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This position of Agent in Charge (Criminal Investigator V) is located in the Division of Racing, Lakewood Office and will also be required to work as needed at the Division's Arapahoe Park and off-track facility located at 26000 E. Quincy Ave, Aurora, CO, 80016.

This position is primarily responsible for managing the development and execution of investigative activities, as well as overseeing enforcement systems to ensure they effectively meet the regulatory and enforcement objectives of the Division and the State. The role provides leadership and direction to a team of professional staff engaged in law enforcement, regulatory functions, and investigations. It is responsible for setting performance standards, establishing goals for both employees and program areas, and ensuring operational effectiveness. Additionally, this position plays a key role in developing staffing plans and operational procedures for the Enforcement and Investigations, Licensing, and Veterinary functions.

Regulatory Administration, Management and Oversight

• Serves as manager for the Enforcement, Investigations, Licensing, and Veterinarian sections.

• Ensures that forensic laboratory staff adhere to established procedures and policies for the receipt and storage of evidence, and that all laboratory operations comply with applicable state standards and regulations.

• Monitors the Division's various enforcement systems, including ARCI, MLO, PSR and statistical reports, and veterinarian reports to ensure they effectively support the regulatory and enforcement objectives of the Division and State

• Provides leadership to professional employees involved in law enforcement, regulation, and investigations as well as Colorado board certified veterinarians.

• Sets performance standards and establishes goals for these employees and for the functions in which they are involved.

• Develops staffing plans and operational procedure, and submits to the Director for approval.

• Trains, directs, and supervises subordinate employees whose primary function is regulatory oversight of the racing community and stakeholders. This position will review applications that have been identified as problematic and will initiate appropriate disciplinary action for presentation to the Director of the Division of Racing Events and/or the Colorado Racing Commission.

Agency Liaison for Racing

• Liaison to CSU veterinarian school for necropsy testing and veterinarian technician hires.

• Obtains intelligence information, coordinating investigations, developing policies, and negotiating memorandum of understanding between other stakeholders.

• Represents the Division with other stakeholder groups to include municipal and county governments and business establishments primarily only during the live season at the track.

Background Investigations & Criminal Investigations

• Trains, directs, and supervises subordinate employees in the performance of their assigned duties, while also carrying out these responsibilities as part of daily operations.

• Plans, coordinates and conducts complex investigations involving multi-jurisdictional and multi-national entities for purposes of exposing and evaluating areas of tax information, financial documentation, asset identification, analysis of the capital structure of a business entity to identify all parties who may have a claim to the company's assets, have detailed knowledge about securities reporting requirements Publicly Traded applicant must fulfill, as well as how the securities markets function in order to understand how capital can be, and is raised, source of investment funds, reputation, civil litigation, criminal history, accuracy of provided disclosures, and areas of fraud and misrepresentation.

• Develops criminal investigative plans to address violations of applicable criminal laws for the unit and assigned personnel, and is responsible for the ongoing oversight and monitoring of these investigations.

• Prepares written investigative reports and drafts affidavits for search and arrest warrants. Reviews and finalizes the criminal investigative documents prepared by other personnel. Executes warrants, collects and preserves physical and documentary evidence, and testifies in court. Prepares detailed reports and presents findings to the Division Director and Commission.

Investigation and Enforcement Strategy

• Position regularly reviews Division policies and procedures regarding investigations, enforcement, and regulatory information to ensure source documents are robust, complete, and adequate.

• In response to identifying a deficiency, this position will create, update, and/or modify these documents for approval by the Division Director. This may include material specific to professional standards, evidence, procedures, training, and compliance with State and Federal record-keeping requirements. During the off-season (Oct - May) this position will partner with the Arapahoe County Sheriff’s Office to improve critical incident responses and present findings and suggestions to the track and the Division Director.

• Compiles data and completes an annual report to the Racing Commission to include injuries, number of race starts, test results for human and animal drug cases, investigative cases generated as well as other metrics of merit. This data is then used to make future policies decisions, new rules and/or suggestive legislative changes.

