Sr. Investigator - Financial Crimes Unit (District Attorney's Office)

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Sr. Investigator - Financial Crimes Unit (District Attorney's Office)

Salary

$84,338.79 - $122,291.24 Annually

Location

Throughout Adams and Broomfield Counties, CO

Job Type

Regular Full-time

Job Number

06499

Department

District Attorney

Division

District Attorney's Office

Opening Date

05/03/2024

Closing Date

Continuous

Our Mission

The mission of the District Attorneys Office is to keep the community safe and to make the criminal justice system better through the fair and ethical prosecution of criminal offenders, while seeking justice for victims of crime.

Cultural Competencies/EEO

Adams County is an equal opportunity employer. We strive to have a workforce that reflects the community we serve. No person is unlawfully excluded from employment opportunities based on race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status,marital status or any other legally protected characteristic.

Position classification

Onsite -- Job duties and expectations require employee to be regularly scheduled onsite.

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• Benefits

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What Success Looks Like In This Job

The mission of the District Attorney’s Office is to create a safer community through positive partnerships with law enforcement and other community members, earn and hold the trust and respect of the citizens that we are privileged and honored to serve, pursue justice through the fair and ethical prosecutions of criminal offenders, and seek justice for victims of crime.

The District Attorney’s Office seeks an Investigator for its Financial Crimes Unit to advance the mission of the DA’s Office. Within the Financial Crimes unit investigators perform a variety of semi-complex and complex investigations of felony and misdemeanor crimes for the Office of the District Attorney and assists Senior Investigators with investigations of complex crimes as assigned. The primary responsibility of an investigator assigned the Financial Crimes Unit is to investigate consumer fraud and financial criminal activities related to theft, fraud, embezzlement, forgery, and other economic crimes under the direction of the District Attorney.

Examples of Duties for Success

• Conducts pre- and post-case filing investigations of complicated financial crimes. Specific duties include working collaboratively with a team of investigators and Deputy District Attorneys by analyzing and compiling data to develop case investigations for filing of criminal charges, interviewing witnesses, writing thorough and well-documented reports, and preparing documents for warrants or productions of record.

• Assists Deputy District Attorneys in follow-up work and investigation of cases, including interviewing witnesses/suspects, writing thorough reports, serving witnesses with subpoenas, preparing affidavits for warrants and productions of record, collecting, and analyzing evidence, reviewing criminal histories, and other tasks as needed. Coordinate with prosecutors and other law enforcement agencies to give advice and discuss strategy in areas relative to financial crimes.

• Serves “on call” at assigned times to assist the office in after-hours tasks. Locates necessary witnesses and victims to secure their cooperation with the prosecution of critical cases. Assists in the investigation of other complex cases as assigned.

• Research, analyze, and present on trends in the area of consumer fraud protection.

• May travel throughout the metro area to serve personal legal process such as subpoenas, summons, asset forfeitures, legal notices to witnesses & defendants of cases filed by the District Attorney. Further duties include establishing, as necessary, the location of persons to be served through standardized procedures. Provides, on an as-needed basis, the transportation of witnesses to court appearances and in-office interviews.

To be successful, our candidate should have the following knowledge, skill, and abilities:

• A commitment to working with integrity, keeping our community safe, and making our criminal justice system better.

• Considerable knowledge of civil and criminal law enforcement principles, procedures, techniques, statutes, and ordinance applicable to the 17th Judicial District of Colorado.

• Knowledge of criminal investigation in the areas of contractor fraud, embezzlement, and securities fraud.

• Ability to perform all peace officer related duties.

• Excellent oral communication skills for working collaboratively with supervisors, Deputy District Attorneys, colleagues and for interviewing witnesses.

• Outstanding writing skills for writing thorough, well-documented reports.

• Working knowledge and experience with Excel spreadsheet applications.

• Ability to act/react in stressful and/or threatening situations and ability to operate vehicles, equipment and firearms utilized in investigative work.

• Ability to conduct complicated investigations of felony and misdemeanor crimes under general supervision.

• Ability to conduct interviews of victims and witnesses to crime.

• Ability to research, categorize and analyze considerable amounts of data as required.

• Ability to prepare, write and complete accurate reports.

• Ability to be flexible to meet the demands and needs of the position.

• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with superiors, co-workers, attorneys, suspects, witnesses, other police agencies, personnel, and the general public.

• Physical Demands - Employees are required to have the:

• Ability to carry a firearm and qualify with the firearm on a quarterly basis

• Ability to sit for extended periods of time

• Ability to stand, walk, and climb stairs while maintaining proper balance

• Ability to see near (2') and far (20') with or without the use of prescription eyewear

• Capability of wearing personal protective equipment to include eye and ear protection

Work Environment – Employees may be exposed to or come in contact with:

• Infectious and contagious disease

• The risk of blood borne disease

• Housekeeping/cleaning agent

• Noxious odor

• Inclement weather conditions to include hot and cold temperature

• Unruly person

• High noise conditions (i.e. firearms range – Hearing Protection is required

• Hazardous air borne particulates (To include lead when at the firearms range)

Qualifications for Success

• Five (5) years of previous law enforcement experience, must possess a valid Colorado Driver's License, Certification as a Colorado Peace Officer and minimally qualified as a marksman to established unit standards.

• Five (5) years of previous investigative experience in financial or economic crimes.

• Colorado P.O.S.T. certification

• State law requires a physical examination and a psychological evaluation of an applicant be completed before an applicant may be appointed.

• Excellent writing and oral communication skills.

• Ability to read, write and/or speak Spanish is desirable.

To be considered for this position, a cover letter and resumeMUST be attached to the application.

Please note: This posting will remain active until the position has been filled.

Adams County provides a comprehensive benefits package to employees that goes above and beyond what is offered at most organizations.

Clickhere (https://youtu.be/ILAvllPaGb4) to watch our video about why Adams County is an Employer of Choice!

Benefits You Expect:

• AFLAC Supplemental Medical Insurance

• Basic Term Life & Optional Term Life Insurance

• Deferred Compensation Plan

• Dental/Vision/Medical Plans

• Generous Vacation/Sick leave

• Long-Term Disability

• Retirement Plan

• Short-Term Disability

Plus some you might not expect:

• Employee Assistance Program

• Employee Fitness Center

• Employee Health Clinics

• Flexible Work Schedules

• Recreation Center Discounts

• Training & Tuition Reimbursement Programs

• Wellness programs

• Lactation friendly certified workplace

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  A requirement of this position is that you are Colorado P.O.S.T. certified. Do you meet this requirement?

• Yes

• No

  02

  Do you have at least 5 (five) years of sworn law enforcement experience?

• Yes

• No

  03

  Please describe your experience investigating financial or economic crimes.

  Required Question

Agency

Adams County

Address

4430 S. Adams County Parkway, Suite C4000BBrighton, Colorado, 80601-8213

Website

http://www.adcogov.org/current-career-opportunities

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