What are the responsibilities and job description for the CRIMINAL INVESTIGATOR V (Supervisor) Division of Gaming position at State of Colorado Job Opportunities?
Department Information
This position is open only to Colorado state residents.
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. For more exciting information about the Department of Revenue, please enjoy this brief video!Description of Job
Division of Gaming:
Ensures that limited gaming is conducted honestly, fairly, and competitively, and is free from criminal and corrupt elements.
What we do:
- Supervise investigators and financial investigations.
- Conducting regulatory investigations regarding statutes, rules and internal controls.
- Conducting criminal investigations.
- Conducting financial investigations on publicly traded and private companies.
A typical day as a Criminal Investigator V:
Supervise and assist in conducting investigations performed by financial investigators and to assist the Agent in Charge. Will supervise investigators that perform as the agency's expert on criminal financial investigations and investigation of publicly traded companies, and on the securities laws of state, federal, and foreign governments; to advise other investigators and agencies about securities laws and about what information can, and should be, sought from an applicant or any other source; to investigate violations of and enforce the Colorado Limited Gaming Control Act of 1991 and the Colorado Gaming Regulations and conduct complex criminal and background investigations.
Primary Duties:
Supervise/ Conduct Financial Investigations
- Supervise complex financial investigations, and backgrounds, and assist investigators who investigate companies and individuals seeking a gaming license in Colorado, or who are already licensed.
- Detailed knowledge about securities reporting requirements each applicant must fulfill, as well as how the securities markets function, to understand how capital can be, and is, raised.
- Investigation of individual owners and company management to determine their suitability for licensing, a determination based on their business practices, and on each individual's personal, financial, criminal, and legal histories.
Supervise Background Investigations
- Supervises, plans, coordinates and conducts complex investigations involving multi-jurisdictional and multi-national, domestic and international entities. The purpose of the investigation is to: determine and evaluate areas of tax information, financial documentation, asset identification, source of investment funds, reputation, civil litigation, criminal history, accuracy of provided disclosures, and areas of fraud and misrepresentation.
- Prepares detailed written reports and presents findings to the Colorado Limited Gaming Control Commission to determine suitability for licensure. Conduct annual (or as needed) renewal, expansion or change of ownership investigation then complete a detailed written report and present the findings to the Colorado Limited Gaming Control Commission.
Supervise Regulatory Enforcement
- Responsible for the daily operation of background investigations, functions, and staff. Assigns and monitors the caseload, reviews work products for completeness and accuracy, and schedules staff to ensure adequate coverage.
- Responsible for performance planning, reviews, and final evaluations. Recommends corrective and disciplinary actions.
- Acts as a Division resource for financial training for investigator positions. Provides training and makes presentations when requested. Responds to verbal and written inquiries concerning gaming laws, regulations, and licensing. Remains current on Limited Gaming Statutes, Regulations, and Internal Control Minimum Procedures and applicable criminal and civil statutory law and case law.
- Performs as Acting Agent in Charge of the local office in the absence of the Agent in Charge. Conducts yearly evaluations and communicates to Human Resources employee issues. Recommends and/or provides training to investigators for succession planning and growth.
Supervise/ Conduct Criminal Investigations
- Supervise and assign investigations to Criminal Investigators and as needed this position will conduct criminal investigations. The Criminal Investigator conducts investigations into any matters regarding licensing or applicants that violate the Colorado Limited Gaming Control Act of 1991, or any other local, state, or federal laws.
- Criminal investigator conducts investigations into hidden ownership and money laundering schemes, sources and/or distribution of illegally obtained funds, and thefts by associated and non-associated individuals.
- A thorough knowledge of auditing and accounting principles and techniques, court procedures, and rules of evidence in addition to well-developed investigative skills and techniques are required to perform these investigations.
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:
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Experience Only:
Ten (10) years of professional experience in financial, investigatory (1) of which must have been at the level of a work leader, staff authority, unit supervisor, or equivalent.
- Required valid/active Colorado P.O.S.T. Certification
A combination of related education (business, finance, accounting, criminal justice, public administration or a closely related field as determined by the department) and/or relevant experience in financial, investigatory experience related to the work assigned equal to ten (10) years, one (1) of which must have been at the level of a work leader, staff authority, unit supervisor, or equivalent.
AND- Required valid/active Colorado P.O.S.T. Certification
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 Gaming Division.
- Must possess and maintain a valid Colorado Driver's License (at the time of application).
- Applicants must be willing to work nights, rotating shifts, weekends, holidays, and maintain on-call status while off-duty for emergency and supervisory response.
- Applicants must successfully pass a Psychological Evaluation prior to being appointed to a position in the Gaming Division.
- Must be able to qualify and maintain qualification with a firearm.
- Must be able to certify and maintain certification in arrest control techniques.
- 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 Gaming.
- Additional years of experience as a supervisor.
- Outstanding candidates will have recent experience with: investigations interpreting and applying statutes and researching databases.
- Additional years of experience in professional investigative and/or compliance experience in a regulatory environment.
- Experience in accounting and/or fiance.
- 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.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Proven ability to work independently and accept supervision.
- Proven success organizing and tracking workload.
- Proficiency in the Microsoft Office Suite.
- Proficiency in Google-Workspace.
- Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills.
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.
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.
Appeal Rights:
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.
Supplemental Information
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.
If not applying online, submit application to:
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) (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.
