Office of School Safety Crisis Unit Staff
Office of School Safety Crisis Unit Staff
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$ 70140 - 112236
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Department Information
- This position is open only to current Colorado state residents.An eligible list established with this recruitment may be used to fill other similar positions within the Colorado Department of Public Safety in the next 12 months.Our Mission - Engaged employees working together to safeguard lives and to provide diverse public safety services to local communitiesOur Vision -Creating safer and more resilient communities across ColoradoOur Core Values Unity Honor Service
CDPS commits to cultivating an equitable diverse and inclusive work environment. We ensure that we recruit retain and promote engaged employees. Our approach to diversity is simple - its about embracing everyone! We strive to build and nurture a culture where inclusiveness is a reflex not an initiative. Our strength is our promise to be inclusive with intentional strategies to welcome and uplift our employees to thrive - while building a more equitable workplace.CDPS is an equal opportunity employer. See our CDPS 2022 Equal Employment Opportunity Plan
At CDPS we nurture a centric culture driven by our commitment of creating a safer Colorado an inclusive workplace where everyone can be their own authentic self. We model a culture of collaboration support and growth to our employees. Our culture has public service focus and we strive to provide innovative solutions and services to our fellow Coloradans!
Careers with a purpose:If you are passionate about public safety service and are eager to dedicate your career to serving Coloradans this is the organization you want to join!
We are committed to providing public safety services to our fellow Coloradans in their times of greater needs such as: safety on our roads preparing and mitigating environmental disasters disaster recovery combating crime school safety and victim recovery.
Youll have the opportunity to challenge yourself and acquire new capabilities to build a rewarding and fulfilling career while making a difference in our community!
When you join CDPS you are joining a team of exceptional individuals and together you will be inspired motivated and supported to become the best you can be.
Unmatched Benefits:
We highly value work life balance and offer excellent work-life programs training and enriching professional development opportunities and a wide range of benefits.
Medical and dental options are available for permanent employees and their dependents. We also offer short and long-term disability coverage and life insurance that includes legal resources and discounts.
State contribution into Health Savings Account when enrolled in HDHP.
Job protected medical leave under theFamily Medical Leave Act (FMLA)and theState of Colorado Family and Medical Leave Insurance Program (FAMLI).
Paid medical leave benefits provided by the State of Colorado.
Eligibility for hybrid or other flexible work arrangements based on the nature of the role.
We offer unmatched retirement benefits including mandatory PERA Defined Benefit Plan or PERA Defined Contribution Plan plus optional 401K and 457 plans. For information on mandatory employee salary deferral (in lieu of contribution to Social Security) visitColorado PERAfor details.
CDPS provides generous time off including11 paid holidays annually and accrued annual and sick leaveand annual wellness days.
The Employee Assistance Program (C-SEAP) is available in every region of the state. It is our effort to support the well-being of employees and the workplace. EAPs provide short-term counseling referrals and resources as well as training and organizational development services.
Additional benefits offered include tuition reimbursement and reduced college tuition at CSU Global and DeVry University.
To learn more about State of Colorado benefits please visitState of Colorado benefits.
Description of Job
- About the Work Unit
- The mission of the Office of School Safety (OSS/Office) is to assist educators students parents emergency responders and community organizations to create safe and positive school environments for all Colorado students in prek-12 and higher education schools.
- The OSS assists schools in preventing preparing for responding to and recovering from all types of emergencies and crisis situations.
- The OSS comprises three units: The Colorado School Safety Resource Center (CSSRC/Center) the Grants Unit and the Crisis Response Unit.
- The Center provides resources training and technical assistance to foster safe positive and successful learning environments where early intervention occurs to prevent crisis situations. This includes but is not limited to a resource website providing regional conferences and training in school safety issues and a newsletter. The Center works with an advisory board including various representatives such as the Department of Education the Department of Public Health and Environment the Department of Behavioral Health and law enforcement agencies.
- The Grants Unit manages state grants provided by the Colorado General Assembly and assists schools in finding additional grants.
- The Crisis Response Unit trains school professionals in crisis response and is available on a limited basis to respond to critical incidents in schools when requested.
Work EnvironmentHybrid - the number of days you will be required to come to the office will depend on your location and a discussion with your supervisor.Work unit core business hours Mon-Fri 8 am-5 pm.About the Job- This position works with school personnel to assist in preparing for school critical incidents and will respond to these incidents when requested. This staff will be trained in the PREPaRE Model of crisis response by the National Association of School Psychologists and in any other crisis models as specified by the Crisis Unit Manager. This position will be trained to deliver the PREPaRE model and any other crisis models the Unit deems appropriate for Colorado school personnel.
- This position is on-call to respond to crisis situations around the state when additional assistance is requested. This might include organizing the initial school response with local school and community officials and/or providing a supporting role as requested by the school officials. The goal always will be to return the students and staff to the business of education as quickly as possible while limiting the effects of trauma.
Key Responsibilities
TrainingWorks with the CSSRCs School Outreach Consultant and the Regional Training Consultants to select and provide materials and training to personnel in any schools/districts and charter schools parents and students regarding all aspects of crisis prevention preparedness and response in alignment with the Colorado Safe Schools Act (CRS.1) and other appropriate statutes and federal laws.
Works with the CSSRCs School Outreach Consultant and the Regional Training Consultants to research select and when necessary design instructional modules for professional development for school personnel for crisis prevention preparedness and response.
This position is required to be proficient in the NASP PREPaRE Model and any other models selected by the Crisis Unit Manager. This position must also be certified to deliver the training on both PREPaRE workshops and any other models used by the Unit.
This position works with the CSSRCs School Outreach Consultant and the Regional Training Consultants to be proficient in all mental health related workshops provided by the CSSRC so that the position can support the Centers work when not providing crisis response training or support.
