Emergency Services Coordinator
Apply NowCompany: Boulder County, CO
Location: Boulder, CO 80302
Description:
Salary : $78,684.00 - $109,992.00 Annually
Location : Boulder, CO
Job Type: Full-time
Job Number: SH2025-013
Department: Sheriffs Office
Division: SHE Operations
Opening Date: 03/06/2025
Closing Date: 3/26/2025 12:00 PM Mountain
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Description
Emergency Services Coordinator
Monthly Hiring Range: $6,557.00 - $7,540.00Monthly Salary Range: $6,557.00 - $9,166.00
Boulder County is a forward-thinking community with over 2,000 employees serving the needs of nearly 300,000 residents. From the peaks of the Rocky Mountains to the thriving agricultural lands and urban centers on the plains, Boulder County's 740 square miles include some of the most diverse, natural landscapes and smart-growth development along the Front Range. Our county's leaders and employees have long held a commitment to being stewards of our land, environment, and community. From visionary open space, land use, and sustainability policies to award-winning wellness and public service programs, our county government helps foster a vibrant, healthy and active community. As individuals and an organization, we value and respect diversity, striving for a high quality of life for all employees and residents. Our policies and practices reflect our dedication to providing the very best in public service.
This position works under the direction of the Emergency Services Unit Supervisor but may report directly to another Sergeant, Commander, Division Chief, or Sheriff depending on assignment or incident.
The Emergency Services Unit plays a critical role in ensuring the Sheriff's Office's compliance in managing search and rescue operations, hazardous materials incidents, and supporting the management of large-scale incidents within the Sheriff's jurisdiction such as wildfires and floods. The Unit develops and implements programs and training that enhance the response capabilities of the Sheriff's Office and EMS agencies to a variety of emergency incidents, including active harmer, mass casualty events, natural disasters, and similar situations.
The Emergency Services Coordinator is primarily responsible for programs supporting the coordination and implementation of Search and Rescue and hazmat in Boulder County. The Coordinator will function as Incident Command for Search and Rescue (mountainous and water/swift water), hazmat and assists on other emergency incidents. Please note, this is a field Incident Command position, and NOT an Office of Disaster Management position. Office of Disaster Management plans for and coordinates large-scale incidents.
Additional duties are program/project management (most working hours), and include acting as a liaison to fire, EMS, and rescue partners, ensuring good working relationships, promoting sound planning, and assisting with conflict resolution within emergency services agencies throughout Boulder County. The Coordinator develops, maintains and provides training/programs surrounding emergency services topics for law enforcement personnel. These programs can include major event planning and management, flood detection and warning, spring snowmelt and creek flow monitoring, avalanche and winter storm monitoring, search and rescue, hazardous materials response and representation at a variety of meetings. Other programs include off-road machine training, grant application and management, Local Emergency Planning Committee, internal training management, training for deputies, Sartopo account management, grant program development and management, and other activities.
New employees receive an 80-hour bank of vacation at the time of hire, in addition to 8 hours of both vacation and medical leave accruals each month.
Boulder County is a family-friendly workplace dedicated to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and respectful environment for all employees. We prohibit unlawful discrimination against applicants and employees on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, socio-economic status, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
Boulder County requires its employees to reside in the state of Colorado as of the first day of work.
PLEASE NOTE: When submitting your application be sure to include all relevant education and experience, as applications are screened based on the qualifications listed in this position announcement. Applications that do not appear to meet minimum qualifications, as outlined below, will not be considered. Resumes are not accepted in lieu of completed applications.
Please be aware that your cover letter and resume will not be accessed in the initial screening process, so you must complete your application and supplemental questions with as much detail as possible. Any personally identifiable information (PII) such as name and address will be redacted from applications that meet the minimum screening requirements and are forwarded to the hiring manager. If the hiring manager selects you to advance in the hiring process, your cover letter and resume will then be accessible to the hiring team.
