Criminal Financial Investigator IV - Division of Gaming (Sports Betting)

Conduct Financial Investigations

• The positions primary duty is to conduct complex financial investigations and backgrounds and assistinvestigatorswho investigate companies and individuals seeking a gaming license in Colorado or who arealreadylicensed. Such an investigation involves an analysis of the capital structure of a business entity to identifyallparties who may have a claim to the companys assets including those whose ownership may not have beendeclaredto the Division.
• Investigation of individual owners and company management to determine their suitability for licensing.
• Makes recommendations to the Division and the Commission with respect to the suitability of an applicantforlicensing.

• Conduct criminal investigations. The criminal investigator conducts investigations into any matters regarding licensing or applicants that violate Colorado Limited Gaming Control Act of 1991 any other local state or federal laws.
• The criminal investigator conducts investigations into hidden ownership and money laundering schemes sources and/or distribution of illegally obtained funds and thefts by associated and nonassociated individuals.
• Receive notification of violations from applicants conducts investigations and initiates appropriate actions which can include criminal charges.

Background Investigations & Regulatory Enforcement

• Plans coordinates and conducts complex investigations involving multijurisdictional and multinational entities. 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.
• Reviews problem applications and initiates appropriate disciplinary action for presentation to the Director of the Division of Gaming or the Colorado Limited Gaming Control Commission. This position receives applications and reports containing areas of concern from their supervisor for review to determine if disciplinary action is warranted and to what degree. These cases can be complex and require complete knowledge of the Colorado Limited Gaming Control Act of 1991 rules and regulations; and local state and federal laws. Interpretation of all relevant laws and regulations must be applied consistently.
• Acts as a Division resource for financial training for investigator positions and provides training and makes presentations when requested. Receives requests from the industry on a regular basis. Is periodically needed by criminal investigators to provide guidance/training such as when completing reports of a financial nature. Must stay current on all rules/regulations and the Colorado Limited Gaming Statutes.

Class Code & Classification Description:

Experience Only:

Eight (8) years of fulltime professional investigative/financial experience in a regulatory environment or equivalent to 8 years. *(Example: 2 years of financial experience and 6 years investigative experience or any combination of experience but must equal a minimum of 8 years total).

*Current valid COLORADO POST Certification (required at time of application).

OR

Education and Experience:

A combination of related education 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 formalized apprenticeship program certification and/or fulltime professional investigative experience in a regulatory environment or equivalent equal to eight (8) years.

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 successfully pass a Psychological Evaluation prior to being appointed to a position in the Gaming Division.
• Applicants must be currently certified as a Peace Officer in the State of Colorado. A copy of your POST certificate MUSTbe submitted at the time of your application.
• Must be willing to work nights rotating shifts weekends with oncall 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 drivers license.

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:

Thefollowing preferred experience(s) competencies and abilities are highly desirable for this position and will be considered in selecting the successful candidate:

• State experience in a regulatory environment.
• Experience in accounting and/or financial investigations/audits.
• Ability to work with a diverse group of stakeholders with competing interests.
• Active policing in the community equivalent to police patrol officer sheriff deputy state trooper/police.
• Proven ability to work independently and accept supervision.
• Proven success organizing and tracking workload.
• The preferred candidate will be currently employed as a detective or criminal investigator and possess patrol/police officer experience.
• 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.
• Proficiency in the Microsoft Office Suite.
• Proficiency in Google Suite.
• Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills.

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.

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. Parttime work experience will be prorated.

• List your employment history starting with the most recent job including parttime 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 email to accept messages from and 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.

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:

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.