Police Administrator - Public Safety

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This position is FULL TIME

This position is a required in-person position.

The incumbent is to report to the assigned duty location, no remote option will be available

Location: Colorado Mental Health Hospital in Pueblo Campus

Colorado Mental Health Institute at Pueblo (CMHHIP)

As a cornerstone of the Pueblo community for over a century,

Colorado Mental Health Institute at Pueblo (CMHHIP) is a leading employer, provider of quality mental health services, and community partner. This work unit provides security, law enforcement, and transportation services at the Colorado Mental Health Institute at Pueblo.

Description Of Job

About the Position

The mission of the Dept. of Public Safety is to provide a safe, secure environment for all persons on the grounds of the Colorado Mental Health Institute at Pueblo and within the surrounding community, by enforcing State Statutes, traffic laws and regulations within jurisdiction involving the custody of criminally insane patients of the institute and of convicted felons from the Department of Corrections and the Division of Youth Corrections. To be aware of and adhere to prevailing legal standards, CDHS Policy, DPS Policy and CMHIP specific procedure. Specific duties and expectations of the job are detailed in the sections below: This position supervises all of the police officers, the Comm Center Supervisor and the Central Transport Unit Supervisor for daily operations. It oversees law enforcement and transport operations for the department and manages the training programs for the department. This position makes operations decisions regarding daily activities and makes administrative decisions with regard to training requirements and personnel actions. It serves as Department Training Manager for required annual training both for CMHIP and POST and makes recommendations to the internal training programs as needed. They also command the department in the absence of the Chief of Police.

Makes management decisions to adjust staffing levels and supervises the establishment and planning of training programs for police and security officers. Conducts Internal Affairs investigations when assigned by the Chief.

Management Of Daily Agency Operations And Law Enforcement Supervison:

• Responsible for the day to day operations of the Department of Public Safety.
• Provides comprehensive and operational supervision over Police Officer I’s and II’s.
• This includes focusing on enhancing shift performance, evaluating subordinate officers' performance through Performance Management Plans in Cornerstone, and conducting accident, risk, and loss investigations.
• Additionally, assists with applicant interviews, offers recommendations for hiring, and mentors and coaches subordinate staff. In times of employee conflicts, collaborates with supervisors and Human Resources for resolution.
• Ensures equitable distribution of workload and provides direction during significant events, collaborating with lead workers (Lieutenants) and subordinates to monitor shift performance and gather information on significant incidents for briefing the Chief of Police.
• Supervises the Police Communications Supervisor and Central Transport Unit Supervisor, providing managerial oversight for both units.
• May assume command during significant incidents involving any of these units.
• Administers Department policies and procedures, including those governing police patrol officers, communication technicians, and investigative techniques.
• Delegates work assignments, assesses security needs, monitors workflow, and oversees investigative work on a day-to-day basis.
• Collaborates with the CMHIP Admissions Program to arrange statewide transportation for patients.
• Assists the Chief of Police in attending civic, professional and service group meetings to explain the activities and functions of the Department and to establish favorable relations.

Training Management

• Manages the overall training program for all DPS officers.
• Trains personnel in police and security techniques including tactical weapons and other special equipment by conducting classes, in-service, and making immediate corrections when improper techniques, actions, etc. are observed. Manages training records to ensure staff is meeting P.O.S.T. required training levels for Police Officers and Administrators.
• Collaborates with other agencies to arrange for training.
• Recommends policy updates and changes to be approved by the Chief of Police.
• These trainings include but are not limited to: to reflect current training, use of force, firearms and other practices and requirements, field training, POST Rule 28, hospital required training.
• Attends regional training officer meetings and collaborates with other agencies to share training resources and discuss upcoming changes in training requirements.
• Maintains relationship with POST board to provide up-to-date skills training for officers.
• Manages the Department’s training program, assigning and modifying training programs and procedures as needed.
• Evaluates Department operations on a continual basis to offer recommendations for new policies/procedures and updates to current ones

Investigation And Report Review

• Solves crimes by investigating, or supervising investigations, and making/reviewing written reports of incidents, criminal and otherwise, involving staff, patients and visitors within the grounds of the Colorado Mental Health Institute at Pueblo (CMHIP); including internal matters involving subordinate officers and other Institute employees.
• Determines sufficiency of all written police reports from subordinate officers, determines proper spelling and grammar, ensures the proper elements of the alleged crime are well documented, returns reports to officers for corrections as needed.
• Conducts investigations, or supervises investigations, into allegations of violations of criminal law, including incidents of patient mistreatment, abuse, neglect or exploitation (MANE), and conducts internal personnel investigations at the request of the Chief. Coordinates investigations between DPS officers and CMHHIP Quality Management to ensure a smooth investigative process.
• Reviews case work and legal documents authored by police officers and provides mentoring and corrections to their work.

