Youth Services Officer - Police

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Pay Ranges:

* Hiring Range: The hiring range covers the starting segment of the pay scale, from the entry point up to the first quartile (Q1). Starting pay is determined based on the candidate's qualifications and experience.

* Salary Range: The salary range reflects the full pay range for the position, from the minimum rate to the maximum rate. This represents the earning potential employees can achieve over time while in the role.

*Up to $3,000 Sign On Bonus May Be Available*

Enjoy Industry Leading Benefits:

• Generous paid vacation and extended sick leave, and flexible work arrangements.
• The Youth Services Officer position includes a take-home police vehicle in accordance with Aspen Police Department policy.
• Free and discounted transportation options to get around Aspen and the Valley.
• Professional development and learning opportunities, including a tuition reimbursement program.
• Health and wellbeing options that include Medical, Dental, Vision.
• Monetary bonuses for healthy lifestyle choices and to use towards other personal needs.
• Plan for your future with competitive employer contributions to a 401a retirement plans, in addition to an individual 457b retirement plan and Roth IRA option. Have peace of mind with life and disability insurance.

The City of Aspen is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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The Youth Services Officer serves as the department's liaison with the schools in our area and youth service agencies. The role is specialized within the Aspen Police Department and focuses on providing wraparound services to our youth population, particularly those at risk. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong initiative, creative problem-solving skills, and the ability to support and mentor youth. They will have a proven history of working independently and effectively without direct supervision, making sound decisions and achieving positive results. Additionally, APD seeks a candidate with the stamina, communication, and interpersonal skills necessary for the role, consistently exemplifying the city's core values of Service, Partnership, Stewardship, and Innovation.

Job Title: Youth Services Officer

Department: Police

Classification: Non-Exempt

Hiring Range: $47.92/hour - $53.91/hour

Salary Range: $47.92/hour -$71.88/hour

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Position Summary: Performs duties of a youth investigator and a School Resource Officer in all areas of Law Enforcement and Public Safety, consistent with the organization's values and mission statement. Protects and enhances the safety of youth residing in Pitkin County from acts committed against them (abuse, neglect) or by them (crime, delinquency, status offenses). Serves as the department in liaison with the schools in our area and youth service agencies. The Youth Services Officer position is primarily school-based but may also provide support to the Human Services Officer program and patrol as needed.

Supervision Exercised and Received: This position works under the direct supervision of the Administrative Sergeant and general guidance of the Division Chief of Investigations and Administration.

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Essential Job Functions:

Youth Services Response

• Builds rapport with at-risk youth and responds to school and community calls involving youth or family crises, triaging incidents with behavioral-health partners and in accordance with law and department policy.

• Ensures ongoing follow-up and support to at-risk youth navigating mental health, addiction, and safety concerns through trauma-informed advocacy, including assessing needs, providing safety planning, explaining rights, and facilitating referrals.

• Supports investigations involving child abuse, neglect, runaways, missing or abducted children, and cases requiring potential protective custody. Assists the Pitkin County Sheriff's Office and patrol with juvenile-related investigations, reviews reports for charging considerations, and determines the need for youth-agency involvement. Updates staff on procedures when juveniles require a screening, including those from other agencies when requested, and fulfills all District Court orders related to youth.

• Updates and maintains current policies and procedures regarding juveniles and provides internal instruction to officers to increase the department's understanding of best practices in human services and youth services response models.

• Performs all duties of Police Officers I, II, and III, exhibiting leadership by example and building teamwork amongst officers. Fulfills police patrol activities in the schedule when needed and maintains qualification and assigned projects.

• Actively participates in the achievement of Annual Departmental Compass Goals. Supports department goals by assisting with projects that support the strategic plan and supports the department's accreditation process.

School Resource Programs

• Performs as a School Resource Officer, researching, participating, promoting, and implementing innovative youth programs that encourage youth, school, community, and other agency participation. These programs involve teaching at all school-age levels in the classrooms when appropriate.

