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State of Colorado Police Officer I in Colorado Springs, Colorado
Police Officer I
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Police Officer I
Salary
$5,179.00 - $6,214.00 Monthly
Location
Colorado Springs, CO
Job Type
Full Time
Job Number
GJJ-000077 07/24
Department
Pikes Peak State College
Opening Date
07/01/2024
Closing Date
7/22/2024 5:00 PM Mountain
FLSA
Determined by Position
Type of Announcement
This position is open only to Colorado state residents.
Primary Physical Work Address
Pikes Peak State College 5675 S Academy Blvd, Colorado Springs,CO 80906, USA
FLSA Status
Non-Exempt; position is eligible for overtime compensation.
Department Contact Information
PPSC Human Resources Patricia Padeway Patricia.Padeway@PikesPeak.edu
Salary Note
Although the full salary range for this position is provided, appointments are typically made at or near the range minimum.
Hiring Pay Rate
The salary range listed represents a broad salary range for this position. It is anticipated that this position will began at $5,179 per month, depending upon internal equity, experience, education, and training.
How To Apply
Please submit an online application for this position at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/colorado. Reach out to the Department Contact to apply using a paper application, including any supplemental questions. Failure to submit a complete and timely application may result in the rejection of your application. Applicants are responsible for ensuring that application materials are received by the appropriate Human Resources office before the closing date and time listed.
Description
Benefits
Department Information
GJJ-0000077 07/24; Campus Police
Pikes Peak State College is located at the foot of Pikes Peak in Colorado Springs, Colorado. PPSC offers broad programs in transfer, occupational, and preparatory subjects emphasizing student and community needs. Colorado Springs is a great city to both work and live. This position is located at the Pikes Peak State Centennial Campus.
CCCS recognizes the importance of a workforce that is reflective of our diverse student community which consists of 22.1% Hispanic; 6.2% Black/African American; 3.7% Asian/Pacific Islander: 0.9% American Indian/Alaskan Native; and 60.5% White. As such, we are interested in selecting the best candidate from a diverse pool.
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 from 'cccs.edu' and info@governmentjobs.com addresses. If you do not have an email address, then you will receive correspondence via US mail.
NOTE: This position is essential personnel, requiring being on duty to perform emergency services of the agency without delay and/or interruption and rotates shifts. This position will be required to work at other Pikes Peak State College Campuses. You must be willing to accept working at various locations and working varying hours as needed.
The Colorado Community College System (CCCS) and it’s colleges is the statewide pathway to individual achievement and economic vitality. We provide an accessible, responsive learning environment that facilitates the achievement of educational, professional and personal goals by our students and other members of our communities, and we foster an atmosphere that embraces academic excellence, diversity and innovation.
You will admire the friendly culture of our colleges and be inspired by our team environment and dedicated employees. Additionally, we offer:
Generous annual and sick leave benefits; our employees stay because of the work/life balance they are able to obtain here.
Attractive health, dental, vision, life, and flexible savings options; we will also help you build your retirement savings via our defined benefit or defined contribution plans.
An opportunity to become a lifelong-learner and enjoy considerable savings for the college education of your dependents through our tuition reimbursement program.
Description of Job
Your application must provide a detailed description of your relevant work experience in relation to the following duties : Position is responsible for providing a safe working and learning environment by protecting life and property, detecting of crime, preventing of criminal activity, investigating, community services, and enforcing of all laws, rules and regulations.
Criminal Law Enforcement duties include:
• Respond to all calls for service, both criminal and non-criminal
• Conduct field interviews of suspicious people and their conduct
• Investigate alleged criminal actions, collect evidence as needed, interview victims, witnesses, and suspects
• Arrest and/or detain person(s) as appropriate and provide proper advisements to those under arrest as needed
• Conduct appropriate traffic enforcement for motor vehicle violations
• Investigate and record (as appropriate) motor vehicle accidents and render aid as needed
• Patrol/monitor campus to deter, prevent and/or discover criminal activity and/or people in need of Law Enforcement services
• Safely respond to both criminal and non-criminal emergencies
• Always utilize hands free device when operating a state vehicle
• Work in collaboration and constructive cooperation with fellow officers, Departmental Leadership, and other departments
• Provide for effective community relations with the public through verbal and written communication
• Check schedule daily to ensure compliance with scheduled shifts
• Arrive for shifts ready to start at scheduled time in proper duty uniform with all required equipment, and remain present and in proper uniform for duration of scheduled shift.
• Body camera to be worn on front of uniform shirt, and powered on for the duration of your assigned shift.
Record keeping and evidence handling duties include:
• Prepare reports, both written and verbal, regarding all activities performed during a shift
• Complete daily patrol logs for each shift and submit by end of shift
• Prepare and complete necessary reports regarding criminal activity for presentation to District Attorney for prosecution
• Prepare and complete necessary reports for Campus Administrative action or actions, to include dissemination to PPCC
• Reports to be completed by end of shift unless authorized by a Staff member
• Prepare and preserve all necessary and required evidence, and log and store the evidence properly
• Testify, as required, in court
• Activate Body Camera when required by Department policy or stale law
• Categorize Body Camera videos when uploaded or by the end of each shift.
