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Security Technician III at CCA

State Of Colorado


Job Location:

Aurora, CO - USA

Monthly Salary: $ 4238 - 4907
Posted: 21 May 2026 (30+ days ago)
Application Deadline: 18 August 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy
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Job Summary

Department Information



GJC-/26; Security Department

Community College of Aurora is a vibrant growing diverse urban community college committed to student engagement innovative teaching and a global multicultural perspective on learning. The college has built a reputation of excellence by cultivating a family culture that values students faculty and staff.

Why work for Community College of Aurora In addition to rewarding and meaningful work we offer the following benefits:

  • Medical and dental health plans
  • Retirement savings through Colorado PERA
  • Employer supplemented Health Savings Account
  • Paid life insurance
  • Short- and long-term disability coverage
  • 10 paid holidays per year plus vacation and sick leave
  • BenefitHubstate employee discount program
  • CafeWellemployee wellness program
  • Many positions are eligible for alternate work arrangements that may include flexible schedules and/or working remotely
  • Opportunity to become a lifelong-learner and enjoy considerable savings for the college education of your dependents through our tuition assistance program

Note: Work hours for this position will be Monday through Friday from 11:30 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. May be required to work occasional shifts outside of the regular shift to meet department needs. Successful candidate must be able to follow verbal communications and be able to read and comprehend written directions. Also must be able to interpret written directives policies and memos. An essential function of this position requires the individual to exert up to 100 lbs. of force occasionally and/or up to 50 lbs. of force frequently and/or up to 20 lbs. of force constantly to move objects. It also requires constant or frequent climbing balancing stooping kneeling crouching crawling reaching handling feeling talking hearing and depth perception. You must be able to perform this level of physical exertion and essential functions in order to be considered for this position. This position will wear personal protection equipment and standardized uniforms.

*Shift Differentials will be paid to employees in eligible classes as published in the States annual pay plan.
  • Regular rate applies when work hours fall between 6:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. (no shift differential).
  • Second shift differential rate (7.5%) applies when half or more of the scheduled work hours fall between 4:00 p.m. and 11:00 p.m.
  • Third shift differential rate (14%) applies when half or more of the scheduled work hours fall between 11:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m.
  • Weekend differential rate (20%) applies when more than half of the scheduled shift hours fall on a weekend shift. Weekend shifts start at 4:00 pm Friday through 6:00 am Monday.

EMAIL ADDRESS: All correspondence regarding your status in the selection/examination process will be conducted via e-mail. Please include your current e-mail address on your application and set up your e-mail to accept messages fromand addresses. If you do not have an email address then you will receive correspondence via US mail.
Description of Job

Your application must provide a detailed description of your relevant work experience in relation to the following duties: This full-time position is located in the Security Department at the Community College of Aurora. Campus Safety Officers provide safety and security for the 5 campus buildings and parking lots assisting the campus community with a wide variety of problems and concerns providing first response to campus emergencies and disruptions and crowd and traffic control. Maintain a high level of sensitivity and confidentiality at all times.

Patrolling and Call Responses
Conduct security patrols of campus and all College buildings and facilities on foot or by other means (i.e. patrol car bicycle etc.) and provide stationary security post duties as assigned. Respond to all calls for service directed by radio telephone and/or supervisory and management personnel of the Security Department. Designs and leads campus safety patrol initiatives. Ensure that security supervisory and management personnel are notified in a proper and timely manner of breaches of security occurring on College properties or of information received that may create a security risk for College properties such as trespassers and contact local law enforcement as appropriate. Assume control of situations on campus until emergency responders arrive.

Investigations and Reporting
Provide initial response to emergencies and incidents on campus and complete initial investigations to determine disposition. Conduct investigations of security matters on campus. Write complete accurate and timely reports to record campus incidents and document investigations and maintains logs relating to activity on campus. This requires strong oral and written communication skills to include basic computer and typing proficiency. Originate and file written reports utilizing computer aided reporting systems regarding activities and incidents occurring on College properties and information received from other sources pertaining to security or incidents on properties or within the community.Properly report and track incidents on campus for the supervisor to include in the federallymandated Clery reports. Work with law enforcement to preserve evidence in incidents that may be criminal in nature.

Enforcement
Control the flow of vehicle and pedestrian traffic on campus property. Enforce all College rules and regulations on College properties owned or leased as specified in Standard Operating Procedures. Challenge trespassers loiterers errant vehicle operators and all others who create a safety and security risk to students and staff and threaten the overall security and integrity of the physical assets and property of the College including violations of the student code of situations where an incident may be criminal in nature and poses an immediate threat to the safety or security of students or staff authorized personnel may temporarily detain individuals involved using appropriate and approved methods as a last resort. Respond to and assist in resolving conflicts and confrontations on campus. Assist with crowd control as needed. Issue campus parking tickets. Direct persons creating a disruption safety or security risk or those in unauthorized areas to leave campus escort them off premises or call law enforcement.

Emergency Responses
Assist in evacuating faculty staff and students during emergencies. Must provide emergency response and first aid as needed. Serve as initial responder when dealing with emergency situations such as tornados floods bomb threats lock downs etc. following proper procedures for lock down secure evacuate shelter and hold. Ensure standard response protocol is current and accurate and update as needed. Immediately issue Timely Warnings and Emergency Notifications during emergencies as appropriate. Respond and manage all types of emergencies until the arrival of outside agencies. Maintain required certifications in emergency response areas as required by the College and federal or state law or regulation.

Equipment Maintenance and Use
Exercise proper care and maintenance of all College owned or leased equipment including vehicles assigned to or utilized for duty. Maintain a high level of proficiency in the proper use of authorized protection tools (batons hand cuffs pepper spray radio etc.) Maintain in-depth knowledge and high level proficiency with campus safety and security systems.Must successfully complete and maintain certification and required recertification in all
applicable areas as determined by the College and state law.