Examples of Duties
Available for response 24 hours-a-day to emergencies. Rotating on-call responsibilities 24/7/365, this includes nights, weekends, and holidays; typically, seven to eight, 24-hour shifts per month. Responds out to calls within five minutes. Provides on-scene Incident Command and resource ordering as required for search and rescue, hazardous material incidents, weather events, spring water flow/flood recommendations/prediction and other natural and human caused catastrophes. Regularly attends meetings during and outside normal business hours. Enhances Boulder County Sheriff's Office relations with county fire protection districts/departments, ambulance service providers, city, county, state and National Park rangers, United States Forest Service (USFS) fire and law enforcement personnel, and is the liaison for BCSO contracted emergency rescue agencies. Assists with writing contracts, memorandums of understanding and scopes of work to define the working relationships amongst agencies. Administers and maintains the snowmobile, ATV, and UTV programs. Develop/facilitates, writes, and implements annexes to the Emergency Operations Plan (EOP). Writes and administers grants related to Emergency Services. Aids the Boulder County Sheriff's Office Operations Division in internal training on emergency services topics. Administers the ambulance contracting and compliance program for all ambulance transport agencies in Boulder County. Attends MAC Meetings and may be a group member fulfilling the role in Emergency Support Function (ESF) 9 - Search and Rescue, ESF 10 - Hazmat and ESF 13 - Public Safety. May be the liaison from an incident/event to the Emergency Operations Center (EOC). Represent the Sheriff's Office at meetings with local, state, and federal cooperators. May be a member of the Boulder Incident Management Team (IMT) Type III Team. Completes proper incident reports and records. Furthers the mission of the Sheriff's Office and effectively carries out agency and unit goals and objectives. May be reassigned in the case of an emergency. Carry out other duties as assigned by the Emergency Services Unit Supervisor. You will be assigned a full-time, take-home truck for on-call response.
Required Qualifications
High School diploma or equivalent (copy must be presented at time of hire), supplemented by specialized courses and hands-on search and rescue (mountainous) and emergency service disciplines.
College degree or additional education preferred.
Prior experience with the National Incident Management System (NIMS) and Incident Command System (ICS) to include certification of ICS 100, 200, 300, 400, 700, 800.
Previous experience in acting as incident command for search and rescue, natural disasters, and hazardous materials. Certification in hazmat awareness/operations. Serves as an incident commander on Type IV/III incidents.
Extensive program/project management experience including financial tracking.
Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid Colorado Driver's License. Must have had a 21 or over driver's license for one year.
Required to pass the Boulder County Sheriff's Office background check, aptitude testing, polygraph, physical agility test, medically based physical, drug test, and psychological tests.
Physical Requirements:
Supplemental Information
Desired Traits:
Please visit the following link to learn more about the Boulder County Sheriff's Office Emergency Services Unit:
As well as offering competitive pay and a caring work environment, Boulder County offers employees an array of benefits. For all FTE and Term employees, we provide:
Generous paid time off Vacation** Medical** PERA- The County and all employees pay into both Social Security and PERA
*The District Attorney's Office observe Francis Xavier Cabrini Day on the first Monday in October and omit the Friday after Thanksgiving
**Vacation and Medical leave are based off of full time FTE accruals. Part-time FTE/term employees accrue leave based on the percentage of time they work.
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It is important that you answer all questions below pertaining to previous life and employment history truthfully, even if previous experiences are not always favorable. Please indicate that you understand the following- I understand that in order for my application to be considered and for me advance through the hiring process, I must answer the following questions truthfully. Any discrepancies between the information that I provide on my application and future testing for this position may disqualify me from the hiring process:
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Please list any and all aliases, maiden name, nicknames, other name changes.
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List all residences in the last 10 years, beginning with your most recent address, including county of resident. List dates resided at each residence.
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I acknowledge that in order to be considered for a position with the Boulder County Sheriff's Office I must list all places of employment for the last 15 years.
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Have you ever been discharged (fired), asked to resign, furloughed, or put on inactive status for cause, or subjected to disciplinary action while employed? If so, state place of employment and circumstances.
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Have you worked for the Boulder County Sheriff's Office previously? If so, state dates employed, position, and supervisor.
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Have you served in the United States Armed Forces?
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If YES to Military service, were you ever disciplined, arrested, or court marshaled? If so, please explain.
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Are you now or have you ever been a member of any organization, association, movement, or group which advocates the overthrow of our constitutional form of government, or which has adopted the policy of advocating or approving the commission of acts of force or violence or which seeks to alter the form of government of the United States by unconstitutional means?
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Are you now or have you even been a member of or associated with a group or organization that engages in illegal activities; and/or are you now or have you ever been associated with a group that advocates or engages in hatred, hostility, or violence towards people of a different race, ethnicity, nationality, religion, sexual orientation, gender, age, or other protected categories?