• Update 24-31-901 Tracking Report as required by SB 20-217
Additional duties include:
• Maintain crowd and traffic control at public events such as political rallies, demonstrations,
concerts, and sporting events
• Provide specialized enforcement for public events such as political rallies, demonstrations,
concerts, and sporting events
• Coordinate efforts with appropriate Law Enforcement regarding dignitary protection and security
• Provide Law Enforcement escort as appropriate for campus monetary operations
• Assist the motoring public as needed Lock/unlock PPCC facilities as needed
and continuing education
• Participate in in-service and specialized Law Enforcement training and continuing education
• Maintain proficiency in firearms, arrest control, defensive tactics, and any P.O.S.T. required training
• Maintain an ongoing familiarity with current Law Enforcement legal issues and recent local, state, and federal court decisions that affect Law Enforcement
• Complete all assigned Police One training by due date
• Provide community relations with the public through verbal and written communications and exchanges
• As assigned, provide crime prevention and safety lectures and demonstrations
• As assigned, provide certified child restraint safety checks
• Appear when requested and required in the appropriate court (County, District, etc.)
• Provide and give testimony relative to the investigation of crimes and the charging of individuals with criminal and non-criminal offenses
• Maintain Instructor certification through the issuing authority through instructing and/or professional development as required to maintain certification.
• Comply with all P.O.S.T. mandates to instruct classes.
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.
Class Code & Classification Description:
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MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Current, valid Colorado Peace Officer Standards and Training (P.O.S.T.) certification and a Colorado driver's license.
One year of law enforcement experience, which included patrol experience as a Police Officer or Sheriff's Deputy enforcing state laws and traffic violations by foot and vehicle. Do not use "see resume" statements on application. Your application must be completed in its entirety describing your experience in order to be considered. (Part-time experience will be pro-rated)
Substitutions:
College or University coursework in Criminal Justice or related from an accredited institution may substitute for the law enforcement experience on a year-for-year basis.(YOU MUST SUBMIT A COPY OF YOUR UNOFFICIAL TRANSCRIPTS WITH YOUR APPLICATION BY THE CLOSING DATE IF YOU ARE APPLYING USING THIS SUBSTITUTION). Redact your personal identifying information on your transcript.
NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENT:
Must be at least 21 years of age; possess a valid Colorado Driver License and no Felony convictions; domestic violence convictions; acquired more than seven points in the last year and/or more than 12 points within the last two years on a driver's license; alcohol/drug related traffic convictions in the last three years and repeat alcohol/drug convictions after the age of 18 within the last ten years. You may need to submit to and successfully complete a pre-employment background check and a Motor Vehicle Driving Record check.
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:
Completion of Crisis Intervention Training (CIT) within one year of appointment and completion of Leadership Training within one year of appointment. This position requires the individual to exert or lift in excess of 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or in excess of 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects. It also requires seizing, holding, controlling, and/or otherwise subduing violent, assaultive, or physically threatening persons to defend oneself or prevent injury. Body strength and agility of all four limbs is necessary. Disqualifiers include - terminated for cause, resigned/retired in lieu of termination, resigned/retired while under investigation, resigned/retired while under disciplinary action, credibility report with POST, and Brady listed.
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 at dpa_state.personnelboard@state.co.us within ten (10) calendar days from your receipt of notice or acknowledgment of the Department’s 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 Director's Administrative Procedures, Chapter 8, Resolution of Appeals and Disputes, at spb.colorado.gov/board-rules .
Supplemental Information
This posting may be used to fill one or more similar positions in the future.
Comparative Analysis 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.
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.
For information regarding Pikes Peak State College Security, including crime statistics for the Centennial, Downtown Studio, and Rampart Range campuses and surrounding area, please see the PPSC Department of Public Safety’s website at: https://www.pikespeak.edu/administration-operations/campus-police/index.php.. For a hard copy report please contact Human Resource Services at 719.502.2600.
Equal Opportunity Employer:
The Colorado Community College System does not discriminate on the basis of sex, gender, race, color, age, creed, national or ethnic origin, physical or mental disability, veteran status, pregnancy status, religion, marital status, genetic information, gender identify, or sexual orientation in its activities, programs, or employment practices as required by Title VI, Title VII, 1964 Civil Rights Act; Title IX, Education Amendments of 1972; Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967; Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973; Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA) of 1974, Pregnancy Discrimination Act of 1978; Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2008; and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990.
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 Vice President of Human Resource Services, Kim Hennessy, at Kim.Hennessy@PikesPeak.edu or call (719) 502-2006.
Pregnant Worker’s Fairness Act:
The Pregnant Worker’s 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 to the Vice President of Human Resource Services, Kim Hennessy, at Kim.Hennessy@PikesPeak.edu or call (719) 502-2006.
Address Confidentiality Program:
If you are covered by the Address Confidentiality Program as provided by Colorado Revised Statute (CRS) 24-21-201through 24-21-214, please 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 agency's Annual Security Report. A copy of this information is available on the CCA website athttp://www.ccaurora.edu/students/student-right-know. 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
The State of Colorado offers permanent employees a variety of benefits including medical, dental, life and disability insurance, as well as a comprehensive leave program. Please click the following link for detailed information: www.colorado.gov/pacific/dhr/benefits
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