Colorado State Patrol Executive Security Officer I

• Conducting interior and exterior security tours of state buildings and surrounding grounds in vehicle or on foot.
• Screening of persons belongings at security check-points in buildings within the Capitol Complex
• Identifying problem areas and unauthorized personnel.
• Identifying alarms indicating possible fire water leaks or other problems relating to state property.
• Identifying safety hazards.
• Providing services to tenants that include; unlocking doors after hour escorts to a private vehicle flying ceremonial flags.
• Operate the magnetometers and x-ray screening machines at the Judicial Building and the State Capitol.
• Submitting work orders to the DPA maintenance staff relating to various items such as burned-out lights inoperative locks leaking faucets that could lead to flooding.
• Securing all exterior entrances dock doors windows etc.
• Performing both single and tandem patrol in a mostly self-supervised atmosphere.
• Interacting with police/fire/maintenance personnel in emergency situations.
• Writing reports about daily security activities around the different complexes.
• Lowering State and National flags at the Judicial Building and State Capitol as required.
• Reporting any unusual or suspicious activity throughout the Capitol Complex to the State Patrol Dispatch Center who will alert a State Patrol Trooper to assess the situation.

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

Must be at least 18 years of age.

Preferred Qualifications and Competencies:

• Background in roles requiring frequent interaction with the public especially in high-traffic environments and with diverse populations
• Ability to clearly and professionally communicate with staff visitors and emergency personnel
• Experience handling difficult situations calmly and effectively

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 including 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 workday shift swing shift and graveyard shifts.
• 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.
• Position may require occasional travel to the State Patrol Academy.
• Applicants must be able to meet and maintain Colorado State Patrol Security Officer appearance standards which includes body markings body modifications jewelry piercings cosmetics and hair in accordance with the Colorado State Patrol Personal Appearance policy (Download PDF reader) upon employment; at time of appointment.

• 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.

• 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 the 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.

• e-Verify: CDPS uses e-Verify an Internet-based system to confirm the eligibility of all newly hired employees to work in the United States. Learn more aboutE-Verify including your rights and responsibilities.

• Selection Process: After applications are screened for the Minimum Qualifications CDPS intends to use the comparative analysis process outlined below. Pursuant to state personnel board rule if there are 6 or few candidates who minimally qualify said candidates may be referred directly to the Appointing Authority for a post referral assessment and/or consideration.

• Comparative Analysis Stepsmayinclude(dates are tentative and subject to change):

  • Structured application review by a panel of SMEs - October 13-14

  • One-way video interview via Spark Hire - October 15-19

  • In-person Panel Interview - October 28 - SAVE THE DATE!!