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Criminal Investigator IV - Marijuana Enforcement Division (Remote)

Salary

$83,268.00 - $87,432.00 Annually

Location

Statewide, CO

Job Type

Full Time

Job Number

TAA-03243-05.2025

Department

Department of Revenue

Division

Enforcement - Marijuana

Opening Date

05/22/2025

Closing Date

6/5/2025 5:00 PM Mountain

FLSA

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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

Eden Davis - [email protected]

Primary Physical Work Address

This is a remote position that is primarily tasked with performing work duties via flex-place (aka telework, work-from-home arrangements) with infrequent on-site visits with client groups, including to the office at 4800 Baseline Rd, Boulder, CO 80303, USA.

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.

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Department Information

The mission of the Colorado Department of Revenue (CDOR) is to become a trusted partner to every Coloradan to help them navigate the complexities of government so they can thrive. We are driven by our values of service, teamwork, accountability, integrity, and respect.

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Description of Job

Marijuana Enforcement Division

The Marijuana Enforcement Division (MED) is a dynamic and innovative regulatory agency tasked with licensing and regulating the commercial Medical and Retail Marijuana industries in Colorado. First formed in 2010 as the Medical Marijuana Enforcement Division, the MED has developed a leading-edge approach to commercial marijuana regulation and is considered a global regulatory and industry leader. The Division implements legislation, develops regulations, conducts regulatory and criminal investigations, issues business licenses, engages in outreach and education initiatives, and enforces compliance mandates using a range of intervention strategies necessary to maintain a progressive and robust regulatory framework. The MED promotes transparency and innovation by utilizing a collaborative approach to engaging with stakeholders and by proactively and positively pursuing solutions to issues in a fast-paced professional environment.

Culture & Environment: The Marijuana Enforcement Division’s culture emphasizes Emotional Intelligence and Problem Solving. Members of our team are solution-oriented strategic thinkers who demonstrate professionalism, collaboration and integrity in all interactions. The MED operates in a dynamic and complex environment that requires members of our team to support one another in navigating new issues, demonstrate agility, embrace challenges as opportunities, and communicate with empathy, respect, and in the interest of progress.

Vision: Regulatory excellence through progressive and proactive compliance and enforcement practices.

Mission: Our mission is to promote public safety and reduce public harm by regulating the Colorado commercial marijuana industry through consistent administration of laws and regulations and strategic integration of process management, functional expertise, and innovative problem-solving.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

The professional in this position performs as a peace officer to investigate and enforce the Colorado Marijuana Code, Amendment 64, and the Colorado Revised Criminal Statutes, Colorado Marijuana rules, and conduct comprehensive regulatory investigations.

REGULATORY ENFORCEMENT/INVESTIGATIONS

+ Proactively visits marijuana businesses, monitoring for compliance with Colorado Marijuana Laws and Regulations.

+ Participates in comprehensive compliance inspections to ensure that licensees, patrons, premises, records, and devices are within approved minimum guidelines and licensees and patrons are in compliance with Marijuana Laws and Regulations necessary to ensure the integrity of the marijuana industry.

+ Plans, coordinates, and executes effective complex investigations into alleged violations of Colorado Marijuana Laws and Regulations.

+ Utilizes and demonstrates division inventory technology and knowledge of inventory tracking systems when conducting investigations. Initiates appropriate disciplinary action for presentation to the Colorado Marijuana Enforcement Division and the State Licensing Authority.

+ Interprets and applies the Colorado Marijuana Rules and Regulations. Documents investigations of alleged violations by licensees in written reports for presentation to the Colorado Marijuana Enforcement Division and the State Licensing Authority for consideration of disciplinary action. Testifies at administrative hearings based on investigative findings.

CRIMINAL INVESTIGATIONS

+ Plans and conducts investigations of violations of marijuana and criminal laws.

+ Prepares written investigative reports and affidavits for search and arrest warrants.

+ Executes warrants and collects and preserves physical and documentary evidence.

+ Testifies in court.

+ Provides assistance to local, state and federal law enforcement agencies with information on marijuana practices, methods and licensees.

CRIMINAL ENFORCEMENT

+ Proactively visits marijuana businesses as an armed peace officer to preserve the peace, prevent and discourage illegal purchase, consumption and other violations of laws.

+ Directs and coordinates compliance checks of regulated marijuana businesses to ensure marijuana is not being unlawfully sold to minors.

+ Investigates matters by utilizing their subject matter expertise in the area of complex criminal investigations of marijuana licensees.

+ Responds to complaints, issues criminal summonses, conducts interviews of victims and witnesses, and interviews suspects.

+ Assists or augments other law enforcement agencies to ensure officer and marijuana 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.

+ Conducts inspections of marijuana businesses and re-inspections of those that have had violations.

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES

+ Provides training and delivers presentations to the marijuana industry, outside law enforcement agencies and the public.

