Agent in Charge - Division of Racing (Criminal Investigator V)

Full Job Description

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.

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Requirements

Description of Job

Are you a seasoned investigator with a talent for leadership? The Division of Racing is seeking an Agent in Charge to spearhead our enforcement and regulatory initiatives.

In this high-impact role, you will manage the development and execution of complex criminal investigations, oversee critical licensing and veterinary functions, and ensure the integrity of Colorado’s racing industry.

What You’ll Do:

Strategic Leadership & Program Oversight

• Lead and mentor a professional staff across Enforcement, Investigations, Licensing, and Veterinary sections.

• Set performance standards, establish program goals, and develop staffing plans to ensure the Division meets its regulatory objectives.

• Monitor forensic laboratory protocols for evidence storage and ensure compliance with state and federal standards.

• Review and modernize enforcement strategies, including critical incident responses in partnership with the Arapahoe County Sheriff’s Office.

High-Level Criminal & Financial Investigations

• Lead multi-jurisdictional and international investigations involving financial fraud, asset identification, capital structure analysis, and securities reporting.

• Prepare and review investigative reports and affidavits; execute search/arrest warrants, manage evidence, and provide expert testimony in court.

• Identify problematic applications and initiate disciplinary proceedings for presentation to the Division Director and the Racing Commission.

Agency Liaison & Industry Relations

• Act as the primary liaison to the CSU School of Veterinary Medicine for necropsy testing and specialized staffing.

• Negotiate Memorandums of Understanding (MOUs) and coordinate intelligence-sharing with municipal, county, and business stakeholders.

• Compile annual metrics on injuries, drug testing results and case outcomes to drive future legislative and rule changes.

Personnel Management

• Manage the full employee lifecycle, from hiring and onboarding to performance coaching and professional development.

• Prioritize assignments and monitor progress to ensure the highest quality of deliverables and regulatory oversight.

What We Offer:

• Be part of a dynamic and supportive team dedicated to the integrity of Colorado’s sporting traditions and the protection of its equine athletes.

• Make a meaningful impact by serving in a pivotal role in maintaining the safety and fairness of Colorado’s racing industry.

• Grow your career in a fast-paced and challenging environment.

• Enjoy a competitive salary and benefits package.

• This is an exempt, onsite position where you will balance your time between the Division of Racing office at 1707 Cole Blvd. Suite 300, Lakewood, CO 80401 and the Division's Arapahoe Park and off-track facility located at 26000 E. Quincy Ave, Aurora, CO 80016

Qualifications

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:

A2A6XX-CRIMINAL INVESTIGATOR V

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Experience Only:

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

AND

* Required valid/active Colorado P.O.S.T. Certification (Peace Officer Standards & Training) certification that is active in good standing, and free of any restrictions, suspensions, or revocations at the time of application.

OR

Education and Experience:

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.

AND

* Required valid/active Colorado P.O.S.T. Certification (Peace Officer Standards & Training) certification that is active in good standing, and free of any restrictions, suspensions, or revocations 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.

Necessary Special Qualifications:

• Must possessand maintain a valid Colorado Driver's License.
• In and out of state travel required as needed.
• Applicants must be willing and able to peform lifiting, carring, or otherwise moving objects, occasionally up to 50 pounds.
• Random drug tests may be required of all positions.
• 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 that is active in good standing and free of any restrictions, suspensions, or revocations 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(Download PDF reader), 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.

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.

Additional Information

Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Compliance

The State of Colorado strives to create a Colorado for All by building and maintaining workplaces that value and respect all Coloradans through a commitment to equal opportunity and hiring based on merit and fitness.

The State is resolute in non-discriminatory practices in everything we do, including hiring, employment, and advancement opportunities.

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).

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.