ANALYST I

Department Information

This position is open only to 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

Visit our website to learn more about the work we do to keep Colorado safe!

CDPS is an equal opportunity employer. See our EEOD Utilization Report (2020)

About The Department

The Colorado Department of Public Safety (CDPS) consists of five Divisions: Colorado Bureau of Investigation (CBI), Colorado State Patrol (CSP), Division of Criminal Justice (DCJ), Division of Fire Prevention and Control (DFPC), and the Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management (DHSEM). The Executive Director’s Office (EDO) provides administrative and management services to the operating divisions of the department.

DIVISION OF HOMELAND SECURITY AND EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT

The Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management is the coordinating agency for Colorado’s response to emergencies and disasters, regardless of cause.

Our Mission: To lead and support Colorado’s effort to prevent, protect, mitigate, respond to and recover from all-hazards events.

Our Vision: A prepared, safe and resilient Colorado!

Our Core Values: Service, Teamwork, Respect, Integrity, Vision and Excellence.

Our Guiding Principles: Results-Focused, Innovative, Service-Oriented and Employee-Centric.

The Division Accomplishes Its Mission Through The Following Offices

Our mission is accomplished through a comprehensive and coordinated program of mitigating hazards, preparing for emergencies, preventing terrorist attacks and other criminal activity, coordinating resources for response to a disaster and supporting subsequent recovery efforts. The division also serves as the conduit for state and federal funding to prepare for and recover from all hazard events.

• Director’s Office
• Office of Emergency Management
• Office of Grants Management (Formerly Office of Preparedness)
• Office of Security and Prevention (CIAC)

WHY JOIN US

• Our employees are proud of their work and believe their work is important and valued by the public.
• Our supervisors do a great job managing employees, providing clear expectations, treating employees with respect and providing timely feedback.
• We value a high work-life balance.
• CDPS is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome diversity of backgrounds and ideas.

In addition to rewarding meaningful work, we offer a competitive benefits package that includes:

• Excellent work-life programs, training, and professional development opportunities;
• Retirement benefits including PERA Defined Benefit Plan or PERA Defined Contribution Plan plus 401K and 457 plans;
• Medical and dental options (for permanent employees and their dependents).
• Short and optional long-term disability coverage
• 10 paid holidays per year plus vacation and sick leave.
• Employee Assistance Program (C-SEAP) available in every region of the state.
• Subsidized RTD FlexPass and free parking at most work locations.
• Reduced college tuition (CSU Global, DeVry University, University of the Rockies)
• Life insurance that includes legal resources and discounts.

For a complete review of the benefits we offer, please click on this link.

Description of Job

About The Work Unit

This position is located within the Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management (DHSEM). DHSEM is a consolidated Emergency Management and Homeland Security team. The Division’s mission is to lead and support Colorado’s efforts to prevent, protect, mitigate, respond to and recover from all-hazard events.

The CIAC Includes The Following Sections

The Colorado Information Analysis Center (CIAC) serves as the focal point within the state for receiving, analyzing and sharing threat-related information among private sector, local, tribal, and federal partners. The CIAC includes representatives from all levels of government and that represents a clearinghouse for threat information with a focus on protecting civil rights, civil liberties and privacy concerns. The CIAC also provides situational awareness and a common operating picture and coordinated information collection, analysis, dissemination for Colorado Department of Public safety (CDPS).

• All Threats Intelligence Unit: is responsible for the receipt, review, analysis and dissemination of threat and hazard related information and intelligence. The unit produces reports for law enforcement and non-law enforcement personnel for the purpose of information sharing on criminal acts, acts of terrorism or terrorism threats.
• 24/7 Watch Center: produces consolidated situational awareness information and intelligence during any major incident and provides a common operating picture and coordinated information collection, analysis, dissemination for the CDPS and our state and local partners on significant incidents affecting Colorado.
• Threat Liaison Officer Program: has identified individuals in a law enforcement, emergency services, military, public health, private sector entity who are responsible for reporting and disseminating suspicious activity and other criminal intelligence information to their local agency and to the CIAC.
• State, Local, Tribal and Federal Partnerships: partners that are co-located in the CIAC in a part time or full time capacity, including but are not limited to: Federal Bureau of Investigation, Homeland Security Investigations, Department of Homeland Security – Office of Intelligence and Analysis, Department of Homeland Security – National Protection and Programs Directorate, Department of Corrections, Rocky Mountain Information Network, and the CSP Auto Theft Intelligence Coordination Center (ATICC).
• The Safe2Tell component serves as a statewide reporting tool for community members and those members in school as well as a statewide answering point for all tips (phone, mobile or web-based). Safe2Tell is one of the most effective ways to gather intelligence from students, parents, teachers and community members about potential threats, concerns, welfare of students and potential violent incidents. Safe2Tell gathers and disseminates information that is reported to Safe2Tell to the school and local law enforcement.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Mostly sedentary

24/7 Rotating Schedule

May require occasional travel during work hours throughout the Denver Metro area.

About The Position

This announcement will be used to fill two Safe2Tell Analyst positions within the CIAC.

These positions will be assigned a rotating 24/7 schedule.