+ Responds to verbal and written inquiries concerning marijuana laws, regulations and licensing.

+ Remains current on Marijuana Laws and Regulations as well as pertinent criminal and civil statutory and case law.

+ Maintains proficiency and qualification with firearms and other defensive tactics equipment assigned.

+ Serves as the testing program compliance subject matter expert, handling complex testing investigations, developing resources for education and training, and consults on policy recommendations related to the testing program.

+ Serves as the main point of contact for activities focused on preventing youth access for the office. Plans and coordinates the underage compliance check program for the team and assists other team members with related investigations.

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:

A2A5XXCRIMINAL INVESTIGATOR IV (https://dhr.colorado.gov/class-description-and-minimum-qualifications-for-a2a-criminal-investigators)

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Current valid COLORADO P.O.S.T Certification (required at time of application)

Experience Only: Eight (8) years of full-time professional investigative experience in a regulatory environment; 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 or a closely related field as determined by the Department, formalized apprenticeship program, certification, and/or full-time professional investigative experience in a regulatory environment or equivalent equal to eight (8) years.

Necessary Special Requirements:

+ 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.

+ Applicants must successfully pass a background investigation and a tax check prior to appointment to positions in the Marijuana Enforcement Division.

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

+ Must be able to pass a pre-employment background check.

+ Must pass a pre-employment Physical, Psychological evaluation and drug screen.

+ Applicants must be willing to work nights, rotating shifts, weekends, holidays, and maintain on-call status while off-duty for emergency and supervisory response.

+ 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.

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.

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:

+ Knowledge of Colorado rules and regulation related to Marijuana Enforcement.

+ Demonstrated experience in communication and interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills.

+ Experience conducting 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.

+ State experience in a regulatory environment.

+ Ability to work with a diverse group of stakeholders with competing interests.

+ Proven ability to work independently and accept supervision.

+ Proven success organizing and tracking workload.

+ Additional years of experience in professional investigative and/or compliance experience in a regulatory environment.

+ Outstanding candidates will have recent experience with investigations involving interpreting and applying statutes and researching databases.

+ Experience conducting underage compliance checks.

+ Experience investigating product or consumer safety concerns.

+ Proficiency in the Microsoft Office Suite.

+ Proficiency in Google Suite.

+ Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills.

Conditions of Employment:

+ 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.

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) , 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.

+ Recommended attachments: Resume, 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 "[email protected]" 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 applicant who has been removed from an employment list or removed from consideration during the selection process may request a review by the State Personnel Director.

As an applicant directly affected by the results of the selection or comparative analysis process, you may file a written appeal with the State Personnel Director.

Review of the completed, signed and submitted appeal will be timely on the basis of written material submitted by you, using the official appeal form signed by you or your representative. This form must be completed and delivered to the State Personnel Board by email at [email protected] within ten (10) calendar days from your receipt of notice or acknowledgment of the Department’s action.

For further information on the Board Rules, you can 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/board-rules .

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 inbox, [email protected].

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.

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 (https://careers.colorado.gov/sites/careers/files/documents/Colorado-Paper-Application-202011-enabled.pdf) (Download PDF reader). Paper applications must be received via email to [email protected] by the closing date and time of the application period listed on this announcement.

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.

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. Please click the following link for detailed information: www.colorado.gov/pacific/dhr/benefits

Please note that each agency's contact information is different; therefore, we encourage all applicants to view the full, official job announcement which includes contact information and class title. Select the job you wish to view, then click on the "Print" icon.

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CDOR - Are you aware of anyone with whom you have a personal relationship (including, but not limited to, any family members or those you or a family member have an intimate relationship with) currently employed with DOR? If yes, please provide the name of the employee and the Division they work in. Per DOR Policy OHR-006, family includes spouse, partner, child, parent, sibling, grandparent, grandchild, aunt, uncle, niece, nephew, or cousin, including those related by marriage, civil union, common law, blood, adoption or foster care.

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Did you hear about this job from a DOR employee or job fair/event? If yes, please indicate the name of the employee or event that you attended.

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I am a CO resident, residing in CO and can provide proof of residency (as outlined in the FAQ section) at the time of application.

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CDOR - The salary for this position is $83,268.00 - $87,432.00 annually. Are you still interested in this position? Marking "no" will result in removal from consideration. As a reminder, 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.

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Do you currently have a valid Colorado Peace Officer Certification - P.O.S.T.?

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Please provide your valid P.O.S.T. Certified PID number.

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Please explain in detail your investigation experience.

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CDOR - By clicking "Yes" below, I am certifying that I understand that this position is designated as a remote work position. This indicates the selected employee will work outside of a traditional State facility, but may be required to perform work on site occasionally as determined by the supervisor of the position. Although it is designated as remote, the position is still part of the State classified personnel system and as such requires applicants to be a current Colorado Resident at the time of application per The Colorado Constitution, Article XII, Section 13.

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