Job Description

Department Information
We serve all Colorado residents in their everyday lives. The department is driven by our values of service, teamwork, accountability, integrity, and respect. We support the Colorado community as well as those that work here. We value the contributions of every employee and encourage learning so our employees can grow. We celebrate diversity, and together, support an equitable and inclusive culture. We embrace our differences because we believe this brings innovation to our work. The Department of Revenue (DOR) employs approximately 1,600 hard-working and dedicated employees throughout Colorado. We can be seen performing functions as varied as auditing and collecting taxes, issuing driver licenses and motor vehicle titles, marketing lottery products, and regulating liquor, gaming, horse racing, marijuana, and the auto industry in order to assist the citizens of our state. The Department of Revenue offers 10 paid holidays per year, paid vacation and sick leave, BenefitHub program (discounted merchandise, food and travel, etc), employee wellness program and a great benefit package. CDOR Vision To empower businesses and individuals through quality customer service, innovation and collaboration. CDOR Mission To become a trusted partner to every Coloradan to help them navigate the complexities of government so they can thrive. CDOR Values
Description of Job
This position is based out of the Division of Gaming (Sports Betting), Lakewood, CO Office. The professional in this position performs as an expert on criminal financial investigations and investigation of publicly traded companies, and on the securities laws of state, federal, and foreign governments; to advise other investigators in the field offices about securities laws and about what information can, and should be, sought from an applicant or any other source; to enforce the Colorado Limited Gaming Control Act of 1991, the Colorado Gaming Regulations, the Sports Betting Statutes, Rules and Regulations, and to conduct complex criminal and background investigations. Conduct Financial Investigations:

• Conduct complex financial investigations, and backgrounds, and assist investigators who investigate companies and individuals seeking a Sports Betting license in Colorado, or who are already licensed. Investigation involves an analysis of the capital structure of a business entity to identify all parties who may have a claim to the company\xe2\x80\x99s assets, including those whose ownership may not have been declared to the Division.
• Must have detailed knowledge about securities reporting requirements each applicant must fulfill, as well as how the securities markets function, in order to understand how capital can be, and is, raised.
• Investigation of individual owners and company management to determine their suitability for licensing, a determination based on their business practices and on each individual\xe2\x80\x99s personal, financial, criminal and legal histories.
• Makes recommendations to the Division and the Commission with respect to the suitability of an applicant for licensing.

Conduct Criminal Investigations:

• Conduct criminal investigations into any matters regarding licensing or applicants that violate Colorado Limited Gaming Control Act of 1991, Gaming and Sports Betting rules and regulations, and any other local, state, or federal laws.
• Criminal investigator conducts investigations into hidden ownership and money laundering schemes, sources and/or distribution of illegally obtained funds, and thefts by associated and non-associated individuals.
• Thorough knowledge of auditing and accounting principles and techniques, court procedures, and rules of evidence in addition to well-developed investigative skills and techniques are required to perform these investigations.

Background Investigations:

• Plans, coordinates, and conducts complex investigations involving multi-jurisdictional and multi-national entities.
• Determines and evaluates areas of tax information, financial documentation, asset identification, source of investment funds, reputation, civil litigation, criminal history, accuracy of provided disclosures, and areas of fraud and misrepresentation.
• Prepares detailed written reports and presents findings to the Colorado Limited Gaming Control Commission to determine suitability for licensure.
• Conduct annual (or as needed) renewal, expansion or change of ownership investigation and completes a detailed written report and presents the findings to the Colorado Limited Gaming Control Commission.

Regulatory Enforcement:

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  Reviews \xe2\x80\x9cproblem\xe2\x80\x9d applications and initiates appropriate disciplinary action for presentation to the Director of the Division of Gaming or the Colorado Limited Gaming Control Commission.

Criminal Enforcement:

• When the needs of the Division dictate, proactively patrols casinos as an armed peace officer to preserve the peace, prevent and discourage cheating, thefts and other violations of laws.
• Responds to complaints, issues criminal summonses, effects arrests, conducts interviews of victims and witnesses, and interrogates suspects.
• Transport prisoners to jail incident to arrest.
• Assists or augments other law enforcement agencies to ensure officer and gaming patron safety. Prepares detailed written reports for criminal prosecution.
• Maintains on-call duty status while off-duty for emergency response.
• Assist other law enforcement agencies upon request.

Additional Responsibilities:

• Acts as a Division resource for financial training for investigator positions and provides training and makes presentations when requested.
• Responds to verbal and written inquiries concerning gaming laws, regulations, and licensing.
• Remains current on Limited Gaming and Sports Betting Statutes, Rules, and Regulations, and Internal Control Minimum Procedures and applicable criminal and civil statutory law and case law.

Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Education and Experience:
Bachelor\'s degree in business administration, public administration, criminology, criminal justice, criminalistics, political science, police science, law enforcement, law, psychology, sociology or any related field determined by the agency.
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Two (2) year of full-time professional investigative experience.
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• Current valid POST Certification in the State of Colorado or the ability to obtain a current lateral certification for out-of-state applicants.

SUBSTITUTIONS:
Criminal Investigative experience will substitute for the degree requirement on a year-for-year basis.