• Maintains strong communication and coordination with at-risk youth parents, the school district, and the Pitkin County Sheriff's Office; collaborates on school safety planning, referrals, and interagency efforts; keeps the department informed of school activities and updates the School Resource Program annually.

Documentation and Case Management:

• Documents all incident reports accurately and promptly using the department's records system.

• Documents follow-ups on at-risk youth cases, including referrals, case coordination, communication through shift briefings, and interagency collaboration.

Agency Liaison/Outreach

• Acts as a liaison for the department with the media, other public safety agencies, city departments, and community resources.
• Attends task force meetings relating to youth and acts as a liaison for the department.

City Organizational Values

• Supports and models the City of Aspen organizational values: Service, Partnership, Stewardship, and Innovation. Organizational values are shared principles that guide behavior across the organization. This position is responsible for upholding and applying these values while performing daily work functions.

Other duties as assigned.

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Core Competencies: Displays the following key competencies in the overall job performance to include knowledge, skills, and abilities:

Service: Provides service with excellence, humility, integrity, and respect in daily work, builds trust by listening, treats people with respect, acknowledges opportunities for improvement, and follows through with commitments.

Partnership: Actively creates strong, supportive internal and external relationships to attain a common goal and achieve greater impact together.

Stewardship: Balances social, environmental, and financial responsibilities, evaluating the impact of decision making on a thriving future for all.

Innovation: Develops technical expertise to pursue new ideas and creative outcomes, grounded in Aspen's unique culture, opportunities, and challenges.

Communication: Knowledge of effective and appropriate communication. Ability to use knowledge effectively in various contexts which may require oral, written, visual and non-verbal communication.

Interpersonal: Works to develop strength in interpersonal skills. Has the ability to work well with diverse groups of people, both inside and outside the organization.

Technology: Demonstrates technology skills sufficient for the nature and level of position.Demonstrates a willingness to learn new technologies and transition job duties accordingly to support technological advances and innovation.

Policy Knowledge: Knowledge of laws, legal codes, court procedures, precedents, government regulations, executive orders, agency rules, and the democratic political process.

Safety: Knowledge of and ability to use relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote effective local, state, or national security operations for the protection of people, data, property, and institutions

Training: Ability to apply procedures and requirements relevant to the Police Department in development of training programs and projects, and effectively using programs to train staff.

Critical Thinking: The ability to recognize complex problems and effectively work independently or with others to reach a viable solution.

Coordination: Ability to work effectively as part of a team to achieve established outcomes and complete projects within deadlines.

Emergency Situations: Ability to act calmly and rationally in stressful or emergency situations.

Human Services: Knowledge of mental illness, substance abuse, psychopathology, and associated treatment modalities. Knowledge of community health and mental health resources. A working knowledge of individual, group, family, and crisis treatment approaches and their application to people with emotional and behavioral problems. Actively looking for ways to help people.

Problem Solving: Ability to identify complex problems and review related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.

Emotional Intelligence: Ability to remain calm and make sound decisions in stressful and emergency situations. Ability to handle stressful situations in a professional manner, including angry or difficult individuals. Ability to exercise good judgment in facilitating highly confidential matters.

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Minimum Requirements:

Education & Experience:

• Associate degree or equivalent required. Must be at least 21 years of age. Successful completion of all "Police Officer Trainee" requirements and meets all requirements of a Police Officer III with a minimum of 3 years from graduation from the Aspen Police Department Police Training Officer Program.

Technical Knowledge:

• Must be proficient in the following areas, Microsoft Word, Outlook (Email), and a basic understanding of computers and online computer-based technology applications, which includes accessing web-based platforms.

• Proficient Spillman or ability to become proficient within six months.

Licenses & Certifications:

• Must possess a valid Colorado driver's license or be able to obtain one within 30 days of hire. Must possess a Possess a Colorado State Police Officer Standards and Training (POST) certification or be able to obtain within 8 months of hire. Must possess or be able to obtain within 6 months a Red Cross Certification for first aid and a cardiopulmonary resuscitation. Must complete ICS 100 and 200 within 6 months of hire. Must complete SRO school within 6 months of hire.

