Criminal Investigator

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The Lottery's mission is to maximize the proceeds from Lottery game sales to support the  Lottery's beneficiaries for the good of all Coloradans. The  Security and Investigations  unit within Lottery ensures the integrity of Lottery by enforcing the Colorado Revised Statutes and Lottery Rules as they pertain to Lottery retailers, employees, and vendors, concerning the production and sales of Lottery products, and if violated, may compromise the physical or financial security of the Lottery and/or the public confidence in the Lottery.
We're hiring a tech savvy individual who is an excellent communicator to be our  Criminal Investigator  in Lottery! You will ensure the integrity of the Lottery by enforcing the Colorado Revised Statutes and Lottery Rules as they pertain to Lottery retailers, employees, and vendors, concerning the production and sales of Lottery products. Your experience in investigations and enforcement will help the physical and financial security of the Lottery and contribute to the public confidence in the Lottery. If you're ready to make a difference at CDOR, then this job may be for you!
Position Location:
This position will report out of one of the following Lottery offices: Grand Junction, Pueblo or Lakewood, CO. The person in this position must live within 50 miles of the chosen Lottery office location.
Primary Duties: Plan, initiate and conduct simple to complex investigations of criminal activity pertaining to the industry. Take initial complaints made against licensees, or reports from victims and determining how best to proceed with an investigation into whether or not criminal activity has occurred. Issue summons or makes physical arrests, when needed. Conduct covert operations and/or surveillance to produce evidence for prosecution. Prepare case files and testifies in criminal court, civil hearings, and administrative actions including those before the appropriate authority. Assist Compliance Investigators with comprehensive compliance inspections or re-inspections to ensure appropriate compliance. Conduct pre-employment investigations on applicants seeking employment with the Division. Prepare comprehensive detailed investigative reports for other incidents and complaints not related to criminal investigations. Provides training and delivers presentations to local authorities, industry parties, agencies and the public. The position requires travel to other Lottery offices in the state of Colorado as well as various retailer locations for integrity compliance operations and security assessments, therefore requires a valid Colorado driver's license.   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: (New) A2A2TX
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Must meet one of the following or any combination of experience/education to meet the qualifications:
OPTION 1: 5 years of experience with professional investigations .
OPTION 2: Associate's degree from an accredited institution in a field of study related to the work assignment.
AND 3 years of experience with professional investigations .
OPTION 3: Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in a field of study related to the work assignment.
AND 1 year of experience with professional investigations .
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.
Substitutions: Appropriate experience will substitute for the degree requirement on a year-for-year basis
Special Necessary Qualifications: Applicants must successfully pass a background investigation and a tax check prior to appointment to positions.  Applicants must also undergo a conflict-of-interest assessment to determine compliance with the provisions of C.R.S. § 44-40-110, and must remain in compliance with C.R.S. § 44-40-110 for the duration of their employment with the Colorado Lottery. Must be willing to work nights, rotating shifts, occasional weekends, and holidays, if needed and be able to go on extended travel. Must be able to qualify and maintain qualification with a firearm. Must be able to certify and maintain certification in arrest control techniques. Must possess and maintain a Colorado driver's license. Applicants must live within 50 miles of any of the physical locations listed on this job announcement (Grand Junction, Pueblo or Lakewood). Applicants and immediate family members must comply with restrictions on game play. Applicants and immediate family members must ensure compliance with appropriate Lottery laws and rules, including conflicts of interest. All Criminal Investigators employed by the Department of Revenue must be currently POST certified in Colorado A copy of your POST certificate MUST be submitted at the time of your application. Preferred Qualifications: Professional theft, burglary and/or cyber security investigative experience. Prior experience working in the Lottery industry. State experience as a criminal investigator. Active policing in the community equivalent to police patrol officer, sheriff deputy, state trooper/police. Demonstrated communication, customer service, and interpersonal skills. Ability to work independently and accept supervision. Demonstrated ability to organize and track workload. Currently or recently employed as a detective or criminal investigator, and possess patrol/police officer experience. Current P.O.S.T. Firearms instructor and/or PPCT instructor. Established computer skills and ability to learn and master new software quickly Experience with Google Suite 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 .
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.
Recommended attachments:  Cover letter 
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 eligible 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 "" 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 An appeal or review must be submitted on the official appeal form, signed by you or your representative. This form must be delivered to the State Personnel Board by email (), postmarked in US Mail or hand delivered (1525 Sherman Street, 4th Floor, Denver CO 80203), or faxed ) within ten (10) calendar days from your receipt of notice or acknowledgement of the department's action.
For more information about the appeals process, the official appeal form, and how to deliver it to the State Personnel Board; go to  spb.colorado.gov ; contact the State Personnel Board for assistance at ; or refer to 4 Colorado Code of Regulations (CCR) 801-1, State Personnel Board Rules and Personnel Director's Administrative Procedures, Chapter 8, Resolution of Appeals and Disputes, at  spb.colorado.gov under Rules. Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Compliance 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 Coordinator, Jacqueline Brown-Tremble at
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.
How to apply: Please submit an online application for this position at 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. 
If not applying online, submit application to: If you are not able to submit an online application, a paper application is available at this link:  PDF State Paper Application (Download PDF reader). Paper applications must be received via email to by the closing date and time of the application period listed on this announcement.
Department Contact Information: Lily Keenan, HR Analyst,  
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.