This position is open only to current Colorado state residents.
This is grant-funded position through June 30, 2027. Selected candidate will be required to sign a waiver of retention rights at the time of appointment.
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.
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 dedicated to non-discriminatory practices in everything we do, including hiring, employment, and advancement opportunities.
At CDPS, our culture is driven by our commitment to creating a safer Colorado and guided by a public service focus. We strive to provide effective solutions and services to our fellow Coloradans. We model a culture of collaboration, innovation, and growth for our employees. We maintain a professional and inclusive workplace.
Careers with a purpose:
If you are passionate about public safety and public service, and are eager to dedicate your career to serving Coloradans, consider joining CDPS. Our team at CDPS consists of exceptional individuals and is an environment where you can challenge yourself and acquire new capabilities to build a rewarding and fulfilling career.
We are committed to providing public safety services to our communities including safety on our roads, preparing for and mitigating environmental disasters such as floods and wildland fires, disaster recovery, combating crime, promoting school safety, and victim services.
Classification and Salary:
TRAINING SPECIALIST II
Anticipated Hiring Range: $24.69-$28.27/hr
Full Salary Range: $24.69-$39.51/hr
Benefits:
We provide a wide range of benefits to our employees.
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.
Eligible employees receive Basic Life and AD&D insurance equal to their annual earnings subject to a minimum benefit of $50,000 and a maximum of $250,000. Basic Life and AD&D are provided by the State of Colorado at no cost to employees.
The State of Colorado's Wellness Program, State of Health, is a no-cost, year-long program that supports an employee’s health and wellness goals. This program offers personalized health coaching, skill groups and more. Participants can earn a $20 per month health insurance premium discount.
Through BenefitHub, State of Colorado employees have access to discounts, promotions and special programs from hundreds of retailers, restaurants, travel and entertainment venues throughout Colorado and across the country.
State contribution into a Health Savings Account when enrolled in a High Deductible Health Plan.
Eligible employees have access to medical leave under the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and the State of Colorado Family and Medical Leave Insurance Program (FAMLI).
Eligibility for hybrid or other flexible work arrangements based on the nature of the role.
We offer excellent retirement benefits including mandatory PERA Defined Benefit Plan or PERA Defined Contribution Plan, plus optional 401K and 457 plans. For information on mandatory employee salary deferral (in lieu of contribution to Social Security), visit Colorado PERA for details.
We provide generous time off including 11 paid holidays annually and accrued annual and sick leave and four annual wellness days.
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.
Tuition reimbursement and reduced college tuition at CSU Global and DeVry University.
We offer Credit Union of Colorado membership eligibility.
To learn more about State of Colorado benefits, please visit State of Colorado benefits.
About the Work Unit
The Office for Victims Programs (OVP) exists to improve the physical and emotional recovery of Colorado’s crime victims and to restore victims’ confidence in the criminal justice system. To achieve this goal, the unit conducts the following statewide activities:
Development, implementation, and enforcement of the Standards for the administration of victim programs;
Investigation, mediation and enforcement of compliance with constitutional and statutory requirements to protect the rights of crime victims;
Development of public policy initiatives for victim services in Colorado, including coordination and collaboration with state and local public and private non-profit and governmental victim service agencies;
Training and education;
Administration of four federal formula grants, two federal discretionary grants, and one state grant program;
Staffing of the Crime Victim Services Advisory Board, which has statutory responsibilities and funding recommendation responsibilities;
Data collection and reporting to the legislature, the general public and the federal government;
Administration of the Sexual Assault Victim Emergency payment program; which includes the review and authorization of payments for forensic medical exams and medical costs in certain situations; and,
Staffing of the Human Trafficking Council, which has statutory responsibilities for policy recommendations to the General Assembly.
Work Environment
Part-time position, 20 hours/week
Hybrid, a minimum of two days in the Lakewood office
Work unit core business hours, Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. with some flexibility available
About the Job
This position works with the Office of Victim Programs (OVP) Human Trafficking Team and will be primarily supported by the Human Trafficking Training and Technical Assistance Lead and the Human Trafficking Program Manager to plan, coordinate, and to proactively engage community partners in receiving human trafficking training, deliver human trafficking trainings and assist in the advertising, recruitment and delivery of the 2-day train-the-trainer programs, which are critical to achieving the mission of both the Division of Criminal Justice and the Colorado Human Trafficking Council (CHTC).
Key Responsibilities
Training Delivery
Coordinates training requests received by organizations with their calendar, trained volunteer facilitators, and members of the human trafficking team when appropriate. Delivers training as primary team trainer and acts as main back-up for volunteer facilitators that might have to cancel at the last minute. Provides training and cross-training to designated entities and audiences, using consistent language and methods. Trains in a variety of formats: in-person, virtual and hybrid. Exposes private, public, and nonprofit sector agencies to evidence-based practices related to human trafficking.