NOTE: Any combination of experience and education that would likely provide the required abilities, knowledge, and skills as determined by the City of Aspen may be substituted for the requirements above.

NOTE: This position requires the candidate to successfully pass a criminal background check, physical examination, polygraph test, drug test, and psychological examination upon hire. The drug test will be completed at PROCOM - Glenwood Springs, and the physical examination will be conducted at Grand River Health Clinic West - Parachute. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of all required pre-employment testing.

Position Type and Work Hours:

• Schedule: Regular full time, four 10-hour shifts per week, hours may vary from week to week.

• Additional Scheduling Requirements: Evenings/Weekends required in addition to/or instead of normal hours.

• Overtime and On-Call Responsibilities: Must be able to work overtime when requested and respond to emergency calls at any time.

• Take-Home Vehicle: This position is assigned a take-home police vehicle in accordance with Aspen Police Department policy.

Work Environment:

• Indoors: Office environment.

• Outdoors/Off-Site: Patrol, pursuit, arrests, outdoor school activities, etc.

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Physical Demands:

Visual Acuity: Ability to bring objects into focus. Three-dimensional vision and the ability to identify and distinguish colors.

Balancing: Maintaining equilibrium.

Bending: Bending or position oneself to move an object from one level to another.

Lifting & Carrying: Up to 50 lb. equipment, etc., unassisted. Ability to wear APD issue equipment belt and/or vest carrier during assigned shifts.

Carrying: transporting or moving an object.

Crouching: Bending body downward and forward by bending leg and spine.

Climbing: Ascending or descending stationary objects.

Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination: Performing work through using two or more body parts or other devices.

Gripping/Grasping: Ability to apply pressure with fingers and palm.

Handling: Seizing, holding, grasping, through use of hands, fingers, or other means.

Hearing: Perceiving and comprehending the nature and direction of sounds.

Kneeling: Bending legs at knees to come to rest on knee or knees

Pushing/Pulling: Ability to use upper extremities to exert force to press, draw, drag or haul objects in a sustained motion.

Reaching: Extending the hands and arms or other device in any direction.

Repetitive motions: Making frequent or continuous movements.

Sitting: Remaining in a stationary position.

Standing: Ability to sustain position for a period of time.

Stooping: Bending body downward and forward by bending spine at the waist.

Talking: Communicating ideas or exchanging information.

Walking: Ability to move to traverse from one location to another.

Exposure: Exposure to variety of temperature, adverse weather conditions and the presence of vehicular traffic and pedestrian flow. Patrol of the City occurs in all types of environmental conditions at all hours of the day.

Emergency Response: May be exposed to life threatening situations and extreme physical activity when responding to emergency calls.

Arrest: Hand and arm strength needed to effectively use handgun and rifle. Ability to run short distances while maintaining job performance capability (talking on the radio, talking to the suspect and being able to shoot if needed), stooping, kneeling, crouching, and balancing to prevent stumbling or falling in adverse weather conditions and terrain. Hearing corrected to normal and vision corrected to normal ranges including night vision. Physical requirements needed in arrest situations: balancing, grabbing, pulling, bending, twisting, receiving blows, spinning, falling, defensive and offensive arm swings, defensive and offensive kneeling and kicking with legs, and excellent hand/eye coordination.

Pursuit: Flexibility and strength - stamina to sustain sitting, driving and standing for prolonged periods.

Fitness for Duty Testing: Officers must participate in and satisfactorily complete "Fitness for Duty" testing every two years, unless otherwise noted. Testing includes: Assist in Maneuvering of Objects/Persons to Safety (lifting 50 pounds from floor to knuckle height, 5X unassisted), drag person to safety (ability to drag 150 pounds for 30 feet, unassisted), ascend, descend 5 stairs (repeated 10X), and demonstrate foot patrol/pursuit of suspects (run 400m - 1 lap of track, in 3 minutes).

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

This job description is designed to indicate the general nature and level of work. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive list of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. Duties and responsibilities may change at any time with or without notice.