Colorado State Patrol Executive Security Branch Security III

Full Job Description

Requirements

The 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.


This position is a first-level supervisor with the responsibilities of guiding and supervising security officers in the performance of their duties. This position exists to ensure state buildings are secure 24 hours a day and seven days a week. This position patrols and monitors activities on the capitol complex properties regularly to discourage criminal acts and ensure the environment is safe and secure. This position interacts with the public, including legislators, during legislative sessions. Must be able to successfully navigate in stressful situations, including politically charged situations.

Job Responsibilities

• Supervision
  • Supervises work unit as a first-line supervisor: scheduling and assigning security personnel to posts or patrols, advising employees in handling problems, and administering and monitoring unit- level programs and operations in order to carry out agency objectives and written directives.
  • Develops and documents security procedures, policies, or standards.
  • Initiates and reviews correspondence, as well as analyzing and disseminating information to subordinate members.
  • Observes operations, processes, and/or practices and methodologies for quality assurance and liability mitigation.
  • Guides, trains, coaches and develops employees in the accomplishment of duties and professional goals.
  • Sets work expectations to provide the highest levels of customer service.
  • Coordinates with the Security Manager and acts in the capacity of OIC in their absence.
  • Develops, implements and evaluates employee performance, measuring daily performance of security officers and implementing improvement strategies.
  • Plans and provides 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.
  • Monitors the behavior of security employees to ensure adherence to quality standards, deadlines, or procedures.

• Security

  • Provides the day-to-day security of the State Capitol and other Capitol complex buildings: patrolling and monitoring 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.

  • 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, as well as managing and operating controlled access points, operating magnetometers, and x-ray machines.

Qualifications

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

Two (2) years of relevant experience providing professional security services or in law enforcement-related roles.

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 that include stooping, standing, kneeling, crouching, crawling, and ability to walk up and down the stairs.
• This position operates 24 hour/ 7 days a week. You will be required to workday 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.
• 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.

• Applicants must be able to meet and maintain Colorado State Patrol ESB Security Unit appearance standards which includes body markings, body modifications, jewelry, piercings, cosmetics, and hair in accordance with the Colorado State Patrol Personal Appearance policy upon employment, at time of appointment.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS AND/OR SPECIAL QUALIFICATIONS

• High School Diploma or GED
• Experience with scheduling, staffing and resource allocation
• Demonstrated ability to implement and reinforce security goals, policies, and operational standards
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities
• Completion of leadership training, certifications, demonstrated experience leading others, or other professional development related to supervision is highly desirable.
• Must be able to successfully navigate stressful situations, including politically charged situations.
• Excellent computer skills (Google and Microsoft Products)
• Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to build trust, provide clear direction, and maintain professional working relationships
• Experience de-escalating and resolving conflicts involving customers, employees, or the public
• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal), including the ability to write reports in a clear and concise manner
• Strong attention to detail when completing responsibilities of job.
• Strong decision-making skills, with the ability to assess situations quickly and take appropriate action in emergency situations.
• Experience applying policies and procedures consistently and appropriately in operational settings

Appeal RightsIf 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.

Additional Information

• Applications are considered complete and accurate at the time of submission. Therefore, additional information may not be 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 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 this video.

• Resumes, Cover Letters, or other documents submitted will not be 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 the email address listed on your application.

Include your current working email address on 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 about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities.

• Comparative Analysis Steps may include (dates are tentative and subject to change):

  • Structured application review by a panel of SMEs - 4/6 - 4/7/2026

  • Panel Interview - April 15, 2026