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CBI Special Agent in Charge

Salary

$113,832.00 - $150,060.00 Annually

Location

Statewide, CO

Job Type

Full Time

Job Number

RAA-CBI-SAIC5 09/2025

Department

Department of Public Safety

Division

Colorado Bureau of Investigation

Opening Date

10/01/2025

Closing Date

10/23/2025 5:00 PM Mountain

FLSA

Determined by Position

Type of Announcement

This position is open only to Colorado state residents.

Primary Physical Work Address

Golden/Lakewood, Grand Junction, Pueblo, CO

Hiring Pay Rate

$150,060 annually.

FLSA Status

Exempt; position is not eligible for overtime compensation.

Department Contact Information

Lori Todacheene, HR Business Partner, [email protected]

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

THIS POSTING IS ONLY OPEN TO RESIDENTS OF THE STATE OF COLORADO AT THE TIME OF SUBMITTING YOUR APPLICATION.

A n eligible list established with this recruitment may be used to fill other similar positions within the Colorado Department of Public Safety in the next 12 months.

This position is not subject to the Hiring Freeze as outlined in Executive Order D 2025 009 due to being critical to protecting the health, life and safety of Coloradans.

Our Mission -Engaged employees working together to safeguard lives and to provide diverse public safety services to local communities.

Our Vision -Creating safer and more resilient communities across Colorado.

Our Core Values – Unity, Honor, Service

The State of Colorado strives to create a Colorado for All by building and maintaining workplaces that value and respect all Coloradans through a commitment to equal opportunity and hiring based on merit and fitness.

The State is resolute in non-discriminatory practices in everything we do, including hiring, employment, and advancement opportunities.

At CDPS we nurture a centric culture driven by our commitment of creating a safer Colorado, an inclusive workplace where everyone can be their own authentic self. We model a culture of collaboration, support and growth to our employees. Our culture has public service focus, and we strive to provide innovative solutions and services to our fellow Coloradans!

Careers with a purpose:

If you are passionate about public safety service, and are eager to dedicate your career to serving Coloradans, this is the organization you want to join!

We are committed to providing public safety services to our fellow Coloradans in their times of greater needs such as: safety on our roads, preparing and mitigating environmental disasters, disaster recovery, combating crime, school safety, and victim recovery.

You’ll have the opportunity to challenge yourself and acquire new capabilities to build a rewarding and fulfilling career while making a difference in our community!

When you join CDPS, you are joining a team of exceptional individuals and together you will be inspired, motivated and supported to become the best you can be.

Unmatched Benefits:

We highly value work life balance and offer excellent work-life programs, training and enriching professional development opportunities and a wide range of benefits.

+ Medical and dental options are available for permanent employees and their dependents. We also offer short and long-term disability coverage, and life insurance that includes legal resources and discounts.

+ State contribution into Health Savings Account when enrolled in HDHP.

+ Job protected medical leave under the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) (https://dhr.colorado.gov/state-employees/time-off-leave/family-medical-leave-act-fmla) and the State of Colorado Family and Medical Leave Insurance Program (FAMLI) (https://famli.colorado.gov/) .

+ Paid medical leave benefits provided by the State of Colorado.

+ Eligibility for hybrid or other flexible work arrangements based on the nature of the role.

+ We offer unmatched retirement benefits including mandatory PERA Defined Benefit Plan or PERA Defined Contribution Plan, plus optional 401K and 457 plans. For information on mandatory employee salary deferral (in lieu of contribution to Social Security), visit Colorado PERA (https://www.copera.org/member-contribution-rates) for details.

+ CDPS provides generous time off including 11 paid holidays annually and accrued annual and sick leave (https://dhr.colorado.gov/state-employees/time-off-leave) and four annual wellness days.

+ The Employee Assistance Program (C-SEAP) is available in every region of the state. It is our effort to support the well-being of employees and the workplace. EAPs provide short-term counseling, referrals and resources, as well as training and organizational development services.

