Threat Intelligence and Prevention Liaison

This position is open only to current Colorado state residents. A n 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. Please Note: This position is fully remote and will be assigned to work primarily with partners in the Northeast region. The Northeast region includes the following counties: Larimer, Weld, Logan, Sedgwick, Phillips, Morgan, Washington, Yuma, Elbert, Lincoln, Kit Carson, and Cheyenne If selected for the position, you must reside within 50 miles of the Northeast region or be willing to relocate. P lease see a map of the Northeast region this position is assigned to here , 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 dedicated to non-discriminatory practices in everything we do, including hiring, employment, and advancement opportunities. At CDPS, our culture is driven by our commitment to creating a safer Colorado and guided by a public service focus. We strive to provide effective solutions and services to our fellow Coloradans. We model a culture of collaboration, innovation, and growth for our employees. We maintain a professional and inclusive workplace. Careers with a purpose: If you are passionate about public safety and public service, and are eager to dedicate your career to serving Coloradans, consider joining CDPS. Our team at CDPS consists of exceptional individuals and is an environment where you can challenge yourself and acquire new capabilities to build a rewarding and fulfilling career. We are committed to providing public safety services to our communities including safety on our roads, preparing for and mitigating environmental disasters such as floods and wildland fires, disaster recovery, combating crime, promoting school safety, and victim services. Classification and Salary: Liaison III Anticipated Hiring Range: $4,955 - $5,627/month; $59,460 - $67,524/year Full Salary Range: $4,955 - $7,927/month; $59,460 - $95,124/year Benefits: We provide a wide range of benefits to our employees. 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. Eligible employees receive Basic Life and AD&D insurance equal to their annual earnings subject to a minimum benefit of $50,000 and a maximum of $250,000. Basic Life and AD&D are provided by the State of Colorado at no cost to employees. The State of Colorado's Wellness Program, State of Health, is a no-cost, year-long program that supports an employee’s health and wellness goals. This program offers personalized health coaching, skill groups and more. Participants can earn a $20 per month health insurance premium discount. Through BenefitHub, State of Colorado employees have access to discounts, promotions and special programs from hundreds of retailers, restaurants, travel and entertainment venues throughout Colorado and across the country. State contribution into a Health Savings Account when enrolled in a High Deductible Health Plan. Eligible employees have access to medical leave under the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and the State of Colorado Family and Medical Leave Insurance Program (FAMLI) . Eligibility for hybrid or other flexible work arrangements based on the nature of the role. We offer excellent 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. We provide 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. Tuition reimbursement and reduced college tuition at CSU Global and DeVry University. We offer Credit Union of Colorado membership eligibility. To learn more about State of Colorado benefits, please visit State of Colorado benefits . About the Work Unit The Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management is a consolidated Emergency Management and Homeland Security team. The division's mission is to lead and support Colorado’s efforts to prevent, protect, mitigate, respond to and recover from all-hazard events. The Colorado Information Analysis Center (CIAC) serves as the focal point within the state for receiving, analyzing and sharing threat-related information among private sector, local, tribal, and federal partners. The CIAC includes representatives from various departments and partner agencies that analyze threat information with a focus on protecting civil rights, civil liberties and privacy concerns. The CIAC also provides situational awareness and a common operating picture and coordinated information collection, analysis, and dissemination for the Colorado Department of Public Safety (CDPS). The Colorado Preventing Targeted Violence (CO-PTV) Program is a multidisciplinary public health- informed approach to targeted violence prevention that works to equip communities with the tools to prevent targeted violence through awareness and education, building trusted partnership, and providing continued support to assist in local prevention efforts. Work Environment 100% Remote (This position will be assigned to work primarily with partners in the Northeast region. The Northeast region includes the following counties: Larimer, Weld, Logan, Sedgwick, Phillips, Morgan, Washington, Yuma, Elbert, Lincoln, Kit Carson, and Cheyenne.) Core Hours: Monday through Friday between 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Occasional meetings/training and visits to stakeholder partners. Possible activation to support in an emergency/incident situation. About the Job The purpose of this position is to enhance Colorado’s capability to detect, assess, and prevent acts of targeted violence and domestic violent extremism (DVE) through continuous monitoring and analysis of open-source, grey-source, and social media environments. The position serves as a dedicated intelligence and prevention resource focused on identifying emerging narratives, mobilization behaviors, and targeting trends that may pose risks to elected officials, government institutions, or the public. By providing early warning, situational awareness, actionable intelligence, and technical support to local prevention partners, the role supports CIAC’s mission to protect communities, strengthen interagency coordination, and maintain a proactive statewide posture against evolving extremist threat