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Supervisory Field Investigator (Criminal Investigator V) - Black Hawk - Division of Gaming

State of Colorado
State of Colorado Salary
Cottonwood, CO Full Time
POSTED ON 9/4/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 11/1/2026
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This position is open only to Colorado state residents


The mission of the Colorado Department of Revenue (CDOR) is to become a trusted partner to every Coloradan, helping them navigate the complexities of government so they can thrive. Our core values of service, teamwork, accountability, integrity, and respect drive us

The Department’s vision is to empower businesses and individuals through quality customer service, innovation, and collaboration. We celebrate diversity and support an equitable and inclusive culture. We embrace our differences because we believe this brings innovation to our work. For more exciting information about the Department of Revenue, please enjoy this brief video!


As part of the State of Colorado, DOR offers a competitive benefits packageto 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

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Division of Gaming:

Ensures that limited gaming is conducted honestly, fairly, and competitively, and is free from criminal and corrupt elements.
What we do:
The Gaming Enforcement unit provides crime investigations, identifies and interviews suspects, collects evidence, interviews witnesses, and evaluates criminal activity in Colorado Casinos.
  • Actively patrolling Colorado casinos.
  • Conducting regulatory investigations regarding statutes, rules and internal controls.
  • Conducting criminal investigations.
  • Conducting compliance inspections.
  • Providing educational services to licensees and the public.

As a Supervisory Investigator at a Division field office, you will play a critical leadership role in maintaining the integrity of the state's limited gaming industry. In this position, you will serve as a supervisor responsible for the daily operations of field enforcement, compliance, and background investigations functions. You will oversee a dedicated team, schedule field office staff to ensure adequate coverage during casino operation hours, assign and monitor caseloads, and ensure all work products are complete and accurate. Furthermore, you will manage performance planning, conduct evaluations, and recommend disciplinary actions for your team.
Acting with significant authority, you will serve as the Acting Agent in Charge of the field office in the absence of the Agent in Charge. This role seamlessly blends specialized regulatory oversight with traditional law enforcement duties, requiring you to proactively patrol casinos as an armed peace officer.
You will collaborate closely with local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies, providing your specialized expertise on limited gaming and gambling practices. Your leadership will guide complex criminal and regulatory investigations, ensuring that all operations strictly align with the standards set by the Colorado Limited Gaming Control Commission.

  • Supervise & Lead Operations:
    Manage the daily functions of field enforcement staff, assign caseloads, conduct performance reviews, and ensure adequate staffing coverage during casino operating hours.
  • Conduct Criminal Investigations: Plan and execute complex investigations into limited gaming and criminal law violations, which includes interviewing witnesses, interrogating suspects, preparing affidavits for search and arrest warrants, and testifying in court.
  • Perform Armed Patrols: Proactively patrol casino floors as an armed peace officer to preserve the peace, deter cheating and theft, and respond to disputes and complaints.
  • Enforce Regulatory Compliance: Lead comprehensive compliance inspections to ensure that licensees, patrons, premises, records, and devices meet approved minimum guidelines and comply with Colorado Limited Gaming Regulations and Internal Control Minimum Procedures.
  • Execute Law Enforcement Duties: Issue criminal summonses, effect arrests, transport prisoners to jail, and execute warrants while collecting and preserving physical and documentary evidence.
  • Collaborate & Augment: Assist other local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies upon request to ensure officer and gaming patron safety, while maintaining an off-duty on-call status for emergency responses.
  • Initiate Disciplinary Actions: Prepare detailed written reports for criminal prosecution and initiate appropriate disciplinary action for recommendation and presentation to the Colorado Limited Gaming Control Commission.
  • Train & Educate: Deliver training and professional presentations to the gaming industry, outside law enforcement agencies, and the public, while maintaining your own required certifications.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Compliance
The State of Colorado strives to create a Colorado for All by building and maintaining workplaces that value and respect all Coloradans through a commitment to equal opportunity and hiring based on merit and fitness. The State is resolute in non-discriminatory practices in everything we do, including hiring, employment, and advancement opportunities. The State of Colorado believes that equity, diversity, and inclusion drive our success, and we encourage candidates from all identities, backgrounds, and abilities to apply. The State of Colorado is an equal opportunity employer committed to building inclusive, innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. Therefore, in all aspects of the employment process, we provide employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, medical condition related to pregnancy, creed, ancestry, national origin, marital status, genetic information, or military status (with preference given to military veterans), or any other protected status in accordance with applicable law.

The Colorado Department of Revenue is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, our agency will assist individuals who have a disability with any reasonable accommodation requests related to employment, including completing the application process, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, participating in the employee selection process, and/or to perform essential job functions where the requested accommodation does not impose an undue hardship. If you have a disability and require reasonable accommodation to ensure you have a positive experience applying or interviewing for this position, please direct your inquiries to our ADAAA inbox, dor_ohr@state.co.us.
We are committed to building work environments that are inclusive and reflect our communities and the diverse talents of all people. We strongly encourage candidates from all backgrounds and abilities to apply.

Methods of Appointment:
Appointment to the vacancy or vacancies represented by this announcement is expected to be from the eligible list created. However, at the discretion of the appointing authority, the position(s) may be filled by another method of appointment for a valid articulated business reason.

Step Pay Program:
Per the requirements of the Step Pay Program, any former or current State employee must be paid a rate that is equal to or greater than the appropriate step pay rate within their classification's pay range based on completed years in their current class series.

Benefits:

Health Insurance, Vacation & Paid Time Off, Retirement Plan

Salary : $8,276 - $9,124

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