Preventing Targeted Violence (PTV) AnalystPrint (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/colorado/jobs/newprint/4527912) ApplyPreventing Targeted Violence (PTV) AnalystSalary $56,028.00 - $89,652.00 AnnuallyLocation Lakewood, COJob TypeFull TimeJob NumberRAA DHSEM 00512 052024DepartmentDepartment of Public SafetyDivisionHomeland Security and Emergency ManagementOpening Date06/03/2024Closing Date6/16/2024 11:59 PM MountainFLSADetermined by PositionType of AnnouncementThis position is open only to Colorado state residents.Primary Physical Work AddressLakewood, COFLSA StatusExempt; position is not eligible for overtime compensation.Department Contact InformationLeticia Tavarez [email protected] 720-471-9883Salary NoteAlthough the full salary range for this position is provided, appointments are typically made at or near the range minimum.How To ApplyPlease submit an online application for this position at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/colorado. 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.
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Department InformationThis position is open only to Colorado state residents.This recruitment may be used to fill other similar positions within the Colorado Department of Public Safety in the next 12 months . THIS POSITION IS A GRANT FUNDED POSITION WITH A HIGH PROBABILITY FOR RENEWAL ONCE IT EXPIRESWhile the full range of the class is $4,669 - $7,471 Monthly , appointment for this position is hired at $6077 monthly.CDPS is an equal opportunity employer. See ourEEOD Utilization Report (2020) (https://drive.google.com/file/d/11XM6piWxOnO7rfbG1EDPL2vHeCcVH36/view?usp=sharing) 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, ServiceCDPS commits to cultivating an equitable, diverse, and inclusive work environment. We ensure that we recruit, retain, and promote engaged employees. Our approach to diversity is simple - it's about embracing everyone! We strive to build and nurture a culture where inclusiveness is a reflex, not an initiative. Our strength is our promise to be inclusive with intentional strategies to welcome and uplift our employees to thrive - while building a more equitable workplace. Why I love My Job at CDPS (https://youtu.be/wVFnhrTd3jI) 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! Click here to learn why CDPS employees love their jobs (http://why%20do%20i%20love%20my%20job%20at%20cdps/) Careers with a purpose:If you are passionate about public safety service, and are eager to dedicate your career to serving Coloradans, this is the organization you want to join! 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 professional development opportunities! Did you know that only 15% of employers offer a defined contribution plan? CDPS offers unmatched retirement benefits including PERA Defined Benefit Plan or PERA Defined Contribution Plan, plus 401K and 457 plans. 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. CDPS provides generous time off including 11 paid holidays per year plus vacation, sick leave, and wellness days. 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. Additional benefits we offer include free ECO passes for qualifying State employees within the RTD service area, and reduced college tuition at CSU Global and DeVry University. For a complete review of the benefits we offer, please click on this link. (https://www.colorado.gov/pacific/publicsafety/benefits-1) Description of JobDIVISION OF HOMELAND SECURITY AND EMERGENCY MANAGEMENTThis position is located within the Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management (DHSEM). The Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management (DHSEM) is a dynamic and diverse team that is committed to developing, administering and coordinating comprehensive and integrated statewide emergency management and homeland security programs. The Division’s work ensures the safety and security of Colorado and its infrastructure through unity of effort with local, tribal, state, federal, private, and nongovernmental partners.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.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. The division accomplishes its mission through the following offices:
Director's Office
Office of Emergency Management (OEM)
Office of Grants Management (OGM)
Office of Security and Prevention (CIAC)
Office of Public Safety Communications (OPSC).
