Arapahoe County Sheriff’s Office Hiring for Homeland Security Resource Support Analyst at Centennial, CO Full Time

CO Salary Range: USD 65,769.60 – 98,612.80 per year

Description

While the full salary range for the Homeland Security Resource Support Analyst position is $31.62 – $47.41 hourly / $65,769.60 – $98,612.80 annually, the anticipated hiring range is $31.62 – $39.50 hourly / $65,769.60 – $82,160.00 annually. Final salary DOQ.

2024 Benefits Summary

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES:

This position is responsible for providing a wide range of Homeland Security program support to the NCR. Duties will primarily encompass the functional areas of: financial management support, logistics support, Regional web site coordination and management, citizen preparedness, Citizen Corps planning and support, and grant administration/monitoring.

Duties

Examples Of Essential Functions

The following duty statements are illustrative of the essential functions of the job and do not include other non-essential or marginal duties that may be required. In addition, the Sheriff’s Office reserves the right to change the duties and essential functions of this job at any time.

• Responsible for providing grant system financial direct support to the Arapahoe County Fiscal Agent. Responsible for operating the North Central Region warehouse in support of resource management and accountability requirements.
• Responsible for assisting the Coordinator in designing and implementing the Regional Grant Application system and supporting processes.
• Responsible for organizing, planning and completing the Regional Risk Assessment in accordance with State and Federal guidelines and doctrine.
• Responsible for organizing, planning and synchronizing Regional Citizen Preparedness activities. Integrates and manages citizen preparedness projects with Citizen Corps programs initiatives and volunteer organizations.
• Coordinates and integrates Regional Access and Functional Needs planning activities, as needed.
• Responsible for designing, implementing and maintaining the Regional web site and information sharing tools.
• Responsible for supporting the Regional planning process as a lead point of contact for the following Regional Committees: Incident Operations, Interoperable Communications, Logistics Management, Mass Care, Recovery, Citizen Preparedness and Mass Fatality.
• Attends meetings as required within the Region and State to coordinate Regional activities. Periodic travel outside the State may also be required, as appropriate.
• Prepares status and/or progress reports for the Coordinator and North Central Region Board of Directors, as required.
• Provides a variety of planning support functions (i.e., meeting/conference notices, meeting/conference support packets, plan documentation, trip reports, AAR documents, etc.) for the Region, as required.
• Attends meetings as required within the Region and State to coordinate Regional activities.
• Operates computers and standard office equipment, including commonly used computer software programs.
• Is committed to a high standard of safety laws and all of the Sheriff’s Office policies and procedures and must be willing to report safety violations and potential safety violations to the appropriate supervisory and/or management personnel.
• Maintains regular and acceptable attendance at such level as determined at the Sheriff’s Office discretion.
• Is available and willing to work such overtime per day or per week as the Sheriff’s Office determines is necessary or desirable to meet its needs.
• Is available and willing to work such weekends and holidays as the Sheriff’s Office determines are necessary or desirable to meet its needs.
• Performs duties onsite, except those job duties that are customarily or by nature performed offsite.
• Follows and supports the mission, values, organizational philosophies, operational principals, code of conduct, and policies and procedures of the Sheriff’s Office.
• Interacts effectively with others.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Solid knowledge of project management coordination.
• Solid knowledge of Emergency Management principles.
• Solid knowledge of the National Response Framework (NRF), the National Incident Management System (NIMS) and the Incident Command System (ICS).
• Knowledge of exercise design and planning (HSEEP).
• Knowledge of grant administration and monitoring.
• Knowledge of risk analysis methodology planning and assessment.
• Knowledge of logistical support/operations.
• Knowledge of Emergency Management principles.
• Ability to apply flexible leadership and adapt to fluid and rapidly changing environments. Must be able to work with multi-disciplinary and diverse groups.
• Ability to apply sound reasoning and decision-making.
• Ability to communicate effectively in both verbal and written English.
• Ability to maintain deadlines, work independently and adapt to flexible and changing requirements.
• Proficiency with the Microsoft Office Suite (MS Word, Excel, Powerpoint).
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with superiors, subordinates and the general public

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in Public Administration, Management, Finance, Political Science, Fire Science, Criminal Justice or a closely related field.

