NEOGOV · 17 hours ago
Criminal Investigator III (Lakewood) - Liquor & Tobacco Enforcement Division
Lakewood, CO
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$73K/yr - $81K/yr
6+ years expNEOGOV is part of the State of Colorado, which is committed to serving the public through various departments. The Criminal Investigator III in the Liquor & Tobacco Enforcement Division is responsible for conducting investigations to ensure compliance with Colorado's liquor and tobacco laws, including performing inspections, compliance checks, and undercover operations.
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Responsibilities
Upon assignment or self-initiated activity conducts inspections, compliance checks and plans investigations and/or undercover investigations of alleged violations of Colorado Liquor and Tobacco Statutes, Criminal Statutes, and Regulations to determine if a violation has occurred and takes appropriate action, such as issuing a criminal summons or completing a charging document of proposed allegations and violations for review by management and the appointing authority
Conduct interviews in response to active administrative and criminal investigations. Interview witnesses, suspects, complainants, applicants, licensees, and the general public to detect, discover, and obtain additional information or evidence related to the investigation
Understand and utilize Public Service Record (PSR) CSP evidence tracking system, Callyo and any other databases to support administrative and criminal investigations
Make physical arrests when necessary for violations of law during liquor and tobacco investigations, consistent with Department policy
Conduct covert operations and/or surveillance of a Colorado Liquor or Tobacco license to produce evidence for an alleged administrative action or criminal prosecution. These operations shall be approved by an Agent in Charge before participating in these activities, the appointing authority shall be notified prior to participation for determination of deconfliction efforts or drafting of an operation plan with coordinated activities with other agencies
Responds to complaints and proactively visits/inspects Colorado liquor and tobacco licensed businesses, as an armed peace officer to prevent and discourage the prohibited possession, sale, and consumption on or off the licensed premises
Applies standard fact-finding analysis uses problem-solving, specialized investigative techniques, and available technological tools to conduct investigations. Utilizes professional judgment to assess compliance and arrive at sound conclusions. Develops intervention strategies designed to achieve immediate onsite correction and long-term compliance
Conducts interviews of complainants, applicants and licensees for approval or denial of a license or administrative proceedings involving liquor and tobacco regulations, Conducts interviews of victims, witnesses, and suspects and issues criminal summonses which involve liquor and tobacco
Provides clear, concise, accurate, and factual summaries of investigations, both orally and in writing, for criminal and administrative prosecution. These documented findings identify alleged violations for criminal prosecution or administrative action
Plans and performs regular underage sale compliance checks of liquor and tobacco businesses that may result in criminal enforcement
Prepares sworn affidavits for judicial review for warrants related to liquor and tobacco criminal violations
Testifies in civil and criminal court and administrative hearings
Assist local police agencies by providing law enforcement support in relation to liquor and tobacco investigations
Conducts physical arrests when appropriate in relation to liquor and tobacco investigations
Drafts Operational Plans to outline operational staffing, objectives, necessary equipment and other operational awareness intelligence for review by supervisory staff and management
Position coordinates operations with the underage operative to address operation logistics to ensure a sufficient number of operations are conducted annually. The Criminal Investigator III while on operations with the underage operative, will ensure accurate time is reflected on the timecard being submitted to an Agent in Charge for review
Upon request from a law enforcement agency, the Criminal Investigator III conducts investigations of liquor licenses for potential over-service of alcohol or other violations that may have contributed to serious or fatal motor vehicle accidents as supplementary investigations for motor vehicle fatalities
Responds to and investigates complaints of alleged violations of Colorado Liquor and Tobacco codes from licensees, law enforcement, local licensing authorities, and the general public
Plans, coordinates, and executes effective investigations into alleged violations of Colorado Liquor and Tobacco Regulations
Collaborate with local licensing authorities and law enforcement in conducting compliance checks of tobacco licensees to ensure all Synar checks and statutory requirements pertaining to tobacco checks are completed in the area of responsibility. Determines compliance upon thorough investigation and review of licensee practices and documentation
Delivers clear, concise, accurate, and factual summaries of the results of investigations both orally and in writing for criminal prosecution and administrative action. These documented findings identify alleged. violations for criminal prosecution or administrative action
The Criminal Investigator III conducts assigned investigations of alleged Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) violations. This requires communication with licensees and site visits. Notifications are sent to licensees outlining violations that require correction
Accurately document all work time and leave in the Department time-tracking database, Ultimate Workforce Development (UKG). Submits approvals for all overtime requests to the supervisor
Maintains Google calendar schedule to include daily activities, locations, and other supervisor expectations. Maintains communication and transparency with team members and supervisory staff. Is available for contact from management, supervisor(s), co-workers, and stakeholders
Attends all Department training, both in person and online, and reviews all appropriate resources as it pertains to job duties and assignments. Maintains required certifications to include but not limited to arrest control/defensive tactics, firearms, CCIC, and other certifications and training as mandated by the Department of Revenue and POST
Prepares comprehensive investigative reports for criminal and administrative case files consistent with Division policy within the minimum timeframe guidelines established
Prepares Demand for Records, summonses, arrest warrants, and search warrants as necessary. Drafts charging documents for cases referred for administrative action
Maintains spreadsheets as assigned to accurately reflect duties performed for Division statistical purposes, keeping supervisory staff apprised of activities and accomplishments
Provides training to local authorities, law enforcement, industry stakeholders, and the general public in an effort to ensure comprehension and compliance with liquor and tobacco requirements
Qualification
Required
Must meet the following or any combination of experience/education to meet the minimum (MQ) qualifications:
Six (6) years of full-time professional investigative experience in a regulatory environment
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
A Bachelor'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
Two (2) years of full-time professional investigative experience in a regulatory environment
Six (6) years of relevant experience, as described above, may be substituted for the required degree on a year-for-year basis
Applicants must successfully pass a background investigation and a tax check prior to appointment to positions in the Liquor & Tobacco Division
Must be able to pass a pre-employment background check
Must pass a pre-employment Physical and Psychological evaluation
Applicants must be willing to work nights, rotating shifts, weekends, holidays, and maintain on-call status while off-duty for emergency and supervisory response
Ability to travel extensively on a daily basis through the designated territory, spanning Steamboat Springs to the Kansas border (west-east) and Wyoming border to Denver (north-south)
Maintains proficiency and qualification with firearms and other defensive equipment assigned and as required by Colorado P.O.S.T
Attends all DOR compliance training modules
Certify and maintain certification in arrest control techniques
Applicants must be willing and able to perform heavy lifting, carrying, or otherwise moving objects, occasionally up to 100 pounds
Preferred
Knowledge of Colorado rules and regulation related to Liquor & Tobacco
Demonstrated experience in communication and interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills
Experience supervising administrative investigations in a regulated environment
Problem solving and troubleshooting skills
Demonstrate the ability to plan and organize
Ability to complete reports in a thorough, accurate and concise manner
Experience with rule making processes
Benefits
Medical, dental, life and disability insurance
Comprehensive leave program
Company
NEOGOV
NEOGOV is the leading provider of workforce management software uniquely designed for the public sector, education, and public safety.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
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Warburg Pincus
2025-07-28Secondary Market· $700M
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