COMPLIANCE INVESTIGATOR I - Liquor Enforcement Division

Salary

$56,028.00 - $72,840.00 Annually

Location

Lakewood, CO

Job Type

Full Time

Job Number

TAA-03941-11.2023

Department

Department of Revenue

Division

Enforcement - Liquor/Tobacco

Opening Date

12/13/2023

Closing Date

12/26/2023 5:00 PM Mountain

FLSA

Determined by Position

Hiring Pay Rate

Typical salary is $4.669.00 per Month or $56,028.00 Annually.

FLSA Status

Non-Exempt; position is eligible for overtime compensation.

Primary Physical Work Address

1707 Cole Blvd., Suite 300 Lakewood, CO 80401. Position is currently tasked with performing work duties at home, in the field, and in Divisional offices, depending on Divisional need which may fluctuate.

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Department Information

This position is open only to Colorado state residents.

We serve all Colorado residents in their everyday lives. The department is driven by our values of service, teamwork, accountability, integrity, and respect. We support the Colorado community as well as those that work here. We value the contributions of every employee and encourage learning so our employees can grow. We celebrate diversity, and together, support an equitable and inclusive culture. We embrace our differences because we believe this brings innovation to our work.

The Department of Revenue (DOR) employs approximately 1,600 hard-working and dedicated employees throughout Colorado. We can be seen performing functions as varied as auditing and collecting taxes, issuing driver licenses and motor vehicle titles, marketing lottery products, and regulating liquor, gaming, horse racing, marijuana, and the auto industry in order to assist the citizens of our state.

The Department of Revenue offers 11 paid holidays per year, paid vacation and sick leave, BenefitHub program (discounted merchandise, food and travel, etc), employee wellness program and a great benefit package.

CDOR Vision

To empower businesses and individuals through quality customer service, innovation and collaboration.

CDOR Mission

To become a trusted partner to every Coloradan to help them navigate the complexities of government so they can thrive.

CDOR Values

Description of Job

LIQUOR /TOBACCO ENFORCEMENT Vision To promote safe communities in the State of Colorado through innovation, engagement, and education.

Mission To promote public safety, support economic growth, and the responsible sale and consumption of liquor and tobacco products, through the fair administration of liquor and tobacco/nicotine laws. JOB DUTIES:

This position is located in theLiquor Enforcement Division - LakewoodOfficeand is responsible to fulfill 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, three-tiered industry within the state for the manufacture, distribution, and sale of tobacco and nicotine products. The position will assist in fostering relationships and joint 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 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 47-603.
• 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 problems and complaints, and provide guidance on regulatory requirements.
• Educate and train 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 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 rules 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.

Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment and Appeal Rights

Residency Requirement: (New)

This posting is only open to residents of the State of Colorado at the time of submitting your application.

Class Code and Classification Description: (New)

H6K2TX -COMPLIANCE INVESTIGATOR I

Must meet one of the following or any combination of experience/education to meet the qualifications:

OPTION 1:

• 5 years of experience in professional criminal or compliance investigative experience in a regulatory environment.

OR

OPTION 2:

Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in accounting, anthropology, business administration, criminology, criminal justice, criminalistics, economics, environmental health, finance, law, law enforcement, political science, police science, psychology, public administration, public health, sociology, or a closely related field as determined by the Department.