EXPERIENCE: Experience in Homeland Security, Emergency Management or Emergency Response fields.

OR

Any equivalent combinations of education and experience that satisfy the requirements of the job as approved by the Sheriff.

Preferred Qualifications

• Extensive experience with grant management processes and procedures.
• Experience with logistics and resource management.
• Experience as a First Responder (e.g., Law Enforcement, Firefighter, Emergency Medical Technician, Emergency Management, and/or Military).
• Experience with Geographic Information System (GIS) methods, software and methods.
• Familiarity with Homeland Security directives and guidance (DHS publications, State strategy, etc.). Specifically, knowledge of HSPD-5, HSPP-8, HSPD-9, the National Incident Management System (NIMS), the National Preparedness Goal and the National Response Framework (NRF).

Necessary Special Requirements

• Must possess CPR and First Aid certification within the initial status period.
• Must possess a valid Colorado Driver’s License.
• US Citizenship required.
• Must be able to pass a Background Investigation, Polygraph Examination and have the ability to obtain a Secret Security clearance from the Department of Homeland Security. Signing a statement of acknowledgement and consent to release information will be required.
• Must have a valid Colorado driver’s license, vehicle and ability to drive and attend meetings within the North Central Region.
• Must be willing to work nights and weekends in support of an ongoing emergency within the Region and/or State.

Physical Demands

The following are some of the physical demands commonly associated with this position. They are included for informational purposes and are not all inclusive.

Occasionally: Activity exists less than 1/3 of the time.

Frequently: Activity exists between 1/3 and 2/3 of the time.

Constantly: Activity exists more than 2/3 of the time.

• Occasional use of eye, hand and finger coordination enabling the use of automated office machinery, and writing utensils.
• Constantly involved in oral and auditory interaction, enabling interpersonal communication, including automated devices, such as the telephone and radio.
• Spends 70% of the time sitting, and 30% either standing or walking in the field or office.
• Frequently pushes, pulls, climbs, balances, stoops, kneels, crouches, reaches, handles, and feels while in the field and office.
• Frequently uses visual capacity including depth perception and peripheral vision enabling completion of required office duties.
• Occasionally lifts or carries up to 50 lbs. when moving equipment or office supplies.

Supplemental Information

YOU MUST PROVIDE A CURRENT VALID EMAIL ADDRESS FOR APPLICATION STATUS NOTIFICATIONS (only one email address is accepted by the system).

Job-related Contacts

Contacts generally include Sheriff’s Office staff, other governmental agencies and the public. Information given and received is often of a critical and confidential nature. This position may require immediate response to emergencies where blood, bodily fluids or other medical hazards may be present. The employee may or may not have time to take precautionary and protective measures.

Work Environment

Work is performed in an office setting with frequent situations out of the office that may involve hazards causing bodily harm and a threat to life. Work involves driving an automobile in a variety of weather conditions. This position will include being subject to after hour call outs with requirements to respond as needed to emergencies.

401(a) DEFINED BENEFIT RETIREMENT PLAN

Arapahoe County Sheriff’s Office employees participate in a mandatory defined benefit program designed to help employees establish a source of income for retirement years. Through the Plan, eligible employees must set aside 9.00%, which is subject to change in the coming years, on a pretax basis of which the County matches at 9.50%. The County also contributes 6.20% to Social Security.

Bio-hazard Notice

This position has been determined to be a MODERATE exposure risk to “biohazards” associated with blood-borne pathogens HIV (aids), HBV (hepatitis B) virus, and airborne transmissions of TB (tuberculosis). Members are advised that exposure to a “biohazard” may result in severe illness or death. Members are required by agency policy to use protective equipment and clothing. Inoculation may be required to prevent or treat exposures to “biohazards”.