Handles and tracks all training events using virtual tracking forms as well as utilizing the online training registration process. Monitors already developed online training programs by managing registrations and providing technical assistance to users.
Facilitator Cohort Support
Supports cohorts of trained volunteer facilitators across the state. Trains alongside volunteer facilitators when appropriate, but especially during the first few months of a facilitator’s volunteer service to help increase training skills, support their training presence and provide constructive feedback.
Tracks and gives updates to the Human Trafficking Training and Technical Assistance Lead to ensure that each facilitator provides DCJ with all necessary paperwork for each training event (e.g. pre-tests, post-tests, attendance sheets, training handouts, etc.). Conducts follow-up skill-building training with volunteer facilitators about how their training events went for them (i.e. challenges, successes, difficult questions), and provides additional resources to help overcome challenges and gaps in knowledge.
Tracks and manages all facilitator agreements and assists in the logistics and training delivery for new Train-the-Trainer sessions. Deliver the introductory training to facilitators during the TTT. Logistics assistance include distributing TTT recruitment materials, gathering application materials and checking for completeness, prepping TTT materials and activities.
Works with facilitators to create and implement strategic plans for disseminating training in each facilitator’s community with approval by the supervisor. Assists volunteer facilitators in proactively creating training opportunities with appropriate partner agencies in their community.
Gathers relevant research and webinars related to facilitators continued education interests in the anti-human trafficking field. Supports the Human Trafficking Training and Technical Assistance Lead in providing quarterly webinars to volunteer cohorts in order to increase their knowledge on human trafficking and adult learning.
Evaluation Data Management
Completes data entry into evaluation software pre- and post-test evaluations that are used to measure the effectiveness of each training program. Some pre- and post-test evaluations are added directly into the evaluation software as some participants use the online versions; cleaning of these direct adds is necessary. All participants are offered a paper version of the evaluations as well that would require data to be entered into the system.
Contribute to the Writing of CHTC’s Annual Report
This position is primarily responsible for writing the training section of the legislatively required annual report from the Colorado Human Trafficking Council for the General Assembly and other relevant parties. All drafts are first reviewed by the Human Trafficking Training and Technical Assistance Lead with a final review by the Human Trafficking Program Manager.
This position provides (as necessary) on-going training to Council members and other key stakeholders on human trafficking issues to ensure Council members make informed, data-driven decisions, recommendations and work products.
Note, to be considered for this position, you must meet one of the following options for consideration.
Proven Experience, Knowledge, Skills
Preferred Qualifications and Competencies
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Project management skills
Data entry skills
Conflict resolution skills
Coaching skills
Experience with the topic of human trafficking (both labor and sex trafficking)
Conditions of Employment
Must be a Colorado resident at the time of application.
Requires successful completion of a background investigation that includes a polygraph exam, a fingerprint based criminal history search, reference checking, and driving history.
Current valid driver's license at time of hire, and must obtain a Colorado-issued driver's license within 30 days of hire. Ability to operate motor vehicles and to travel throughout the state in a variety of weather conditions.
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.
Disability Accommodation
If you have a disability and require reasonable accommodation to ensure equitable opportunity applying or interviewing for this position, please direct your inquiries to Human Resources at:
[email protected].
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.
Recruitment Timeline Information and Important Notices
Applications are considered complete and accurate at the time of submission. Therefore, additional information may not be solicited or accepted after your application has been received.
Closing Date: 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.
Supplemental Question: Effective responses to Supplemental Questions will directly relate to your professional experience, career accomplishments, and views about organizational values and approaches, and how they relate specifically to this position and requirements as you understand them. Answers generated by AI-tools will typically be unresponsive.
Transcripts: An unofficial copy of transcripts must be submitted at the time of application should education be used as qualification. Transcripts from colleges or universities outside the United States must be assessed for U.S. equivalency by a NACES educational credential evaluation service. This documentation is the responsibility of the applicant and must be included as part of your application materials. Failure to provide a transcript or credential evaluation report may prevent your application from moving forward in the selection process.
Military Veterans: 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.
Application Tips: For an overview of State of Colorado application process and application tips, please view this video.
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).
Notifications: All correspondence regarding your status in the selection/examination process will be sent via email to the
email address listed on your application. Include your current working email address
on your application and check the email provided on your application 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.
e-Verify: CDPS uses e-Verify, an Internet-based system, to confirm the eligibility of all newly hired employees to work in the United States. Learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities.
Comparative Analysis Steps may include (dates are tentative and subject to change):
Structured application review by a panel of SMEs - July 28-31
One-way video interview via Spark Hire - July 31-August 4
In-person panel interview - August 17-18
