GJJ-000534-02/23; Campus Police Department

Pikes Peak State College is located at the foot of Pikes Peak in Colorado Springs, Colorado. PPSC offers broad programs in transfer, occupational, and preparatory subjects emphasizing student and community needs. Colorado Springs is a great city to both work and live.

CCCS recognizes the importance of a workforce that is reflective of our diverse student community which consists of 22.1 % Hispanic; 6.2% Black/African American; 3. 7% Asian/Pacific Islander: 0.9% American Indian/Alaskan Native; and 60.5% White. As such, we are interested in selecting the best candidate from a diverse pool.

EMAIL ADDRESS: All correspondence regarding your status in the selection/examination process will be conducted via e-mail. Please include your current e-mail address on your application and set up your e-mail to accept messages from 'cccs.edu' addresses or
info@governmentjobs.com. If you do not have an email address, then you will receive correspondence via US mail.

NOTE: This position is essential personnel, requiring being on duty to perform emergency
services of the agency without delay and/or interruption and rotates shifts. This position
may be required to work at other Pikes Peak State College Campuses as needed. You must be willing to accept working at various locations (Downtown Studio and Center for Healthcare Education & Simulation (CHES) campuses) and working varying hours as needed.

The Colorado Community College System (CCCS) and its colleges is the statewide pathway to individual achievement and economic vitality. We provide an accessible, responsive learning environment that facilitates the achievement of educational, professional and personal goals by our students and other members of our communities, and we foster an atmosphere that embraces academic excellence, diversity and innovation.

You will admire the friendly culture of our colleges and be inspired by our team environment and dedicated employees. Additionally, we offer:

• Generous annual and sick leave benefits; our employees stay because of the work/life balance they are able to obtain here.
• Attractive health, dental, vision, life, and flexible savings options; we will also help you build
• your retirement savings via our defined benefit or defined contribution plans.
• An opportunity to become a lifelong-learner and enjoy considerable savings for the college education of your dependents through our tuition reimbursement program.

JOB DUTIES: Your application must provide a detailed description of your relevant work experience in relation to the following duties: This full-time position provides safety and security for the college campus community. Duties include, but are not limited to, patrol of the campus and its buildings, assisting the campus community with a wide variety of problems and concerns, providing first response to campus emergencies and disruptions, parking enforcement, crowd control and traffic control. Maintain a high level of sensitivity and confidentiality at all times.

Primary duties include:

• Conduct security patrols of campus and all Pikes Peak State College {PPSC) buildings and facilities on foot or by other means and provide stationary security post duties as assigned.
• Patrol buildings, parking lots and grounds to prevent theft, trespass, vandalism, and other offenses; watch for and investigate unusual or suspicious activities and inappropriate use of college facilities or property; lock and unlock doors, monitor for safety concerns and hazards (i.e., fire, toxic spills, water leaks, etc.) and ensure proper functioning of access control systems; take appropriate action in accordance with federal, state, municipal regulations, and college policy.
• Respond to all calls for service directed by telephone and/or Campus Police Staff (Corporals, Sergeants, and Chief of Police)
• Insure that PPSC Police Department Staff and college leadership 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 the college community such as trespassers.
• Perform entry requests of college facilities/classrooms upon request for staff and faculty of campus community.
• Perform safety escorts as requested to and from vehicles and college facilities for students, staff, faculty, and visitors of the campus community.
• Check campus for unauthorized personnel.
• Prevent vandalism and theft of college property as well as disruptions caused by physical or verbal conflict when observed.
• Physically inspect buildings and check doors, windows, entries and exits for safety.
• Respond to alarms and communicate with and assist, when requested, fire and police responders.
• Provide customer service by enthusiastically providing information and services.
• Enforce all written and posted college parking and traffic regulations.
• Safely respond to non-criminal emergencies.
• Render first aid in event of minor injuries; request medical response to the scene.
• Contact PPSC Police personnel to investigate any criminal matters on campus.
• Work with Campus Police Officers to preserve evidence in incidents that may be criminal in nature.
• Performs other duties as assigned by superiors.
• Always utilize hands free device when operating a state vehicle.
• Work in collaboration and constructive cooperation with fellow officers, Departmental
• Leadership, and other departments.
• Provide for effective community relations with the public through verbal and written communication.
• Check schedule daily to ensure compliance with scheduled shifts.
• Arrive for shifts ready to start at scheduled time in proper duty uniform with all required equipment and remain present and in proper uniform for duration of scheduled shift.

• Exercise good judgment in assessing behavior and handling interpersonal problems so that errors will not occur misjudging the seriousness of a situation resulting in an inappropriate response.
• While performing this job, the employee is regularly required to compare, analyze, synthesize, and evaluate data and must rely on interpersonal skills when working with employees, students and/or the public.
• Mitigating potentially volatile situations, verbally.
• Administer the day-to-day security operations and implement/enforce all established safety and college policies and procedures.
• Must exercise discretion and independent judgment with respect to matters of significance as opposed to daily routine decisions.
• While performing this job, the employee is regularly required to compare, analyze, synthesize, and evaluate data and must rely on interpersonal skills when working with employees, students and/or the public.
• Record keeping/Documentation duties include: Complete duty logs, prepare written reports and other forms or documentation as required during a shift.
• Participate in in-service and specialized training and continuing education.
• Community Relations.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: No minimum qualifications required.