Supervision

• Plan, prioritize, assign, analyze, and monitor workflow, and maintain appropriate staffing levels and review progress to ensure the quality and quantity of work meets standards and deadlines for deliverables to meet program goals and objectives.

• Establish work schedules, review, and approve work time and absences.

• Initiate the hiring process, provide subject matter expertise to HR during the comparative analysis process, interview candidate and hire with Director's approval.

• Recommend promotions and changes in pay, submit personnel actions.

• Resolve problems, performance issues, disputes, and informal grievances and initiate corrective action or recommend discipline as needed.

• Identify training and developmental needs, and provide training as needed.

• Provide feedback and coaching, write performance plans, and sign performance evaluations.

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:

Ten (10) years of relevant experience in full-time professional investigative experience; one (1) year of the experience must demonstrate performing duties as a work leader, unit supervisor, or equivalent.

* Required valid/active Colorado P.O.S.T. Certification (Peace Officer Standards & Training) certification at the time of application.

OR

A combination of related education in business administration, public administration, criminology, criminal justice, criminalistics, political science, police science, law enforcement, law, psychology, sociology or a closely related field and/or relevant experience full-time professional investigative experience, one (1) year of the experience must demonstrate performing duties as a work leader, unit supervisor, or equivalent, equal to ten (10) years

* Required valid/active Colorado P.O.S.T. Certification (Peace Officer Standards & Training) certification at the time of application.

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.

Special Qualifications:

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

• Must possess and maintain a valid Colorado Driver's License (at the time of application).

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

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

• Maintain a current/valid Colorado Peace Officer Standards & Training (POST) certification at the time of application.

Preferred Qualifications:

The ideal candidate will possess the following skills:

• Knowledge of Colorado rules and regulations related to Division of Racing.

• Outstanding candidates will have extensive experience leading or managing complex criminal and regulatory investigations, including those involving multi-jurisdictional or multi-agency coordination.

• Proven ability to develop and implement investigative strategies, policies, and procedures to support regulatory and enforcement goals.

• Experience supervising multi-functional investigation teams, setting performance standards, and ensuring compliance with legal and ethical guidelines.

• Familiarity with administrative hearings, regulatory compliance frameworks, and civil and criminal enforcement actions.

• Demonstrated knowledge of relevant state laws and administrative regulations and enforcement procedures.

• Proficiency in the Microsoft Office Suite and Google Workspace.

• Experience preparing investigative reports, affidavits, and legal documentations for search and arrest warrants, and providing testimony in administrative and criminal proceedings.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to present findings clearly to senior leadership, regulatory bodies, and law enforcement partners.

• Experienced in evaluating enforcement systems and recommending improvements to enhance regulatory effectiveness.

• Experience in financial investigations, forensic accounting, asset tracing, and analysis of complex financial structures.

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.

• Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications to continue in the selection process for this position. Do not use "see resume" or "see attached" statements on your application.

• 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.

An applicant who has been removed from an employment list or removed from consideration during the selection process may request a review by the State Personnel Director.

As an applicant directly affected by the results of the selection or comparative analysis process, you may file a written appeal with the State Personnel Director.

Review of the completed, signed and submitted appeal will be timely on the basis of written material submitted by you, using the official appeal form signed by you or your representative. This form must be completed and delivered to the State Personnel Board by email at dpa_state.personnelboard@state.co.us within ten (10) calendar days from your receipt of notice or acknowledgment of the Department’s action.

For further information on the Board Rules, you can refer to 4 Colorado Code of Regulations (CCR) 801-1, State Personnel Board Rules and Personnel Director's Administrative Procedures, Chapter 8, Resolution of Appeals and Disputes, at spb.colorado.gov/board-rules.

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 inbox, dor_ohr@state.co.us.

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.

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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 dor_ohr@state.co.us by the closing date and time of the application period listed on this announcement.

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.

Step Pay Program:

Per the requirements of the Step Pay Program, any former or current State employee must be paid a rate that is equal to or greater than the appropriate step pay rate within their classification's pay range based on completed years in their current class series.