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Do you have any tattoos/scars/marks anywhere on your body that are associated with a group that advocates or engages in hatred, hostility, or violence towards people of a different race, ethnicity, nationality, religion, sexual orientation, gender, age, or other protected category?
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Litigation Information: Have you ever been the plaintiff of, or named in civil litigation, or received notice of claim or intent to be sued? If yes, please explain.
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Please tell us about any prior drug usage (including marijuana and psilocybin mushrooms)- drugs used, how often, approximate last time used for each. Sharing this information will not preclude you from employment, however, it is information we need to evaluate your honesty and integrity as part of the hiring process.
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Driver's License: List all states where you have been licensed to operate a motor vehicle. LIST YOUR DRIVER'S LICENSE NUMBER.
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Traffic summons/tickets: List any traffic tickets/summons or accidents, indicated date (to the best of your knowledge), Police or Military Agency, Location, and Disposition.
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Criminal Offense Information: List any occurrence for which you were arrested, and/or detained by police, regardless of formality and punishment. List occurrences as an adult and as a juvenile. If none, list N/A
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List any friends, relatives, or acquaintances employed by Boulder County Sheriff's Office and their relationship to you.
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Have you previously applied with the Boulder County Sheriff's Office? If yes, state for which position(s) applied and dates.
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Do you have active applications with other law enforcement agencies? If yes, list agency, date, position applied for, and status (if known).
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Why are you seeking employment with the Boulder County Sheriff's Office and why do you feel qualified for the position for which you have applied?
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Notwithstanding the provisions of Colorado Constitutional Amendment 20, Medical Marijuana, and Amendment 64 legalizing the limited use of marijuana, or Colorado Revised Statute 12-170-103 (the use of "natural medicines," also known as psilocybin mushrooms, the use or non-duty related possession of marijuana or "natural medicines" (psilocybin mushrooms) by a Sheriff's Office employee is a violation of federal law, and is prohibited by policy. Do you agree that while employed for the Boulder County Sheriff, you will not partake of any marijuana related products containing THC or "natural medicines" (i.e. Psilocybin mushrooms)?
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List all high schools attended, dates attended and school address.
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Are you POST certified? If not, are you currently enrolled in a State Certified Law Enforcement Academy? If so, which one?
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POST Certificate Number and date issued. (For State Certified Peace Officers)
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Why are you seeking a position with the Emergency Services Unit, and why do you feel qualified for the Emergency Services position for which you have applied? Please answer in 200 - 400 words.
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Below is the mission statement and values of the Boulder County Sheriff's Office. Please read it thoroughly.Our MissionWe provide efficient, effective, public safety services to the residents and visitors of Boulder County. We deliver these services with character, competence, and open communication.Our Values We value human life. We value the Constitutions of the United States, and the State of Colorado. We value the system of laws that govern us. We value the communities we serve. We believe the purpose of our organization is to serve our communities, keep the peace, keep them safe, and work with them to solve problems. We value the person. We value the diversity among all individuals. We will treat everyone with courtesy, respect, and dignity. We value organizational excellence. We value an environment in which individuals strive as a team for superior professional performance focused on achieving our organizational mission and goals. We value the strength of personal character in our employees. We value open, honest communicators who display high moral and ethical conduct, integrity, adaptability, and sound judgementHaving read the Boulder County Sheriff's Office mission statement and values statement, do you feel you can support the Mission and Values? Please explain with examples:
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Please describe your experience as an incident commander on a Type IV incidents (ICS/NIMS)? Please explain with examples.
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4. Please describe your experience as an incident commander on a Type III incidents (ICS/NIMS)? Please explain with examples.
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The Emergency Services Unit liaisons with roughly 36 different emergency response agencies throughout the County on behalf of the Sheriff. These include volunteer and paid fire protection districts and volunteer search and rescue groups. Describe your experience in working with volunteer emergency response agencies.
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Our counties geography ranges from 5,000 to 13,000 feet in elevation and many of the rescue activities occur at the 9,000 to 13,000-foot elevation.a. Given this elevation and geographic description, do you currently possess the ability to travel in 4th class terrain and ascend and descend a rope in lower 5th class terrain (based on the Yosemite decimal rating system). Please answer "Yes" or "No" and when was the last time you did so?
