Colorado State Patrol Executive Security Officer I

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 communities.

Our Vision -Creating safer and more resilient communities across Colorado.

Our Core Values -Unity, Honor, Service

The State of Colorado strives to create a Colorado for All by building and maintaining workplaces that value and respect all Coloradans through a commitment to equal opportunity and hiring based on merit and fitness.

The State is dedicated to non-discriminatory practices in everything we do, including hiring, employment, and advancement opportunities.

At CDPS, our culture is driven by our commitment to creating a safer Colorado and guided by a public service focus. We strive to provide effective solutions and services to our fellow Coloradans. We model a culture of collaboration, innovation, and growth for our employees. We maintain a professional and inclusive workplace.

Careers with a purpose:

If you are passionate about public safety and public service and are eager to dedicate your career to serving Coloradans, consider joining CDPS. Our team at CDPS consists of exceptional individuals and is an environment where you can challenge yourself and acquire new capabilities to build a rewarding and fulfilling career.

We are committed to providing public safety services to our communities including safety on our roads, preparing for and mitigating environmental disasters such as floods and wildland fires, disaster recovery, combating crime, promoting school safety, and victim services.

Classification and Salary:
Security I
Anticipated Hiring Pay: $3,541/month; $42,490/year
Full Salary Range: $3,012 - $4,126/month; $36,144 - $49,512/yearSalary Range

Benefits:

We provide a wide range of benefits to our employees.

• 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.

• Eligible employees receive Basic Life and AD&D insurance equal to their annual earnings subject to a minimum benefit of $50,000 and a maximum of $250,000. Basic Life and AD&D are provided by the State of Colorado at no cost to employees.

• The State of Colorado's Wellness Program, State of Health, is a no-cost, year-long program that supports an employee’s health and wellness goals. This program offers personalized health coaching, skill groups and more. Participants can earn a $20 per month health insurance premium discount.

• Through BenefitHub, State of Colorado employees have access to discounts, promotions and special programs from hundreds of retailers, restaurants, travel and entertainment venues throughout Colorado and across the country.

• State contribution into a Health Savings Account when enrolled in a High Deductible Health Plan.

• Eligible employees have access to medical leave under theFamily Medical Leave Act (FMLA)and theState of Colorado Family and Medical Leave Insurance Program (FAMLI).

• Eligibility for hybrid or other flexible work arrangements based on the nature of the role.

• We offer excellent 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.

• We provide generous time off including11 paid holidays annually and accrued annual and sick leaveand four 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.

• Tuition reimbursement and reduced college tuition at CSU Global and DeVry University.

• We offerCredit Union of Coloradomembership eligibility.

To learn more about State of Colorado benefits, please visitState of Colorado benefits.

About the Work UnitThe Executive Security Branch (ESB) is a special unit of the Colorado State Patrol. The unit consists of troopers, civilian security guards and command center workforce. The ESB provides 24-hour security at the State Capitol complex and at the Governor's Residence with transportation and security for Governor and the first Family. In addition, the unit provides protection and security services to the secretary of state, attorney general and state treasurer.

Work Environment100% In-person positionSecurity coverage at the Capitol building is 24/7 operation so workday shifts, weekend shifts, and graveyard shifts may be required.
About the JobKey Responsibilities

• 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 one of 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 Driver's 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.

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 Director's Administrative Procedures, 4 CCR 801, for more information about the appeals process. The State Personnel Board Rules and Personnel Director's Administrative Procedures are available at www.colorado.gov/spb. A standard appeal form is available at: www.colorado.gov/spb. 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: 303-866-5038. Phone: 303-866-3300. The ten-day deadline and these appeal procedures also apply to all charges of discrimination.

Disability Accommodation

If you have a disability and require reasonable accommodation to ensure equitable opportunity applying or interviewing for this position, please direct your inquiries to Human Resources at:cdps_hr@state.co.us.

The State of Colorado is an equal opportunity employer committed to building inclusive, innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. 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, genetic information, 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.

Recruitment Timeline Information and Important Notices

• 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 veteran's 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 Letters,or 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 "state.co.us" and "info@governmentjobs.com" 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.

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

  • Structured application review by a panel of SMEs - Week of May 5, 2026

  • Panel Interview - May 12, 2026