Security I.

Department Information

THIS POSITION IS OPEN TO CURRENT RESIDENTS OF COLORADO ONLY

THIS ANNOUNCEMENT WILL REMAIN OPEN UNTIL 5:00 PM ON TUESDAY, MAY 28, 2024

Work hours are Monday - Friday from 7:30 am - 4:00 pm with an hour lunch break rotating among 3 Security personnel so that 2 of 3 are usually present. Uniform shirts will be provided.

The Department of Labor and Employment keeps Colorado strong and competitive. We connect workers with great jobs and assist those who have been injured on the job. We help people who are unemployed through no fault of their own by providing temporary wage replacement and we ensure fair labor practices. We provide an up-to-date and accurate picture of the economy that helps in decision making. And we protect the workplace – and Colorado communities – with a variety of consumer protection and safety programs.

This is a values-driven organization, committed to accountability, agility, collaboration, and respect.

We believe in outstanding customer service, an inclusive culture, continued process improvement and in our role as a trusted and strategic partner. Recognizing that knowledgeable employees drive our success, we are seeking dedicated individuals who exhibit our shared values and our passion for quality and excellence in all we do.

In addition to rewarding and meaningful work, we offer excellent benefits :

• Strong, secure, yet flexible retirement benefits including a PERA Defined Benefit Plan or PERA Defined Contribution Plan plus 401(k) and 457 plans
• Medical and dental health plans
• Employer supplemented Health Savings Account
• Paid life insurance
• Short- and long-term disability coverage
• 11 paid holidays per year plus vacation and sick leave
• BenefitHub state employee discount program
• MotivateMe employee wellness program
• Excellent work-life programs, such as flexible schedules, training and more
• Access to participate in employer-supported employee affinity spaces
• RTD EcoPass Commuter Program
• Some positions may qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. For more information go to https://dhr.colorado.gov/dhr-resources/student-loan-forgiveness-programs
  
  

Our agency website: Colorado Department of Labor and Employment

CDLE has implemented a pilot program on March 1st, 2022 which will award Disability Hiring Preference Points similar to the Veterans’ Preference Points program. During your application process you will be asked if you would like to be considered for either of these programs for additional points in the hiring process. To learn more about Disability Hiring Preference and what will be required to participate, please visit our website: https://sites.google.com/state.co.us/disability-hiring-preference/home

PLEASE NOTE: With the beginning of this program, CDLE will no longer accept attachments of any kind with applications. Please be as thorough as possible in documenting your education and work history in the application system. Attachments will not be accepted or considered during any phase of the hiring process including minimum qualification screening, comparative analysis, or interviews.

Description Of Job

The salary range for this posting is:

$16.53 - $20.25 Hourly

$1,322.77 - $1,620.00 Biweekly

$2,866.00 - $3,510.00 Monthly

$34,392.00 - $42,120.00 Annually

Work hours are Monday - Friday from 7:30 am - 4:00 pm with an hour lunch break rotating among 3 Security personnel so that 2 of 3 are usually present. Uniform shirts will be provided.

• Uses metal detection equipment and wands to screen individuals.
• Signs-in non-employees by checking IDs and holding proper identification until visitor exits the building.
• Cleans and sanitizes customer cubicle, including telephones, between each customer.
• Makes rounds daily checking for safety and security issues inside and outside the building.
• Monitors employees, claimants, and other persons for safety and security threats.
• Must be prepared to contact/confront any individual to ensure he/she has proper authority to access the building or if the individual appears to be a security concern.
• Calms agitated individuals or defuses hostile situations through conflict resolution skills whenever reasonably possible.
• Assesses imminently threatening or potentially dangerous situations and notifies police or other authority when necessary and appropriate.
• Prepares daily report of activities, including abnormal incidents (property damage, hostile/suspicious individuals, etc.) and infrastructure security issues (unlocked doors, non-functioning light fixtures that create an unsafe environment, etc.).
• General administrative support for the Division of Unemployment Insurance. Will include word processing work, and using Excel spreadsheets.
• Performs other duties as assigned, which may include covering the dock entrance, and filling in where needed in other areas of the department.
  
