Security Technician III at CCA

Job Posting

This listing closes on 6/3/2026 at 4:00 PM Mountain Time (US & Canada).

Employer: State of Colorado

Salary: $4,238.00 - $4,907.00 Monthly

Location: Centennial, CO

Job Type: Full Time

Job Number: GJC-000981, 982 & 983 05/26

Department: Community College of Aurora

Opening Date: 05/20/2026

Closing Date: 6/3/2026 at 4:00 PM Mountain Time (US & Canada)

FLSA: Determined by Position

Type of Announcement: This position is open only to Colorado state residents. Primary Physical Work Address 12650 E Arapahoe Rd, Centennial, CO 80112 FLSA Status Non-Exempt; position is eligible for overtime compensation.

Hiring Pay Rate: The salary range listed represents a broad salary range for this position. It is anticipated that this position will begin at $4,907.00 per month, depending upon internal equity, experience, education, and training. Position is eligible to receive shift differential pay for all applicable hours.

How To Apply: Please submit an online application for this position at Reach out to the Department Contact to apply using a paper application, including any supplemental questions. Failure to submit a complete and timely application may result in the rejection of your application. Applicants are responsible for ensuring that application materials are received by the appropriate Human Resources office before the closing date and time listed.

Department Information

GJC-000981, 982, & 983 05/26; Security Department

Community College of Aurora is a vibrant, growing, diverse, urban community college committed to student engagement, innovative teaching, and a global, multicultural perspective on learning. The college has built a reputation of excellence by cultivating a "family" culture that values students, faculty, and staff.

Why work for Community College of Aurora? In addition to rewarding and meaningful work, we offer the following benefits:

• Medical and dental health plans
• Retirement savings through Colorado PERA
• Employer supplemented Health Savings Account
• Paid life insurance
• Short- and long-term disability coverage
• 10 paid holidays per year plus vacation and sick leave
• BenefitHub state employee discount program
• CafeWell employee wellness program
• Many positions are eligible for alternate work arrangements that may include flexible schedules and/or working remotely
• Opportunity to become a lifelong-learner and enjoy considerable savings for the college education of your dependents through our tuition assistance program

Work hours for these three positions will be Monday through Friday from 1:30 p.m. to 10:00 p.m., Tuesday through Saturday from 1:30 p.m. to 10:00 p.m., and Tuesday through Saturday from 6:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. May be required to work occasional shifts outside of the regular shift to meet department needs. Successful candidate must be able to follow verbal communications and be able to read and comprehend written directions. Also, must be able to interpret written directives, policies, and memos. An essential function of this position requires the individual to exert up to 100 lbs. of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 lbs. of force frequently, and/or up to 20 lbs. of force constantly to move objects. It also requires constant or frequent climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, handling, feeling, talking, hearing, and depth perception. You must be able to perform this level of physical exertion and essential functions in order to be considered for this position. This position will wear personal protection equipment and standardized uniforms. Shift Differentials will be paid to employees in eligible classes as published in the State's annual pay plan.

Regular rate applies when work hours fall between 6:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. (no shift differential).

Second shift differential rate (7.5%) applies when half or more of the scheduled work hours fall between 4:00 p.m. and 11:00 p.m.

Third shift differential rate (14%) applies when half or more of the scheduled work hours fall between 11:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m.

Weekend differential rate (20%) applies when more than half of the scheduled shift hours fall on a weekend shift. Weekend shifts start at 4:00 pm Friday through 6:00 am Monday.

Description of Job

Your application must provide a detailed description of your relevant work experience in relation to the following duties: This full-time position is located in the Security Department at the Community College of Aurora. Campus Safety Officers provide safety and security for the 5 campus buildings and parking lots, assisting the campus community with a wide variety of problems and concerns, providing first response to campus emergencies and disruptions, and crowd and traffic control. Maintain a high level of sensitivity and confidentiality at all times.

Patrolling and Call Responses Conduct security patrols of campus and all College buildings and facilities on foot or by other means (i.e. patrol car, bicycle, etc.) and provide stationary security post duties as assigned. Respond to all calls for service directed by radio, telephone and/or supervisory and management personnel of the Security Department. Designs and leads campus safety patrol initiatives. Ensure that security supervisory and management personnel are notified in a proper and timely manner of breaches of security occurring on College properties or of information received that may create a security risk for College properties such as trespassers and contact local law enforcement as appropriate. Assume control of situations on campus until emergency responders arrive.

Investigations and Reporting Provide initial response to emergencies and incidents on campus and complete initial investigations to determine disposition. Conduct investigations of security matters on campus. Write complete, accurate and timely reports to record campus incidents and document investigations and maintains logs relating to activity on campus. This requires strong oral and written communication skills to include basic computer and typing proficiency. Originate and file written reports utilizing computer aided reporting systems, regarding activities and incidents occurring on College properties and information received from other sources pertaining to security or incidents on properties or within the community. Properly report and track incidents on campus for the supervisor to include in the federally mandated Clery reports. Work with law enforcement to preserve evidence in incidents that may be criminal in nature.

Enforcement Control the flow of vehicle and pedestrian traffic on campus property. Enforce all College rules and regulations on College properties owned or leased as specified in Standard Operating Procedures. Challenge trespassers, loiterers, errant vehicle operators and all others who create a safety and security risk to students and staff and threaten the overall security and integrity of the physical assets and property of the College including violations of the student code of conduct. In situations where an incident may be criminal in nature and poses an immediate threat to the safety or security of students or staff, authorized personnel may temporarily detain individuals involved using appropriate and approved methods as a last resort. Respond to and assist in resolving conflicts and confrontations on campus. Assist with crowd control as needed. Issue campus parking tickets. Direct persons creating a disruption, safety or security risk, or those in unauthorized areas to leave campus, escort them off premises, or call law enforcement.

Emergency Responses Assist in evacuating faculty, staff, and students during emergencies. Must provide emergency response and first aid as needed. Serve as initial responder when dealing with emergency situations such as tornados, floods, bomb threats, lock downs, etc., following proper procedures for lock down, secure, evacuate, shelter and hold. Ensure standard response protocol is current and accurate and update as needed. Immediately issue Timely Warnings and Emergency Notifications during emergencies as appropriate. Respond and manage all types of emergencies until the arrival of outside agencies. Maintain required certifications in emergency response areas as required by the College and federal or state law or regulation.

Equipment Maintenance and Use Exercise proper care and maintenance of all College owned or leased equipment including vehicles assigned to or utilized for duty. Maintain a high level of proficiency in the proper use of authorized protection tools (batons, hand cuffs, pepper spray, radio, etc.) Maintain in-depth knowledge and high level proficiency with campus safety and security systems. Must successfully complete and maintain certification and required recertification in all applicable areas as determined by the College and state law.

Minimum Qualifications