Criminal Investigator - Auto Industry Division
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Salary
$74,112.00 - $81,708.00 Annually
Location
Lakewood, CO
Job Type
Full Time
Job Number
TAA-03140-08.2026
Department
Department of Revenue
Division
Enforcement - Auto Industry
Opening Date
08/28/2026
Closing Date
9/11/2026 5:00 PM Mountain
FLSA
Determined by Position
Type of Announcement
This position is open only to Colorado state residents.
FLSA Status
Non-Exempt; position is eligible for overtime compensation.
Department Contact Information
Anita McEachern - HR Analyst at anita.mceachern@state.co.us
Primary Physical Work Address
This is a remote position primarily conducted via telework/work-from-home arrangements. 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.
How To Apply
Please submit an online application for this position at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/colorado. Reach out to the Department Contact to apply using a paper application, including any supplemental questions. Failure to submit a complete and timely application may result in the rejection of your application. Applicants are responsible for ensuring that application materials are received by the appropriate Human Resources office before the closing date and time listed.
Description
Benefits
Questions
Department Information
This position is open only to Colorado state residents
The mission of the Colorado Department of Revenue (CDOR) is to become a trusted partner to every Coloradan, helping them navigate the complexities of government so they can thrive. Our core values of service, teamwork, accountability, integrity, and respect drive us
The Department's vision is to empower businesses and individuals through quality customer service, innovation, and collaboration. We celebrate diversity and support an equitable and inclusive culture. We embrace our differences because we believe this brings innovation to our work. For more exciting information about the Department of Revenue, please enjoy this brief video !
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As part of the State of Colorado, DOR offers a competitive benefits package (https://dhr.colorado.gov/state-employees/state-of-colorado-employee-benefits) to permanent employees:
PERA (https://www.copera.org/about) retirement benefits including PERA Defined Benefit Plan, PERA Defined Contribution Plan, plus 401K and 457 plans
Medical (https://dhr.colorado.gov/state-employees/state-employee-benefits/medical-benefits) , Dental (https://dhr.colorado.gov/state-employees/state-employee-benefits/dental-insurance) , and Vision (https://dhr.colorado.gov/state-employees/state-employee-benefits/vision-insurance) insurance coverage
Automatic Short-Term and Optional Long-Term Disability Coverage (https://dhr.colorado.gov/state-employees/state-employee-benefits/disability-insurance)
Life and AD&D Insurance
Flexible Spending Accounts (https://dhr.colorado.gov/state-employees/state-employee-benefits/flexible-spending-accounts) (FSAs)
Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) (https://dhr.colorado.gov/state-employees/time-off-leave/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 (https://dhr.colorado.gov/state-employees/time-off-leave)
Variety of discounts on services and products available through the State of Colorado's Work-Life Employment Discount Program
Description of Job
Auto Industry Division:
The Motor Vehicle Board is the state licensing authority over dealers, wholesale dealers and salespersons. The Executive Director for the Department of Revenue is the state licensing authority over manufacturers.
What we do:
Processing license applications and collecting fees.
Conducting background investigations of applicants.
Criminal and administrative investigations of a license that have been alleged to have violated statutes and regulations concerning various @types of consumer/public harm.
Conducting criminal investigations into unlicensed and criminal activities. Each year the Division receives 1,200-1,500 consumer complaints directly related to law violations or regulations.
Conducting compliance investigations.
Providing educational services to licensees and the public.
A typical day of a Criminal Investigator III: As a certified Peace Office, (P.O.S.T.), this position is charged with ensuring that all licensees comply with Title 44, Article 20, parts 1 & 4 of the Colorado Revised Statutes and the related promulgated rules of the Colorado Motor Vehicle Dealer Board in addition to various federal laws and regulations. Additionally, this Criminal Investigator position conducts investigations of auto industry related laws and regulations. As such, this investigator conducts complex investigations that require the handling and analysis of financial records and document-heavy cases. This position is also tasked with providing information and training, education and outreach to stakeholders (Licensees, The Public at Large, Law Enforcement Agencies, and other Governmental Agencies).
Primary Duties:
Criminal Investigation
Plan and conduct complex investigations of criminal activity pertaining to the industry.
Initiate appropriate action based upon criminal investigations.
Conduct interrogations in response to active criminal investigations.
Statutory Enforcement
Execute approved avenue(s) for prosecution and/or adjudication. Investigate matters by utilizing their subject matter expertise in the area of complex criminal investigations.
