COMPLIANCE INVESTIGATOR II - Sport Betting (Division of Gaming)

Department Information

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 to help them navigate the complexities of government so they can thrive. We are driven by our values of service, teamwork, accountability, integrity, and respect.

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Description Of Job

Division of Gaming:

Ensures that limited gaming is conducted honestly, fairly, and competitively, and is free from criminal and corrupt elements.

What We Do

Sports Betting/Fantasy Sports unit ensures honesty and integrity in the sports betting and fantasy sports industry, through equal parts of education, compliance, and enforcement. The work unit ensures the physical and logistical security of sports wagering on-line and in off-site Sports Betting areas.

A typical day in the life of a Compliance Investigator II:

The Compliance Investigator II conducts complex compliance inspections and investigations of alleged violations of Colorado Gaming and Sports Betting Statutes, rules, and regulations to determine if administrative/disciplinary action is warranted. This position assists with or conducts investigations of sports betting licensees while enforcing the Sports Betting Statutes and Regulations.This position will also perform duties that may not be present within this PD, as assigned by the appointing authority or supervisor.

Primary Duties

Compliance Monitoring and Engagement

• Proactively conducts off-site monitoring and on-site inspections of sports betting operators to consistently interpret and assess compliance with applicable Colorado Sports Betting Laws and Regulations and monitors those that have had violations.
• Position delivers clear, concise, accurate and factual summaries of results of their findings both orally and in writing.
• Travel in-state and out-of-state to inspect sports betting operation and travels to verify geolocation services remain in compliance with Federal and State statutes.
• Position reviews documentation required for submission by sports betting operators to confirm compliance with applicable Colorado Sports Betting Laws and Regulations, supports criminal investigators as part of a multi-disciplinary team, responds to verbal and written inquiries concerning sports betting laws regulations, and remains current on sports betting Statutes and Regulations.
  
  

Compliance Investigations

• Position acts on identified violations in a fair and consistent manner to promote compliance with legislation.The person in this position plans and executes effective investigations of alleged violations of sports betting laws and regulations.
• Conducts investigation interviews, evaluates aggravating and mitigating behavior of individuals and businesses, and delivers clear, concise, accurate and factual summaries of results of inspections both orally and in writing.
• Develops intervention strategies designed to achieve immediate on-site correction and long-term compliance including recommendations to effect corrective action and to monitor progress.
  
  

Regulatory Investigations

• Collaborates with Criminal Investigators as part of a multi-disciplinary team (a team composed of members with varied but complimentary experience, qualifications, and skills that contribute to the achievement of the Division's objectives) in planning, coordinating and executing effective complex investigations into alleged violations of Colorado sports betting laws and regulations.
• Position prepares detailed written reports, effectively presents the main points of the investigation, presents and defends findings, develops recommendations
• Collaborates with other agencies/companies CBI, OIT, local law enforcement, sport betting vendors to support the Division mission. The position provides input for training programs and organizational strategies for identifying opportunities to improve customer service and process quality.
  
  

Wager Catalog Management

• Conducts research on requests of sport events, governing bodies, and wagers to the Official Sports Wagering Catalog and provides a recommendation of approval or denial to the Division Director, while also maintaining the tracking system of all requests.
  
  

Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions Of Employment & Appeal Rights

Residency Requirement: (New)

This posting is only open to residents of the State of Colorado at the time of submitting your application.

Class Code & Classification Description: (New)

H6K3XX COMPLIANCE INVESTIGATOR II

Minimum Qualifications

Experience Only:

Option 1

• 6 years of experience in criminal or compliance investigative experience in a regulatory environment.
  
  

OR

Option 2

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in business administration, public administration, criminology, criminal justice, criminalistics, political science, police science, law enforcement, law, psychology, sociology, or a closely related field as determined by the Department.
• 2 years of professional criminal or compliance investigative experience in a regulatory environment.
  
  

OR

Option 3

• A combination of related education and/or relevant experience in an occupation related to the work assigned equal to six (6) years
  
  

NOTE: If submitting a transcript, certification or other relevant materials, candidates may redact information that identifies their age, date of birth, or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution.

