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CDOC - Criminal Investigator IV (Statewide)

CDOC - Criminal Investigator IV (Statewide)

Colorado StaffingAurora, CO, US
17 hours ago
Job type
  • Full-time
  • Part-time
Job description

Criminal Investigator Iv (Statewide)

Salary $7,078.00 - $9,910.00 monthly Location Statewide, CO Job Type Full Time

Department of Corrections Mission : We are a team of dynamic and diverse professionals building a safer Colorado by cultivating transformative opportunities for those under our supervision. Our Vision ..."Building a safer Colorado for today and tomorrow". CORE Values Community Safety Dignity, Diversity and Respect Opportunity Collaborative Partnerships

If your goal is to build a career that makes a difference and builds greater public confidence in good government, consider joining the dedicated people of the State of Colorado. Our professionals strive to support state government and the citizens of Colorado. Customer service is a key component for every position in state government as is the focus on ideas and ways to redesign the delivery of services in making state government more effective and efficient. In addition to a great agency and rewarding, meaningful work, we offer :

  • Distinctive career advancement opportunities throughout the state system;
  • Strong, secure, yet flexible retirement benefits including PERA Defined Benefit Plan or PERA Defined Contribution Plan plus 401K and 457 plans. Member Contribution Rates . Correctional Officers I-IV qualify as "Safety Officers" and are eligible for increased PERA benefits;
  • Medical and dental health plans;
  • Short and long term disability coverage;
  • Paid life insurance;
  • 11 paid holidays per year plus vacation and sick leave;
  • Wellness program, tuition reimbursement, training opportunities and more;
  • Visit State of Colorado Employee Benefits for more information.

Due to the State's current hiring freeze, this position will not be filled until January 1, 2026, or after, unless a hiring freeze waiver / exemption has been approved. The following announcement has been approved for recruitment through the waiver / exemption process during the temporary hiring freeze.

Description of Job The Office of the Inspector General (OIG) enforces criminal law to detect and deter crime within the Colorado Department of Corrections (CDOC). Through the use of systematic investigative techniques, position plans and conducts criminal and administrative investigations as well as preparation of legal documents, reports, warrants and affidavits. Specific duties and responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to :

  • Conduct investigations of offender and employee misconduct to include violations of state statutes, federal laws and / or violations of administrative regulations.
  • Investigations may include Title VII discrimination and sexual harassment complaints, use of force allegations, staff and offender relationships and other allegations of significant employee misconduct;
  • Coordinate facility drug interdictions and provide matrix supervision of assigned facility staff;
  • Interview suspects, victims, witnesses, and confidential sources;
  • Independently investigate crimes in a prison facility;
  • As lead investigator / team leader, direct field investigations on a continuing basis, inclusive of determining and using the resources needed to complete an investigation, and assigning tasks to other investigative personnel and law enforcement officers;
  • Review findings, prepare investigative reports and legal documentation for presentation to appointing authorities and appropriate prosecuting agencies;
  • Prepare investigative reports and legal documentation;
  • Conduct surveillance and supervise and / or participate in undercover operations and assist other agencies in CDOC related cases and intelligence gathering;
  • Analyze complaints, determine authenticity and validate for presence of essential elements that constitute a crime under Colorado Statutes;
  • Review and analyze documents, statements and reports to identify witnesses, victims and suspects;
  • Write search and arrest affidavits to secure warrants and execute arrest and search warrants;
  • Obtain court orders for the collection of non-testimonial evidence and other related seizures;
  • Inventory and secure items seized during search warrants and during the routine collection of crime scene evidence and create exhibits for court proceedings;
  • Testify in court (e.g. administrative and personnel hearings, depositions, etc.);
  • Assigned other investigative tasks as required to include : assistance to other divisions on criminal investigations; fugitive operations; background investigations; interdiction operations; and other duties normally assigned to the Special Operations Divisions;
  • May be responsible for training and work / team lead of other OIG staff and field investigators;
  • May be utilized on K9 investigations;
  • Other duties, as needed.
  • Important information about this position :

  • As an OIG investigator you will work as a lead investigator, a support investigator and as an independent investigator at various times depending on the situation being investigated.
  • Position is subject to and must successfully pass a law enforcement background investigation, integrity interview and psychological evaluation.
  • Position will be on-call 24 hours a day, seven days a week on a year-round basis to any correctional facility in the State of Colorado.
  • Selected applicant MUST permanently reside within one hour drive time to selected location.
  • Position requires a flexible schedule and the ability to travel extensively for periods of time for emergency situations or team operations.
  • Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights ONLY APPLICANTS WHO MEET THE MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS SHALL BE CONSIDERED MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Experience : Eight (8) years of full-time professional investigative criminal case experience conducting drug, assault, or fraud investigations to include ALL of the following aspects of investigations : interviewing suspects, victims, and witnesses; collecting and processing evidence; writing criminal investigation reports; and testifying in hearings and trials. (This experience must be detailed within the work experience section of your application to meet this requirement. Part-time experience will be pro-rated.) -OR- Education and Experience : A combination of related education, formalized apprenticeship program, certification, and / or relevant professional investigative experience as defined above equal to eight (8) years.

  • AND - Necessary Special Requirement : Applicants MUST possess a valid / active Colorado Peace Officer Standards Training Certification (POST) at the time of application, as defined by C.R.S. 24-33.5-303(6) and / or C.R.S. 18-1-901(3) (1) (1). A copy of your current and valid Colorado POST Certificate must be uploaded and attached to your application.
  • Professional Work Defined : Work that involves exercising discretion, analytical skill, judgment, and personal accountability, and responsibility for creating, developing, integrating, applying, and sharing an organized body of knowledge that characteristically is uniquely acquired through an intense education or training regimen at a recognized college or university; equivalent to the curriculum requirements for a bachelor's or higher degree with major study in or pertinent to the specialized field; and continuously studied to explore, extend, and use additional discoveries, interpretations, and application and to improve data, materials, equipment, applications and methods.
  • There is no substitution for the Colorado POST requirement
  • Ensure that the 'Work Experience' section of the application is complete and contains all relevant work experience related to the position that you are applying for. This information will be used to help determine compensation for the position.
  • "See resume" statements cannot be accepted in lieu of the 'Work Experience' section of the application. Additional work experience will not be accepted after the job announcement close date for compensation purposes.
  • Required Competencies :

  • Extensive experience conducting independent criminal and / or administrative investigations with precise attention to detail and affecting the arrest of suspects;
  • Working knowledge of and experience in federal, state, and local statutes, rules, and regulations related to criminal and administrative investigation;
  • Extensive knowledge of Colorado Criminal Law;
  • Broad experience conducting complex criminal investigations;
  • Self directed and strong initiative;
  • Excellent written and oral communication;
  • Public speaking skills with the ability to reach a variety of audiences;
  • Exceptional interpersonal / customer service skills which demonstrate respect for others and with diverse professional experience and qualifications;
  • Established proficiency in position-related office technologies such as Microsoft Office Suite programs;
  • Significant conflict resolution skills;
  • Highly effective critical thinking / decision making / complex problem solving skills;
  • Strongly effectual organizing, planning, and prioritizing skills;
  • Keen ability to multi-task and demonstrate flexibility;
  • Exceptional ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with individuals in a diversity of roles and the ability to work with them diplomatically and effectively;
  • Excellent negotiation and consensus building skills;
  • Ability to write clear and accurate reports;
  • Strong interview and interrogation skills.
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