Execute appropriate disciplinary action as approved by appropriate authority.
Responds to complaints, issues criminal summonses, conducts interviews of victims and witnesses, and interrogates suspects.
Prepares case files and testifies in criminal court, civil hearings, and administrative actions including those before the appropriate authority.
Regulatory Compliance
Determine compliance with applicable law and regulations based upon analysis.
Participates in comprehensive compliance inspections to ensure that licensees, premises, and records are within approved guidelines and licensees are in compliance with appropriate Laws and Regulations necessary to ensure the integrity of the industry.
Initiates appropriate disciplinary action for presentation to the appropriate Licensing Authority.
Administrative
Prepare comprehensive detailed investigative reports and case files for court use or testimony. This position plans, coordinates and conducts complex investigations involving multi-jurisdictional and multi-national entities.
Collect and preserve physical and documentary evidence.
Conducts pre-employment investigations on applicants seeking employment with the Division.
Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights
Residency Requirement:
This posting is only open to residents of the State of Colorado at the time of submitting your application.
Class Code & Classification Description:
A2A4XX Criminal Investigator III (https://dhr.colorado.gov/state-hr-professionals/job-classifications/class-description-and-minimum-qualifications-for-a2a)
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Experience Only:
Six (6) years of relevant investigative experience conducting criminal and/or regulatory investigations.
AND
Must possess a valid Colorado POST certification that is active, in good standing, and free of any restrictions, suspensions, or revocations at the time of applying.
OR
Education and Experience:
A combination of related education in business administration, public administration, criminology, criminal justice, criminalistics, political science, police science, law enforcement, law, psychology, sociology , formalized apprenticeship program, certification, and/or relevant experience in e xperience conducting criminal and/or regulatory investigations equal to six (6) years.
A b achelor's degree from an accredited institution in accounting, business administration, public administration, criminology, criminal justice, criminalistics, political science, police science, law enforcement, law, psychology, sociology or a closely related field as determined by the Department (may be used for up to 4 years of experience).
AND
Must possess a valid Colorado POST certification that is active, in good standing, and free of any restrictions, suspensions, or revocations at the time of applying.
NOTE:If submitting a transcript, certification or other relevant materials, candidates may redact information that identifies their age, date of birth, or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution.
Necessary Qualifications:
Applicants must successfully pass a background investigation and a tax check prior to appointment to positions in the Auto Industry Division.
Must possess and maintain a valid Driver's License (at the time of application).
Applicants must successfully pass a Physical/Psychological Evaluation prior to being appointed to a position in the Auto Industry Division.
Must be willing to work nights, rotating shifts, weekends with on-call status, holidays, and be able to do extended travel.
Applicants must be willing and able to perform heavy lifting, carrying, or otherwise moving objects, occasionally up to 100 pounds.
Must be able to qualify and maintain qualification with a firearm.
Must be able to certify and maintain certification in arrest control techniques.
Applicants must becurrentlycertified as a Peace Officer in the State of Colorado. A copy of your Colorado Peace Officer Standards & Training (POST) certificationmustbe submitted at the time of application.
Travel Required (in-state) for field contacts.
Preferred Qualifications:
The ideal candidate will possess the following skills:
Knowledge of Colorado rules and regulations related to Auto Industry Division.
Outstanding candidates will have recent experience with: investigations, interpreting and applying statutes and researching databases.
Additional years of experience in professional investigative and/or complianceexperience in a regulatory environment.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Proven ability to work independently and accept supervision.
Proven success organizing and tracking workload.
The preferred candidate will be currently employed as a detective or criminal investigator and possess patrol/police officer experience.
Proficiency in the Microsoft Office Suite.
Proficiency in Google Suite.
Excellent oral and written communication along with excellent interpersonal skills.
Conditions of Employment with the CDOR :
Employees are in a position of public trust in the performance of their job duties and must operate in a manner that maintains the highest standards of honesty, integrity, and public confidence.
As a condition of employment with the CDOR, all personnel must file all necessary Colorado Individual Income Tax (CIIT) returns and pay tax obligations, therefore all employees must undergo a pre-employment evaluation of their tax records/accounts to ensure compliance with this policy. Final candidates must also complete a successful background investigation and reference check prior to appointment. Certain positions based on duties may require scheduled background investigations .