+ Additional benefits offered include tuition reimbursement and reduced college tuition at CSU Global and DeVry University.

+ Credit Union of Colorado (https://www.cuofco.org/credit-union-colorado-membership-eligibility) membership eligibility.

To learn more about State of Colorado benefits, please visit State of Colorado benefits (https://www.colorado.gov/dhr/benefits) .

ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT

The Colorado Department of Public Safety (CDPS) consists of five Divisions: Colorado Bureau of Investigation (CBI), Colorado State Patrol (CSP), Division of Criminal Justice (DCJ), Division of Fire Prevention and Control (DFPC), and the Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management (DHSEM). The Executive Director's Office (EDO) provides administrative and management services to the operating divisions of the department.

COLORADO BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION

CBI Overview Video (https://youtu.be/GGJ5yBhYUnE)

The primary mission of the Colorado Bureau of Investigation (CBI) is to meet the statutory responsibility and obligation to respond to requests from Sheriffs, Police Chiefs, District Attorneys, other state agencies, and the Governor on a 24-hour, 7 day-per-week basis to assist in the detection, investigation, and enforcement of Colorado criminal laws.

The CBI is charged with the responsibility to investigate organized crime which cuts across jurisdictional boundaries of local law enforcement agencies and to locate and apprehend persons who are fugitives from the law.

The CBI also provides law enforcement services including managing statewide criminal justice information, conducting criminal and civil background checks, and operating an internationally-accredited forensic laboratory system. The units described below perform these functions:

+ Investigative Services - provides critical investigative assistance to law enforcement agencies for major crimes, complex fraud, cyber crimes, drug offenses, fugitive sex offenders, cold case homicides, firearms-related crimes, crime scene and missing persons investigations.

+ Forensic Services - provides forensic investigative assistance to law enforcement agencies, including DNA casework, latent print analysis, firearm and toolmark analysis, drug chemistry analysis, serology analysis, trace evidence analysis, digital analysis, DNA database management, and toxicology analysis.

+ Support Services - CJIS operates information systems for local, state, and federal criminal justice agencies enabling them to exchange timely, accurate, and complete information. BIRU - serves as the state repository for criminal history information, including fingerprint data. InstaCheck - serves as the state point of contact for background checks on firearms purchases and conducts concealed handgun permit background checks for sheriff's offices.

Description of Job

About the Work Unit

This work unit exists to fulfill statutory responsibility to provide major crimes investigations, technical and investigative assistance to local and state agencies upon request and has jurisdiction pertaining to Colorado’s Organized Crime Control Act, fugitive apprehension, and firearms crimes through cooperation with local, state and federal agencies. The work unit also exists to fulfill statutory requirements to provide an effective level of criminal enforcement in Colorado.

About the Job

This position is a POST Certified Peace Officer in Colorado and exists to provide coordination, review and daily supervision of the operational activities conducted by Special Agents I-IV, some current Special Agent V’s, Analysts and other professional staff associated with the investigation of complex criminal violations. Also implements and ensures adherence to the policies and procedures of the agency associated with the CBI Investigations Section. This position establishes the required details and assignments necessary to carry out the investigative functions in an efficient and effective manner. This position oversees multiple work units and ensures the direction, mission and objectives set forth by the executive staff are met while working closely with the Assistant Director of Investigations as a second tier supervisor between unit specific work unit supervision/work leaders and the Assistant Director. This position mentors and supervises members to encourage professional development and the attainment of career goals. Works with members to develop a comprehensive performance plan, conducts a mid-year review and a final evaluation in accordance with current State of Colorado Personnel rules.

The Special Agent in Charge role is roughly equivalent in scope and responsibility to the rank of Lieutenant in a municipal police department or sheriff's office. Like a Lieutenant, the Special Agent in Charge provides leadership and supervision to multiple units, oversees day to day operations, and ensures that policies and procedures are being followed. Both positions serve as a critical link between frontline staff and higher command, balancing administrative duties with operational oversight.

