CDOC - Criminal Investigator IV (statewide)

**This position is only open to Colorado state residents.** **This position will be required to work shift work.** **This posting will be used to create an eligible list statewide. The first opening will be located in Denver.** If your goal is to build a career that makes a difference and builds greater public confidence in good government, consider joining the dedicated people of the State of Colorado. Our professionals strive to support state government and the citizens of Colorado. Customer service is a key component for every position in state government as is the focus on ideas and ways to redesign the delivery of services in making state government more effective and efficient. In addition to a great agency and rewarding, meaningful work, we offer: - Distinctive career advancement opportunities throughout the state system; - Strong, secure, yet flexible retirement benefits including PERA Defined Benefit Plan or PERA Defined Contribution Plan plus 401K and 457 plans. [Member Contribution Rates](https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__copera.org_welcome-2Dpera-2Dmembers_benefit-2Dbasics_member-2Dcontribution-2Drates&d=DwMFaQ&c=sdnEM9SRGFuMt5z5w3AhsPNahmNicq64TgF1JwNR0cs&r=mf2r_EwZ0sULGonO7KTtGKwz6nRnmJGiCn-uCoRTTyw&m=ESNfuXcnqActpTgaOrGsIJovfSfCRlYgAeDMZmqxyf_giyjbJESYWWYx6d_yw2mf&s=eE4PAEqk_jcL5YAXiZLld3FA1O0peWoZCDTPaxtTQUY&e=). Correctional Officers I-IV qualify as "Safety Officers" and are eligible for increased PERA benefits; - Medical and dental health plans; - Short and long term disability coverage; - Paid life insurance; - 11 paid holidays per year plus vacation and sick leave; - Wellness program, tuition reimbursement, training opportunities and more; - Visit [State of Colorado Employee Benefits.](https://dhr.colorado.gov/state-employees/state-of-colorado-employee-benefits) for more information; - This position is compensated on a bi-weekly pay cycle. The Office of the Inspector General (OIG) enforces criminal law to detect and deter crime within the Colorado Department of Corrections (CDOC). Through the use of systematic investigative techniques, position plans and conducts criminal and administrative investigations as well as preparation of legal documents, reports, warrants and affidavits. **Specific duties and responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to:** - Conduct investigations of offender and employee misconduct to include violations of state statutes, federal laws and/or violations of administrative regulations. - Investigations may include Title VII discrimination and sexual harassment complaints, use of force allegations, staff and offender relationships and other allegations of significant employee misconduct; - Coordinate facility drug interdictions and provide matrix supervision of assigned facility staff; - Interview suspects, victims, witnesses, and confidential sources; - Independently investigate crimes in a prison facility; - As lead investigator/ team leader, direct field investigations on a continuing basis, inclusive of determining and using the resources needed to complete an investigation, and assigning tasks to other investigative personnel and law enforcement officers; - Review findings, prepare investigative reports and legal documentation for presentation to appointing authorities and appropriate prosecuting agencies; - Prepare investigative reports and legal documentation; - Conduct surveillance and supervise and/or participate in undercover operations and assist other agencies in CDOC related cases and intelligence gathering; - Analyze complaints, determine authenticity and validate for presence of essential elements that constitute a crime under Colorado Statutes; - Review and analyze documents, statements and reports to identify witnesses, victims and suspects; - Write search and arrest affidavits to secure warrants and execute arrest and search warrants; - Obtain court orders for the collection of non-testimonial evidence and other related seizu…