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b. Given this elevation and geographic description, do you currently, the ability to hike up to 3 miles in class 2 (based on the Yosemite decimal rating system) terrain with a 35-pound pack, sometimes inclement weather conditions. Please answer "Yes" or "No" and when was the last time you did so?
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c. You must pass the National Wildfire Coordinating Group Arduous Duty Physical Fitness Test (three mile walk with a forty-five-pound pack, within 45 minutes) annually. Do you currently have the ability to perform these tasks? Please answer "Yes" or "No".
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On-Call: On-call is one of the most demanding duties of an Emergency Services Coordinator. If hired, the job requires the coordinator to be on-call numerous times per week including nights, days, weekends, and holidays. In addition, the coordinator must live within close proximity of Boulder County in order to coordinate incidents and take incident command in a timely manner. When the coordinators receive an incident call, they must be responding to the call within five minutes. This is a job requirement. Do you have any obligations which would prohibit your availability of being on-call outside your regular work hours or the ability to live within the described area? Please answer "Yes" or "No" and explain your answer
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AUTHORIZATION FOR RELEASE OF INFORMATION: I hereby authorize the release of all information and records concerning myself to any agent of the Boulder County Sheriff's Office.The intent of this authorization is to give my consent for complete disclosure of information regarding my background, reputation, and character. This includes, but is not limited to: Records of educational institutions; military records; employment and pre-employment records; training records; financial or credit records; complaints or grievances filed by or against me; records of investigation, complaint, arrest, trial and/or convictions for alleged or actual violations of law; the results of polygraph examinations; records of civil complaints made by or against me; and verbal or written statements by any person; however personal or confidential they may appear to be. I respectfully request and direct you to release all such information upon the request of any representative of the Boulder County Sheriff's Office, regardless of any agreement to the contrary I may have previously made with you. I understand that the above information is for use by the Boulder County Sheriff's Office in conducting a background investigation to determine my suitability for employment, and will be kept confidential. I understand that all materials obtained become the property of the Boulder County Sheriff's Office and will not be released to me. In the event my application is disapproved, the specific reason therefore cannot be revealed to me.I understand that I have rights guaranteed by law to privacy with regards to the disclosure and access of records of information concerning me, and I voluntarily, knowingly, and willingly waive those rights with the understanding that information furnished will be used by the Boulder County Sheriff's Office in conjunction with employment procedures.For and in consideration of the acceptance and processing of my application for employment, I agree to hold the Boulder County Sheriff's Office, its agents, and employees harmless from any and all claims and liability associated with my application for employment or in any way connected with the decision whether or not to employ me with the Boulder County Sheriff's Office.I agree to indemnify and hold harmless any person or organization, and their agents and employees, to whom this request is presented, from and against all claims, damages, losses, and expenses, including reasonable attorney's fees, arising out of or by reason of complying with this request.A photocopy, fax, scanned, or electronic version of this release form will be valid as an original hereof, even though said photocopy does not contain my original signature.APPLICANT: Type your full name in the space provided. By doing so, you acknowledge that your typed name constitutes and electronic signature, which holds the same force as an original signature.
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I affirm that the information contained in this application is true and correct to the best of my knowledge. I understand that withholding pertinent information or purposely falsifying information will be cause for refusing further consideration of my application. I also acknowledge that by submitting my application I am giving the Boulder County Sheriff's Office permission to investigate my background, including criminal history. I understand that my date of birth may be required to accurately conduct a criminal background investigation.
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Location : Boulder, CO
Job Type: Full-time
Job Number: SH2025-013
Department: Sheriffs Office
Division: SHE Operations
Opening Date: 03/06/2025
Closing Date: 3/26/2025 12:00 PM Mountain
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Description
Emergency Services Coordinator
Monthly Hiring Range: $6,557.00 - $7,540.00Monthly Salary Range: $6,557.00 - $9,166.00
Boulder County is a forward-thinking community with over 2,000 employees serving the needs of nearly 300,000 residents. From the peaks of the Rocky Mountains to the thriving agricultural lands and urban centers on the plains, Boulder County's 740 square miles include some of the most diverse, natural landscapes and smart-growth development along the Front Range. Our county's leaders and employees have long held a commitment to being stewards of our land, environment, and community. From visionary open space, land use, and sustainability policies to award-winning wellness and public service programs, our county government helps foster a vibrant, healthy and active community. As individuals and an organization, we value and respect diversity, striving for a high quality of life for all employees and residents. Our policies and practices reflect our dedication to providing the very best in public service.
