Risk Control Law Enforcement Consultant

Colorado Intergovernmental Risk Sharing Agency (CIRSA) has an opening for a traveling Risk Control Law Enforcement Consultant covering multiple areas of Colorado.This hybrid “work-from-home/office” position will need to reside/relocate in the Greater Denver Metro Area of Colorado. Other residential areas of Colorado may be considered.

Under the supervision of the Director of Risk Control, this position is responsible for leading law enforcement process improvement efforts across CIRSA-member agencies and for developing model law enforcement risk control programs worthy of member participation. This position will provide professional consultation to member cities and towns to help minimize loss and manage exposures.

CIRSA is a Colorado public entity self-insurance pool that specializes in providing property/liability and workers’ compensation coverage and risk management services for municipalities and affiliated public entities across the state of Colorado. CIRSA provides coverages and services to approximately 150-member law enforcement agencies and police departments.

Duties may include reviewing processes, programs, policies, and conducting audits; providing corrective action guidance; developing best practice solutions and accompanying training materials and presentations; providing non-tactical training; performing new and existing facility evaluations/inspections, conducting research, and recommending equipment purchases; managing CACP & CALEA accreditations; reviewing law enforcement claims and losses to identify emerging issues and risk management needs, and making related recommendations; preparing follow-up reports and other communications; preparing, scheduling, and conducting other police-owned property surveys; inputting data and developing spreadsheets and graphs for reports; preparing and writing other law enforcement resource documents, and performing CIRSA-related administrative duties appropriate for the position, such as product and equipment procurement and management, travel arrangements, timesheets, and mileage reports.

The position will be expected to travel regularly throughout the year, sometimes as much as 4 - 5 days per week, with overnight stays expected, where necessary. This position will primarily service all regions of Colorado and travel in all weather conditions will be required. A CIRSA vehicle will be assigned for travel.

Why you want to work here:

At CIRSA, we recognize that our outstanding staff is the backbone of our organization. With that in mind, we have designed a valuable, comprehensive benefits package to meet the needs of our employees and their families. Current benefits include:

• Flexible work arrangements including work from home options
• 401(a) match of 10 percent
• 28.5 days of PTO & 13 paid holidays per year
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance – high-deductible health plans for individuals and families/domestic partnerships
• Fully funded Health Savings Account
• Voluntary 457(b) Deferred Compensation Plan
• Cafeteria Plan for dental, vision, and dependent care
• Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Life Insurance and AD&D
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Approved professional development & certification support, assistance, and maintenance
• Wellness Program including an onsite fitness center
• Employee Assistance Program
• Bereavement Leave

Position Hiring Range:

The hiring range for the position is $105,890 - $120,000 depending on qualifications.

You’ll thrive in this position if you:

• Have a continuous improvement mindset and believe in personal accountability and ownership over all actions & behaviors.
• Love the law enforcement community, but hold a fully objective understanding of the social, economic, political, and liability challenges impacting law enforcement, with the absolute goal of bettering every aspect of the policing profession.
• Enjoy working with people, have a positive attitude, and can actively engage with CIRSA members (clients), staff, and vendors to develop successful relationships.
• Enjoy or would enjoy work-related travel around the beautiful state of Colorado.
• Are proficient and excited to develop and deliver police-specific and law-enforcement related safety & risk training programs, via webinar, in-person classroom, and in-person hands-on evaluations.
• Know that effective and productive safety & risk management programs are built not only on compliance but also on relationship building, educational outreach, and proactive member (client) solution initiatives.
• Are prepared to learn or already have a comfortable grasp of law enforcement risk management, safety, and security.
• Are organized, results-driven, and detail-oriented and can put those skills into helping our member police entities engage and improve their overall safety & risk management programs.
• Have excellent verbal and written communication skills and can effectively convey information in reports, presentations, emails, phone calls, and all other forms of correspondence.
• Are skilled in multiple software platforms and technologies, such as iPads, video projectors, and related audio-visual equipment, the Microsoft Suite of products, various phone application functions, Online training systems, Adobe Acrobat, and safety-related data entry and tracking systems.
• Are learning or already have a solid grasp of the use of AI related to law enforcement efforts.

What You Bring to CIRSA:

• Ten or more years of direct law enforcement experience; or any equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in police science, criminal justice, or a related field.
• Law degree is preferred but not required.
• Current or former status as a sworn peace officer (within the past five years) is required, preferably within a Colorado municipal government.
• 5 or more years of leadership and command staff experience required, preferably within a Colorado municipal police department.
• Knowledge of and experience in all facets of 21st-century policing, including patrol, traffic control, tactical, administrative/support services, policy and procedure development, records management, care and custody, detective, and command expectations, are essential.
• Knowledge of law enforcement professional requirements and regulations and of law enforcement civil liability principles. Knowledge and experience with Colorado’s professional (POST) requirements and Colorado policing statutes is strongly preferred.
• A valid Driver’s License is required.

About the Organization:

CIRSA is an insurance pool that specializes in providing property/liability and workers’ compensation coverages and services for municipalities and affiliated public entities across the state. For more information on CIRSA, please visit www.cirsa.org.

No phone calls, please. CIRSA is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, military status or any other status protected by law.