This position is open only to Colorado state residents at time of submitting your application.
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.
This position is not subject to the Hiring Freeze as outlined in Executive Order D 2025 009 due to being critical to protecting the health, life and safety of Coloradans.
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
The State of Colorado strives to create a Colorado for All by building and maintaining workplaces that value and respect all Coloradans through a commitment to equal opportunity and hiring based on merit and fitness.
The State is resolute in non-discriminatory practices in everything we do, including hiring, employment, and advancement opportunities.
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!
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 enriching professional development opportunities and a wide range of benefits.
To learn more about State of Colorado benefits, please visit State of Colorado benefits.
About the Work Unit
The purpose of the Training Services Branch is to train to members of the Colorado State Patrol. The CSP is designated by Colorado P.O.S.T. (Peace Officer Standards and Training) as an approved Basic Training Academy. In addition to the Academy cadet classes each year, this unit provides continuing education, specialized training, and advanced training to all members of the Colorado State Patrol.
Work Environment
About the Opportunity
This position serves as the primary liaison and program coordination between the Academy kitchen vendor and the Academy catering and hospitality needs. Responsible for the coordination of catering needs which include classroom or event set up, arranging the menu, and determining specific catering needs, overseeing food setup, event tear down, etc. Manages the day-to-day operations of the CSP Academy classroom(s), liaison with food services vendor ensuring adequate and appropriate services are delivered. Determines facilitates repairs, upgrades and equipment management as required and is the primary point of contact for Academy staff regarding classroom and other meeting space configuration and needs.
Key Responsibilities
Catering and Hospitality Coordination
This position provides classroom and event management for the Training Services Branch and the Camp George West complex. Ensures scheduled meeting space is set up as requested. Assists in the planning and execution of assigned special events. Works collaboratively with TSB professional staff regarding room assignments, space configuration, and hospitality needs.
Vendor Liaison
Under general supervision this position is the primary vendor liaison for contracted food services for the Training Services Branch. As the primary vendor point of contact, manages contracts, monthly invoices, invoice discrepancies, direct needs and concerns of the vendor. Facilitates equipment repairs, preventative maintenance with appropriate repair company, knowing what is contracted or sourced in-house. Provides customer service support to address all vendor addition and maintenance related questions and resolves any issues. Provides vendor with classroom and other event meal counts in a timely manner.
Minimum Qualifications
Four (4) years of general office, administrative and/or program support experience supporting an individual or team.
OR
A combination of related education and/or general office, administrative and/or program support experience equal to four (4) years. If education is substituted for work experience, an unofficial transcript of the relevant education must be provided with your application.
Preferred Qualifications
Conditions of Employment
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.
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The State of Colorado strives to create a Colorado for All by building and maintaining workplaces that value and respect all Coloradans through a commitment to equal opportunity and hiring based on merit and fitness. The State is resolute in non-discriminatory practices in everything we do, including hiring, employment, and advancement opportunities.
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 Human Resources department at cdps_hr@state.co.us.
Recruitment Timeline Information and Important Notices
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
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