This position works under the direction of the Emergency Services Unit Supervisor but may report directly to another Sergeant, Commander, Division Chief, or Sheriff depending on assignment or incident.
The Emergency Services Unit plays a critical role in ensuring the Sheriff's Office's compliance in managing search and rescue operations, hazardous materials incidents, and supporting the management of large-scale incidents within the Sheriff's jurisdiction such as wildfires and floods. The Unit develops and implements programs and training that enhance the response capabilities of the Sheriff's Office and EMS agencies to a variety of emergency incidents, including active harmer, mass casualty events, natural disasters, and similar situations.
The Emergency Services Coordinator is primarily responsible for programs supporting the coordination and implementation of Search and Rescue and hazmat in Boulder County. The Coordinator will function as Incident Command for Search and Rescue (mountainous and water/swift water), hazmat and assists on other emergency incidents. Please note, this is a field Incident Command position, and NOT an Office of Disaster Management position. Office of Disaster Management plans for and coordinates large-scale incidents.
Additional duties are program/project management (most working hours), and include acting as a liaison to fire, EMS, and rescue partners, ensuring good working relationships, promoting sound planning, and assisting with conflict resolution within emergency services agencies throughout Boulder County. The Coordinator develops, maintains and provides training/programs surrounding emergency services topics for law enforcement personnel. These programs can include major event planning and management, flood detection and warning, spring snowmelt and creek flow monitoring, avalanche and winter storm monitoring, search and rescue, hazardous materials response and representation at a variety of meetings. Other programs include off-road machine training, grant application and management, Local Emergency Planning Committee, internal training management, training for deputies, Sartopo account management, grant program development and management, and other activities.
New employees receive an 80-hour bank of vacation at the time of hire, in addition to 8 hours of both vacation and medical leave accruals each month.
Boulder County is a family-friendly workplace dedicated to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and respectful environment for all employees. We prohibit unlawful discrimination against applicants and employees on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, socio-economic status, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
Boulder County requires its employees to reside in the state of Colorado as of the first day of work.
PLEASE NOTE: When submitting your application be sure to include all relevant education and experience, as applications are screened based on the qualifications listed in this position announcement. Applications that do not appear to meet minimum qualifications, as outlined below, will not be considered. Resumes are not accepted in lieu of completed applications.
Please be aware that your cover letter and resume will not be accessed in the initial screening process, so you must complete your application and supplemental questions with as much detail as possible. Any personally identifiable information (PII) such as name and address will be redacted from applications that meet the minimum screening requirements and are forwarded to the hiring manager. If the hiring manager selects you to advance in the hiring process, your cover letter and resume will then be accessible to the hiring team.
Examples of Duties
Required Qualifications
High School diploma or equivalent (copy must be presented at time of hire), supplemented by specialized courses and hands-on search and rescue (mountainous) and emergency service disciplines.
College degree or additional education preferred.
Prior experience with the National Incident Management System (NIMS) and Incident Command System (ICS) to include certification of ICS 100, 200, 300, 400, 700, 800.
Previous experience in acting as incident command for search and rescue, natural disasters, and hazardous materials. Certification in hazmat awareness/operations. Serves as an incident commander on Type IV/III incidents.
Extensive program/project management experience including financial tracking.
Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid Colorado Driver's License. Must have had a 21 or over driver's license for one year.
Required to pass the Boulder County Sheriff's Office background check, aptitude testing, polygraph, physical agility test, medically based physical, drug test, and psychological tests.
Physical Requirements:
- Appropriate voice skills to be clearly understood on the telephone, radio, and in public contacts; may be required to talk extensively on the telephone or radio. Must also have acceptable hearing to hear well on the telephone, radio and in public contacts.
- Must pass, on an annual basis, the Arduous Duty NWCG physical fitness test (complete a three-mile walk, while carrying a 45 lbs. pack in 45 minutes).
- Must have acceptable eyesight, correctable to 20/20, to perform job related responsibilities.
- May be required to sit, stand, or walk for long periods of time. May be required to run for short distances or hike up to 3 miles in class 2 terrain (based on the Yosemite decimal rating system), with a 35-pound pack for investigative purposes.