Minimum Qualifications Substitutions Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights

Residency Requirement:


This posting is only open to residents of the State of Colorado at the time of submitting your application.



H4M3XXTECHNICIAN III

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Experience Only:

Three (3) years ofwork experience in security campus safety or law enforcement as the primary function of the job.Do not use SEE RESUME statements on application;your application must be completed in detail and clearly document your relevant work experience. (Part time experience will be pro-rated).


OR


Education and Experience:

College university or non-correspondence business school course work from an accredited institution in Law Enforcement or similar field may substitute for the experience on a year-for-year basis. A copy of your transcript verifying the required credits must be received by application deadline in order to be considered. Redact your age-related information on your transcript.


Highly Desirable: The highly desirable candidate will possess the following: Strong oral and written communication skills. Experience and ability to work with diverse groups of people. Understand and determine appropriate rules and regulations from various sources. Attention to detail. Excellent customer service interpersonal skills. Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

Conditions of Employment: Must possess and maintain a valid Colorado drivers license to operate campus vehicles. Must be able obtain the First Aid/CPR/AED certification within six (6) months of hire if not already certified. Must submit to and successfully complete a post offer pre-employment background check physical agility and drug test. Must be 21 years of age. Successful candidate must be trained and able to use special equipment such as a taser pepper spray handcuffs and ASIST training within six months of appointment and provide documentation.Felony convictions or conviction of crimes of moral turpitude or convictions of misdemeanors related to the job duties may disqualify you from consideration for this position. Should your background check reveal any charges and convictions it is your responsibility to provide Community College of Aurora Office of Human Resources with an official disposition of the charges. An essential function of this position requires the individual to exert up to 100 lbs. of force occasionally and/or up to 50 lbs. of force frequently and/or up to 20 lbs. of force constantly to move objects.


Appeal Rights:


An applicant who has been removed from an employment list or removed from consideration during the selection process may request a review by the State Personnel Director.


As an applicant directly affected by the results of the selection or comparative analysis process you may file a written appeal with the State Personnel Director.


Review of the completed signed and submitted appeal will be timely on the basis of written

material submitted by you using the official appeal form signed by you or your representative. This form must be completed and delivered to the State Personnel Board by email atwithin ten (10) calendar days from your receipt of notice or acknowledgment of the Departments action.


For further information on the Board Rules you can refer to 4 Colorado Code of Regulations (CCR) 801-1 State Personnel Board Rules and Personnel Directors Administrative Procedures Chapter 8 Resolution of Appeals and Disputes at Information

This posting may be used to fill one or more similar positions in the future.


Important Note To Applicants: Former employees of the Colorado Community College System or one of its 13 colleges who were disciplinary terminated or resigned in lieu of termination must disclose this information on your completed application.


CCA recognizes the importance of a workforce that is reflective of our diverse student community. As such we are interested in selecting the best candidate from a diverse applicant pool.


Selection Process: Your employment application will be used to rate your training and experience and to determine your rank among the candidates for this position. Other forms of testing may include eSkill oral board written etc. subject to change based on number of qualified applicants. It is therefore very important to fill out the application completely and to give a detailed description of your education and work experience. Your application and attachments should address the described duties minimum and preferred qualifications. Be sure your application specifically addresses the requirements as listed in the Minimum Requirements section and that all required documents are included in the application packet (e.g. application transcripts licensure supplemental questionnaire etc.). Failure to include the required information by the application deadline will result in your rejection from consideration of the position.


Equal Opportunity Employer:

The Colorado Community College System believes when all human qualities are regarded with dignity and respect and when everyone has access to the individualized support they need all will have the opportunity to all aspects of the employment process decisions are made based on merit competence performance and business need without regard to race color religion sex disability age sexual orientation gender identity or expression pregnancy creed ancestry national origin marital status genetic information military status or any other protected status in accordance with applicable law.


Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Accommodations:
As part of our commitment to provide access to individualized support our agency will assist individuals who have a disability with 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 require reasonable accommodation to ensure you have a positive experience applying or interviewing for this position please direct your inquiries to our ADAAA Coordinator Erica Hines .

Pregnant Workers Fairness Act:
The Pregnant Workers Fairness Act allows applicants to request a reasonable accommodation for known limitations related to pregnancy childbirth or related medical conditions. If you require reasonable accommodation to ensure you have a positive experience applying or interviewing for this position please direct your inquiries toErica Hines .

Address Confidentiality Program:
If you are covered by the Address Confidentiality Program as provided by Colorado Revised Statute (CRS)throughplease notify the Human Resources office or analyst listed on this announcement so that you are provided the appropriate time extension for notifications provided by U.S. Mail. The extension allowed under this program applies only to U.S. Mail notifications that include a deadline of 10 days or less.

The Federal Clery Act (The Student Right to Know and Campus Security Act of 1990) requires all institutions of higher learning to make available to prospective employees our agencys Annual Security Report. A copy of this information is available on the CCA website at
A paper copy of this report can be obtained at the College Security Office upon request. This report includes statistics for the previous three years concerning crimes that occurred on campus or on property controlled or owned by Community College of Aurora as well as public property within or immediately adjacent to and accessible from our campuses.

FOR CURRENT OR FORMER EMPLOYEES OF THE STATE OF COLORADO:Per the requirements of the Step Pay Program implemented on July 1 2024 any State employee must be paid a rate that is equal to or greater than the appropriate step pay rate within their classifications pay range based on completed years in their current class series as of June 30. All current and former State employees must ensure that your entire work history within the State Classified System including at Institutions of Higher Education is indicated in your application so that your time-in-series can be calculated accurately.


Required Experience:

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