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State of Colorado TEMPORARY - SECURITY in Colorado Springs, Colorado
TEMPORARY - SECURITY
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TEMPORARY - SECURITY
Salary
$18.00 Hourly
Location
Colorado Springs, CO
Job Type
Temporary (9 months or less)
Job Number
DBA-CSDB-Temp-2018
Department
Department of Education
Division
Colorado School for the Deaf and Blind
Opening Date
07/08/2024
FLSA
Determined by Position
FLSA Status
Non-Exempt; position is eligible for overtime compensation.
Type of Announcement
This is a temporary position. Applications will be considered from residents and non-residents of Colorado.
Primary Physical Work Address
Colorado School for the Deaf and the Blind (CSDB); 33 North Institute Street; Colorado Springs, CO 80903
How To Apply
Please 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.
Department Contact Information
Joseph Bloom Phone#: (719) 578-2115; E-mail: jbloom@csdb.org; CSDB Website: http://www.csdb.org
Description
Benefits
Questions
Department Information
http://www.csdb.org
Vision Statement: CSDB ... Learning, Thriving, Leading
Mission Statement:
The Colorado School for the Deaf and the Blind (CSDB) provides children and families statewide with comprehensive, specialized educational services in safe, nurturing environments. We empower learners to become self-determined, independent contributing citizens within their communities.
Core Values:
Collaboration; Open, Honest Communication; Respect; Responsibility
Description of Job
ONLY THE FIRST 10 APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED
Temporary Security are called to work on an as-needed basis for campus security; there are no set hours or guarantee of hours. Temporary - Security positions are responsible to work as a team to maintain a safe environment for students and staff. Campus safety includes insuring a safe physical environment through visitor management, building safety, building security and proper staff and student training and safety drills. Duties include but are not limited to:
Visitor and Guest Management. Enforce the campus visitor policy by providing support to individuals on campus who do not have proper identification. Provide escort services to guests to ensure they arrive at the proper location and are supervised appropriately. Provide crowd control at public events for both individual safety and physical building safety.
Liaison with Local Authorities. Work with local authorities during crisis response activities, training, campus awareness, and shared response to student or staff issues. The position will provide investigative work as needed to support the Colorado Springs Police Department (CSPD) or administrative staff at CSDB.
Crisis Mitigation, Preparation and Response. This position will be required to act as a responder, an observer, and an incident commander during crisis to assist in maintaining campus security.
Campus Physical Security. Responsible for general campus security, focusing on the physical security of the campus. Staff will perform foot patrols of the campus, check building exterior security, and inspect building interiors. This position will investigate anomalies discovered during checks and resolve concerns to ensure a safe learning environment. The position will observe student activities and travels on campus to ensure student safety. The position will respond to staff requests for escorts and assistance to ensure the campus is a safe environment.
Administrative Duties. Responsible to maintain logs and appropriate records as well as incident reports. This position will perform other related duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights
QUALIFICATIONS:
High School diploma or General Education Diploma, (GED).
One (1) full year of professional experience in an occupational field related to the work assigned to the position; i.e., law enforcement experience or security experience in a school / residential / hospital / institutional setting.NOTE: One (1) full year of experience is equivalent to 2,080 hours. All experience must be described in detail on the (on-line) application to receive credit.
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:
Ability to exert up to 100 pounds of force, following appropriate safety procedures; Ability to control others (body strength and agility of all four limbs is necessary); Walking / standing more than 60% of time; Ability to effectively manage volatile situations.
Security positions at CSDB are designated as "essential services" positions, and the persons selected for these positions are required to be on duty to perform essential and/or emergency services of the State / school without delay or interruption to ensure health, safety, and welfare, regardless of inclement weather conditions.
Possession of a current, valid State of Colorado Identification Card.Please provide a copy with application.
Direct deposit of paycheck is required.
CSDB is a non-smoking facility in its entirety.
Selected applicants must comply with the Colorado School for the Deaf and the Blind Drug-Free Workplace Policy, and other policies.
As required by the Immigration Reform and Control Act (IRCA), selected applicant must verify, within 72 hours of employment, his / her legal right to be employed in the United States.
