| Location | Lakewood, CO |
| Salary | $4,955–$5,840 Per Year |
CSP Policy Advisor
Salary
$59,460.00 - $95,124.00 Annually
Location
Lakewood, CO
Job Type
Full Time
Job Number
RAA-CSP-20274 9/2026
Department
Department of Public Safety
Division
Colorado State Patrol
Opening Date
09/28/2026
Closing Date
10/12/2026 5:00 PM Mountain
FLSA
Determined by Position
Type of Announcement
This position is open only to Colorado state residents.
Primary Physical Work Address
700 Kipling St, Lakewood, CO 80215
Hiring Pay Rate
Anticipated Hiring Range: $4,955 - $5840/monthly; $59,460 - $70,080 annually
FLSA Status
Exempt; position is not eligible for overtime compensation.
Department Contact Information
Lori Todacheene, HR Business Partner, lori.todacheene@state.co.us
Salary Note
Although the full salary range for this position is provided, appointments are typically made at or near the range minimum.
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 Information
THIS POSTING IS ONLY OPEN TO RESIDENTS OF THE STATE OF COLORADO AT THE TIME OF SUBMITTING YOUR APPLICATION.
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 resolute in non-discriminatory practices in everything we do, including hiring, employment, and advancement opportunities.
At CDPS we nurture a centric culture driven by our commitment of creating a safer Colorado, an inclusive workplace where everyone can be their own authentic self. We model a culture of collaboration, support and growth to our employees. Our culture has public service focus, and we strive to provide innovative solutions and services to our fellow Coloradans!
Careers with a purpose:
If you are passionate about public safety service, and are eager to dedicate your career to serving Coloradans, this is the organization you want to join!
We are committed to providing public safety services to our fellow Coloradans in their times of greater needs such as: safety on our roads, preparing and mitigating environmental disasters, disaster recovery, combating crime, school safety, and victim recovery.
You'll have the opportunity to challenge yourself and acquire new capabilities to build a rewarding and fulfilling career while making a difference in our community!
When you join CDPS, you are joining a team of exceptional individuals and together you will be inspired, motivated and supported to become the best you can be.
Classification and Salary:
POLICY ADVISOR III
Anticipated Hiring Range: $59,460 - $70,080 annually
Full Salary Range: $59,460 - $95,124 annually
Unmatched Benefits:
We highly value work life balance and offer excellent work-life programs, training and enriching professional development opportunities and a wide range of benefits.
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.
State contribution into Health Savings Account when enrolled in HDHP.
Job protected medical leave under the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and the State of Colorado Family and Medical Leave Insurance Program (FAMLI).
Paid medical leave benefits provided by the State of Colorado.
Eligibility for hybrid or other flexible work arrangements based on the nature of the role.
We offer unmatched 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.
CDPS provides 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.
Additional benefits offered include tuition reimbursement and reduced college tuition at CSU Global and DeVry University.
Credit Union of Colorado membership eligibility.
To learn more about State of Colorado benefits, please visit State of Colorado benefits.
Description of Job
About the Work Unit
The Colorado State Patrol's (CSP) Policy and Research (PAR) unit provides administrative policy and research services to the agency's members and CSP Command Staff. The unit also maintains agency wide forms, reports, manuals, operational bulletins and other administrative assignments in order to meet the needs of the Staff Services Branch and the organization, as well as satisfying CALEA accreditation requirements through policy development, Executive Accreditation Report (ExAR) requirements and organizational goals that are consistent with best practices within modern policing. All documents delivered by the PAR unit must be prepared and provided in a timely, accurate, thorough, professional, and well-written manner. Members of the work unit are occasionally required to travel short distances to attend stakeholder meetings.
Work Environment
About the Job
The purpose of this position is contribute to and satisfy the requirements of the Policy & Research work unit, researching, authoring CALEA compliant policies, research best practices, creating and modifying agency forms and reports as necessary, creating operational bulletins and temporary orders, and contributing to other administrative assignments required to meet the needs of the Staff Services Branch.
Key Responsibilities
Policy Management - Research, Development and Authoring
Researches and authors written directives on a variety of topics that affect the organization such as legislation, industry best practices, improvement opportunities, etc. Ensures written directives and processes are CALEA compliant, are aligned with current law enforcement best practices and meet current legislative mandates and state and federal regulations. Partners with internal stakeholders to present a unified message regarding tactical and strategic directives and initiatives. Works independently and part of a collaborative team, often managing multiple assignments and deliverables all with high priorities within the agency. Must manage time effectively. Reviews current written directives ensuring existing written directives do not conflict.
Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights
Note, to be considered for this position, you must meet the following option for consideration.
Education and Experience, Knowledge, Skills
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Six (6) years of professional experience in policy development, policy analysis, legislative or regulatory analysis, compliance, public safety administration or a closely related field, including experience researching, interpreting, developing, reviewing, and/or implementing organizational policies, procedures, or written directives.
OR
A combination of related education and/or professional experience in policy development, policy analysis, legislative or regulatory analysis, compliance, public safety administration or a closely related field, including experience researching, interpreting, developing, reviewing, and/or implementing organizational policies, procedures, or written directives equal to six (6) years. If education is substituted for work experience, an unofficial transcript of the relevant education must be provided with your application.
REQUIRED COMPETENCIES
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
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 Directors Administrative Procedures, 4 CCR 801, for more information about the appeals process. The State Personnel Board Rules and Personnel Directors 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.
Supplemental Information
ARE YOU IN NEED OF AN ACCOMMODATION?
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 resolute in non-discriminatory practices in everything we do, including hiring, employment, and advancement opportunities.
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. 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 Human Resources department at cdps_hr@state.co.us.
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 veterans 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 "info@governmentjobs.com" addresses. It is your responsibility to ensure that your email will accept these notices and/or review your junk mail and spam filtered email.
Comparative Analysis Steps may include
Structured application review by a panel of SMEs
eSkill writing assessment
The State of Colorado offers permanent employees a variety of benefits including medical, dental, life and disability insurance, as well as a comprehensive leave program. Please click the following link for detailed information: www.colorado.gov/pacific/dhr/benefits
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Describe your professional experience in researching, developing, analyzing, advising, or implementing policies, procedures, or written directives. Include the scope of your role and the outcome of your work.
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Describe your experience researching and interpreting legislation, regulations, accreditation standards, law enforcement standards, or other external requirements and translating those requirements into organizational policies, procedures, or written directives.
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Pre-employment screening (which consists of fingerprinting, polygraph, psychological exam, drug screen and an extensive background investigation) will be conducted as part of the selection process. Felony convictions or convictions of crimes of moral turpitude or convictions of misdemeanors related to job duties may disqualify you from being considered for this position. Should your pre-employment screening reveal any charges or convictions, it is your responsibility to provide an official disposition of any charges. As a condition of employment, are you willing to submit to pre-employment screening?
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I understand the anticipated hiring range for this position is $59,460 - $70,080 annually. If selected for hire, I am willing to accept an offer within this range.
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I understand that employees of the Colorado Department of Public Safety contribute to the Colorado Public Employees Retirement Association (PERA) retirement benefit plan and do not contribute to Social Security.
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If you are a current or previous State of Colorado employee, please list your Employee Identification Number (EID), dates of employment, and classifications for all State of Colorado Departments or institutes of Higher Education for which you have worked. Your EID begins with 997 and is nine digits long. Please do not enter your Social Security Number. If you are not a current or previous State of Colorado employee, please state "N/A".
Required Question
Employer State of Colorado
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