- Possess the ability to travel in 4th class terrain and ascend and descend a rope in lower 5th class terrain (based on the Yosemite decimal rating system).
- Must be able to work, hike, and travel in inclement weather conditions.
- Must be capable of working under stressful situations.
- Must have good cognitive skills and awareness of work accuracy.
Supplemental Information
Desired Traits:
- Demonstrated ability to coordinate small and large-scale operations of personnel and equipment under emergency conditions involving life threatening danger to responders and the public.
- Accomplish assigned tasks during stressful situations.
- Has a comprehensive understanding of all rescue resources, including air, land, and water, available to the Sheriff's Office, when and how to order them for incidents.
Liaisons between outside agencies and represent the Sheriff's Office in a manner that effectively coordinates the efforts and abilities of multi-agency response to emergencies. - Communicates tactfully, diplomatically, and effectively with the public, co-workers, partner agencies, and the general public.
- Displays effective time management skills. Must have project management experience and can demonstrate having had the responsibility of the planning, procurement and execution of a project, including defining scope, start and finish.
- Displays effective planning for incident and programmatic skills - both short and long term.
- Ability to work without direct supervision to organize activities and incidents, both in day-to-day operations and on emergency incidents.
- Demonstrates a thorough understanding of modern emergency service principles, strategies, tactics, methods, procedures and management. This includes hazardous materials, incident management, and search and rescue.
- Organizes material and presents information clearly and concisely in verbal or written form.
- Capable of using two-way radio systems and capable of emergency driving.
Please visit the following link to learn more about the Boulder County Sheriff's Office Emergency Services Unit:
As well as offering competitive pay and a caring work environment, Boulder County offers employees an array of benefits. For all FTE and Term employees, we provide:
- Outstanding options of comprehensive health plans that include vision and dental coverage. Information can be found
- Additional Benefits can be found
- Including:
- Family-forming benefits- infertility treatment, adoption and surrogacy reimbursements
- 12 weeks Paid Caregiver leave
- Breast feeding friendly-work environment
- Sick child care, an infants-at-work policy
- Access to LifeMart discount hub, including discounts on childcare centers, event tickets, travel and more!
- Access to a nationally-recognized wellness program
- Employee Assistance Program
- PERA 401k
- Social Security retirement plans
- Additional Life and Disability Insurance
- Critical Illness and Accidental Insurance
- County-paid tuition assistance
- Eligible for PSLF-
- Free EcoPass
- Hospital Indemnity
- ID Theft Protection
- Pet Insurance
- 8 Hours of Paid Public Service Leave
- Including:
- Holidays
- New Year's Day January 1
- Martin Luther King's Birthday January
- Presidents' Day February
- Memorial Day May
- Juneteenth June 19
- Independence Day July 4
- Labor Day September
- Indigenous People's Day
- General Election Day November (first Tuesday after the first Monday, even years)
- Veterans' Day November 11
- Thanksgiving Day November
- Friday after Thanksgiving*
- Christmas Eve- day (full day off depends on day of the week)
- Christmas Day December 25
- New Year's Eve- day (full day off depends on day of the week)
- 80-hour bank of vacation at the time of hire
- Eight hours of vacation per month for the first year of continuous service, then accrue twelve hours of vacation per month after the first year of continuous service.
- Eight hours of medical leave for each month employed.
- Employer contribution to Social Security: 7.65% of salary
- Employer contribution to PERA (Local Government Division- most county employees: 14.76%
*The District Attorney's Office observe Francis Xavier Cabrini Day on the first Monday in October and omit the Friday after Thanksgiving
**Vacation and Medical leave are based off of full time FTE accruals. Part-time FTE/term employees accrue leave based on the percentage of time they work.
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It is important that you answer all questions below pertaining to previous life and employment history truthfully, even if previous experiences are not always favorable. Please indicate that you understand the following- I understand that in order for my application to be considered and for me advance through the hiring process, I must answer the following questions truthfully. Any discrepancies between the information that I provide on my application and future testing for this position may disqualify me from the hiring process:
- Yes
- No
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Please list any and all aliases, maiden name, nicknames, other name changes.
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List all residences in the last 10 years, beginning with your most recent address, including county of resident. List dates resided at each residence.
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I acknowledge that in order to be considered for a position with the Boulder County Sheriff's Office I must list all places of employment for the last 15 years.
