Security Officers with the Colorado State Patrol are responsible for patrolling various state buildings to ensure safety and security of personnel and visitors. This role can be a lifelong career or may also serve as a stepping stone for our Members into the Trooper or Port of Entry Officer career paths for those who are not yet 21 years of age.
- Executive Security Officers are responsible for:
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- Conducting interior and exterior security tours of state buildings and surrounding grounds in vehicle, on foot, or on a patrol bicycle.
- Screening of persons’ belongings at security check points in buildings within the Capitol Complex
- Identify problem areas and unauthorized personnel.
- Identify alarms indicating possible fire, water leaks, or other problems relating to state property.
- Identify safety hazards.
- Provide services such as after-hours escorts to vehicles for Capitol Complex tenants.
- Report any unusual or suspicious activity throughout the Capitol Complex.
- Secure all exterior entrances, dock doors, windows, etc.
- Perform both single and tandem patrol in a mostly self-supervised atmosphere.
- Must be able to multi-task when relieving dispatchers between answering phones and calls for service.
- Interact with police/fire/maintenance personnel in emergency situations.
- Position Requirements
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- Must be willing to work any shift, weekends, and holidays
- Must be at least 18 years of age
- Must be a Colorado resident at the time of application
- Willing to undergo a thorough background check to include drug test and polygraph
- The background investigation is based on the following criteria including, but not limited to: Driving history, criminal behavior/history, alcohol use/behavior, drug use/behavior, and integrity
- Ability to multi-task between answering phones and radio dispatch
- Interact with police/fire/maintenance personnel in emergency situations
- Be able to notify the proper support personnel
- Lower State and National flags at the Judicial Building and State Capitol as required
- Process all orders for special requested flags at Capitol and ensure proper handling of same
- Maintain all issued security equipment to ensure proper functioning of equipment at all times
William Kulp
Operations Manager
303.912.3962
William.Kulp@state.co.us
Freddi Southwell
ESU Security Sergeant
720.925.2711
Freddie.Southwell@state.co.us