About Our Job

If you have ever had an interest in serving your community while pursing a career within the criminal justice and legal industry, this opportunity may be right for you. The District Attorney's Office for the 2nd Judicial District is currently recruiting a Firearms Relinquishment Investigator to perform fill performance level criminal investigation work.

What We Offer

The City and County of Denver offers a competitive salary commensurate with education and experience. The starting pay range for this position is $39.56 - $50.44 an hour, based on your experience and education. 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 service 

• 457B Retirement Plan 

• 132 hours of PTO earned within first year

• 12 Paid Holidays per year, plus 1 personal holiday

• Education Refund Program (ERP) - a chance for the city to support your continued learning and career growth by investing in your future with the city

• Care Bank – 8 weeks of Paid Family Leave (after the probation period is passed)

• Free RTD Eco Pass

• Competitive medical, dental and vision plans effective within 1 month of start date 

Who We Are

The 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 12,000 misdemeanor prosecutions annually. The elected District Attorney is the chief law enforcement officer in the City and County of Denver and is responsible for the prosecution of violations of Colorado State Laws. The current Denver District Attorney is John Walsh. We are currently recruiting for a Legal Administrative Assistant.

Location 

In this position you can expect to work on site at the Republic Plaza building located at 370 17th St., Suite 5300 Denver, CO 80202, Monday through Friday from 8:00AM - 5:00PM.

What You'll Do

As a Firearms Relinquishment Criminal Investigator you will be responsible for proper case investigations, interview complainants, victims and witnesses as well as periodically consult with complainants and victims regarding the progress of cases until they have been officially closed. Through investigative procedures, investigators will direct their best efforts in the prevention and suppression of crime, and in the detection and apprehension of criminal suspects.

Additional Firearms Relinquishment Criminal Investigator duties include:  

• Reviews all new domestic violence cases filed by Denver Police, including all reports and witness statements, as well as all relevant criminal justice and social media databases, in order to determine if there are firearms in the home and/or in the control of the charged suspect(s) 

• Documents all information relating to firearms in the DA internal database 

• Determines investigative techniques and case strategies; gathers, evaluates, and preserves evidence, analyzes the evidence, prepares spreadsheets or summary charts on financial or voluminous data, and determines the presence or absence of criminal activity  

• Prepares affidavits for arrest warrant, search warrants, and subpoenas, serves parties involved in legal action, and may prepare interrogatories, production requests, and answers in civil litigation

• Provide reasonably requested information and assistance to other units within the Office of the District Attorney and maintain an efficient level of cooperation and coordination in affected areas. Assist and maintain close cooperation and positive working relationships with other law enforcement agencies

• Other duties as assigned

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.

We appreciate your interest and are excited for the opportunity to build a strong team for the City and County of Denver.

What You'll Bring

Our ideal candidate will have the following:

• 5+ years of professional level experience conducting comprehensive investigations of complex criminal and civil cases

• POST certified and familiarity with drafting arrest/search warrants 

• Familiarity with criminal justice databases

• Familiarity with the use of social media databases 

• Background in investigating cases involving family violence with a particular emphasis on intimate partner violence

• Bilingual in another foreign language strongly preferred

Required Minimum Qualifications

We realize your time is valuable so please do not apply if you do not have at least the following required minimum qualifications:

• Education: Bachelor's Degree in Criminal Justice or a related field.

• Experience: 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

• Licensure & Certification: 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.

• 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

Required Documents

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):

• Resume

• A redacted copy of your most recent arrest or search warrant you wrote

Application Deadline

This position is expected to stay open until Wednesday, June 10, 2026 at 11:59pm. Please submit your application as soon as possible and no later than June 10th at 11:59 PM.

About Everything Else

Job Profile

CL3092 Criminal Investigator

To view the full job profile including position specifications, physical demands, and probationary period, click here.

Position Type

Unlimited

Position Salary Range

$39.56 - $61.32

Target Pay

$39.56 - $50.44/hourly, based on education and experience

Agency

District Attorney

The City and County of Denver provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, genetic information, age, or any other status protected under federal, state, and/or local law. 

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