Necessary Special Requirements :

• Applicants must successfully pass a background investigation and a tax check prior to appointment to positions in the Gaming Division.
• Applicants must be currently certified as a Peace Officer in the State of Colorado. A copy of your POST certificate MUST be submitted at the time of your application. For information about transferring out of state certifications and requirements for a Colorado POST certification, please visit: https://post.colorado.gov/certification/certification-types/basic-certification
• Must be willing to work nights, rotating shifts, weekends with on-call status, holidays, and be able to do 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.

Residency Requirements:
This announcement is open to potential candidates who are legal residents of the United States. All legal residents of the United States are eligible to apply and compete.

If appointed to a position, applicants from outside of Colorado will be required to relocate to Colorado at their own expense. The time frame for relocation is based on DOR needs and is typically between 30 and 60 days after an offer has been accepted. For information about living in Colorado visit the Choose Colorado Website:
https://choosecolorado.com/living/cost-of-living/
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS and COMPETENCIES:
The following preferred experience(s), competencies and abilities are highly desirable for this position and will be considered in selecting the successful candidate:

• Ability to work with a diverse group of stakeholders with competing interests.
• Those candidates that possess more than the minimum requirement of two (2) years\xe2\x80\x99 experience performing professional investigative and/or compliance job duties in a regulatory environment are strongly encouraged to apply.
• Outstanding candidates will have recent experience with: investigations involving financial fraud, Gaming enforcement, interpreting and applying statutes, and researching databases.
• Proficiency in the Microsoft Office Suite.
• Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills.

DOR Required Skills and Competencies :
Competencies required for all DOR positions include good communications skills, interpersonal and people management skills, the ability to multitask, the ability to work with confidential information, the ability to work in high-stress environments, and the demonstrated ability to assist customers.

Conditions of Employment with the Colorado Department of Revenue :
1. As a condition of employment with the Colorado Department of Revenue, a requirement exists that all personnel timely file all necessary Colorado Individual Income Tax (CIIT) returns and timely pay tax obligations. As such, all employees must undergo a pre-employment evaluation of their tax records/accounts to ensure compliance with this policy.

2. 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. All job finalists require successful completion of a background investigation and reference check prior to appointment. Background checks may include national criminal, financial, traffic, civil, education, and/or experience checks or any other checks related to the job assignment. Fingerprint background checks and pre-employment drug testing may also be required for some positions.

Applicant Checklist:
Only complete applications submitted on or before the closing date for this announcement will be given consideration. Failure to submit all required documents by the closing date of this announcement may result in your application being rejected. For assistance with the application process, please review the following video provided by the Colorado Department of Personnel & Administration "Applying for a Job with the State of Colorado".

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  Work history must be documented in detail under the experience portion of application-"see resume" will not be accepted.

Complete Applications must include the following documents:
1) A complete CDOR Application for Announced Vacancy (Submit online using the link in this announcement)
2) A complete Supplemental Questionnaire (Submit online as part of your application)

Minimum Qualifications and Comparative Analysis:
Part of, or the entire comparative analysis for this position, may involve a review of the information submitted in the application material, including the answers to the supplemental questions. Therefore, it is paramount that in the experience portion of the application, the applicant describes the extent to which they possess the education, experience, competencies and background as they relate to the duties outlined in the job announcement, as well as the special and/or preferred qualifications.

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  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.
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  Under "Duties," describe clearly the tasks you performed and the nature of your supervisory, technical, or other responsibilities as they relate to the job for which you are applying. Be complete and specific in detailing of duties.
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  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.
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  Failure to include adequate information or follow instructions may affect the applicant\'s score and/or prevent them from competing in any subsequent measures used to arrive at a top group of applicants.
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  Factors to be assessed are those outlined in the requirements, competencies, and preferred qualifications.
• Years will be expressed in terms of full-time equivalent service with full-time workload equal to one (1) Full-Time Equivalent (FTE) year. No more than 1.00 FTE year may be credited in any twelve (12) month period. Positions working 40 hours or less per week will be prorated (30 hrs/wk=0.75 FTE=9 mos credit; 20 hrs/wk=0.5 FTE=6 mos credit; 10 hrs/wk=0.25 FTE=3 mos credit)

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. Include a working email address on your application; one that is checked often as time sensitive correspondence such as exam information or notification will take place 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.

Appeal Rights:
If you receive notice that you have been eliminated from consideration for the position, you may protest the action by filing an appeal with the State Personnel Board/State Personnel Director within 10 days from the date you receive notice of the elimination.

Also, if you wish to challenge the selection and comparative analysis process, you may file an appeal with the State Personnel Board/State Personnel Director within 10 days from the receipt of notice or knowledge of the action you are challenging.

Refer to Chapters 4 and 8 of the State Personnel Board Rules and Personnel Director\'s Administrative Procedures, 4 CCR 801, for more information about the appeals process. The State Personnel Board Rules and Personnel Director\'s Administrative Procedures are available at www.colorado.gov/spb.

A standard appeal form is available at: https://spb.colorado.gov/ . 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 10 days of your receipt of notice or knowledge of the action: 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. The ten-day deadline and these appeal procedures also apply to all charges of discrimination.
Supplemental Information

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 jacqueline.brown-tremble@state.co.us

The State of Colorado is an equal opportunity employer. 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.