Work Environment

+ Typical work hours: Monday-Friday, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm.

+ Primary work will be out of an office in Golden/Lakewood, Grand Junction, Pueblo

Key Responsibilities

Unit Management

-Supervises multiple units consisting of uniform and civilian staff members within CBI Investigations. Oversees and acts as a second level supervisor between unit specific supervision/work leader and the Assistant Director.

-Reports and updates investigative case progression and any personnel matters to the Assistant Director.

-Ensures criminal investigations are conducted properly and efficiently and provides local, state and federal law enforcement agencies with investigative documents and reports to obtain successful criminal prosecutions and resolutions through the day to day supervision of the investigative unit(s).

-Supervises and coordinates the investigation of criminal cases, offering guidance and expertise to investigators, and ensuring that procedures are conducted in accordance with laws and regulations.

-Monitors case workload, and assigns and or delegates case work as appropriate.

-Identifies training needs, monitors and evaluates performance and initiates positive member recognition. Ensures criminal procedure and workplace written directive adherence. Observes operations, processes and/or practices and methodologies for quality assurance and liability mitigation. Makes appropriate recommendations for change within their span of control.

-Conducts initial investigation of and provides suggestions for resolution of personnel problems within the organization and charges of misconduct against staff.

-Monitors and evaluates the job performance of subordinates.

-Initiates corrective supervisory direction, and verbal counseling.

-Ensures subordinate staff monitors and or prepares work schedules and assigns duties to subordinates as appropriate.

-Takes a progressive and proactive approach in developing members professionally and personally. Provides members with opportunities for education, training, mentorship, promotion, and goal attainment. Works with the first line supervisor and members to develop a comprehensive performance plan that includes personal and professional goals. In conjunction with the first line supervisor, conducts a mid-year review and final evaluation in accordance with current State of Colorado Personnel rules.

-May be assigned administrative oversight or on-going duties related to physical CBI facilities (satellite or regional offices).

-May be delegated Use of Force admin reviews as required.

Investigative Oversight

-Enforces all laws and statues of the State of Colorado with a special emphasis on attaining expertise in the work unit they are assigned to, such as Major Crimes, Special Investigations - Organized Crime, Fugitives, Special Investigations - Illicit Marijuana, Firearms Investigations, Cold Case, Economic Crimes, Crime Scene, Records, Office of Professional Standards.

-Coordinates, oversees, reviews and participates in lengthy complex criminal investigations, i.e., homicide, officer involved shootings, organized crime, Illegal Firearms, serious assaults, narcotics, fugitive operations, identity theft and cyber crime, human trafficking and other felonies for local law enforcement agencies, state agencies or as directed by the Office of the Governor.

-Interviews suspects, witnesses and victims.

-Searches for evidence of criminal acts.

-Effects physical arrests and attends required training when necessary.

-Summarizes investigations conducted by subordinates for briefings and review.

-Maintains skills necessary to perform the job functions and certifications including Colorado POST certification required of an agent of the Colorado Bureau of Investigation.

-Attends classes and receives training to enhance knowledge, skills and abilities. Maintains certifications in technical law enforcement skills including, but not limited to, firearms, first aid, use of force and arrest control. Identifies training needs and ensures subordinates obtain necessary education to maintain required certifications and skills.

Outreach, Collaboration, Technical Assistance

-Interacts with other local, state and federal law enforcement agencies, private organizations and the general public on matters relating to CBI, its mission and its service in a competent and professional manner.

-Provides subject matter expertise, technical assistance and training to internal and external partners When required, attends all judicial appearances and provides accurate, truthful and complete testimony.

Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights

NOTE: To be considered for this position, you must meet one of the following options for consideration.

Minimum Qualifications:

Ten (10) years of professional investigative crimes against persons experience with a law enforcement agency, one (1) of which must have been at the level of a work leader, staff authority, unit supervisor, or equivalent.