- Yes
- No
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Have you ever been discharged (fired), asked to resign, furloughed, or put on inactive status for cause, or subjected to disciplinary action while employed? If so, state place of employment and circumstances.
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Have you worked for the Boulder County Sheriff's Office previously? If so, state dates employed, position, and supervisor.
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Have you served in the United States Armed Forces?
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- No
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If YES to Military service, were you ever disciplined, arrested, or court marshaled? If so, please explain.
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Are you now or have you ever been a member of any organization, association, movement, or group which advocates the overthrow of our constitutional form of government, or which has adopted the policy of advocating or approving the commission of acts of force or violence or which seeks to alter the form of government of the United States by unconstitutional means?
- Yes
- No
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Are you now or have you even been a member of or associated with a group or organization that engages in illegal activities; and/or are you now or have you ever been associated with a group that advocates or engages in hatred, hostility, or violence towards people of a different race, ethnicity, nationality, religion, sexual orientation, gender, age, or other protected categories?
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Do you have any tattoos/scars/marks anywhere on your body that are associated with a group that advocates or engages in hatred, hostility, or violence towards people of a different race, ethnicity, nationality, religion, sexual orientation, gender, age, or other protected category?
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Litigation Information: Have you ever been the plaintiff of, or named in civil litigation, or received notice of claim or intent to be sued? If yes, please explain.
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Please tell us about any prior drug usage (including marijuana and psilocybin mushrooms)- drugs used, how often, approximate last time used for each. Sharing this information will not preclude you from employment, however, it is information we need to evaluate your honesty and integrity as part of the hiring process.
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Driver's License: List all states where you have been licensed to operate a motor vehicle. LIST YOUR DRIVER'S LICENSE NUMBER.
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Traffic summons/tickets: List any traffic tickets/summons or accidents, indicated date (to the best of your knowledge), Police or Military Agency, Location, and Disposition.
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Criminal Offense Information: List any occurrence for which you were arrested, and/or detained by police, regardless of formality and punishment. List occurrences as an adult and as a juvenile. If none, list N/A
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List any friends, relatives, or acquaintances employed by Boulder County Sheriff's Office and their relationship to you.
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Have you previously applied with the Boulder County Sheriff's Office? If yes, state for which position(s) applied and dates.
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Do you have active applications with other law enforcement agencies? If yes, list agency, date, position applied for, and status (if known).
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Why are you seeking employment with the Boulder County Sheriff's Office and why do you feel qualified for the position for which you have applied?
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Notwithstanding the provisions of Colorado Constitutional Amendment 20, Medical Marijuana, and Amendment 64 legalizing the limited use of marijuana, or Colorado Revised Statute 12-170-103 (the use of "natural medicines," also known as psilocybin mushrooms, the use or non-duty related possession of marijuana or "natural medicines" (psilocybin mushrooms) by a Sheriff's Office employee is a violation of federal law, and is prohibited by policy. Do you agree that while employed for the Boulder County Sheriff, you will not partake of any marijuana related products containing THC or "natural medicines" (i.e. Psilocybin mushrooms)?
- Yes
- No
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List all high schools attended, dates attended and school address.
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Are you POST certified? If not, are you currently enrolled in a State Certified Law Enforcement Academy? If so, which one?
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POST Certificate Number and date issued. (For State Certified Peace Officers)
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Why are you seeking a position with the Emergency Services Unit, and why do you feel qualified for the Emergency Services position for which you have applied? Please answer in 200 - 400 words.
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Below is the mission statement and values of the Boulder County Sheriff's Office. Please read it thoroughly.Our MissionWe provide efficient, effective, public safety services to the residents and visitors of Boulder County. We deliver these services with character, competence, and open communication.Our Values We value human life. We value the Constitutions of the United States, and the State of Colorado. We value the system of laws that govern us. We value the communities we serve. We believe the purpose of our organization is to serve our communities, keep the peace, keep them safe, and work with them to solve problems. We value the person. We value the diversity among all individuals. We will treat everyone with courtesy, respect, and dignity. We value organizational excellence. We value an environment in which individuals strive as a team for superior professional performance focused on achieving our organizational mission and goals. We value the strength of personal character in our employees. We value open, honest communicators who display high moral and ethical conduct, integrity, adaptability, and sound judgementHaving read the Boulder County Sheriff's Office mission statement and values statement, do you feel you can support the Mission and Values? Please explain with examples:
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Please describe your experience as an incident commander on a Type IV incidents (ICS/NIMS)? Please explain with examples.
