Police Officer I - Public Safety.

About the Role

This position is a full-time, in-person role located at the Colorado Mental Health Institute at Pueblo (CMHHIP). The incumbent will provide security, law enforcement, and transportation services, ensuring a safe and secure environment for all persons on the grounds of CMHHIP and within the surrounding community.

Responsibilities

• Law Enforcement Duties: Provide immediate intervention in crisis situations, enforce laws and regulations, exercise powers of custody and arrest, investigate incidents, and prepare reports.
• Patient Crisis Intervention: Respond to and handle patient crisis incidents beyond the capabilities of hospital staff.
• Secure Transport: Transport criminally and civilly committed patients to and from courts, hospitals, clinics, and jails, ensuring safety and security.
• Training: Attend and participate in assigned training, maintain POST certification, and meet mandatory training requirements.
• Other Duties: Assist with additional tasks as assigned, adhering to CDHS, CMHIP, and DPS policies and procedures.

Requirements

• Current, valid Colorado Peace Officer Standards and Training (P.O.S.T.) certification.
• One (1) year of experience in a related occupational field.
• Full background check, including CBI & FBI fingerprint check, Colorado Court Database check, and more.
• Valid U.S. driver's license and ability to maintain proficiency with firearms.
• Successful completion of pre-employment psychological exam, polygraph test, and medical fitness examination.

Qualifications

• Minimum Qualifications: P.O.S.T. certification and one year of related experience.
• Preferred Qualifications:
  • College education (2+ years) in behavioral health or juvenile justice.
  • Experience working with patients in leadership roles (mentoring, coaching).
  • Experience in a high-security locked environment.
  • Experience working with patients suffering from mental illness.

Conditions of Employment

• Full background check and compliance with safety standards.
• Shift work, travel, and use of firearms as required.
• Adherence to CDHS, CMHIP, and DPS policies and procedures.

About Us

Join the Colorado Department of Human Services (CDHS) and contribute to a team dedicated to improving the safety, independence, and well-being of Colorado residents. CMHHIP, a cornerstone of the Pueblo community for over a century, is a leading employer and provider of quality mental health services.