Colorado Department of Revenue
Criminal Investigator III (Lakewood) Firearms Dealer Division
Colorado Department of Revenue, Lakewood, Colorado, United States
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Overview The Colorado Department of Revenue (CDOR) is a trusted partner to every Coloradan, helping them navigate the complexities of government so they can thrive. The department is driven by service, teamwork, accountability, integrity, and respect, and has a vision to empower businesses and individuals through quality customer service, innovation, and collaboration. The department celebrates diversity and supports an equitable and inclusive culture.
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, such as issuing a criminal summons or completing a charging document for criminal violations, or preparing an investigation report recommending administrative action for proposed regulatory allegations and violations for review by management and the appointing authority.
Conduct interviews in response to active administrative and criminal investigations. Interview witnesses, suspects, complainants, applicants, permittees, and the general public to detect, discover, and obtain additional information or evidence related to the investigation.
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, consistent with Department and Division policies.
Responds to complaints and proactively visits/inspects permitted Colorado firearms businesses as an armed peace officer to prevent and discourage the prohibited possession, sale, and transfer of firearms.
Upon request from a law enforcement agency, conducts investigations of firearms dealer permittees for potential illegal firearms transactions that may have attributed to serious bodily injury or death.
Responds to and investigates complaints of alleged violations of the Colorado Firearms Dealer regulations from permittees, law enforcement, local authorities, and the general public.
Utilizes and demonstrates proficiency of interview techniques and knowledge of other applicable methodologies when conducting investigations.
Accurately documents all work time and leave in the Department time-tracking database, and submits requests for approvals for all overtime and leave requests to the supervisor.
Maintains communication and transparency with team members and supervisory staff and is available for contact by management, supervisor(s), co-workers, and stakeholders.
Attends all Department training, both in person and online, to maintain required certifications to include but not limited to arrest control/defensive tactics, firearms, CCIC, and other certifications and training as mandated by the Department of Revenue and Colorado POST.
Prepares reports and other documents consistent with Division policies and practices.
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. Assists permittees with information to correct any identified issues.
Perform duties as assigned by the appointing authority or supervisor.
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
Experience Requirements
Six (6) years of full-time professional investigative experience in a regulatory environment.
OR
A Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in accounting, business administration, public administration, criminology, criminal justice, criminalistics, political science, police science, law, law, psychology, sociology or a closely related field as determined by the department.
Two (2) years of full-time professional investigative experience in a regulatory environment.
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.
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.
Certifies and maintains 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
Knowledge of Colorado rules and regulations related to Firearms & Dealer.
Demonstrated experience in communication and interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills.
Experience supervising administrative investigations in a regulated 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.
Conditions of Employment
Must possess and maintain a valid Colorado driver's license (at the time of application).
Must be 21 years of age or older for this position.
Must be able to pass a background check.
Candidate may be required to pass a Pre-Employment Drug Screen.
Travel is required as needed.
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; 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.
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
Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications to continue in the selection process for this position. The eligible list may be used to fill additional vacancies.
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.
Information must be accurate. If falsified, applicants may be removed from a job after hire.
Appeal Rights An appeal or review must be submitted on the official appeal form, signed by you or your representative. The form must be delivered to the State Personnel Board by email, postmarked in US Mail, or faxed within ten (10) calendar days from receipt of notice.
Supplemental Information None.
Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Compliance The State of Colorado is an equal opportunity employer committed to building inclusive, innovative work environments. All employment opportunities are provided 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. The Colorado Department of Revenue is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals and will provide reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities.
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Overview The Colorado Department of Revenue (CDOR) is a trusted partner to every Coloradan, helping them navigate the complexities of government so they can thrive. The department is driven by service, teamwork, accountability, integrity, and respect, and has a vision to empower businesses and individuals through quality customer service, innovation, and collaboration. The department celebrates diversity and supports an equitable and inclusive culture.
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, such as issuing a criminal summons or completing a charging document for criminal violations, or preparing an investigation report recommending administrative action for proposed regulatory allegations and violations for review by management and the appointing authority.
Conduct interviews in response to active administrative and criminal investigations. Interview witnesses, suspects, complainants, applicants, permittees, and the general public to detect, discover, and obtain additional information or evidence related to the investigation.
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, consistent with Department and Division policies.
Responds to complaints and proactively visits/inspects permitted Colorado firearms businesses as an armed peace officer to prevent and discourage the prohibited possession, sale, and transfer of firearms.
Upon request from a law enforcement agency, conducts investigations of firearms dealer permittees for potential illegal firearms transactions that may have attributed to serious bodily injury or death.
Responds to and investigates complaints of alleged violations of the Colorado Firearms Dealer regulations from permittees, law enforcement, local authorities, and the general public.
Utilizes and demonstrates proficiency of interview techniques and knowledge of other applicable methodologies when conducting investigations.
Accurately documents all work time and leave in the Department time-tracking database, and submits requests for approvals for all overtime and leave requests to the supervisor.
Maintains communication and transparency with team members and supervisory staff and is available for contact by management, supervisor(s), co-workers, and stakeholders.
Attends all Department training, both in person and online, to maintain required certifications to include but not limited to arrest control/defensive tactics, firearms, CCIC, and other certifications and training as mandated by the Department of Revenue and Colorado POST.
Prepares reports and other documents consistent with Division policies and practices.
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. Assists permittees with information to correct any identified issues.
Perform duties as assigned by the appointing authority or supervisor.
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
Experience Requirements
Six (6) years of full-time professional investigative experience in a regulatory environment.
OR
A Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in accounting, business administration, public administration, criminology, criminal justice, criminalistics, political science, police science, law, law, psychology, sociology or a closely related field as determined by the department.
Two (2) years of full-time professional investigative experience in a regulatory environment.
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.
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.
Certifies and maintains 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
Knowledge of Colorado rules and regulations related to Firearms & Dealer.
Demonstrated experience in communication and interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills.
Experience supervising administrative investigations in a regulated 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.
Conditions of Employment
Must possess and maintain a valid Colorado driver's license (at the time of application).
Must be 21 years of age or older for this position.
Must be able to pass a background check.
Candidate may be required to pass a Pre-Employment Drug Screen.
Travel is required as needed.
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; 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.
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
Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications to continue in the selection process for this position. The eligible list may be used to fill additional vacancies.
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.
Information must be accurate. If falsified, applicants may be removed from a job after hire.
Appeal Rights An appeal or review must be submitted on the official appeal form, signed by you or your representative. The form must be delivered to the State Personnel Board by email, postmarked in US Mail, or faxed within ten (10) calendar days from receipt of notice.
Supplemental Information None.
Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Compliance The State of Colorado is an equal opportunity employer committed to building inclusive, innovative work environments. All employment opportunities are provided 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. The Colorado Department of Revenue is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals and will provide reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities.
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