Investigator - Horse Racing; Criminal Investigator IV

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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 Colorado Department of Revenue’s Division of Racing Events is seeking a highly skilled, integrity-driven law enforcement professional to serve as a Criminal Investigator IV.

In this role, you will serve as both a division subject matter expert (SME) and operational work leader, driving the integrity, safety, and regulation of Colorado’s racing industry. The Division of Racing Events is dedicated to safeguarding the welfare of human and equine athletes, preventing criminal activity, and fostering public confidence in pari-mutuel wagering through fair, proactive, and consistent statutory enforcement.

As a lead investigator, you will direct complex financial background investigations, conduct regulatory inspections at licensed facilities and Off-Track Betting (OTB) sites, enforce Colorado Racing Commission rules and state criminal statutes, and mentor entry-level and lateral compliance personnel.

• Lead & Mentor Investigative Staff:
  Serve as a subject matter expert, training officer, and work leader guiding entry-level and lateral compliance investigators in daily operations and professional development.
• Execute Licensing Investigations:
  Perform complex financial background checks and detailed reviews of high-risk licensing applications, renewals, and ownership changes.
• Inspect Racing Facilities:
  Conduct regulatory field inspections and enforcement actions at racetracks, barns, and Off-Track Betting (OTB) facilities.
• Investigate Industry Violations:
  Examine complaints and reported violations involving Colorado Division of Racing Regulations, Colorado Revised Statutes (CRS), and local laws.
• Provide Law Enforcement Presence:
  Maintain an on-site security presence at racing-related venues and intervene with direct law enforcement action when needed to ensure public safety.
• Manage Emergency Calls & Incidents:
  Respond to calls for assistance, manage dynamic on-site situations, and investigate suspected criminal behavior.
• Deliver Legal Testimony:
  Provide formal testimony in both criminal and administrative legal proceedings.
• Foster Industry Compliance:
  Educate and assist licensees and racing businesses…