ABOUT THE WORK UNITThe 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 various departments and partner agencies that analyze 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, and dissemination for the Colorado Department of Public Safety (CDPS). About the Section:The Watch Center component operates 24/7 and supports CDPS leadership as well as other partners with overall situational awareness and real time information collection, dissemination and analysis during a critical incident affecting Colorado and will be the main point of intake and notification of incidents and emerging threats for the Department.Safe2Tell Colorado is a school safety prevention program administered by the Colorado Attorney General's Office. The tips are received and disseminated to schools and law enforcement by CDPSThe All Threats Intelligence Unit is responsible for the collection, analysis and dissemination of all threat information for the purpose of information sharing on criminal activities and terrorism-related threats affecting Colorado. The Center collaborates with private sector, local, tribal and federal partners to support, prevent, and protect Colorado and its citizens.The infrastructure protection and cyber-security program promotes greater resiliency of government, non-government, and private-sector facilities, systems, assets, and employees through an array of prevention, protection, mitigation, response and recovery strategies designed to deter, delay, detect and defend against human threats and technological hazards, while reducing the impact of natural hazards.The preventing targeted violence (PTV) program promotes greater resiliency of communities and community agencies through an array of prevention, protection, mitigation, response, and recovery strategies designed for early detection and prevention of targeted violent attacks. Targeted violence includes ideological and non-ideological mass attacks. The program also provides training and technical assistance to enhance awareness and prevention of targeted acts of violence. Through the development and maintaining of public-private partnerships and ongoing support of state government agencies, the program aims to expand information-sharing opportunities, enhance data collection and threat reporting to produce actionable intelligence, provide training and awareness, and adopt a layered, defense-indepth strategy to assure the resiliency of Colorado communities. PTV analysts maintain a broad scope of awareness on emerging and evolving targeted violence threats and behavioral indicators. The team works with local agencies to develop local prevention frameworks and provides continued support and guidance to local agencies as it relates to targeted violence prevention. The team also identifies community leaders and conducts community training to enhance threat reporting.WORK ENVIRONMENT
Mostly sedentary (sitting at computer)
8am-5pm Monday to Friday or 4 - 10 hour days
ABOUT THE POSITION This position serves as an Intelligence Analyst in the Colorado Information Analysis Center and will operate independently in performing the full range of professional tasks. The position accesses and analyzes information gathered from databases and shared by local, state, tribal, federal and private sector partners to develop data and analysis that informs decision makers from legitimate industry. This position will understand the full scope of Colorado's Preventing Targeted Violence Program so as to support public-private partners of the CIAC to assist the PTV Team in meeting the CIAC's mission and the expectations of the state's Preventing Targeted Violence Program. This position will have a working knowledge of the tradecraft methods, techniques, and tools to gather and analyzeinformation on targeted violence to inform the work of the PTV Team and assist in the creation of intelligence products that address a broad spectrum of targeted violence issues and logical manner. This position will also assist in the training of partners, new IntelligenceAnalysts, and Interns as it relates to PTV and will establish good working relationships with partners to support information sharing and outreach. This analyst position is to comply with State and Federal laws, regulations, executive orders and directives promulgated by the State of Colorado and the US Department of Homeland Security to achieve the goals and objectives of this state fusion center. This position will serve as a backup for the Preventing Targeted Violence Program and daily PTV functions.Position Duties:Targeted Violence Intelligence AnalysisImplements and performs the tasks of the CIAC intelligence analyst for gathering and analyzing data, developing intelligence products and disseminating information or products to appropriate partners, as assigned. The assignments pertains to the prevention of targeted violence in the State of Colorado. The tasks involve collaboration with other analysts or investigators, as well as with external partnering agencies. These tasks include long-term analytical or investigative projects as a component of the job assignment. Utilize personal knowledge and skills to determine the best approach for gathering, analyzing and developing products to disseminate internally or to partners. This includes determining the variables to track for each case or project and creating databases that support the analytical process for the purpose of developing conclusions and hypotheses on the potential impact of the project findings.The position completes tasks that pertain to the CIAC's mission and the Colorado Preventing Targeted Violence Program's mission, to include gathering and analyzing information, creating intelligence documents – both strategic and tactical, participate in briefings and trainings, and assist partners with threat assessments, case management, and case support. The position is to be familiar with the