Applicant Disqualification Factors

Applicants are advised that areas for disqualification from further consideration include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Illegal Drug Use – Applicants who have recent illegal drug usage will be disqualified. Recent drug use includes marijuana within one (1) year and all other illegal drug use within the past five (5) years. All other illegal drug use will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis.
• Any felony conviction
• Driving Record – This includes receiving a DUI within the past five (5) years, having your driver’s license suspended for any reason within the past five (5) years, and having five (5) or more tickets within the past five (5) years.
• Outside activities which may be deemed a conflict of interest
• Revelation or discovery of assaultive behavior
• Documented record of prior work performance
• Unsuccessful completion of any basic requirement
• Inability to perform the essential functions of the position
• Police history – type, frequency and nature of contacts(s)
• Providing false or misleading information during the application/selection process

It is the policy of the Sheriff’s Office to not discuss the reasons why applicants were not selected for hire. There is no flexibility to this policy. Applicants may be notified of their disqualification at any point in the selection process. If you receive such a notice, it simply means that you do not meet our standards at this time. Receiving this notice does not indicate that you are ineligible to apply with other agencies.

Required Examinations

The screening process for any position within the Sheriff’s Office may include written test(s), an oral interview, skills test(s) and/or other selection methods designed to measure applicants’ ability to perform the essential functions of the job they are seeking.

Additional Required Tests/examinations Also Include

• Phase I Suitability Exam
• Polygraph Examination

Additional Screening May Include

• Psychological Evaluation
• Medical Examination, including a drug screen
• Background Investigation – This will include, but is not limited to, contact with the applicant’s former employers, associates, neighbors and other pertinent sources. Applicant’s military history, school records, police records and driving record will also be investigated. All examinations are conducted by qualified/licensed individuals designated by the Sheriff’s Office at the Sheriff’s Office expense.

Expected Duration Of The Application Process

Due to the nature of the application and selection process for the Sheriff’s Office, applicants can reasonably expect the application process to take a significant amount of time to complete before a decision is made to hire or not to hire. Typically, it takes approximately six (6) to twelve (12) weeks from the date of application to complete the entire selection process. The length of time it takes to complete the process can vary depending on a variety of factors. Please note that this is an estimated duration of the selection process.

Work Schedules

Employees are required to work the time periods and/or shifts, rotational and/or stationary, and location assignment, consistent with the needs of the Sheriff’s Office.

Duty Assignments

All applicants hired by the Sheriff serve at the pleasure of the Sheriff of Arapahoe County and may be assigned to any of the agencies bureaus, sections or units at the discretion of the Sheriff or his duly appointed representative. Employment is at the will and pleasure of the Sheriff, per Colorado State Statute: 30-10-506. Written policies and other manuals do not alter the at will status of employment.

Community Policing

The Arapahoe County Sheriff’s Office is committed to the implementation of the community-policing concept. Community policing is an organizational strategy and philosophy which emphasizes problem solving partnerships between the Sheriff’s Office, neighborhoods, and businesses working together to create a better quality of life within the community.

Initial Status Period Of Employment

Successful applicants are subject to an initial status period of employment. This initial status period is twelve (12) months for all positions. The initial status period is regarded as part of the applicant’s examination process and will be utilized for purposes of employee evaluation, training and adjustment to the demands of the profession. New employees, who fail to perform satisfactorily during the period, may be separated from the Sheriff’s Office, depending on the circumstance of each case.

Policy On Reapplication

Applicants who failed a written test may reapply and retest no sooner than three (3) months from the date they took the written test. All other applicants who are disqualified can reapply with the Sheriff’s Office no sooner than one (1) year from the date of notification of non-selection.

This job announcement does not constitute a contract of employment. Should there be any discrepancy or error in this job announcement, the applicable policy or pay rate will apply. The Sheriff’s Office retains the right to amend this job announcement at any time without notice.

We are an equal employment opportunity employer, who fully supports and complies with ADA, EEOE M/F/D/V/SO.

Should you require an accommodation to apply for this position, please contact Human Resources.

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Benefits

As a Regular Full-Time employee at Arapahoe County Government, you are eligible for benefits such as:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Life and Supplemental Life Insurance
• Short and Long Term Disability
• Mandatory Pension Plan
• Deferred Compensation Plan
• Pre-paid Legal Services
• Vacation and Sick Leaves
• Holiday pay
• Training and Educational Reimbursement Opportunities

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