigative and/or compliance experience in a regulatory environment.

Outstanding candidates will have recent experience with: investigations involving interpreting and applying statutes and researching databases.

Proficiency in the Microsoft Office Suite.

Proficiency in Google Office.

Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills.

DOR Required Skills and Competencies
Competencies required for all DOR positions include good communications skills, interpersonal and people management skills, the ability to multitask, the ability to work with confidential information, the ability to work in high-stress environments, and the demonstrated ability to assist customers.

Conditions of Employment with the Colorado Department of Revenue

As a condition of employment with the Colorado Department of Revenue, a requirement exists that all personnel timely file all necessary Colorado Individual Income Tax (CIIT) returns and timely pay tax obligations. As such, all employees must undergo a pre-employment evaluation of their tax records/accounts to ensure compliance with this policy.

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. All job finalists require successful completion of a background investigation and reference check prior to appointment. Background checks may include national criminal, financial, traffic, civil, education, and/or experience checks or any other checks related to the job assignment. Fingerprint background checks and pre-employment drug testing may also be required for some positions.

Applicant Checklist
Only complete applications submitted on or before the closing date for this announcement will be given consideration. Failure to submit all required documents by the closing date of this announcement may result in your application being rejected. For assistance with the application process, please review the following video provided by the Colorado Department of Personnel & Administration "Applying for a Job with the State of Colorado".

Work history must be documented in detail under the experience portion of application-"see resume" will not be accepted.

Complete Applications must include the following documents
1) A complete CDOR Application for Announced Vacancy (Submit online using the link in this announcement)

2) A complete Supplemental Questionnaire (Submit online as part of your application)

Minimum Qualifications and Comparative Analysis
Part of, or the entire comparative analysis for this position, may involve a review of the information submitted in the application material, including the answers to the supplemental questions. Therefore, it is paramount that in the experience portion of the application, the applicant describes the extent to which they possess the education, experience, competencies and background as they relate to the duties outlined in the job announcement, as well as the special and/or preferred qualifications.

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.

Under "Duties," describe clearly the tasks you performed and the nature of your supervisory, technical, or other responsibilities as they relate to the job for which you are applying. Be complete and specific in detailing of duties.

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.

Failure to include adequate information or follow instructions may affect the applicant's score and/or prevent them from competing in any subsequent measures used to arrive at a top group of applicants.

Factors to be assessed are those outlined in the requirements, competencies, and preferred qualifications.

Years will be expressed in terms of full-time equivalent service with full-time workload equal to one (1) Full-Time Equivalent (FTE) year. No more than 1.00 FTE year may be credited in any twelve (12) month period. Positions working 40 hours or less per week will be prorated (30 hrs/wk=0.75 FTE=9 mos credit; 20 hrs/wk=0.5 FTE=6 mos credit; 10 hrs/wk=0.25 FTE=3 mos credit)

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. Include a working email address on your application; one that is checked often as time sensitive correspondence such as exam information or notification will take place 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.

Appeal Rights
If you receive notice that you have been eliminated from consideration for the position, you may protest the action by filing an appeal with the State Personnel Board/State Personnel Director within 10 days from the date you receive notice of the elimination.

Also, if you wish to challenge the selection and comparative analysis process, you may file an appeal with the State Personnel Board/State Personnel Director within 10 days from the receipt of notice or knowledge of the action you are challenging.

Refer to Chapters 4 and 8 of the State Personnel Board Rules and Personnel Director's Administrative Procedures, 4 CCR 801, for more information about the appeals process. The State Personnel Board Rules and Personnel Director's Administrative Procedures are available at www.colorado.gov/spb.

A standard appeal form is available at: https://spb.colorado.gov/ . If you appeal, your appeal must be submitted in writing on the official appeal form, signed by you or your representative, and received at the following address within 10 days of your receipt of notice or knowledge of the action: Colorado State Personnel Board/State Personnel Director, Attn: Appeals Processing, 1525 Sherman Street, 4th Floor, Denver, CO 80203. Fax: 303-866-5038. Phone: 303-866-3300. The ten-day deadline and these appeal procedures also apply to all charges of discrimination.

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 Coordinator, Jacqueline Brown-Tremble at [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.

How to apply
Please submit an online application for this position at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/colorado. Reach out to the Department Contact to apply using a paper application, including any supplemental questions. Failure to submit a complete and timely application may result in the rejection of your application. Applicants are responsible for ensuring that application materials are received by the appropriate Human Resources office before the closing date and time listed.

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.

Department Contact Information
Anita McEachern, HR Analyst at [email protected]

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.

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