CDOC Criminal Investigator IV

About the Team

The Office of the Inspector General (OIG) within the Colorado Department of Corrections (CDOC) is dedicated to enforcing criminal law to detect and deter crime within the state's correctional facilities. Our professionals strive to support state government and the citizens of Colorado by maintaining public confidence in good government. We focus on ideas and ways to redesign the delivery of services to make state government more effective and efficient, with customer service being a key component of every position.

About the Role

This position serves as a critical enforcement arm within the CDOC, utilizing systematic investigative techniques to plan and conduct criminal and administrative investigations. As an OIG Investigator, you will operate as a lead investigator, a support investigator, and an independent investigator depending on the situation. Your day-to-day work involves investigating offender and employee misconduct, including violations of state statutes, federal laws, and administrative regulations such as Title VII discrimination, sexual harassment, and use of force allegations.

You will coordinate facility drug interdictions, supervise assigned staff, and conduct surveillance or participate in undercover operations. The role requires interviewing suspects, victims, and witnesses, as well as analyzing complaints to determine the presence of essential elements constituting a crime. You will prepare legal documentation, including search and arrest affidavits, secure warrants, and testify in administrative and personnel hearings. Additionally, you may lead field investigations, direct tasks for other personnel, and utilize K9 resources for contraband detection.

Hiring Process

The selection process is rigorous and designed to ensure the highest standards of integrity and capability. Your application will first be reviewed to determine if you meet the Minimum Qualifications. Applicants who meet these criteria will proceed to a Comparative Analysis process, which may include a suitability screening, eSkills Assessment, oral assessment, written performance assessment, or a review of application materials by a Subject Matter Expert.

Important Application Requirements:

• Work Experience: The "Work Experience" section of your application must be complete and specifically address your qualifications. "See resume" statements are not accepted. You must detail at least 10 years of the most current work experience to process a background investigation.
• Documentation: You must upload a copy of your current and valid Colorado Peace Officer Standards Training (POST) Certificate. If submitting unofficial transcripts from outside the U.S., a NACES educational credential evaluation is required.
• Background Investigation: Selected applicants must successfully pass a law enforcement background investigation, an integrity interview, and a psychological evaluation.

Equal Opportunity

The State of Colorado is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider qualified applicants regardless of background. We are committed to building a career that makes a difference and builds greater public confidence in good government.

Location and Schedule

This position is exclusively open to Colorado state residents. Selected applicants must permanently reside within a one-hour drive time of the selected location. The role requires shift work and a flexible schedule, with the ability to travel extensively for emergency situations or team operations. The position is on-call 24 hours a day, seven days a week, year-round, covering any correctional facility in the State of Colorado.