principles, policies, concepts, and guidance provided by the US Department of Homeland Security to fusion centers and know how to apply them to support the mission of the CIAC and PTV Program, including protecting the privacy, civil rights and civil liberties of others.Outreach and TrainingAttend and participate in meetings, trainings, exercises, and discussions related to preventing targeted violence. Engage, contact, and collaborate with CIAC partners on projects that are important to the CIAC’s mission and to assess and prevent targeted violence. Provide formal and informal presentations, training, and technical assistance to state agencies to enhance prevention, protection and mitigation efforts as part of the preventing targeted violence program. These activities may include both written and verbal components. This position will also act as the main point of contact for community leaders and non-professionals who can provide services, resources, and/or support to the CO-PTV Program and threat management partners.Participate in training and exercises to enhance knowledge, build partnerships, and work toward meeting the goals of the preventing targeted violence program. Integrate into the CIAC for threat reporting, especially as it relates to concerning behaviors and indicators of potential targeted violence.Other Duties as AssignedMinimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal RightsPlease Note: Application work history and supplemental questions must clearly articulate relevant professional experience as applicable to the position. If using education to substitute for experience a transcript as described under "Complete Applications" must be submitted at the time of application to meet this qualification.MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS (EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE) Option 1 Six (6) years of demonstrated full-time professional experience in intelligence work or a related field. SubstitutionsAppropriate education will substitute for the required experience on a year-for-year basis.Preferred qualifications (not required)
Understanding of privacy, civil rights and liberties.
Knowledge of violence prevention.
Strong analytical and critical thinking skills.
Working understanding of psychology.
Outreach experience.
Data collection experience.
Critical Thinking.
Strong speaking and writing skills.
Complex Problem Solving.
Judgment and Decision Making.
Experience producing intelligence products and a strong understanding of intelligence reporting standards.
Previous professional work experience in a multi-jurisdictional law enforcement environment.
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
Requires successful completion of an extensive background investigation including reference checks, a polygraph examination, and fingerprint based criminal background check.
Designated Critical. Required to report without delay or interruption to provide essential or emergency services to ensure health, safety and welfare.
A valid driver's license required. This position may be required to travel using a state vehicle across the state.
Must be able to have and maintain a SECRET security clearance issued by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS).
May support in emergency situations that necessitate duties that may occur outside normal business hours.
Position is grant funded with an expiration of 8/2026 with a high probability for reviewal. Employee will be required to sign a waiver of retention rights at time the time of employment.
APPEAL RIGHTSIf 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 InformationADA ACCOMMODATIONS ASSISTANCE AND QUESTIONS The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is a federal civil rights law that protects people with physical and mental disabilities and allows them the opportunity for employment with or without a reasonable accommodation. Please direct questions and requests for reasonable accommodations [email protected] 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 INCLUSIONThe 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 ourPLEASE READ CAREFULLY - RECRUITMENT TIMELINE INFORMATION
Applications are considered complete and accurate at the time of submission. Therefore, additional informationmay 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 thisvideo (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vUwZiY6G24U&feature=emblogo) .
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: 1) A complete CDPS Application for Announced Vacancy (please submit online using the link in this announcement)2) A complete Supplemental Questionnaire (must submit online as part of your application)3) If using education as a substitute for experience 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.4) Resume and Cover Letter preferred.The State of Colorado offers permanent employees a variety of benefits including medical, dental, life and disability insurance, as well as a comprehensive leave program. Please click the following link for detailed information: www.colorado.gov/pacific/dhr/benefits Please note that each agency's contact information is different; therefore, we encourage all applicants to view the full, official job announcement which includes contact information and class title. Select the job you wish to view, then click on the "Print" icon.01 Please describe why you are interested in the position and summarize how your experience aligns with the minimum requirements and the duties of the job. 02 Please provide a brief summary of your knowledge of Preventing Targeted Violence (PTV) and how you obtained that knowledge. 03 Positions within the Colorado Department of Public Safety require a comprehensive background examination including a criminal history check and polygraph. Are you willing to participate in this process if you receive a conditional job offer?
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