Current Colorado POST certification in good standing.

OR

Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in any field of study and six years of professional investigative crimes against persons experience with a law enforcement agency , one (1) of which must have been at the level of a work leader, unit supervisor, or equivalent.

Current Colorado POST certification in good standing.

OR

A combination of related education and/or professional investigative crimes against persons experience with a law enforcement agency equal to ten (10) years, one (1) of which must have been at the level of a work leader, staff authority, unit supervisor, or equivalent.If education is substituted for work experience, an unofficial transcript of the relevant education must be provided with your application.

Current Colorado POST certification in good standing.

REQUIRED CORE SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES

+ Position handles extremely sensitive intelligence material. Position exercises use-of-force/lethal force decision making.

+ Position must possess knowledge, skills, and abilities to elicit information from suspects, witnesses and victims.

+ Active Listening —Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.

+ Critical Thinking — Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.

+ Complex Problem Solving —Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.

+ Social Perceptiveness —Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do.

+ Reading Comprehension —Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.

+ Judgment and Decision Making —Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.

+ Writing —Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.

+ Active Learning —Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.

+ Coordination —Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.

+ Time Management — Managing one's own time and the time of others.

+ Monitoring — Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.

+ Negotiation —Bringing others together and trying to reconcile differences.

+ Orientation —Actively looking for ways to help people.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

+ One (1) year as a supervisor at the Colorado Bureau of Investigation.

+ Completion of FBI LEEDA Command Leadership Institute or equivalent law enforcement command training programs.

+ Experience with coordinating and collaborating with local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies in major criminal investigations involving high profile incidents and/or multi-agency task force investigations into firearms and narcotics.

+ Experience leading multiple units, divisions, sections, squads, task forces, etc.

+ Experience assigning cases, reviewing investigative work, conducting performance evaluations, and providing staff training and mentoring.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

+ Must be a Colorado resident at the time of application.

+ This position requires unusual shift and travel demands for investigations, training, and court testimony. Requires 24/7 availability to assist with investigations, including weekends and holidays. Work may be conducted anywhere in the State of Colorado.

+ POST certification is required at the time of application, or the ability to reinstate or obtain POST certification prior to appointment.POST certification notice: This agency doesnot sponsor applicants for POST certification. Applicants who already hold a valid POST certification or who obtain certification on their own by December 1, 2025, will be given consideration.Applicants who do not obtain certification by December 1, 2025 will not proceed in the hiring process.

+ Position must be productive IMMEDIATELY and may be the only person available with investigative expertise. Position handles extremely sensitive intelligence material. Position exercises use-of-force/lethal force decision making. Position must possess knowledge skills, and abilities to elicit information from suspects, witnesses and victims.

+ Applicant must be willing to be fingerprinted, successfully pass a polygraph, drug screen, psychological exam, medical physical and an extensive background investigation to include criminal, financial, employment, and driving history. If you have used any illegal drugs in the past three years, or have been convicted of a felony or domestic violence, you will be disqualified and will not be hired for this position.

+ Requires a valid Colorado driver's license with no active restraints. This position requires response to criminal investigations and crime scenes anywhere within the state of Colorado and may operate a fleet vehicle.

+ Special physical requirements: vision, hearing, minimum upper body strength satisfied through POST skills certification.

+ Primarily assigned to specialized unit, position must be willing be support any of the CBI Investigations Unit that include but not limited to Major Crime Investigation, Cold Cases, Fugitives, Drug and Firearm Offenses, Cyber Crime, Digital Forensics and Identify Theft.

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: www.colorado.gov/spb . 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

ARE YOU IN NEED OF AN ACCOMODATION?

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 Human Resources at: [email protected]

The State of Colorado strives to create a Colorado for All by building and maintaining workplaces that value and respect all Coloradans through a commitment to equal opportunity and hiring based on merit and fitness.