  

Minimum Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights

Education And Experience

None.

Necessary Special Requirements

• The candidate selected for the position must successfully pass a background check.
• Ability to exert up to 100 pounds of force, following appropriate safety procedures; Ability to control others (body strength and agility of all four limbs is necessary); Walking / standing more than 60% of time.
• Must have basic computer skills, including word processing and Excel spreadsheets.
  
  

Highly Desirable Skills and Abilities The best candidates will possess the following:

• Bilingual in English and Spanish.
• Previous experience working as a security guard/officer at a commercial or government facility,
• At least one year prior experience providing security service for buildings and grounds,
• Strong oral and written communication skills,
• Experience and ability to work with diverse groups of people,
• Coursework or training in security or law enforcement safety techniques and methods (please submit copies of any certificates or certifications with your application materials),
• Effective conflict resolution skills,
• Attention to detail,
• Excellent customer service skills,
• Experience a using metal detector and wand,
• CPR/AED certification.
• Experience using computers: familiar with Google Suite, Microsoft Word and Excel, and ability to use proprietary software.
• While not required, this position will benefit from bilingual fluency (read, write, speak) in both English and Spanish.
  
  

Required Competencies

• Awareness of and ability to communicate and enforce COVID-19 protocol.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills – Ability to respond effectively and positively to feedback and present a courteous, professional, helpful attitude as a representative of CDLE
• Ability to contact/confront any individual to ensure he/she has proper authority to access the building or if the individual appears to be a security concern. Must be able to calm agitated individuals or manage/diffuse volatile situations
• Keen observation skills – checks daily for safety and security issues inside and outside the building; monitors employees, claimants, and other persons for safety and security threats.
• Effective organizational skills
• Effective problem-solving skills
  
  

Conditions Of Employment

• Must be a Colorado resident at time of application.
• You must pass a thorough background check prior to employment.
• Work hours are Monday - Friday from 7:30 am - 4:30 pm with an hour lunch break rotating among 3 Security personnel so that 2 of 3 are usually present. Uniform shirts will be provided.
• Ability to exert up to 100 pounds of force, following appropriate safety procedures; Ability to control others (body strength and agility of all four limbs is necessary); Walking / standing more than 60% of time.
  
  

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 acknowledgement 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

For questions regarding this recruitment, please contact: chris.mcgill@state.co.us

Minimum Qualification Screening

A Human Resources Analyst will only review the work experience/job duties sections of the online job application to determine whether you meet the minimum qualifications for the position for which you are applying. Cover letters and resumes WILL NOT be accepted in lieu of the official State of Colorado online application, CDLE does not accept attachments of any kind during the application process. Part-time work experience will be prorated.

Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications to continue in the selection process for this position. Work experience and qualifications must be specifically documented on your online application. Do not use "see resume" or "see attached" statements on your application. CDLE does not accept attachments of any kind during the application process.

Comparative Analysis Process – Structured Application Review

After minimum qualification screening, the comparative analysis process for this position will involve a review and rating of all the information you submit with your application materials. Therefore, it is extremely important to document in the work experience/job duties portion of your online application the extent to which you possess the education, experience, minimum qualifications, and preferred qualifications as outlined in the job announcement. It is also important to thoroughly answer all supplemental questions (if listed) as your answers to these questions will be evaluated during this phase.

Supplemental Questions

Answer the supplemental questions on the application completely and thoughtfully. Your answers may be rated based on your writing ability (spelling, grammar, and clarity of your writing) as well as the content of your answer.

THIS ANNOUNCEMENT MAY BE USED TO FILL MULTIPLE VACANCIES

The State of Colorado believes that equity, diversity, and inclusion drive our success, and we encourage candidates from all identities, backgrounds, and abilities to apply. 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.

The Colorado Department of Labor and Employment 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 ADAAA Coordinator, Sean Montoya, at sean.montoya@state.co.us . Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities. For all other inquiries about this recruitment effort, please call 303-318-8200.

While a salary range is posted for this position, an eventual salary offer is determined by a comprehensive salary analysis, which considers multiple factors including but not limited to education and experience compared to others in the organization doing substantially similar work.

Salary : $34,392 - $42,120