Supervisory Criminal Investigator-V (Western Region Field Office)

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.

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As part of the State of Colorado, DOR offers a competitive benefits package to permanent employees:

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

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 supervises 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.

PRIMARY DUTIES

Supervision

• 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 Direct Supervisor by communicating legislative, regulatory, and policy changes to investigators, licensees, and stakeholders.

Remote Work Information, Colorado Western Region

This position is designated as remote with duties primarily performed in the field rather than through telework/work-from-home arrangements. This designation also includes mobile workers whose job responsibilities require fieldwork away from a State Office location or remote workplace for much or all of the workday due to customer or community interaction. Occasional travel to a State or alternate location may be required based on business needs. The selected candidate must maintain Colorado residency throughout their employment and comply with all applicable State of Colorado and department remote work policies, procedures, and requirements.

• Although this position is designated as remote, it is required to perform fieldwork throughout the Western Region, requiring daily travel within the assigned territory. Employees may be asked to report to the Western Region State Office at 202