CSP Policy Advisor

Department Information

THIS POSTING IS ONLY OPEN TO RESIDENTS OF THE STATE OF COLORADO AT THE TIME OF SUBMITTING YOUR APPLICATION.

This position is not subject to the Hiring Freeze as outlined in Executive Order D  due to being critical to protecting the health, life and safety of Coloradans.

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.

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.

• Medical and dental options for permanent employees and their dependents, short‑term and long‑term disability coverage, life insurance, legal resources, and discounts.
• State contribution to a Health Savings Account when enrolled in an 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.
• Retirement benefits including mandatory PERA Defined Benefit Plan or PERA Defined Contribution Plan, optional 401(k) and 457 plans.
• Generous time off: 11 paid holidays annually, accrued annual and sick leave, and four annual wellness days.
• Employee Assistance Program (C‑SEAP) in every state region, offering counseling, referrals, resources, and training.
• Tuition reimbursement and reduced college tuition at CSU Global and DeVry University.
• Credit Union of Colorado membership eligibility.

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 maintains agency‑wide forms, reports, manuals, operational bulletins, and other administrative assignments to meet the needs of the Staff Services Branch while satisfying CALEA accreditation requirements through policy development, Executive Accreditation Report (ExAR) requirements, and organizational goals aligned with best practices.

• Typical work hours:
  Monday‑Friday, 8:00 am – 5:00 pm.
• Primary work out of an office; majority in‑person position with flexible work arrangements available.

The purpose of this position is to contribute to and satisfy the requirements of the Policy & Research work unit by researching, authoring CALEA‑compliant policies, researching best practices, creating and modifying agency forms and reports, producing operational bulletins and temporary orders, and supporting other administrative assignments required by the Staff Services Branch.

• Research and author written directives on a variety of topics affecting the organization.
• Ensure written directives and processes are CALEA compliant and aligned with current best practices, legislative mandates, and regulations.
• Partner with internal stakeholders to present a unified message regarding tactical and strategic directives.
• Manage multiple assignments and deliverables with high priorities; manage time effectively.
• Review current written directives to detect conflicts.
• Write clear and concise directives, guidelines, and rules.
• Develop and modify existing policies to adhere to accreditation standards and law enforcement best practices.
• Present information orally and in professional written work products such as whitepapers, briefing documents, and research papers.
• Proofread and edit documents and presentation materials.
• Ensure alignment of written directives with agency strategic direction and goals.
• Participate in meetings, work groups, or committees to conduct and report on research and development.

Six years of progressively…