Supervisory Criminal Investigator-V; Western Region Field Office

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 Criminal Investigator-V leads and supervises a team of certified peace officers responsible for enforcing Colorado's liquor, tobacco, and criminal statutes through criminal, administrative and regulatory investigations. This position provides operational leadership, directs investigative priorities, ensures compliance with applicable laws and policies, develops investigative staff, and serves as the Division's representative with law enforcement agencies, licensing authorities, prosecutors and industry stakeholders to promote public safety and regulatory compliance throughout the State of Colorado.

• Provides direct supervision, leadership and coaching to a team of Criminal Investigators.
• Assigns, prioritizes and monitors investigative caseloads to ensure timely, accurate and effective case completion.
• Evaluates employee performance, provides feedback, and administers corrective or disciplinary actions when appropriate.
• Reviews investigative reports, charging documents, and legal filings for quality, completeness, and compliance with laws and division standards.
• Manages staffing, leave requests, overtime, and resource allocation to support statewide enforcement operations.

• Directs and conducts complex criminal and administrative investigations involving liquor, tobacco, and related criminal code violations.
• Reviews evidence, investigative findings, and legal documents to determine appropriate enforcement or administrative action.
• Oversees compliance inspections, undercover operations, surveillance activities, and criminal investigations involving licensed establishments.
• Coordinates investigation with local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies, prosecutors, and regulatory partners.
• Prepares, reviews and approves investigative reports, affidavits, warrants, summonses, charging documents, and hearing materials.

• Develops, mentors, and coaches investigators to ensure professional growth and operational readiness.
• Ensures investigations maintain POST certification and complete all required Division training and firearms qualifications.
• Oversees Field Training Officer (FTO) activities, onboarding, and mentoring of newly hired investigators.
• Monitors training records, certifications and compliance with mandatory continuing education requirements.
• Promotes consistent application of investigative techniques, legal standards, evidence handling, and Division policies through ongoing instruction and quality assurance.

• Builds and maintains collaborative relationships with law enforcement agencies, prosecutors, licensing authorities, and industry partners.
• Represents the Division during administrative hearings, court proceedings, training events, and public outreach initiatives.
• Provides guidance and education to licensees regarding liquor and tobacco laws, regulations and compliance expectations.
• Coordinates with community partners and government agencies to support statewide enforcement and public safety initiatives.
• Serves as a Direct Supervisor by communicating legislative, regulatory, and policy changes to investigators, licensees, and stakeholders.

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…