Scheduling

• Ensures sufficient coverages on each shift are available for assignment by scheduling and rearranging schedules to meet the minimum requirement to maintain business needs; ensuring adequate 24-hour coverage 7 days per week.
• Takes into account injury leave, sick leave, annual leave, other leaves, and covering for staff vacancies. Communicates scheduled assignments and changes.
• Coordinates with the Comm Center Supervisor and Central Transport Unit Supervisor to ensure their units have sufficient staffing, and collaborate with dependent units to mitigate staffing shortages.

Ensure Staff and Patient Safety

• Provides law enforcement assistance to Unit staff of all divisions by responding to emergency calls in the event of violent and or dangerous confrontations with combative patients.
• Completes Unit/Ward checks as needed.
• Ensures public safety by enforcing state laws, policy, and procedures of the Colorado Mental Health Institute Pueblo. Supervises police officers patrolling the campus as needed.
• May take command of significant incidents on campus

Escapes - Revocations

• Recovers custody of criminally insane patients who have escaped, or supervises such work, and/or civil court committed patients, who have left without authority, by traveling to other jurisdictions, taking the patients into custody, and or escorting them back to the Institute, in accordance with Department Security Policies.
• Assists with the authoring of affidavits and arrest warrants for escapees or persons in violation of conditions of release.
• Provides FAA required training to officers who may have to fly armed. Determines correct recovery actions and charges based on the legal status of involved patients.

Serves As Acting Chief Of Police

• This position will assume the role of Chief of Police during their absence which includes a temporary delegation of Appointing Authority duties.
• Shares weekend Chief Officer on call status on a rotational basis to handle requests for guidance or make decisions relating to events.

Other Duties As Assigned

• Any other duties that may arise that may need to be completed that are not covered in the above duty statements.
• May need to self-assign duties on his own during emergencies without supervision.

Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions Of Employment & Appeal Rights

This position is a Full Time position

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in a field of study related to the work assignment. Current, valid Colorado Peace Officer Standards and Training (P.O.S.T.) certification. Two (2) years of experience in an occupational field related to the work assigned to the position at the level of work leader, unit supervisor, or equivalent

Substitution

Additional appropriate experience will substitute for the education requirement on a year-for-year basis

Preferred Qualifications

• College education (preferably 2 years or more) in behavioral health and/or juvenile justice related field
• Experience working with patients in positive leadership roles, such as mentoring and coaching
• Experience working in a high security locked environment
• Experience working with patients who suffer from mental illness

Conditions Of Employment

• FULL BACKGROUND CHECK : This position will have direct contact with vulnerable persons (as defined by C.R.S.27-90-111: "Direct contact" means providing face-to-face care, training, supervision, counseling, consultation, or medication assistance to vulnerable persons, regardless of the level of supervision of the department employee. "Direct contact" may include positions in which persons have access to or unsupervised time with clients or patients, including but not limited to maintenance personnel, housekeeping staff, kitchen staff, and security personnel.)
• CBI & FBI fingerprint check, Colorado Court Database check, Medicare Fraud Database, TRAILS Database check.
• May not be on a "Brady List" with any District Attorney
• Possess and maintain a valid U.S. driver's license
• Shift work – may get pulled to other shifts to cover minimum Officer management
• Travel – transportation of patients in State vehicles; Travel to assigned training and/or alternate work sites
• Must possess a valid, non-restricted Colorado Driver’s License or an non-restricted U.S. Driver's License for positions within 30 miles of the CO state border.
• Out-of-State Driver’s License holders must obtain a valid, non-restricted Colorado Driver’s License within 30 days of employment start date and be compliant with the Universal Safe Driving standard.
• Use of Firearms or Other Weapons - Must be able to lawfully carry firearms. Must be able to maintain proficiency and pass standard qualification courses.
• Must successfully complete and pass a Pre=Employment Psychological Exam and a Polygraph Test.
• Pre-employment Physical/Tests – Describe any special physical or test requirements: Must successfully complete and pass a post-offer Medical Fitness for Duty examination.
• Must possess and maintain valid Colorado Peace Officer Standards and Training (P.O.S.T.) certification and provide a copy.
• Disclose that information on the application.
• Explain why the prior termination or resignation should not disqualify you from the current position.
• Provide your employee number from your prior State employment. Absent extraordinary circumstances, prior disciplinary termination or resignation in lieu of termination and failure to provide this information will disqualify the applicant from future State employment with CDHS.

CDHS Selection Process Explanation

Employment history is calculated on a full-time basis (40/hrs per week). Part-time employment is calculated on a prorated basis to determine qualifications. Be sure your application specifically addresses your qualifications, experience, work products, and accomplishments as they relate to the position and minimum requirements.

