Special Prosecutions Investigator; Special Agent III

Special Prosecutions Investigator (Special Agent III) Details

Section:
Criminal Justice Position Number: LAA-00127 Salary Range: $98,328.00 -$ Yearly Apply By:
Wednesday, December 17, 2025, 11:59 pm FLSA:
Exempt

Work Unit:
Special Prosecutions

Job Location:

1300 Broadway, Denver, CO 80203 Release Date:
Friday, November 14, 2025

Employment Type:

Full-Time Position Type:
Classified

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This position is subject to the Hiring Freeze as outlined in Executive Order D . The selected finalist will have a start date after January 1, 2026. Candidates should be aware that while an offer may be extended, their employment will not commence prior to that date.

The Criminal Justice Section is seeking an experienced investigator to join the Special Prosecutions Unit. In this role, you’ll investigate allegations of criminal activity to ascertain if Colorado or federal law was violated and you’ll manage complex, multi-jurisdictional matters, including violations of the Colorado Organized Crime Control Act (COCCA). You will be a teacher, a coach, and a leader. You will enjoy a positive work-life balance and will have a valuable impact on the community we all serve!

This position investigates allegations of criminal activity to ascertain if Colorado or federal law was violated. This position will be tasked to investigate a wide variety of complex case types that require a vast array of training and experience in felony level criminal matters. This position will be required to handle complex, multi-jurisdictional matters, including violations of the Colorado Organized Crime Control Act (COCCA).

Additionally, this position will investigate matters involving drug-related crimes, election crimes, fraud, homicide, human trafficking, identity theft, public corruption related offenses, state tax fraud, and other crimes appropriate for investigation and prosecution by the Special Prosecutions Unit. As such, this position has the authority to partner with and assist any law enforcement agency with investigations and enforcement of laws related to all crimes originating in any jurisdiction within the state of Colorado.

This position will conduct full-service criminal investigations that include independent verification of allegations through interviews and gathering evidence. This position will also be responsible for providing investigative and logistical assistance to federal, state and local agencies; assist the State Grand Jury with its function(s) and responsibilities; provide a specialized level of expertise to other law enforcement and regulatory professionals; provide instructional services, technical advice, and training to other governmental and/or professional audiences.

This position will work regularly with several prosecuting agencies as well as law enforcement at the federal, state and local level in a cooperative and collective manner. This position will also serve as a liaison between and amongst federal, state and local law enforcement entities on any criminal matters that impact or affect the State of Colorado. This position will assist other parts of the Special Prosecutions Unit and Criminal Justice Section as needed.

This recruitment may also be used to fill other Special Agent positions in the Special Prosecutions Unit.

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.

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