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Denver District Attorney's Office JobThe Mission of the Denver District Attorney's Office is to professionally and completely prosecute crimes and investigate potential crimes on behalf of the people of the State of Colorado, and in doing so, do justice, advocate for victims' rights and advise and consult in the deterrence and prevention of crime; to ensure the open, evenhanded and humane administration of justice. The office employs approximately 120 attorneys and 180 support staff, who are responsible for more than 6,000 felony and 8,000 misdemeanor prosecutions annually. The elected District Attorney is John Walsh.The City and County of Denver offers a competitive salary commensurate with education and experience. The expected starting pay for this position is $39.56 - $50.44 an hour. We also offer generous benefits for full-time employees which include but is not limited to:A guaranteed life-long monthly pension, once vested after 5 years of service457B Retirement Plan132 hours of PTO earned within first year11 Paid Holidays per year, plus 1 personal holidayEducation Refund Program (ERP) - a chance for the city to support your continued learning and career growth by investing in your future with the cityCare Bank – 8 weeks of Paid Family Leave (after the probation period is passed)Free RTD Eco PassCompetitive medical, dental and vision plans effective within 1 month of start dateThis position reports on site at the Republic Plaza building located at 370 17th St. Suite 5300 Denver, CO 80202.This position requires certification as a Colorado Peace Officer (POST) at the time of application, and requires a valid Driver's License at the time of application. Please do not apply if you do not possess these certifications.The responsibilities for this position are as follows:Locates and interviews victims, witnesses, and suspectsInvestigate and assist in the prosecution of criminal casesDetermines investigative techniques and case strategies; gathers, evaluates, and preserves evidence, analyzes the evidence, prepares spreadsheets or summary charts on financial or voluminous data, prepares diagrams and demonstrative evidence, photograph crime scenes and determines the presence or absence of criminal activityPrepares investigative reports with recommendations for future management of the caseOrganizes case strategies in conjunction with other law enforcement staff and applicable City agenciesPrepares affidavits for arrest warrant, search warrants, and subpoenas, serves parties involved in legal action, and may prepare interrogatories, production requests, and answers in civil litigationDelivers testimony in the Grand Jury and/or court as an advisory witness.Other duties, as assignedOur ideal candidate will have the following:Five (5) plus years of professional level experience conducting comprehensive investigations of complex criminal and civil casesExperience in economic crime including: fraud, money laundering, corruption, and property crimeWe realize your time is valuable so please do not apply if you do not have at least the following required minimum qualifications:Education requirement: Bachelor's Degree in Criminal Justice or a related field.Experience Requirement: Four (4) years of previous police experience, two (2) of which must be at the level of Criminal Investigator (e.g. Police Detective) or any equivalent combination of education and experience.Education/Experience Equivalency: One (1) year of the appropriate type and level of experience may be substituted for each required year of post-high school education. Additional appropriate education may be substituted for the minimum experience requirements.License/Certifications: Requires a valid Driver's License at the time of application. Requires certification as a Colorado Peace Officer (POST) at the time of application. Licenses and certifications must be kept current as a condition of employment.To be considered for this position, you must include the following on your job application (upload the multiple attachment(s) to the Resume/CV section on the My Experience tab):Updated resume – RequiredCover Letter – Highly preferredThis position is expected to stay open until Sunday, September 6, 2026. Please submit your application as soon as possible and no later than September 6, 2026 at 11:59PM to ensure consideration.
Worksite address
denver, CO, 80202, US
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