Colorado State Patrol Executive Branch Security III

• Supervises a work unit as a first-line supervisor. Schedules and assigns security personnel to posts or patrols. Advises employees in handling problems or resolving complaints from customers. Evaluates members who perform distinct and separate units of work generally related to the purpose but requiring different processes and methodology. Administers unit- level programs in order to carry out agency objectives and written directives. Develops and documents security procedures policies or standards. Monitors unit operations; communicates with leadership on unit/branch performance and items or events of interest; initiates and reviews correspondence; analyzes and disseminates information to subordinate members. Observes operations processes and/or practices and methodologies for quality assurance and liability mitigation. Makes appropriate recommendations for change within their span of control. Maintains own and subordinate technical knowledge by attending training and conferences reviewing professional publications establishing networks and benchmarking industry-accepted standards and practices. Ensures efficient effective and professional communication is used both vertically and horizontally. Ensures all persons are treated fairly with dignity and respect. Provides day-to-day leadership mentoring direction and supervision to staff. Guides trains coaches and develops employees in the accomplishment of duties and professional goals. Develops and maintains the staffing schedules to ensure minimum staffing is met at the security checkpoints. Sets work expectations to provide the highest levels of customer service. Coordinates with the Security Manager and acts in this capacity of OIC in their absence.

• Develops implements and evaluates employee performance. Measures daily performance of security officers and implements improvement strategies. Plans training of security officers to maintain standard of the industry including all safety aspects of job duties. Provides documentation to support recommended corrective and disciplinary actions. Addresses employee complaints and resolves informal grievances. Ensures chain of command is followed both vertically and horizontally within ESB.

• Trains security officers. Manages and oversees various systems throughout the complex. Acts as a subject matter expert in the operations and use of these with vendors to ensure systems are fully operational.

• Attends meetings and hearings and provides complete and accurate testimony. Inspects and adjusts security equipment to ensure it is operational or to detect evidence of tampering. Orders materials or supplies such as keys uniforms and badges. Patrols the premises to prevent or detect intrusion protect property or preserve order. Recruit interview security personnel. Calls police or fire departments in cases of emergency such as fire bomb threats and the presence of unauthorized persons. Explains department and division policies and procedures to staff using oral or written communication. Investigates disturbances on the premises such as security alarms altercations and suspicious activity. Logs items distributed to persons such as keys and key cards. Monitors the behavior of security employees to ensure adherence to quality standards deadlines or procedures. Schedules training or drills for emergencies such as fires bombs and other threats.
  
  Security

• Provides the day-to-day security of the State Capitol and other Capitol complex buildings. This position patrols and monitors activities within the Capitol complex to ensure a safe environment. Conducts interior and exterior security tours of state buildings. Identifies unauthorized visitors and potential problems such as fire water leaks and vandalism. Interacts with visitors tenants and other outside authorities. Assists with managing emergencies. Provides services to tenants that may include but are not limited to; unlocking doors motorist assists after-hour escorts to private vehicles and flying ceremonial flags. Controlling the entrance and departure of employees and visitors and vehicles. Managing and operating controlled access points operating magnetometers and x-ray machines.

• Completes reports accurately and truthfully. Operates multiple systems related to safety and security throughout the complex. Operates wedge barrier controls. Interacts with vendors to ensure systems remain operational.

• Other duties as assigned. Acts as OIC for the Security Manager in their absence.

Note to be considered for this position you must meet the following options for consideration.

Two (2) years of relevant experience as a supervisor in Security or in a closely related field.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

• Must be a Colorado Resident at the time of application.
• Requires a valid Colorado Drivers License.
• Must be willing to take job-related formal training courses.
• This position includes physical demands that include: vision hearing stooping standing kneeling crouching crawling and ability to walk up and down the stairs.
• This position operates 24 hr/ 7 days a week. You will be required to work day shift swing shift and graveyard shifts.
• This position must be available for schedules that may be changed or modified to meet the needs of the security unit during critical or high-profile events.
• Must be willing to drive a State vehicle to the State Patrol Academy for training.
• Applicants must be willing and able to pass an extensive background investigation that includes a polygraph examination fingerprints and drug testing. Hired employees are subject to random drug testing.
• The background investigation is based on the following criteria including but not limited to: driving history criminal behavior/history alcohol use/behavior drug use/behavior and integrity. If you omit any material facts on your application testing materials or during the background interview or polygraph you may be disqualified.
• If any disqualifying information is discovered at any stage of the selection process you may be removed from consideration. If you fail to follow instructions during the polygraph exam you may be removed from the process.
• Position may require occasional travel to the State Patrol Academy.

• High School Diploma or GED
• Past supervisory/management experience
• Strong written communication skills
• Strong problem solving skills
• Conflict Resolution Skills - advising employees with problems resolving complaints with customers
• Strong interpersonal skills; Ability to interact effectively with diversity of people
• Strong oral communication skills
• Ability to handle different tasks simultaneously (multi-tasking)
• Ability to write reports in a clear and concise manner
• Ability to pay attention to detail being careful about detail and thorough in completing work tasks
• Ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong while on duty
• Excellent listening skills and an ability to follow multi-step directions with attention to detail
• Provide customer service that is mutually acceptable to job order and customer while still being efficient with time management

• Applicationsare considered complete and accurate at the time of submission. Therefore additional informationmay 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 thisvideo.

• Resumes Cover Lettersor other documents submittedwillnotbe 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).

• Notifications:All correspondence regarding your status in the selection/examination process will be sent via email to theemail 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 StepsmayincludeSELECT ALL THAT APPLY:

  • Structured application review by a panel of SMEs date(s) (IF KNOWN)

  • Written sample of previous work date(s) (IF KNOWN)

  • An online skills assessment date(s) (IF KNOWN)