Crisis Response- This position alerts school staff across the state of the availability of crisis response assistance.
- This assistance may consist of taking the lead in organizing the school response after a crisis when requested or serving in a supporting role in a schools crisis response.
- Responding may include one-on-one or group crisis intervention using a psycho-educational approach.
Minimum Qualifications Substitutions Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights
Note to be considered for this position you must meet one of the following options for consideration.
Proven Experience Knowledge Skills
Seven years of professional clinical experience as a behavioral or mental health expert with youth/or youth in K-12 public or private schools.
OR
Bachelors degree from an accredited institution in any field and three years of full time professional clinical experience as a behavioral or mental health expert with youth/or youth in K-12 public or private schools
ORAdvanced degree and two years offull time professional clinical experience as a behavioral or mental health expert with youth/or youth in K-12 public or private schools.
Preferred Qualifications and Competencies
- A masters degree;
- Additional years of professional experience in schools;
- Leadership experience preferred;
- Ability to work independently with little supervision;
- Ability to build networks and partnerships;
- The applicant must have demonstrated knowledge and background in current school safety issues and best practice recommendations;
- Expertise in school emergency operations planning and management.
- Requires successful completion of a background investigation that includes a polygraph exam a fingerprint based criminal history search reference checking.
- Must be Colorado resident at the time of application.
- Must have a valid Colorado drivers license.
- Must be available to respond quickly to a school crisis situation anywhere within the state.
Appeal Rights
If you receive notice that you have been eliminated from consideration for the position you may protest the action by filing an appeal with the State Personnel Board/State Personnel Director within 10 days from the date you receive notice of the elimination. Also if you wish to challenge the selection and comparative analysis process you may file an appeal with the State Personnel Board/State Personnel Director within 10 days from the receipt of notice or knowledge of the action you are challenging. Refer to Chapters 4 and 8 of the State Personnel Board Rules and Personnel Directors Administrative Procedures 4 CCR 801 for more information about the appeals process. The State Personnel Board Rules and Personnel Directors Administrative Procedures are available at A standard appeal form is available at: If you appeal your appeal must be submitted in writing on the official appeal form signed by you or your representative and received at the following address within 10 days of your receipt of notice or knowledge of the action: Colorado State Personnel Board/State Personnel Director Attn: Appeals Processing 1525 Sherman Street 4th Floor Denver CO 80203. Fax: . Phone: . The ten-day deadline and these appeal procedures also apply to all charges of discrimination.Supplemental Information
- Are you in need of an accommodationIf you have a disability and require reasonable accommodation to ensure you have a positive experience applying or interviewing for this position please direct your inquiries to Human Resources at .Equity Diversity and Inclusion StatementThe State of Colorado believes that equity diversity and inclusion drive our success and we encourage candidates from all identities backgrounds and abilities to apply. The State of Colorado is an equal opportunity employer committed to building inclusive innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically servethem. Therefore in all aspects of the employment process we provide employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race color religion sex disability age sexual orientation gender identity or expression pregnancy medical condition related to pregnancy creed ancestry national origin marital status geneticinformation or military status (with preference given to military veterans) or any other protected status in accordance with applicable law.
Colorado Department of Public Safety is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment our agency will assist individuals who have a disability with any reasonable accommodation requests related to employment including completing the application process interviewing completing any pre-employment testing participating in the employee selection process and/or to perform essential job functions where the requested accommodation does not impose an undue hardship. If you have a disability and require reasonable accommodation to ensure you have a positive experience applying or interviewing for this position please direct your inquiries to our Human Resources department at.Recruitment Timeline Information and Important Notices- Applicationsare considered complete and accurate at the time of submission. Therefore additional information may notbe solicited or accepted after your application has been received.
- Closing Date:All applications that are received by the closing of this announcement will be reviewed against the Minimum Qualifications in this announcement. Candidates who meet the minimum qualifications may proceed to the next step. Colorado Revised Statutes require that state employees are hired and promoted based on merit and fitness through a comparative analysis process.
- Supplemental Question:Effective responses to Supplemental Questions will directly relate to your professional experience career accomplishments and views about organizational values and approaches and how they relate specifically to this position and requirements as you understand them. Answers generated by AI-tools will typically be unresponsive.
- Transcripts: An unofficial copy of transcripts must be submitted at the time of application should education be used as qualification. Transcripts from colleges or universities outside the United States must be assessed for U.S. equivalency by a NACES educational credential evaluation service. This documentation is the responsibility of the applicant and must be included as part of your application materials. Failure to provide a transcript or credential evaluation report may prevent your application from moving forward in the selection process.
- Military Veterans: If you are a military veteran you must submit a copy of your DD-214 Member 4 Copy and VA disability letter if available/applicable at the time of application so we can determine if you are eligible for veterans preference points. Military personnel who are stationed outside of Colorado may be eligible for this position by submitting the completed DD-2058 State of Legal Residence form.
- Application Tips: For an overview of State of Colorado application process and application tips please view this video.
- Resumes Cover Letters or other documents submitted:will notbe reviewed assessed or used in the initial stages of the comparative analysis (transcripts submitted to verify that the applicant meets either the education requirement or minimum qualification substitution are exempt from this).
- NotificationsAll correspondence regarding your status in the selection/examination process will be sent via email to the email address listed on your application. Include your current working email addresson your application and check the email provided on your application frequently as you could receive time sensitive correspondence regarding this position. We highly recommend that you set up your email to accept messages from and addresses. It is your responsibility to ensure that your email will accept these notices and/or review your junk mail and spam filtered email.
- Comparative Analysis Steps may include:
- Structured application review by a panel of SMEs date
- Interviews to be held the week of June 23rd.
Employment Type
Full-Time
