Criminal Investigator III (Colorado Springs) Liquor & Tobacco Enforcement

Liquor Enforcement Division 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. We celebrate diversity and support an equitable and inclusive culture. We embrace our differences because we believe this brings innovation to our work.

The Liquor Enforcement Division's mission is to promote public safety, support economic growth, and ensure the responsible sale and consumption of liquor and tobacco products through the fair, transparent, and consistent administration of Colorado's liquor, tobacco, and nicotine laws.

What We Do :

• Conducts inspections, compliance checks, and investigations of alleged violations of Colorado Liquor and Tobacco Statutes, Criminal Statutes, and Regulations.
• Interviews witnesses, suspects, complainants, applicants, licensees, and the general public to detect and obtain information related to investigations.
• Utilizes databases to support investigations.
• Makes physical arrests when necessary.
• Conducts covert operations and surveillance of liquor or tobacco licenses.

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 :

A2A4XX CRIMINAL INVESTIGATOR III

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

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 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 : Six (6) years of relevant experience, as described above, may be substituted for the required degree on a year-for-year basis.

Necessary Qualifications :

Preferred Qualifications :

Conditions of Employment :

Conditions of Employment with the CDOR :

Employees are in a position of public trust and must operate in a manner that maintains the highest standards of honesty, integrity, and public confidence. 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. 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. 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, or 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. 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. 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. 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 "info@governmentjobs.com" 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 (dpa_state.personnelboard@state.co.us), post