Colorado Staffing
Criminal Investigator III (Lakewood) Firearms Dealer Division
Colorado Staffing, Denver, Colorado, United States, 80226
Criminal Investigator III (Lakewood) Firearms Dealer Division
Salary: $73,380.00 Annually Location: Lakewood, CO Job Type: Full Time Job Number: TAA-04070-12.2025 Department: Department of Revenue Division: Firearms Dealer Division Opening Date: 12/19/2025 Closing Date: 12/31/2025 5:00 PM Mountain This position is open only to Colorado state residents. Primary Physical Work Address: 1707 Cole Blvd, Suite 300 Lakewood CO 80401 FLSA Status: Non-Exempt; position is eligible for overtime compensation. Department Contact Information: Abigail Quinones Email: Abigail.quinones@state.co.us 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. Description of Job
The Firearms Dealer Division's 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. 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. Primary Duties
Criminal and Regulatory Investigations 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, consistent with Department and Division. Statutory Enforcement 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, the Criminal Investigator III conducts investigations of firearms dealer permittees for potential illegal firearms transactions that may have attributed to serious bodily injury or death. Regulatory Compliance 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. Administrative Accurately documents all work time and leave in the Department time-tracking database, and submits request 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 maintains 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. This position prepares reports and other documents consistent with Division policies and practices. 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: A2A4XXCRIMINAL 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. 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. 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: Knowledge of Colorado rules and regulation 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. Experience supervising administrative investigations in a regulated environment. 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 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.
Salary: $73,380.00 Annually Location: Lakewood, CO Job Type: Full Time Job Number: TAA-04070-12.2025 Department: Department of Revenue Division: Firearms Dealer Division Opening Date: 12/19/2025 Closing Date: 12/31/2025 5:00 PM Mountain This position is open only to Colorado state residents. Primary Physical Work Address: 1707 Cole Blvd, Suite 300 Lakewood CO 80401 FLSA Status: Non-Exempt; position is eligible for overtime compensation. Department Contact Information: Abigail Quinones Email: Abigail.quinones@state.co.us 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. Description of Job
The Firearms Dealer Division's 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. 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. Primary Duties
Criminal and Regulatory Investigations 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, consistent with Department and Division. Statutory Enforcement 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, the Criminal Investigator III conducts investigations of firearms dealer permittees for potential illegal firearms transactions that may have attributed to serious bodily injury or death. Regulatory Compliance 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. Administrative Accurately documents all work time and leave in the Department time-tracking database, and submits request 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 maintains 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. This position prepares reports and other documents consistent with Division policies and practices. 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: A2A4XXCRIMINAL 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. 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. 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: Knowledge of Colorado rules and regulation 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. Experience supervising administrative investigations in a regulated environment. 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 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.