CBI Special Agent in Charge

Special Agent in Charge

This position is open only to Colorado state residents. This position is not subject to the Hiring Freeze as outlined in Executive Order D 2025 009 due to being critical to protecting the health, life and safety of Coloradans.

The Colorado Department of Public Safety (CDPS) consists of five Divisions : Colorado Bureau of Investigation (CBI), Colorado State Patrol (CSP), Division of Criminal Justice (DCJ), Division of Fire Prevention and Control (DFPC), and the Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management (DHSEM). The Executive Director's Office (EDO) provides administrative and management services to the operating divisions of the department.

The Colorado Bureau of Investigation (CBI) is charged with the responsibility to investigate organized crime which cuts across jurisdictional boundaries of local law enforcement agencies and to locate and apprehend persons who are fugitives from the law. The CBI also provides law enforcement services including managing statewide criminal justice information, conducting criminal and civil background checks, and operating an internationally-accredited forensic laboratory system.

The Special Agent in Charge role is roughly equivalent in scope and responsibility to the rank of Lieutenant in a municipal police department or sheriff's office. Like a Lieutenant, the Special Agent in Charge provides leadership and supervision to multiple units, oversees day to day operations, and ensures that policies and procedures are being followed. Both positions serve as a critical link between frontline staff and higher command, balancing administrative duties with operational oversight.

This position is a POST Certified Peace Officer in Colorado and exists to provide coordination, review and daily supervision of the operational activities conducted by Special Agents I-IV, some current Special Agent V's, Analysts and other professional staff associated with the investigation of complex criminal violations. Also implements and ensures adherence to the policies and procedures of the agency associated with the CBI Investigations Section.

To be considered for this position, you must meet one of the following options for consideration. Ten (10) years of professional investigative crimes against persons experience with a law enforcement agency, one (1) of which must have been at the level of a work leader, staff authority, unit supervisor, or equivalent. Current Colorado POST certification in good standing. OR Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in any field of study and six years of professional investigative crimes against persons experience with a law enforcement agency, one (1) of which must have been at the level of a work leader, unit supervisor, or equivalent. Current Colorado POST certification in good standing. OR A combination of related education and / or professional investigative crimes against persons experience with a law enforcement agency 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. Current Colorado POST certification in good standing.