Criminal Investigator-V (Lakewood) Liquor & Tobacco Enforcement Division.

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• PERA retirement benefits including PERA Defined Benefit Plan, PERA Defined Contribution Plan, plus 401K and 457 plans
• Medical , Dental , and Vision insurance coverage
• Automatic Short-Term and Optional Long-Term Disability Coverage
• Life and AD&D Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
• Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) job protection and State of Colorado Paid Family Medical Leave (PFML)
• 11 Paid Holidays Annually and Accrued Annual and Sick Leave
• Variety of discounts on services and products available through the State of Colorado's Work-Life Employment Discount Program

Description Of Job The Liquor Enforcement Division's mission is to promote public safety, support economic growth, and ensure the responsible sale and consumption of liquor and tobacco products through the fair, transparent, and consistent administration of Colorado's liquor, tobacco, and nicotine laws.

What You'll Do

The Criminal Investigator-V leads and oversees a team of certified peace officers responsible for enforcing Colorado's liquor, tobacco, and criminal statutes through criminal, administrative and regulatory investigations. This position provides operation leadership, directs investigative priorities, ensures compliance with applicable laws and policies, develops investigative staff, and serves as the Division's representative and with law enforcement agencies, licensing authorities, prosecutors and industry stakeholders to promote public safety and regulatory compliance throughout the State of Colorado. Supervision Primary Duties

• Provides direct supervision, leadership and coaching to a team of Criminal Investigators.
• Assigns, prioritizes and monitors investigative caseloads to ensure timely, accurate and effective case completion.
• Evaluates employee performance, provides feedback, and administers corrective or disciplinary actions when appropriate.
• Reviews investigative reports, charging documents, and legal filings for quality, completeness, and compliance with laws and division standards.
• Manages staffing, leave requests, overtime, and resource allocation to support statewide enforcement operations.

Liquor, Tobacco, and Criminal Code Investigations

• Directs and conducts complex criminal and administrative investigations involving liquor, tobacco, and related criminal code violations.
• Reviews evidence, investigative findings, and legal documents to determine appropriate enforcement or administrative action.
• Oversees compliance inspections, undercover operations, surveillance activities, and criminal investigations involving licensed establishments.
• Coordinates investigation with local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies, prosecutors, and regulatory partners.
• Prepares, reviews and approves investigative reports, affidavits, warrants, summonses, charging documents, and hearing materials.

Training and Ongoing Professional Development

• Develops, mentors, and coaches investigators to ensure professional growth and operational readiness.
• Ensures investigations maintain POST certification and complete all required Division training and firearms qualifications.
• Oversees Field Training Officer (FTO) activities, onboarding, and mentoring of newly hired investigators.
• Monitors training records, certifications and compliance with mandatory continuing education requirements.
• Promotes consistent application of investigative techniques, legal standards, evidence handling, and Division policies through ongoing instruction and quality assurance.

Stakeholder Outreach

• Builds and maintains collaborative relationships with law enforcement agencies, prosecutors, licensing authorities, and industry partners.
• Represents the Division during administrative hearings, court proceedings, training events, and public outreach initiatives.
• Provides guidance and education to licensees regarding liquor and tobacco laws, regulations and compliance expectations.
• Coordinates with community partners and government agencies to support statewide enforcement and public safety initiatives.
• Serves as a subject matter expert y communicating legislative, regulatory, and policy changes to investigators, licensees and stakeholders.

Remote Work Information

• This position is designated as remote but may be required to work from a department office building location based on business needs.
• Employees are responsible to provide and maintain a home office or other suitable remote work location as well as Internet and a secure Wi-Fi connection.
• All performance expectations, productivity, and policy adherence requirements apply to remote work from home in the same manner as those assigned to an office.

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: (New) A2A6XX CRIMINAL INVESTIGATOR V Experience Only

Minimum Qualifications

Ten (10) years of relevant experience in an occupation related to the work assigned to this position, one (1) of which must have been at the level of a work leader, staff authority, unit supervisor, or equivalent 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.*

OR Education And Experience A combination of related education from an accredited institution in accounting, anthropology, business administration, criminology, criminal justice, criminalistics, economics, environmental health, finance, law, law enforcement, political science, police science, psychology, public administration, public health, sociology, or a closely related field as determined by the Department and relevant experience in an occupation related to the work assigned equal to ten (10) years. At least o ne (1) year of which must have been at the level of a work leader, staff authority, unit supervisor, or an equivalent leadership role. 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.*

Document this experience in your application IN DETAIL, as your experience will not be inferred or assumed. 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 Liquor & Tobacco Division.
• 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.
• 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.
• Ability to travel extensively on a

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