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NEOGOV · 1 day ago

Compliance Investigator-I (Colorado Springs) Liquor & Tobacco Enforcement Division

Colorado Springs, CO

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

$59K/yr - $65K/yr

5+ years exp

NEOGOV is part of the State of Colorado's Department of Revenue, which aims to support economic growth and ensure public safety. The Compliance Investigator-I role involves administering and enforcing Colorado's tobacco laws, conducting investigations, and fostering relationships with local licensing authorities.

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Responsibilities

Plan and conduct investigations and follow-up investigations of alleged tobacco code complaints with the assigned area of responsibility

Conduct routine and follow-up inspections of tobacco retail businesses located in the State of Colorado

Conducts undercover investigations in tobacco licensed establishments to prevent and discourage sales to underage persons

Coordinates tobacco compliance operations with minor operatives, ensuring the safety of the minor operative

Interview witnesses, suspects, complainants, and the general public to detect, discover, and obtain additional information or evidence related to the investigation

Knowledgeable of the Colorado Tobacco statutes and regulations and the ability to apply this knowledge to investigative efforts

Submits comprehensive narrative reports of investigations and compliance activities to recommend cases for administrative action or resolution

Determines which action is warranted upon the conclusion of the compliance investigation consistent with the category of violation, level of severity, and associated penalty ranges for those violations outlined in 7-601

Testify in criminal and administrative proceedings, as required

Submit weekly inspection, compliance statistics, and documented work activities

Assist Criminal Investigator with duties surrounding liquor inspections or compliance checks, report writing or statistical reporting

Conduct other duties as assigned by the Appointing Authority or supervisor

Work with businesses in the industry to encourage compliance, prevent problems and complaints, and provide guidance on regulatory requirements

Educate and train local licensing authorities, general public, licensees, and other law enforcement agencies on the statues, and regulations governing the tobacco/nicotine industries

Interacts with law enforcement agencies, local licensing authorities, local and state public health officials, District Attorney Offices, tobacco/nicotine licensees, and the general public on a daily basis to exchange or collect information

Presents a professional appearance and demeanor when interacting with stakeholders and is able to communicate effectively with various audiences

Interviews witnesses, suspects, complainants, and the general public to detect issues, discover information and identify problems and/or violations

Educates and trains law enforcement, local licensing authorities, general public, public health partners and other law enforcement agencies on statues and governing the tobacco/nicotine industries

Work with businesses in the industry to prevent problems and complaints and advise owners and operators on how to correct various problems that arise in their establishments

Qualification

Compliance InvestigationTobacco LawsInterview TechniquesReport WritingMicrosoft Office SuiteCommunication SkillsInterpersonal Skills

Required

Five (5) years of relevant experience in professional criminal or compliance investigative experience in a regulatory environment

Must possess and maintain a valid Colorado driver's license (at the time of application)

Must be 21 years of age or older for this position

Must be able to pass a background check

Candidate may be required to pass a Pre-Employment Drug Screen

Travel is required as needed

Preferred

Preferred applicants will possess more than the required minimum experience in professional investigative and/or compliance experience in a regulatory environment

Outstanding candidates will have recent experience with: investigations involving compliance reporting or criminal activities, interview techniques, interpreting and applying statutes

Experience conducting due diligence investigations in a regulatory environment on companies and/or people to determine suitability for licensure

Experience interpreting and applying statutes and regulations

Proficiency in the Microsoft Office Suite/Google suites

Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills

Benefits

The State of Colorado offers permanent employees a variety of benefits including medical, dental, life and disability insurance, as well as a comprehensive leave program.