Pursuant to the Universal Driving Standards Policy (https://osc.colorado.gov/sites/osc/files/documents/Universal%20Policy%20Driving%20Standards.pdf) (Download PDF reader) , any worker who will be expected to drive a State-owned vehicle is responsible for maintaining a safe driving record and a valid driver license prior to driving any State-owned vehicle.
To be compliant with the new fleet vehicle policy, Motor Vehicle Records (MVRs) will be pulled for review for workers who:
Have an assigned State fleet vehicle
Are required to operate a vehicle as part of the position
Utilize a State fleet vehicle as a pool vehicle
Minimum Qualification Screening
A Human Resources Analyst will only review the work experience/job duties sections of the online job application, to determine whether you meet the minimum qualifications for the position for which you are applying. Only complete applications submitted before the closing date of this announcement will be reviewed.
Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications to continue in the selection process for this position. Do not use "see resume" or "see attached" statements on your application.
Cover letters and resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the official State of Colorado online application. Part-time work experience will be prorated.
List your employment history starting with the most recent job, including part-time, temporary, and volunteer jobs. If more than one job was held with a given organization, list each job held as a separate period of employment.
Information must be accurate, including dates of employment. If it is found that information provided is falsified, you will not be considered for a job with the State of Colorado and/or may be removed from a job after hire.
The eligibility list established from this posting may be used to fill additional vacancies.
Email Address:
All correspondence regarding your status in the selection/examination process will be conducted via email. Please set up your e-mail to accept messages from "state.co.us" and "info@governmentjobs.com" addresses. It is your responsibility to ensure that your email will accept these notices and/or review your junk mail and spam filtered email.
If you receive notice that you have been eliminated from consideration for this position, you may file an appeal with the State Personnel Board or request a review by the State Personnel Director.
Appeal Rights:
As an applicant who has been removed from consideration during the selection or comparative analysis process, you may file an appeal with the State Personnel Board and/or request a review by the State Personnel Director. A standard appeal form is available on the State Personnel Board website, https://spb.colorado.gov/forms-and-filing . If you appeal, your appeal must be submitted in writing on the official appeal form, signed by you or your representative, and received at the following address within ten (10) days of your receipt of this notice: Colorado State Personnel Board/State Personnel Director, Attn: Appeals Processing, 1525 Sherman Street, 4th Floor, Denver, CO 80203. Fax: 303-866-5038. Phone: 303-866-3300. Email address: dpa_state.personnelboard@state.co.us. The ten-day deadline and these appeal procedures also apply to all charges of discrimination. Refer to Chapters 4 and 8 of the State Personnel Board Rules and Personnel Director's Administrative Procedures, 4 CCR 801, for information about the appeals process. The State Personnel Board Rules and Personnel Director's Administrative Procedures are available at spb.colorado.gov .
Supplemental Information
Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Compliance
The State of Colorado strives to create a Colorado for All by building and maintaining workplaces that value and respect all Coloradans through a commitment to equal opportunity and hiring based on merit and fitness. The State is resolute in non-discriminatory practices in everything we do, including hiring, employment, and advancement opportunities. The State of Colorado believes that equity, diversity, and inclusion drive our success, and we encourage candidates from all identities, backgrounds, and abilities to apply. The State of Colorado is an equal opportunity employer committed to building inclusive, innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. Therefore, in all aspects of the employment process, we provide employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, medical condition related to pregnancy, creed, ancestry, national origin, marital status, genetic information, or military status (with preference given to military veterans), or any other protected status in accordance with applicable law.
The Colorado Department of Revenue is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, our agency will assist individuals who have a disability with any reasonable accommodation requests related to employment, including completing the application process, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, participating in the employee selection process, and/or to perform essential job functions where the requested accommodation does not impose an undue hardship. If you have a disability and require reasonable accommodation to ensure you have a positive experience applying or interviewing for this position, please direct your inquiries to our ADAAA inbox, dor_ohr@state.co.us.
We are committed to building work environments that are inclusive and reflect our communities and the diverse talents of all people. We strongly encourage candidates from all backgrounds and abilities to apply.
Methods of Appointment:
Appointment to the vacancy or vacancies represented by this announcement is expected to be from the eligible list created. However, at the discretion of the appointing authority, the position(s) may be filled by another method of appointment for a valid articulated business reason.
Step Pay Program:
Per the requirements of the Step Pay Program, any former or current State employee must be paid a rate that is equal to or greater than the appropriate step pay rate within their classification's pay range based on completed years in their current class series.
Employer
State of Colorado
Address
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Website
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