Selected applicant(s) will be required to submit to and pass a background check, to include Colorado and Federal criminal history checks, employment verification, and professional/personal reference checks. Applicants must be without any felony convictions of a nature that would disqualify an applicant's fitness for employment in accordance with Article 5, Section 24-5-101 of the Colorado Revised Statutes (CRS).
Additional Requirements
Knowledge of and ability to assess and apply technology to perform the requirements of the position; ability to effectively utilize a variety of computer software applications, which may include but is not limited to e-mail, Internet, word processing, electronic calendar, presentation development, spreadsheet, database, etc.; willingness to stay current and develop skills as needed with or without direct support from CSDB.
Ability to work effectively with students / staff who are Deaf/Hard-of-Hearing, Blind/Visually Impaired and/or Deafblind.
Ability to respond effectively and positively to feedback; ability to participate effectively in a team setting and to work independently; strong interpersonal and communication skills; effective organizational skills; effective problem-solving skills.
A courteous, professional and helpful attitude in the role of CSDB representative.
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:
Temporary Aides are limited Per Colorado constitution, a temporary employee may work for the State no more than nine (9) months in a 12-month period. The 12-month period is not defined as a calendar or fiscal year, but a rolling 12-month period that begins with the month of the first day of work for the temporary assignment.
• For continuous or regular (including part-time) work schedules, the temporary assignment starts the actual date the temporary employee begins work and ends after nine months. For example, a temporary employee who begins working June 15th may work continuously through March 14th. Upon completion of the continuous nine (9) month assignment the temporary aide must take four (4) months off prior to returning in the same position with the State of Colorado / CSDB.
• For intermittent "on and off' work schedules, each hour worked is counted toward a total nine-month limitation within 12 months. In this case, the temporary employee can work up to a maximum of 1,560 hours intermittently within a 12 month period. Upon the completion of a twelve (12) month period the temporary aide must take three (3) months off prior to returning as a temporary aide for the State of Colorado / CSDB.
As a temporary employee, Temporary Security pay state, federal and local (if applicable) taxes, Medicare tax, and contribute to the Colorado Public Employees' Retirement Association (PERA). They also receive Workers' Compensation coverage. A temporary employee does not receive health/dental/life insurance benefits and does not receive annual/holiday pay. Temporary employees are called to work on an as-needed basis; there are no set hours or guarantee of hours. Temporary Aides are not eligible for Shift Differential Pay.
Supplemental Information
The Colorado School for the Deaf and the Blind (CSDB) is actively seeking candidates interested in rewarding part-time / temporary work as Temporary Security.
Applications are accepted on an on-going basis
How To Apply:
In addition to the submission of a complete on-line application (to include salary history and references), please upload the items listed below to the on-line application:
Current Resume
Recent letters of recommendation (with signature).
A copy of current, valid State of Colorado Identification Card must be submitted with application.
The 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.
The Colorado School for the Deaf and the Blind (CSDB) 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 ADAAA Coordinator, Joseph Bloom / Human Resources Manager, at email: jbloom@csdb.org or call (719) 578-2115.
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.
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As a condition of employment, selected applicant(s) will be required to submit to and pass a background check, to include Colorado and Federal criminal history checks, employment verification, and professional / personal reference checks. Employment verification and reference checks may be conducted without applicant authorization. Are you willing to submit to a background check as described, as a condition of employment?
Yes
No
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Are you a current or former Independent Contractor with the State of Colorado at any state agency? (you would have received a 1099 form rather than a W-2 form for your taxes)
Yes
No
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Please describe in detail your experience working in security / law enforcement.
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Please describe in detail your experience working in security within a school or institutional setting. Please include any experience you have had working with children/youth or adults who are Deaf/hard-of-hearing, blind/visually impaired or deafblind.
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CSDB operation of hours for the school day are Monday - Friday 7:45 am - 3:45 pm. Some of our students, who don't reside locally (Colorado Springs Area) remain on campus in our Residential / Student Life program where students live together in a dorm setting. Hours of operation for the Student Life program is Sunday - Thursday 3:00 pm - 8:45 am. Please indicate the shifts you would be available to work Temporary Security.
7:00am - 3:00pm (Day Shift)
3:00pm - 11:00pm (Evening Shift)
11:00pm - 7:00am (Overnight Shift)
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Please indicate the days you would be available to work as Temporary Security.
Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
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How did you learn about this position?
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