Deputy Investigator

Deadline to Apply:      Monday January 5^th, 2026 11:59 p.m.

Department:               Sheriff’s Office.

Salary Range:             $38.44 - $39.94/hour.

FLSA Status:               Non-Exempt. 

Status:                         Full-Time.

Benefit Status:             Eligible for benefits.

POSITION SUMMARY

Perform a variety of routine law enforcement duties in support of the Moffat County Sheriff’s Office Investigations Division. Investigates assigned criminal cases; assists with search warrant(s) and crime scene processing; conducts and compiles personal and professional background investigations for Sheriff’s Office applicants; reviews and processes applications for county issued firearms permits, and other investigative duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:

Education and Experience:

• High School diploma or GED.

• Criminal investigation experience. 

• Two years of increasingly responsible law enforcement-related experience.

Licenses and Certifications:

• Colorado POST Certification preferred. 

• Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid Colorado Driver’s License.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: (All responsibilities may not be performed by all incumbents.)

• Provides administrative support for Investigations Section; responds to general inquiries from the public; assists other agencies in responding to citizen complaints and reports. 

• Investigates a variety of crimes; including but not limited to fraud, forgery, sexual assaults, missing persons and runaways, computer and criminal complaints; issues summons and court orders.

• Communicates with reporting parties, victims and offenders as necessary; addresses violations, conducts follow-up visits to ensure compliance with prior violations.

• Prepares search warrants and assists investigators in crime scene searches, retrieves and preserves evidence for use in court proceedings; provides testimony in court as necessary in support of actions taken and chain of custody of evidence. 

• Meets with Registered Sex Offenders to process documents and update records; maintains, verifies and investigates compliance requirements for the Registered Sex Offenders residing in Moffat County; interacts with other national and regional law enforcement organizations on Registered Sex Offender related issues. 

• Enters, modifies, updates and retrieves data on a variety of databases regarding stolen and recovered property, driver’s licenses, vehicle registration information and warrants; receives, interprets and forwards information to the appropriate court and/or certified law enforcement personnel.

• Compiles information and prepares a variety of written reports, memos and correspondence related to law enforcement activities. 

• Attends training consistent with assigned duties, including obtaining and maintaining certifications necessary for the assigned role and responsibilities. 

• Develops and maintains relationships with a variety of community organizations and law enforcement agencies. 

Moffat County is an Equal Opportunity Employer:
Females/Minority/Veterans/Disabled/ Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity 

Questions?  Contact Human Resources at (970) 824-9195.