NECESSARY REQUIREMENT: Must possess and maintain a valid Colorado Driver's License.
Must have a high school diploma or GED equivalent.

PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS: Please provide a detailed description on your application of your relevant work experience and document examples of your work in relation to the
following: Be at least 18 years of age and have a high school diploma or GED. Strong
communication skills. Experience and ability to work with diverse groups of people. Understand and determine appropriate rules and regulations from various sources. Attention to detail. Knowledgeable in the use of a personal computer and application programs. Previous security or law enforcement experience.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:
Must submit to and successfully pass a pre-employment physical and background investigation as a condition of hire. The Background investigation is part of the exam process and includes a fingerprint check and drug screening. You must pass the initial review to continue in the examination and interviewing process. You must meet the minimum Employment Standards. Felony convictions or conviction of crimes of moral turpitude or convictions of misdemeanors related to job duties may disqualify you from consideration for this position. Should your background check reveal any charges and convictions, it is your responsibility to provide PPSC Office of Human Resources with an official disposition of the charges. Applicant must also be able to obtain an AED, CPR, & First Aid certification within the first 6 months of employment.

This position requires a pre-employment physical examination, may be required to handle or be exposed to hazardous materials, and a willingness to work nights as scheduled.

This position requires the individual to exert or lift in excess of 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or in excess of 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects. It also requires seizing, holding, controlling, and/or otherwise subduing violent, assaultive, or physically threatening persons to defend oneself or prevent injury. Body strength and agility of all four limbs is necessary.

Appeal Rights
If you receive notice that you have been eliminated from consideration for this position, you may file an appeal with the State Personnel Board or request a review by the State Personnel Director.

An appeal or review must be submitted on the official appeal form, signed by you or your
representative. This form must be delivered to the State Personnel Board by email
(dpa state.Rersonnelboard@state.co.us), postmarked in US Mail or hand delivered (1525 Sherman Street, 4th Floor, Denver CO 80203), or faxed (303.866.5038) within ten (10) calendar days from your receipt of notice or acknowledgement of the department's action.

For more information about the appeals process, the official appeal form, and how to deliver it to the State Personnel Board; go to spb.colorado.gov; contact the State Personnel Board for assistance at (303) 866-3300; or refer to 4 Colorado Code of Regulations (CCR) 801-1, State Personnel Board Rules and Personnel Director's Administrative Procedures, Chapter 8, Resolution of Appeals and Disputes, at spb.colorado.gov under Rules.

This posting may be used to fill one or more similar positions in the future.

Comparative Analysis Process: Your employment application will be used to rate your training and experience and to determine your rank among the candidates for this position. Other forms of testing may include eSkill, oral board, written, etc. subject to change based on number of qualified applicants. It is, therefore, very important to fill out the application completely and to give a detailed description of your education and work experience. Your application and attachments should address the described duties, minimum, and preferred qualifications. Be sure your application specifically addresses the requirements as listed in the Minimum Requirements section and that all required documents are included in the application packet (e.g. application, transcripts, licensure, supplemental questionnaire, etc.). Failure to include the required information by the application deadline will result in your rejection from consideration of the position.

IMPORTANT NOTE TO APPLICANTS: Former employees of the Colorado Community College System or one of its 13 colleges, who were disciplinary terminated or resigned in lieu of termination, must disclose this information on your completed application.

For information regarding Pikes Peak State College Security, including crime statistics for the
Centennial, Downtown Rampart Range and CHES campuses and surrounding area, please see the PPSC Police Department's website at: htt12.:l/www.12.ikes12.eak.edu/cam12.us-12.police.

Equal Opportunity Employer: The Colorado Community College System does not discriminate on the basis of sex, gender, race, color, age, creed, national or ethnic origin, physical or mental disability, veteran status, pregnancy status, religion, genetic information, gender identify, or sexual orientation in its activities, programs, or employment practices as required by Title VI, Title VII, 1964 Civil Rights Act; Title IX, Education Amendments of 1972; Age Discrimination in Employment of 1967; Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973; Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA) of 1974, Pregnancy Discrimination Act of 1978; Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2008; and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990.

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Accommodations
Pikes Peak State College 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 Associate Vice President for Human Resources, Michele Hodge, at Michele Hodge@pikespeak.edu or call 719-502-2313.

If you are an individual who wishes to request reasonable accommodations for an exam, refer to the contact information on the exam scheduling notice or on the specific job announcement.

Pregnancy Related Accommodations, Colorado Anti-Discrimination Act (CADA)
The Colorado Anti-Discrimination Act (CADA), allows applicants to request a reasonable
accommodation for health conditions related to pregnancy or the physical recovery from childbirth.

If you are an individual who wishes to request reasonable accommodations for an exam, you must do so at least three days prior to the administration of the exam. Please refer to the contact information on the exam scheduling notice or on the specific job announcement.