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4. Please describe your experience as an incident commander on a Type III incidents (ICS/NIMS)? Please explain with examples.
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The Emergency Services Unit liaisons with roughly 36 different emergency response agencies throughout the County on behalf of the Sheriff. These include volunteer and paid fire protection districts and volunteer search and rescue groups. Describe your experience in working with volunteer emergency response agencies.
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Our counties geography ranges from 5,000 to 13,000 feet in elevation and many of the rescue activities occur at the 9,000 to 13,000-foot elevation.a. Given this elevation and geographic description, do you currently possess the ability to travel in 4th class terrain and ascend and descend a rope in lower 5th class terrain (based on the Yosemite decimal rating system). Please answer "Yes" or "No" and when was the last time you did so?
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b. Given this elevation and geographic description, do you currently, the ability to hike up to 3 miles in class 2 (based on the Yosemite decimal rating system) terrain with a 35-pound pack, sometimes inclement weather conditions. Please answer "Yes" or "No" and when was the last time you did so?
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c. You must pass the National Wildfire Coordinating Group Arduous Duty Physical Fitness Test (three mile walk with a forty-five-pound pack, within 45 minutes) annually. Do you currently have the ability to perform these tasks? Please answer "Yes" or "No".
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On-Call: On-call is one of the most demanding duties of an Emergency Services Coordinator. If hired, the job requires the coordinator to be on-call numerous times per week including nights, days, weekends, and holidays. In addition, the coordinator must live within close proximity of Boulder County in order to coordinate incidents and take incident command in a timely manner. When the coordinators receive an incident call, they must be responding to the call within five minutes. This is a job requirement. Do you have any obligations which would prohibit your availability of being on-call outside your regular work hours or the ability to live within the described area? Please answer "Yes" or "No" and explain your answer
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AUTHORIZATION FOR RELEASE OF INFORMATION: I hereby authorize the release of all information and records concerning myself to any agent of the Boulder County Sheriff's Office.The intent of this authorization is to give my consent for complete disclosure of information regarding my background, reputation, and character. This includes, but is not limited to: Records of educational institutions; military records; employment and pre-employment records; training records; financial or credit records; complaints or grievances filed by or against me; records of investigation, complaint, arrest, trial and/or convictions for alleged or actual violations of law; the results of polygraph examinations; records of civil complaints made by or against me; and verbal or written statements by any person; however personal or confidential they may appear to be. I respectfully request and direct you to release all such information upon the request of any representative of the Boulder County Sheriff's Office, regardless of any agreement to the contrary I may have previously made with you. I understand that the above information is for use by the Boulder County Sheriff's Office in conducting a background investigation to determine my suitability for employment, and will be kept confidential. I understand that all materials obtained become the property of the Boulder County Sheriff's Office and will not be released to me. In the event my application is disapproved, the specific reason therefore cannot be revealed to me.I understand that I have rights guaranteed by law to privacy with regards to the disclosure and access of records of information concerning me, and I voluntarily, knowingly, and willingly waive those rights with the understanding that information furnished will be used by the Boulder County Sheriff's Office in conjunction with employment procedures.For and in consideration of the acceptance and processing of my application for employment, I agree to hold the Boulder County Sheriff's Office, its agents, and employees harmless from any and all claims and liability associated with my application for employment or in any way connected with the decision whether or not to employ me with the Boulder County Sheriff's Office.I agree to indemnify and hold harmless any person or organization, and their agents and employees, to whom this request is presented, from and against all claims, damages, losses, and expenses, including reasonable attorney's fees, arising out of or by reason of complying with this request.A photocopy, fax, scanned, or electronic version of this release form will be valid as an original hereof, even though said photocopy does not contain my original signature.APPLICANT: Type your full name in the space provided. By doing so, you acknowledge that your typed name constitutes and electronic signature, which holds the same force as an original signature.
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I affirm that the information contained in this application is true and correct to the best of my knowledge. I understand that withholding pertinent information or purposely falsifying information will be cause for refusing further consideration of my application. I also acknowledge that by submitting my application I am giving the Boulder County Sheriff's Office permission to investigate my background, including criminal history. I understand that my date of birth may be required to accurately conduct a criminal background investigation.
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