POST Investigator (Special Agent III)

Details

Section:
Criminal Justice
Position Number:
LAA-00577
Salary Range:
$96,396.00 - $115,680.00 Yearly
Apply By:
Tuesday, May 13, 2025, 11:59 pm
FLSA:
7K
Work Unit:
POST
Job Location:
1300 Broadway, Denver, CO 80203
Release Date:
Thursday, May 1, 2025
Employment Type:
Full-Time
Position Type:
Classified

The Criminal Justice Section is seeking an experienced investigator to join the POST team as a Special Agent. Major goals of POST are to support law enforcement agencies and to ensure the integrity of the profession.  In the role of Special Agent, you will conduct criminal investigations into violations occurring throughout Colorado. Many of these cases are highly sensitive and involve public officials, peace officers, and law enforcement agencies, often focusing on breaches of public trust and corruption. You will also oversee the decertification process, including compliance reviews and investigations. We are looking for candidates who excel in collaborative environments and are committed to making a meaningful difference in the Colorado law enforcement community.

The DOL is currently offering a sign-on bonus for new Special Agent hires of $1,500. Eligible only to hires new to the Colorado State Personnel System
Sign-On bonuses will be paid based on the following timeline:
$750.00 – Time of hire
$750.00 – Time of certification (12 months after hire)

This position is open only to Colorado state residents.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

This position leads and conducts criminal investigations into offenses reported to or identified by the Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) Board. These often sensitive cases involve public officials, peace officers, or law enforcement agencies and include offenses such as official misconduct, excessive force, failure to intervene, untruthfulness, improper administration of ketamine, and fraud.

Key responsibilities include developing case strategies, conducting interviews, collecting evidence, and preparing for criminal and civil hearings. The investigator also collaborates with law enforcement agencies statewide and provides education and training to peace officers and agencies.

This role supports the POST mission by managing peace officer de-certification processes, ensuring compliance with state statutes and POST rules. Duties include issuing subpoenas, coordinating administrative hearings, maintaining accurate records, and managing the public-facing Peace Officer Database.

This recruitment may also be used to fill other Special Agent positions in the Criminal Justice section.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR
 
Minimum Qualifications: Please document all relevant experience in detail on your application. Experience will not be inferred or assumed. Any part-time experience listed will be prorated. 

Six years of professional investigative experience as a fulltime sworn detective or sworn criminal investigator at the felony level for a government law enforcement agency as the main function of your job.  Experience must include filing felony level criminal cases in a criminal court as the lead investigator.

OR

A combination of directly related education (such as Criminal Justice, Psychology, or Sociology) and professional investigative experience as a fulltime sworn detective or sworn criminal investigator at the felony level for a government law enforcement agency as the main function of your job equal to six (6) years. Experience must include filing felony level criminal cases in a criminal court as the lead investigator.

Experience must be as a sworn detective or sworn criminal investigator as the main function of the job. Experience such as patrol work or other experience that only include investigations as an ancillary component of the job will not meet the minimum qualifications. 

Note: Candidates possessing a foreign degree must submit a translation (evaluation) of their degree from an accredited institution, such as The National Association of Credential Evaluations Services in order to be given credit for the degree.

Required Competencies: The following knowledge, skills, and abilities are required for this position and will be considered during the selection process, including examination and/ or interview:

  • Demonstrated organizational skills, including the ability to multi-task, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines;
  • Demonstrated work experience managing or leading large-scale or complex investigations;
  • Knowledge of investigation and interviewing techniques and methods, and knowledge of state and federal laws and regulations;
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to communicate concisely and effectively;
  • Customer service and interpersonal skills, including the ability to work on a team;
  • Strong critical thinking and analytical skills.

Preferred Qualifications: In addition to the minimum qualifications, if you possess any of the following specifically include the details on your application, as this information will be used to assess your qualifications and may be used to determine a top group of applicants.

  • Acted as the lead investigator on a minimum of 50 felony level cases
  • Participation in multi-agency investigations
  • Investigative experience conducting complex investigations
  • Previous experience training law enforcement personnel
  • Experience conducting internal investigations, such as Internal Affairs and Professional Standards investigations
  • Experience investigating officer use of force or serving as part of a Critical Incident Response Team

 Conditions of Employment:

Applicants must pass a thorough background investigation prior to appointment.

Candidates must be Colorado P.O.S.T. certified at the time of application. In accordance with C.R.S. §24-31-303 (5)(a) and (b), applicants must be Colorado P.O.S.T. certified, including the requirement of completing a physical and psychological evaluation (if it has been more than three years since a physical and psychological evaluation has been conducted).  Following a conditional job offer, but prior to appointment, a candidate not meeting the requirement of C.R.S. §24-31-303(5)(b) will be subject to a physical and psychological evaluation to determine fitness to serve as a peace officer. Must be proficient with a handgun.  Must be available, sometimes on short notice, to travel within and outside the State of Colorado.  Must be available to work nights and/or weekends when necessary to conduct fast-paced investigations, execute search warrants, or prepare for trial.   Applicants must pass a thorough criminal and personal background check, including a review of the personnel file from prior employment.

This position will work both remotely and in office, as well as traveling as needed across Colorado. Flexible work arrangements are subject to change based on business needs.

Position may be required to work outside of regular business hours, including possible early mornings, evenings, weekend, and overnight assignments. Position must have a valid CO driver’s license. Position is expected to travel up to 40% of the time.

Colorado Department of Law participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.

 

Please view the full job announcement for more information, including information about compensation and benefits, and to apply online.