Compliance Investigator I - (Lakewood) Liquor & Tobacco Enforcement Division

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.

The vision of the department is to empower businesses and individuals through quality customer service, innovation, and collaboration. We celebrate diversity and support an equitable and inclusive culture. We embrace our differences because we believe this brings innovation to our work. For more exciting information about the Department of Revenue, please enjoy this brief video!

As part of the State of Colorado, DOR offers a competitive benefits package to permanent employees:

• PERA retirement benefits including PERA Defined Benefit Plan, PERA Defined Contribution Plan, plus 401K and 457 plans
• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance coverage
• Automatic Short-Term and Optional Long-Term Disability Coverage
• Life and AD&D Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
• Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) job protection and State of Colorado Paid Family Medical Leave (PFML)
• 11 Paid Holidays Annually and Accrued Annual and Sick Leave
• Variety of discounts on services and products available through the State of Colorado’s Work-Life Employment Discount Program

The Liquor Enforcement Division's mission is to promote public safety, support economic growth, and ensure the responsible sale and consumption of liquor and tobacco products through the fair, transparent, and consistent administration of Colorado's liquor, tobacco, and nicotine laws.

JOB DUTIES

The Compliance Investigator-I is responsible to fulfill the statutory responsibility to administer and enforce Colorado's tobacco laws in a consistent and common-sense manner. This position exists to serve and protect the Colorado public and to foster a clean, healthy community, in compliance with retail sale 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

• Plan and conduct investigations and follow-up investigations of alleged tobacco code complaints with the assigned area of responsibility.
• Conduct routine and follow-up 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.
• Knowledgeable of the Colorado 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 7-601.
• Testify in criminal and administrative proceedings, as required.
• Submit weekly inspection, compliance statistics, and documented work activities.
• Assist Criminal Investigator with duties surrounding liquor inspections or compliance checks, report writing or statistical reporting.
• Conduct other duties as assigned by the Appointing Authority or supervisor.

Stakeholder Outreach

• Work with businesses in the industry to encourage compliance, prevent problemsand complaints, and provide guidance on regulatory requirements.
• Educate and train local licensing authorities, general public, licensees, and other law enforcement agencies on the statutes, 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 On-Going Professional Development

• Educates and trains law enforcement, local licensing authorities, general public, public health partners and other law enforcement agencies on statutes and governing the tobacco/nicotine industries.
• Work with businesses in the industry to prevent problems and complaints and advise owners and operators on how to correct various problems that arise in their establishments.

Remote work information

This position is designated as remote with duties primarily performed in the field rather than through telework/work-from-home arrangements. This designation also includes mobile workers whose job responsibilities require fieldwork away from a State Office location or remote workplace for much or all of the workday due to customer or community interaction. Occasional travel to a State or alternate location may be required based on business needs. The selected candidate must maintain Colorado residency throughout their employment and comply with all applicable State of Colorado and department remote work policies, procedures, and requirements.

• This position is designated as remote but may be required to work from a department office building location based on business needs.
• Employees are responsible to provide and maintain a home office or other suitable remote work location as well as Internet and a secure Wi-Fi connection.
• All performance expectations, productivity, and policy adherence requirements apply to remote work from home in the same manner as those assigned to an office.

Although this position is designated as remote, it is required to perform fieldwork throughout the Northern Region , requiring daily travel within the assigned territory. The Compliance Investigator-I may be asked to report to the Northern Region State Office at 1707 Cole Boulevard, Lakewood, CO, as needed based on operational requirements.

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

H6K2TX COMPLIANCE INVESTIGATOR I

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Experience Only

Five (5) years of relevant professional criminal or compliance investigative experience in a regulatory environment. Qualifying experience includes conducting field investigations, inspections, or regulatory activities involving businesses, licensees, or other regulated entities to determine compliance with applicable laws, rules, or regulations.

Education and Experience

A combination of related education and five (5) years of relevant professional compliance investigative experience in a regulatory environment is required. Qualifying experience includes conducting field investigations, inspections, or regulatory activities involving businesses, licensees, or other regulated entities to determine compliance with applicable laws, rules, or regulations.

Document this experience in your application IN DETAIL, as your experience will not be inferred or assumed.

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

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

• 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