CSP Policy Advisor

Full Job Description

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 resolute in non-discriminatory practices in everything we do, including hiring, employment, and advancement opportunities.

At CDPS we nurture a centric culture driven by our commitment of creating a safer Colorado, an inclusive workplace where everyone can be their own authentic self. We model a culture of collaboration, support and growth to our employees. Our culture has public service focus, and we strive to provide innovative solutions and services to our fellow Coloradans!

We are committed to providing public safety services to our fellow Coloradans in their times of greater needs such as: safety on our roads, preparing and mitigating environmental disasters, disaster recovery, combating crime, school safety, and victim recovery.

You’ll have the opportunity to challenge yourself and acquire new capabilities to build a rewarding and fulfilling career while making a difference in our community!

When you join CDPS, you are joining a team of exceptional individuals and together you will be inspired, motivated and supported to become the best you can be.

Unmatched Benefits:

We highly value work life balance and offer excellent work-life programs, training and enriching professional development opportunities and a wide range of benefits.

• 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.

• State contribution into Health Savings Account when enrolled in HDHP.
  

• Job protected medical leave under the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and the State of Colorado Family and Medical Leave Insurance Program (FAMLI).

• Paid medical leave benefits provided by the State of Colorado.

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

• We offer unmatched 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), visit Colorado PERA for details.

• CDPS provides generous time off including 11 paid holidays annually and accrued annual and sick leave and 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.

• Additional benefits offered include tuition reimbursement and reduced college tuition at CSU Global and DeVry University.

• Credit Union of Colorado membership eligibility.

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

Requirements

About the Work Unit
The Colorado State Patrol’s (CSP) Policy and Research (PAR) unit provides administrative policy and research services to the agency’s members and CSP Command Staff. The unit also maintains agency wide forms, reports, manuals, operational bulletins and other administrative assignments in order to meet the needs of the Staff Services Branch and the organization, as well as satisfying CALEA accreditation requirements through policy development, Executive Accreditation Report (ExAR) requirements and organizational goals that are consistent with best practices within modern policing. All documents delivered by the PAR unit must be prepared and provided in a timely, accurate, thorough, professional, and well-written manner. Members of the work unit are occasionally required to travel short distances to attend stakeholder meetings.

Work Environment

• Typical work hours: Monday-Friday, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm.
• Primary work will be out of an office. Majority in-person position. Flexible work arrangements available.

About the Job
The purpose of this position is contribute to and satisfy the requirements of the Policy & Research work unit, researching, authoring CALEA compliant policies, research best practices, creating and modifying agency forms and reports as necessary, creating operational bulletins and temporary orders, and contributing to other administrative assignments required to meet the needs of the Staff Services Branch.

Key Responsibilities
Policy Management – Research, Development and Authoring
Researches and authors written directives on a variety of topics that affect the organization such as legislation, industry best practices, improvement opportunities, etc. Ensures written directives and processes are CALEA compliant, are aligned with current law enforcement best practices and meet current legislative mandates and state and federal regulations. Partners with internal stakeholders to present a unified message regarding tactical and strategic directives and initiatives. Works independently and part of a collaborative team, often managing multiple assignments and deliverables all with high priorities within the agency. Must manage time effectively. Reviews current written directives ensuring existing written directives do not conflict.

• Writes clear and concise written directives, guidelines and rules for performing activities within the agency.
• Develops and modifies existing policies and guidelines to adhere to accreditation standards, current best practices and law enforcement standards.
• Presents information, as required, orally and/or in professional written work products such as but not limited to whitepapers, briefing documents, and research papers.
• Proofreads and edits documents, presentation materials, and other agency written directives.
• Ensures alignment of written directives with agency strategic direction and goals and modern policing.
• Participate in meetings, workgroups, or committees in order to conduct and report on said research and development.

Qualifications

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

Education and Experience, Knowledge, Skills

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong team-player who can also work independently
• Strong analytical, research, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
• Researching skills with the ability to fact find and summarize findings in an articulate manner
• Ability to edit and proofread with precise attention to detail and accuracy
• High level of professionalism, discretion, and judgement.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Technical writing, research and/or policy writing experience.
• Experience working in a public safety environment (law enforcement, emergency management, or related fields).
• Experience working in state or local government.
• Knowledge of legislative processes and regulatory development.
• Ability to analyze complex issues and communicate recommendations to executive audiences.
• Experience authoring written directives, guidelines and/or rules.
• Knowledge of law enforcement best practices, standards and compliance.
• Experience working with Google Workspace and Microsoft Office software.
• Experience with writing and understanding white papers.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

• Must be Colorado resident at the time of application.
• Current valid driver's license at time of hire, and must obtain a Colorado-issued driver's license within 6 months of hire. May need to travel for meetings with stakeholders and other functions, such as strategic review and forecast meetings.
• Requires successful completion of a background investigation that includes a polygraph exam, driving history, a fingerprint based criminal history search and drug testing.

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.

Additional Information

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 resolute in non-discriminatory practices in everything we do, including hiring, employment, and advancement opportunities.

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.

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

• 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.

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• Comparative Analysis Steps may include
  • Structured application review by a panel of SMEs
  • eSkill writing assessment