Criminal Investigator III (Lakewood) Firearms Dealer Division

Job Title : Criminal Investigator III

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.

The Firearms Dealer Divisions mission is to promote public safety and responsible firearm commerce by ensuring compliance with state laws, fostering education and accountability among firearms dealers, and safeguarding the integrity of firearm transactions. Through collaboration, transparency, and the implementation of effective regulatory measures, the division is committed to supporting a safe and secure Colorado for all residents.

Description of Job : This position is in the Colorado Department of Revenue, Firearms Dealer Division (FDD). The Criminal Investigator III position conducts investigations of permitted firearms businesses to ensure compliance with Colorado Statutes and Regulations. This position details their findings in investigative reports providing information for criminal court and administrative actions, and testifies in administrative or in criminal proceedings as to these details. This position provides training, education, and outreach to stakeholders including, local authorities, law enforcement agencies, firearms dealers and employees, and the general public to provide information regarding regulations and laws governing the firearms industry. This position assists permittees with information to correct any identified issues. This position will also perform duties as assigned by the appointing authority or supervisor.

A typical day as a Criminal Investigator in the Firearms Dealer Division : As a certified Peace Officer, (P.O.S.T.), this position exists to fulfill the statutory responsibility to administer and enforce Colorado's Firearms Dealer laws in a consistent and common-sense manner. This position exists to serve and protect the Colorado public and to foster a safe and compliant industry within the state for those who participate in the business of dealing in firearms.

Primary Duties :

• Upon assignment or self-discovery conducts and plans investigations of alleged violations of Colorado firearms statutes, criminal statutes, and regulations to determine if a violation has occurred and takes appropriate action.
• Conduct interviews in response to active administrative and criminal investigations.
• Understand and utilize Division reporting procedures, evidence tracking system, and any other databases to support administrative and criminal investigations.
• Make physical arrests when necessary for violations of law identified during investigations.

Statutory Enforcement :

Regulatory Compliance :

Administrative :

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 : CRIMINAL INVESTIGATOR III

Must meet the following or any combination of experience / education to meet the minimum (MQ) qualifications :

Experience : Six (6) years of full-time professional investigative experience in a regulatory environment.

AND 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.

OR Education / Experience : A Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in accounting, 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. AND 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.

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 possess a license. 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.

Necessary Qualifications : Applicants must successfully pass a background investigation and a tax check prior to appointment to positions in the Firearms Dealer Division.

Must possess and maintain a valid Colorado driver's license (at the time of application).

Must be able to pass a pre-employment background check.

Must pass a pre-employment Physical and Psychological evaluation.

Applicants must be willing to work nights, rotating shifts, weekends, holidays, and maintain on-call status while off-duty for emergency and supervisory response.

Maintains proficiency and qualification with firearms and other defensive equipment assigned and as required by Colorado P.O.S.T.

Attends all DOR compliance training modules.

Certify and maintain certification in arrest control techniques.

Applicants must be willing and able to perform heavy lifting, carrying, or otherwise moving objects, occasionally up to 100 pounds.

Preferred Qualifications : The ideal candidate will possess the following skills :

Conditions of Employment :

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.

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