Necessary Special Qualifications

• Applicants must be willing to work nights, rotating shifts, weekends, and holidays.
• Must possess and maintain a Colorado driver's license.
• Must be willing to travel in and out of state as required.
• Applicants must be willing and able to perform heavy lifting, carrying, or otherwise moving objects, occasionally up to 100 pounds.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

The preferred candidate will possess the following qualifications:

• Additional years of state compliance expereince in a regulatory environement.
• Preferred applicants will possess more than the required minimum experience in professional investigative and/or compliance experience in a regulatory environment.
• Preferred knowledge in sports managment/rules and regulations.
• Outstanding candidates will have recent experience with: investigations involving financial fraud, enforcement, interpreting and applying statutes, and researching databases.
• Proficiency in the Microsoft Office Suite.
• Proficiency in the Google Suite.
• Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge of sports betting terminology and sports rules and regulations.
• Software development and/or change management experience.
  
  

Conditions of Employment with the CDOR :

Employees are in a position of public trust in the performance of their job duties and must operate in a manner that maintains the highest standards of honesty, integrity, and public confidence.

As a condition of employment with the CDOR, all personnel must file all necessary Colorado Individual Income Tax (CIIT) returns and pay tax obligations, therefore all employees must undergo a pre-employment evaluation of their tax records/accounts to ensure compliance with this policy. Final candidates must also complete a successful background investigation and reference check prior to appointment. Certain positions based on duties may require scheduled background investigations .

Minimum Qualification Screening

A Human Resources Analyst will only review the work experience/job duties sections of the online job application, to determine whether you meet the minimum qualifications for the position for which you are applying. Only complete applications submitted before the closing date of this announcement will be reviewed.

• Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications to continue in the selection process for this position. Do not use "see resume" or "see attached" statements on your application.
• Cover letters and resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the official State of Colorado online application. Part-time work experience will be prorated.
• Recommended attachments: Resume, Cover letter (Optional if Manager is requesting them)
• List your employment history starting with the most recent job, including part-time, temporary, and volunteer jobs. If more than one job was held with a given organization, list each job held as a separate period of employment.
• Information must be accurate, including dates of employment. If it is found that information provided is falsified, you will not be considered for a job with the State of Colorado and/or may be removed from a job after hire.
• The eligible list established from this posting may be used to fill additional vacancies.
  
  

Email Address

All correspondence regarding your status in the selection/examination process will be conducted via email. Please set up your e-mail to accept messages from "state.co.us" and "[email protected]" addresses. It is your responsibility to ensure that your email will accept these notices and/or review your junk mail and spam filtered email.

If you receive notice that you have been eliminated from consideration for this position, you may file an appeal with the State Personnel Board or request a review by the State Personnel Director.

APPEAL RIGHTS

An appeal or review must be submitted on the official appeal form, signed by you or your representative. This form must be delivered to the State Personnel Board by email ([email protected]), postmarked in US Mail or hand delivered (1525 Sherman Street, 4th Floor, Denver CO 80203), or faxed (303.866.5038) within ten (10) calendar days from your receipt of notice or acknowledgement of the department’s action.

For more information about the appeals process, the official appeal form, and how to deliver it to the State Personnel Board; go to spb.colorado.gov ; contact the State Personnel Board for assistance at (303) 866-3300; or refer to 4 Colorado Code of Regulations (CCR) 801-1, State Personnel Board Rules and Personnel Director's Administrative Procedures, Chapter 8, Resolution of Appeals and Disputes, at spb.colorado.gov under Rules.

Supplemental Information

Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Compliance

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 Coordinator, Jacqueline Brown-Tremble at [email protected]

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.

If Not Applying Online, Submit Application To

If you are not able to submit an online application, a paper application is available at this link: PDF State Paper Application (Download PDF reader). Paper applications must be received via email to [email protected] by the closing date and time of the application period listed on this announcement.

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.