Criminal Investigator II - Auto Industry Division (Colo Springs)

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.

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Description of Job

Auto Industry Division:

The Motor Vehicle Board is the state licensing authority over dealers, wholesale dealers and salespersons. The Executive Director for the Department of Revenue is the state licensing authority over manufacturers.

What we do:

• Processing license applications and collecting fees.

• Conducting background investigations of applicants.

• Criminal and administrative investigations of a license that have been alleged to have violated statutes and regulations concerning various types of consumer/public harm.

• Conducting criminal investigations into unlicensed and criminal activities. Each year the Division receives 1,200-1,500 consumer complaints directly related to law violations or regulations.

• Conducting compliance investigations.

• Providing educational services to licensees and the public.

A typical day in the life of a Criminal Investigator II:

As a certified Peace Office, (P.O.S.T.), this position is charged with ensuring that all licensees comply with Title 44, Article 20, parts 1 & 4 of the Colorado Revised Statutes and the related promulgated rules of the Colorado Motor Vehicle Dealer Board in addition to various federal laws and regulations. Additionally, this Criminal Investigator position conducts investigations of auto industry related laws and regulations. As such, this investigator conducts complex investigations that require the handling and analysis of financial records and document-heavy cases. This position is also tasked with providing information and training, education and outreach to stakeholders (Licensees, The Public at Large, Law Enforcement Agencies, and other Governmental Agencies).

Primary Duties:

• The investigator plans and conducts investigations into alleged misconduct involving motor vehicle and/or powersports manufacturers, motor vehicle and/or powersports dealers, motor vehicle and powersports salespersons, and individuals selling motor vehicles or powersports without a license.

• These investigations include alleged violations of local, state and federal statutes, rules and regulations. These activities include, but are not limited to, forgery, perjury, odometer fraud, salvage fraud, complex title fraud, illegal motor vehicle sales by perpetrator(s) acting on their own or in an organized crime effort.

• Applies investigative techniques used in obtaining evidence, documents, financial records, statements, etc. and analyzing the evidence to determine a plan for conducting the investigation and alternatives available for prosecution of the perpetrator(s).

• Investigations require the ability to detect, uncover and expose the actions of the perpetrator(s) where the results of the contact are not known ahead of time.

• These cases involve numerous dealership personnel and often require extensive interviews, reviewing hundreds of documents and may result in the issuance of subpoenas or search warrants. Upon analysis of the evidence, the Investigator will determine and recommend the most appropriate avenue(s) for prosecution and/or adjudication of the persons involved.

• Prepares comprehensive detailed investigative reports. The report includes the who, what, where, why and how of the facts in the case. The report also includes witness statements, interviews, and witness lists/contacts.

• Prepares case files to testify in criminal court, civil hearings, including before the Motor Vehicle Dealer Board. Collects and preserves physical and documentary evidence.

Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights

Residency Requirement: (New)

This posting is only open to residents of the State of Colorado at the time of submitting your application.

Class Code & Classification Description: (New)

A2A3XX CRIMINAL INVESTIGATOR II

Minimum Qualifications:

Education and Experience:

Bachelor's degree in Criminology, Criminal Justice, Police Science, Law Enforcement, Law or a closely related field as determined by the Department.

AND

Two (2) years of professional investigative experience in a regulatory environment.

Substitutions:

Criminal Investigative experience in a field appropriate to the position may be substituted for the degree requirement only on a year-for-year basis.

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.

Necessary Special Qualifications:

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

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

• Applicants must successfully pass a Physical/Psychological Evaluation prior to being appointed to a position in the Auto Industry Division.

• Must be willing to work nights, rotating shifts, weekends with on-call status, holidays, and be able to do extended travel.

• Applicants must be willing and able to perform heavy lifting, carrying, or otherwise moving objects, occasionally up to 100 pounds.

• Must be able to qualify and maintain qualification with a firearm.

• Must be able to certify and maintain certification in arrest control techniques.

• Applicants must be currently certified as a Peace Officer in the State of Colorado. A copy of your Colorado Peace Officer Standards & Training (POST) certification must be submitted at the time of application.

Preferred Qualifications:

The ideal candidate will possess the following skills:

• Knowledge of Colorado rules and regulations related to Auto Industry Division.

• 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.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

• Proven ability to work independently and accept supervision.

• Proven success organizing and tracking workload.

• The preferred candidate will be currently employed as a detective or criminal investigator and possess patrol/police officer experience.

• Proficiency in the Microsoft Office Suite.

• Proficiency in Google Suite.

• 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 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), postmarked in US Mail or hand delivered (1525 Sherman Street, 4th Floor, Denver CO 80203), or faxed (303.866.5038) within ten (10) calendar days from your receipt of notice or acknowledgement of the department's action.

For more information about the appeals process, the official appeal form, and how to deliver it to the State Personnel Board; go to spb.colorado.gov; contact the State Personnel Board for assistance at (303) 866-3300; or 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 under 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 Coordinator, Jacqueline Brown-Tremble at jacqueline.brown-tremble@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.

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.

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). Paper applications must be received via email to DOR_talentacquisition@state.co.us by the closing date and time of the application period listed on this announcement.

Department Contact Information:

Anita McEachern - HR Analyst at anita.mceachern@state.co.us

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.