Senior Investigator

Senior Investigator – Adams County Government

The 17th Judicial District Attorney’s Office is committed to seeking and pursuing justice on behalf of victims of crime through fair and ethical prosecution of those who commit offenses in our community. The Office seeks a Senior Investigator to advance this mission.

Adams County, Colorado

A Senior Investigator performs a variety of semi-complex and complex investigations of felony and misdemeanor crimes for the Office of the District Attorney and handles other duties as assigned.

• Investigate, prepare and file complex criminal cases; conduct advanced high-level investigations of already filed cases.
• Author search warrants, production of records requests and other affidavits; identify investigative gaps and enhance investigations.
• Interview victims, witnesses and law enforcement personnel; build rapport and demonstrate empathy.
• Work on the Critical Incident Response Team (CIRT) and conduct interviews of responders associated with investigations.
• Establish and maintain working relationships with supervisors, colleagues, attorneys, witnesses, victims and law enforcement agencies.
• Serve as a lead investigator for investigations where a law enforcement agency lacks resources or experience.
• Prepare and conduct presentations for senior level executives and command staff outlining investigative progress.
• Maintain a high work ethic and handle a high volume of labor-intensive cases professionally.
• Demonstrate a commitment to victims of crime and provide victims with empathy and integrity.

• Minimum 10 years prior law‑enforcement experience, or 5 years investigative experience with equivalent law‑enforcement experience.
• Comprehensive knowledge of civil and criminal law, law‑enforcement principles, statutes and ordinances applicable in Colorado.
• Valid Colorado Driver’s License, Colorado Peace Officer certification and marksman qualification.
• State law physical examination and psychological evaluation required.
• Ability to read, write and speak Spanish is desirable.

• Work generally confined to an office environment or the field; may require extended hours and respond to potentially hazardous situations.
• Stood, stooped, bent, twisted, lifted up to 50 lbs., and performed other physical tasks as required.

• AFLAC Supplemental Medical Insurance
• Basic Term Life & Optional Term Life Insurance
• Deferred Compensation Plan
• Dental/Vision/Medical Plans
• Generous Vacation/Sick leave
• Long‑Term Disability
• Retirement Plan
• Short‑Term Disability

• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Fitness Center
• Employee Health Clinics
• Flexible Work Schedules
• Recreation Center Discounts
• Training & Tuition Reimbursement Programs
• Wellness programs
• Lactation‑friendly certified workplace

To be considered for this position, a cover letter and resume must be attached to the application.

Adams County and the 17th Judicial District Attorney’s Office complies with Colorado’s Job Application Fairness Act (“JAFA”). JAFA prohibits employers from asking individuals to disclose their age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation on an initial employment application. However, additional application materials such as certifications and transcripts containing this information may be required for certain positions; if such additional materials are requested, applicants may redact information that identifies the applicant’s age, date of birth, or dates of attendance or graduation.

Job posted on 4 days ago – for more information, visit the Adams County Government website.