• Preferred Qualifications & Competencies:
• Relevant years of state service experience.

Minimum Qualification Screening Process

A Human Resources Analyst will review the work experience/job duties sections of the online job application to determine whether your experience meets the minimum qualifications for the position. You must complete the official State of Colorado online application. Cover letters and resumes WILL NOT be reviewed during the minimum qualifications screening process. You must specifically document your work experience and qualifications in the application form . Do not use "see resume" or "see attached."

You must meet the minimum qualifications to continue in the selection process. Part-time work experience will be prorated.

Comparative Analysis Process – Structured Application Review

After minimum qualification screening, the comparative analysis process will involve reviewing and rating of all the information you submit. The comparative analysis step may also include your results from standardized testing.

Your Work Experience/Job Duties

Document your work experience/job duties to the extent to which you possess the skills, education, experience, minimum qualifications, and preferred qualifications.

Supplemental Questions

Answer the supplemental questions completely and thoughtfully. We will rate your answers based on the content of your response and your writing skills (spelling, grammar, and clarity of your writing).

Your Work Experience/Job Duties

Document your work experience/job duties to the extent to which you possess the skills, education, experience, minimum qualifications, and preferred qualifications.

If listed, answer all supplemental questions as your answers to these questions will be evaluated during this phase. Provide at least 4-8 sentences for each supplemental question.

Supplemental Questions

Answer the supplemental questions completely and thoughtfully. We will rate your answers based on the content of your response and your writing skills (spelling, grammar, and clarity of your writing).

Appeal Rights

You may file an appeal with the State Personnel Board or request a review by the State Personnel Director if your application is eliminated. You will find the appeals process, the official appeal form, and how to deliver it on the State Personnel Board website.

• You or your representative must sign and submit the official appeal form for review.
• You can find the official appeal form here .
• You must be deliver the official appeal form to the State Personnel Board:
• By email (***email_hidden***), or
• Postmarked in US Mail to(1525 Sherman Street, 4th Floor, Denver CO 80203, or
• Hand delivered (1525 Sherman Street, 4th Floor, Denver CO 80203), or
• Faxed View phone number on jobradars.com) within ten (10) calendar days from your receipt of notice or acknowledgement of the department’s action.

Contact The State Personnel Board For Assistance

• At View phone number on jobradars.com, or

Refer to the Colorado Code of Regulations (CCR) 801-1, State Personnel Board Rules and Personnel Director's Administrative Procedures, Chapter 8, Resolution of Appeals and Disputes, within the Rules webpage.

Supplemental Information

How to apply to the State of Colorado

The Assessment Process

For additional recruiting questions, please contact: View email address on jobradars.com

About Us & Benefits

If your goal is to build a career that makes a difference, join the dedicated people of the Colorado Department of Human Services (CDHS). Our professionals strive to design and deliver high quality human and health services that improve the safety, independence, and well-being of the people of Colorado. Each of us is committed to contributing to a safe and accessible CDHS . In addition to a great location and rewarding and meaningful work, we offer:

• 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
• State of Colorado Employee BenefitHub Resource Center
• Employee Wellness program
• Excellent work-life programs, such as flexible schedules, training and more
• Remote work arrangements for eligible positions
• Some positions may qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program .

Our Values

• We believe in a people-first approach: We prioritize the needs, well-being, and dignity of the individuals, families and communities we serve. We commit to respect, fairness and access in every decision, policy and interaction. We engage client voices and experiences in the development and implementation of the services we provide.
• Balance creates quality of life: We want our team to be resilient through a supportive workplace that values flexibility, health and wellness, and employee engagement.
• We hold ourselves accountable: We take responsibility through our actions, programs, and results for the state of health and human services in Colorado.
• Transparency matters: We are open and honest with employees, our partners, the Coloradans we serve, and the public.
• We are ethical: We abide by what is best for those we serve by doing what is right, not what is easy.
• Collaboration helps us rise together: We work together with all partners, employees, and clients to achieve the best outcomes for Coloradans.

ADAA Accommodations

CDHS is committed to a Colorado for 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.

This includes completing the application process, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, participating in the employee selection process, and/or performing 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 View email address on jobradars.com .

~THE STATE OF COLORADO IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER~

We are committed to increasing a “Colorado for ALL" of our staff and providing culturally responsive programs and services. Therefore, we encourage responses from people of all backgrounds and abilities. The State of Colorado believes that a “Colorado for ALL” drives 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 CAMPUS OF THE COLORADO MENTAL HEALTH INSTITUTE AT PUEBLO IS TOBACCO FREE

~THE STATE OF COLORADO IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER~

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