CDOC - Criminal Investigator IV (Limon)

Criminal Investigator IV (Limon)

Salary : $7,078.00 - $9,910.00 Monthly

Location : Limon, CO

Job Type : Full Time

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;
• Other duties, as needed.

Important information about this position :

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.)

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.

Required Competencies :

The Assessment Process : Your application will be reviewed to determine if you meet the minimum Qualifications (MQ's). Applicants that meet MQ's will be included in the Comparative Analysis process.

Conditions of Employment : All job offers are contingent upon a successful medical screening by a healthcare professional, certifying the candidate's ability to perform the essential functions of the position. Applicant must consent to hold harmless CDOC and its agents and staff from any liability arising in whole or in part from the testing and the use of this information in connection with CDOC's consideration of application for employment.

Must be 21 years of age

Possess a valid driver's license. Drivers must maintain a valid, non-restricted Colorado driver license, obey traffic laws, and be able to safely operate a motor vehicle. State drivers are expected to maintain a safe driving record consistent with Colorado Division of Human Resources Universal Policy Driving Standards.

Possess a high school diploma or GED

Have NO felony convictions, to include any actions defined in 5 U.S.C. 301; U.S.C. 509, 510; 42 U.S.C. 15601-15609.

Applicants must be legally eligible to work in the United States to be appointed to this position. CDOC uses e-Verify, an Internet-based system, to confirm the eligibility of all newly hired employees to work in the United States. CDOC does not sponsor non-residents of the United States.

Successfully pass all modules of the six-week Colorado Department of Corrections Basic Training, to include English reading comprehension, relevant competency assessments and written / practical exams in Defensive Tactics

Possess the physical ability to successfully complete Defensive Tactics

Lift arms above head and kick as high as own waist

Stabilize another person to accomplish a controlled take down