The State is resolute in non-discriminatory practices in everything we do, including hiring, employment, and advancement opportunities.

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.

Colorado Department of Public Safety 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 Human Resources department [email protected]

RECRUITMENT TIMELINE INFORMATION AND IMPORTANT NOTICES

+ Applications are considered complete and accurate at the time of submission. Therefore, additional information may not be solicited or accepted after your application has been received.

+ Closing Date: All applications that are received by the closing of this announcement will be reviewed against the Minimum Qualifications in this announcement. Candidates who meet the minimum qualifications may proceed to the next step. Colorado Revised Statutes require that state employees are hired and promoted based on merit and fitness through a comparative analysis process.

+ Supplemental Question: Effective responses to Supplemental Questions will directly relate to your professional experience, career accomplishments, and views about organizational values and approaches, and how they relate specifically to this position and requirements as you understand them. Answers generated by AI-tools will typically be unresponsive.

+ Transcripts: An unofficial copy of transcripts must be submitted at the time of application should education be used as qualification. Transcripts from colleges or universities outside the United States must be assessed for U.S. equivalency by a NACES educational credential evaluation service. This documentation is the responsibility of the applicant and must be included as part of your application materials. Failure to provide a transcript or credential evaluation report may prevent your application from moving forward in the selection process.

+ Military Veterans: If you are a military veteran you must submit a copy of your DD-214, Member 4 Copy, and VA disability letter if available/applicable at the time of application so we can determine if you are eligible for veteran's preference points. Military personnel who are stationed outside of Colorado may be eligible for this position by submitting the completed DD-2058 "State of Legal Residence" form.

+ Application Tips : For an overview of State of Colorado application process and application tips, please view this video (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vUwZiY6G24U&feature=emb\_logo) .

+ Resumes, Cover Letters, or other documents submitted: will not be reviewed, assessed, or used in the initial stages of the comparative analysis (transcripts submitted to verify that the applicant meets either the education requirement or minimum qualification substitution are exempt from this).

+ Notifications All correspondence regarding your status in the selection/examination process will be sent via email to the email address listed on your application. Include your current working email address on your application and check the email provided on your application frequently as you could receive time sensitive correspondence regarding this position. We highly recommend that you set up your email 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.

+ Comparative Analysis Steps may include

+ Structured application review by a panel of SMEs (Week of November 3rd).

+ Oral board and/or Assessment Centers (Week of November 24th).

+ Interviews (Week of December 8th).

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

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Please detail your motivation in becoming the next Special Agent in Charge and how your experience and competencies fit within the required qualifications.

02

Describe your experience supervising uniform and/or civilian personnel. How many individuals have you supervised, and in what capacity?

03

Please indicate if you are a current Colorado resident.

+ Yes

+ No

04

Do you have any negative actions related to your Colorado POST certification? Please see https://post.coag.gov/ if you are not sure.

+ Yes

+ No

05

Are you willing and able to provide on-call availability seven days a week, including holidays, and 24 hours a day?

+ Yes

+ No

06

Are you willing to be fingerprinted, go through a polygraph, medical physical, drug screen, psychological exam, and an extensive background investigation as condition of hire?

+ Yes

+ No

07

I understand that employees of the Colorado Department of Public Safety contribute to the Colorado Public Employees Retirement Association (PERA) retirement benefit plan and do not contribute to Social Security.

+ Yes, I understand that

+ No

08

If you are a current or previous State of Colorado employee, please list your Employee Identification Number (EID), dates of employment, and classifications for all State of Colorado Departments or institutes of Higher Education for which you have worked. Your EID begins with 997 and is nine digits long. Please do not enter your Social Security Number. If you are not a current or previous State of Colorado employee, please state "N/A".

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What is your work office location preference? Select one choice

+ Grand Junction

+ Lakewood/Golden

+ Pueblo

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What other work office locations are you willing to consider? Select all that apply.

+ Grand Junction

+ Lakewood/Golden

+ Pueblo

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