Duties Include (but Are Not Limited To)

• Position will be provided training and experience to review, assess and process information provided to Safe2Tell. This includes gathering information from callers, digital analysis of web/app-based tips, and inputting a tip into the P3 System.
• Processing incoming tips from the web and mobile app to include two-way dialog with tipsters. Forwarding the tip on to the appropriate school and law enforcement entity. Following up with school and law enforcement to verify receipt of the tip. Further follow up with the schools and law enforcement for dispositions of tips received.
• Periodically updates contact information in P3 for contacts when a new contact is made known.
• Position will be provided training and experience to review, assess, and process information provided to the Watch Center through the Safe2Tell phone line, web-based platform, Safe2Tell app and Watch Center/CIAC email inboxes. This will include assessing both raw or real-time and complete intelligence information originating from the public or professionals sent to Safe2tell or the Watch Center.
• This position will evaluate the information for its level of importance. This may include distribution of intelligence information to partners via the Watch Center notification matrix and other CIAC list serves.
• The position will handle documents and communications with partners and CIAC staff in accordance with the CIAC Security Policies and Privacy Protection Policy (protecting civil rights and civil liberties).
• The Safe2Tell Analyst will use good judgement in determining level of urgency of information, appropriate audience for dissemination, and expected level of detail in documenting assigned tasks.
• The position will act pertaining to monitoring and receiving information, following the appropriate Safe2Tell procedures along with any Watch Center and CIAC procedures and/or policies.
• As directed, provides pre-disaster support to the State Emergency Operations Center training and exercise program up to 5% of time. During a state declared disaster, provides operational support to the State Emergency Operations Center as directed.
• When directed, assumes assigned role as member of the State Recovery Task Force until relieved by Task Force Leader or Director, DHSEM.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights

Option 1 (Minimum Qualifications)

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS (EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE)

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in Criminal Justice or a field related to Customer Service, Dispatching, or Information Gathering.*

• A transcript as described under “Complete Applications” must be submitted at the time of application to meet this qualification.

OR

Option 2 (Work Experience Substitution)

Full time experience working in a Criminal Justice, Customer Service, Dispatching, or Information Gathering field may substitute for the degree requirement on a year-for-year basis.*

*Note: Application work history and supplemental questions must clearly articulate relevant professional experience as applicable to the position.*

Required Competencies And/Or Special Qualifications

Must possess a high level of accuracy and attention to detail

Demonstrated strong critical thinking skills.

Ability to make independent decisions within a broad procedural framework.

Ability to multi-task and meet short-term deadlines.

Strong organizational and follow up skills.

Self-sufficient, highly motivated with desire to learn new skills.

Ability to thrive in a fast-paced work environment with consistency and reliability

Ability to work rotating shifts including nights, weekends and holidays.

Preferred Qualifications (not Required)

Experience receiving and routing Safe2Tell calls

Current CCIC/NCIC certification;

Previous law enforcement related analytical training;

Previous professional work experience in a multi-jurisdictional law enforcement environment;

• One or more years full time professional work experience either as a crime analyst or in support of criminal investigations within the Colorado Department of Public Safety. Part time experience will be pro-rated.
• Current Federal security clearance

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

• Requires successful completion of an extensive background investigation including reference checks, a polygraph examination, and fingerprint based criminal background check.
• Requires working rotating shifts including nights, weekends, and holidays to ensure appropriate level of staffing in a 24/7 work unit.
• A valid driver’s license required. This position may be required to travel using a state vehicle across the state.
• Effective September 20, 2021, employees will be required to attest to and verify that they are fully vaccinated for COVID-19.
• Note: Fully Vaccinated means two (2) weeks after a second dose in a two-dose series of the COVID-19 vaccine, such as the Pfizer or Moderna vaccine, or two (2) weeks after the single-dose vaccine, such as Johnson & Johnson’s Janssen vaccine, as defined by the State of Colorado’s Public Health Order and guidance issued by the Colorado Department of Public Health & Environment.

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.

Supplemental Information

NOTIFICATIONS

All correspondence regarding your status in the selection/examination process will be via email. Include your current working email address on your application and check your email 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 “[email protected]” addresses. It is your responsibility to ensure that your email will accept these notices and/or review your junk mail and spam filtered email.

EQUITY, DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION

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.

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 ADAAA Coordinator, Monica Rameriz, 303.239.4544, [email protected].

PLEASE READ CAREFULLY – RECRUITMENT TIMELINE 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.
• 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.
• It is imperative that your application provide as much information and detail as possible about your education, knowledge, skills, and experience as it relates to this job.
• 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.
• For an overview of State of Colorado application process and application tips, please view this video.
  

SELECTION NOTICE

The first stage of the comparative analysis will be an application review. Your application will be reviewed as a part of the selection process to establish a ranked order of all applicants who meet the minimum requirements. It is imperative that your application and answers to supplemental questions provide as much information and detail as possible about your education, knowledge, skills, and experience as it relates to the requirements, duties, and preferred qualifications of this position as described within this announcement.

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).

Complete Applications Must Include The Following Documents


• A complete CDPS Application for Announced Vacancy (please submit online using the link in this announcement)
• A complete Supplemental Questionnaire (must submit online as part of your application)
• A copy of your official or unofficial transcript from an NACES accredited college or university, or your technical school official or unofficial transcript, or your NACES accredited equivalency evaluation
• Detailed, Chronological Resume
• A Cover Letter that details how you possess the required and preferred competencies for this position