State of Colorado - Denver, CO
posted 4 days ago
About the position
The Criminal Justice Section is seeking an experienced investigator to join the Special Prosecutions Unit. This position will serve as the unit's primary investigator tasked to support and enhance all of the current functions of the Attorney General's Auto Theft Initiative (AGATI) program. The AGATI's primary function is the consolidated and comprehensive prosecution of multi-jurisdictional, organized, complex, or pattern behavior that involves or is closely associated with auto theft. As such, this position has the authority to partner with and assist any law enforcement agency with investigations and enforcement of laws related to all crimes originating in any jurisdiction within the state of Colorado. You will be a teacher, a coach, and a leader. You will enjoy a positive work-life balance and will have a valuable impact on the community we all serve!
Responsibilities
- Investigate allegations of criminal activity to ascertain if Colorado or federal law was violated.
- Handle complex, multi-jurisdictional matters, including violations of the Colorado Organized Crime Control Act (COCCA).
- Conduct full-service criminal investigations that include independent verification of allegations through interviews and gathering evidence.
- Provide investigative and logistical assistance to federal, state, and local agencies.
- Assist the State Grand Jury with its function(s) and responsibilities.
- Provide a specialized level of expertise to other law enforcement and regulatory professionals.
- Provide instructional services, technical advice, and training to other governmental and/or professional audiences.
- Serve as a liaison between the AGATI and other grantees.
- Assist in the administrative outreach of the program, including attending task force intelligence sharing meetings.
- Coordinate with outside law enforcement personnel in the preparation of investigations.
- Assist the prosecutor with prosecution actions as well as grant compliance.
Requirements
- Six years of professional investigative experience as a fulltime sworn detective or sworn criminal investigator at the felony level for a government law enforcement agency.
- Experience must include filing felony level criminal cases in a criminal court as the lead investigator.
- A combination of directly related education (such as Criminal Justice, Psychology, or Sociology) and professional investigative experience equal to six (6) years.
- Experience must be as a sworn detective or sworn criminal investigator as the main function of the job.
Nice-to-haves
- Acted as the lead investigator on a minimum of 50 felony level cases.
- Investigative experience in complex investigations that could include violations of the Colorado Organized Crime Control Act (COCCA).
- Undergraduate or graduate schoolwork in accounting, finance, or criminology.
- Previous experience training law enforcement personnel.
- Ability to interpret and translate Spanish.
Benefits
- Medical and dental health plans
- Employer-paid life insurance
- Paid vacation and sick leave earned each month
- 10 paid holidays per year
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness
- Free access to an on-site fitness center
- Strong, flexible retirement benefits including 401K and 457 plans
- Distinctive career advancement opportunities throughout the State personnel system
- Excellent work-life programs, such as flexible work schedules, professional development opportunities, and an employee discount program
