Compliance Investigator Intern

Posting number: KAA 9792 CI Intern 8.26

Department: Department of Labor and Employment

Division: Division of Labor Standards and Statistics

Job classification: Compliance Investigator Intern

Posting type: Open

Categories: Legal, Investigative

Summary

THIS POSITION IS OPEN TO CURRENT RESIDENTS OF COLORADO ONLY.

THIS ANNOUNCEMENT WILL REMAIN OPEN UNTIL AUGUST 17th, 2026 at 5:00 PM.

This part-time position is expected to be 100% remote. This is a term-limited position with an end date of September 30, 2027. 

The weekly hours for this position may fluctuate based on work availability and needs, but efforts will be made to accommodate the selected applicant’s preferences.

The Department of Labor and Employment keeps Colorado strong and competitive. We connect workers with great jobs and assist those who have been injured on the job. We help people who are unemployed through no fault of their own by providing temporary wage replacement and we ensure fair labor practices. We provide an up-to-date and accurate picture of the economy that helps in decision making. And we protect the workplace – and Colorado communities – with a variety of consumer protection and safety programs.

This is a values-driven organization, committed to accountability, agility, collaboration, and respect. We believe in outstanding customer service, an inclusive culture, continued process improvement and in our role as a trusted and strategic partner. Recognizing that knowledgeable employees drive our success, we are seeking dedicated individuals who exhibit our shared values and our passion for quality and excellence in all we do.

In addition to rewarding and meaningful work, we offer excellent benefits:

• Strong, secure, yet flexible retirement benefits including a PERA Defined Benefit Plan or PERA Defined Contribution Plan plus 401(k) and 457 plans 
• Medical and dental health plans
• Employer supplemented Health Savings Account
• Paid life insurance
• Short- and long-term disability coverage
• 11 paid holidays per year plus vacation and sick leave
• BenefitHub state employee discount program
• MotivateMe employee wellness program
• Excellent work-life programs, such as flexible schedules, training and more
• Access to participate in employer-supported employee affinity spaces
• RTD EcoPass Commuter Program
• Some positions may qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. For more information go to https://dhr.colorado.gov/dhr-resources/student-loan-forgiveness-programs

Our agency website: Colorado Department of Labor and Employment

CDLE has implemented a pilot program on March 1st, 2022 which will award Disability Hiring Preference Points similar to the Veterans’ Preference Points program. During your application process you will be asked if you would like to be considered for either of these programs for additional points in the hiring process. To learn more about Disability Hiring Preference and what will be required to participate, please visit our website: https://sites.google.com/state.co.us/disability-hiring-preference/home

PLEASE NOTE: With the beginning of this program, CDLE will no longer accept attachments of any kind with applications. Please be as thorough as possible in documenting your education and work history in the application system. Attachments will not be accepted or considered during any phase of the hiring process including minimum qualification screening, comparative analysis, or interviews.

Examples of duties

Salary Information:

Position Purpose: 

This part-time position for a term of one year is in training to be a fully operational compliance investigator I, processing wage and hour complaints and inquiries received by the Division (hereinafter referred to as “cases”). This position is in training to conduct investigations for compliance with regulations and standards, and the position’s