POST Investigator; Special Agent III

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.

• $1,500 sign‑on bonus for new Special Agent hires eligible only to hires new to the Colorado State Personnel System.
• $750 paid at time of hire.
• $750 paid at time of certification (12 months after hire).

This position is open only to Colorado state residents.

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.

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 full‑time 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.

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A combination of directly related education (such as Criminal Justice, Psychology, or Sociology) and professional investigative experience as a full‑time 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 includes 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.

• 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,…