Compliance Investigator I - (Lakewood) Liquor & Tobacco Enforcement

This position is located in theLiquor Enforcement Division Lakewood Office and is responsible to fulfill the statutory responsibility to administer and enforce Colorados tobacco laws in a consistent and commonsense manner. This position exists to serve and protect the Colorado public and to foster a clean healthy community in compliance with retail sales of tobacco and nicotine products. This position will assist in fostering relationships and joint compliance check operations with local licensing authorities who have an existing tobacco retail licensing and compliance program in place.

Liquor Tobacco and Criminal Code Investigations

• Plans and conducts investigations and followup investigations of alleged tobacco code complaints with the assigned area of responsibility.
• Conducts routine and followup 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.
• Knowledge of the Colorado Liquor and 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 47603.
• Testifies in criminal and administrative proceedings as required.
• Submits weekly inspections compliance statistics and documented work activities.
• Assists Criminal Investigators with duties surrounding liquor inspections or compliance checks as well as report writing or statistical reporting.
• Conducts other duties as assigned by the Appointing Authority or supervisor.

Stakeholder Outreach

• Works with businesses in the industry to encourage complianceprevent problemsand complaintsand provide guidance on regulatory requirements.
• Educates and trains 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.

Training and OnGoing Professional Development

• 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.
• Works with businesses in the industry to prevent problems and complaints and advises owners and operators on how to correct various problems that arise in their establishments.

Class Code & Classification Description: (New)

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

OR

A combination of related education and/or relevant experience professional criminal or compliance investigative experience in a regulatory environment equal to five (5) years.

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 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.

• Must possess and maintain a valid Colorado drivers 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 PreEmployment Drug Screen.
• Travel is required as needed.

Conditions of Employment with theCDOR:

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 preemployment 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.

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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: (Updated)

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.

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 preemployment 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 Team at

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.

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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 classifications pay range based on completed years in their current class series.