Compliance Investigator I: DORA/Colorado Division of Real Estate

Posting number: SIA-7742-08/26

Department: Department of Regulatory Agencies

Division: Division of Real Estate

Job classification: Compliance Investigator I

Posting type: Open

Categories: Accounting and Finance, Housing, Legal, Public Safety, Law Enforcement, Investigative, Real Estate, Attorney, Statistics/Mathematics, Criminology, Business, Audit

Summary

Although this position will be designated under the department’s hybrid workplace program, it will still be required to report to the department office on a scheduled basis and at the discretion of the supervisor, based on business need.  

The Department of Regulatory Agencies (DORA) is dedicated to preserving the integrity of the marketplace and is committed to promoting a fair and competitive business environment in Colorado.

Consumer protection is our mission.

DORA values and promotes diversity, supporting a workplace that is inclusive of people from different backgrounds and experiences; creating an environment that is reflective of our communities; promoting positive relationships; and putting forth unique perspectives to fulfill our mission. 

• Employer-sponsored RTD EcoPass, with offices located at Civic Center Plaza, above the RTD Civic Center station and just a few blocks from RTD light rail. 

• Extensive work-life programs such as flexible schedules, training and professional development opportunities on a wide variety of subjects, and more! 

• Employee wellness programs, including the Colorado State Employee Assistance Program (CSEAP), which provides free, confidential counseling services.

• Bike-to-work programs, including access to storage lockers and bike racks.

• Flexible retirement benefits, including a choice of the PERA Defined Benefit Plan or the PERA Defined Contribution Plan, plus optional 401K and 457 plans.

• Medical and Dental Health Insurance for employees and optional coverage for their dependents.

• Life Insurance for employees, and optional coverage for their dependents.

• Paid Time Off, including 11 paid holidays.

• Short- and long-term disability coverage.

• Tuition assistance program.

Examples of duties

The Division of Real Estate exists to protect consumers through licensing, regulation, and enforcement of the provisions of the state licensing statutes and board and commission rules pertaining to appraisal managements, homeowners associations, real estate brokers, real estate appraisers, mortgage loan originators and mortgage companies, and subdivision developers.

Position: SIA 7742

This position exists to maintain compliance with license laws and board and commission rules from all real estate brokers and mortgage loan originators in the areas of licensing, continuing education, criminal charges, pleas and convictions, advertising, and overall practice.   The position plans and completes investigations into complaints received from the public, including investigations into alleged unlicensed real estate activities.  The position provides guidance, interpretations and recommendations to brokers, mortgage loan originators, the general public and other law enforcement entities in those specific areas covering license laws. 

Duties include, but are not limited to:

• Planning and conducting investigations of non-compliance with statutes, rules, and regulations concerning improper advertising; failure to comply with continuing education requirements; submission of fraudulent applications for licensure; conducting real estate activities without licensure; criminal charges, pleas and convictions; and real estate broker/mortgage loan or