Salary: $92,232.00 - $122,316.00 Annually
Location : Denver Metro, CO
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: LAA-00635-09/2026
Department: Department of Law
Division: Criminal Justice
Opening Date: 09/22/2026
Closing Date: 10/2/2026 12:00 AM Mountain
FLSA: Determined by Position
Type of Announcement: This position is open only to Colorado state residents.
Primary Physical Work Address: 1300 Broadway, Denver, Colorado
FLSA Status: Exempt; position is not eligible for overtime compensation.
Department Contact Information:
Hiring Pay Rate: Salary note: Although a salary range is listed, salary will be set commensurate with the successful candidate's qualifications and in compliance with the Equal Pay for Equal Work Act.
How To Apply: Please submit an online application for this position at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/colorado. Reach out to the Department Contact to apply using a paper application, including any supplemental questions. Failure to submit a complete and timely application may result in the rejection of your application. Applicants are responsible for ensuring that application materials are received by the appropriate Human Resources office before the closing date and time listed.

Department Information

This newly created leadership role will guide and strengthen the Violence Prevention and Applied Learning (VPAL) unit, shaping its strategic direction, structure, and statewide impact. The successful candidate will oversee complex, multi-stream program implementation; ensure high-quality curriculum development and training delivery; manage grant-funded initiatives; support statutory boards; and coordinate diverse partners across government, community, and law-enforcement sectors. This role is ideal for a strong leader who is ready to help us build a new unit and ensure Colorado's statutory mandates are met with clarity, excellence, and accountability.

Description of Job
Within the Criminal Justice Section, the Violence Prevention and Applied Learning (VPAL) unit brings together the State's peace-officer training and violence-prevention efforts into a single, coordinated portfolio. The unit houses six efforts: the Basic Law Enforcement Academy Redesign; the Basic Law Enforcement Academy Instructor Methodology (IM) Program; the ERPO education and law-enforcement training suite; the Lethality Assessment Protocol (LAP) program; the Colorado Domestic Violence Fatality Review Board (CDVFRB); and the Sex Assault Response Review Board (Sex Assault Board).

WHAT YOU WILL DO

This is a new leadership position created lead and strengthen the VPAL unit. It is responsible for ensuring there is a clear plan and a coherent structure for the effective implementation of all of the unit's workstreams, for the overall quality of the unit's work product, and for executing the unit's strategy. This position directly supervises the unit's staff and external vendors; performs and oversees substantive curriculum development and training delivery; manages the unit's grants and pursues new funding; oversees the unit's two statutory review boards and their annual reports; and coordinates external stakeholders, including working with the legislature as required. This position ensures all statutory mandates - including HB26-1312 (academy redesign), HB26-1009 (statewide LAP), SB25-304 (Sex Assault Board), and C.R.S. 24-31-701 et. al. (DVFRB) - are met, and implementation commitment and timelines are achieved.
This recruitment may be used to fill other Program Management positions within the Criminal Justice section at the Department of Law.
Salary note: Although a salary range is listed, salary will be set commensurate with the successful candidate's qualifications and in compliance with the Equal Pay for Equal Work Act. Salary will be paid on a biweekly basis.
Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

Residency Requirement:

This posting is only open to residents of the State of Colorado at the time of submitting your application.

Class Code & Classification Description:

H1A2XX
Minimum Qualifications and Substitutions: Please document all relevant experience in detail on your application. Experience will not be inferred or assumed. Any part-time experience listed will be prorated.

Experience Only:
Eight (8) years of professional experience overseeing a program or managing operations of a team. This experience must include formal supervision of staff and managing large-scale projects or initiatives.
OR

Education and Experience:
A combination of education in legal studies (such as a Juris Doctor), program management, or a closely related field AND professional experience overseeing a program or managing operations of a team equal to eight (8) years. This experience must include formal supervision of staff and managing large-scale projects or initiatives.

• Please note, relevant education may substitute for six (6) years; qualified candidates must demonstrate at least two (2) years of related experience.

If you are qualifying under the Education and Experience option listed above, you must submit a copy of your transcripts at the time of application. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.

Note: Candidates possessing a foreign degree must submit a translation (evaluation) of their degree from an accredited institution, such as The National Association of Credential Evaluations Services in order to be given credit for the degree.

Preferred Qualifications: In addition to the minimum qualifications, if you possess any of the following specifically include the details on your application.This information will be used to assess your qualifications and may be used to determine a top group of applicants.

• Knowledge of law-enforcement training environments, including POST academies and peace-officer education.
• Subject-matter expertise in violence prevention including work related to domestic violence, ERPOs and gun violence prevention, lethality assessment, or sexual assault.
• Experience staffing or managing statutory boards, commissions, or advisory bodies.
• Experience in curriculum design and instructional development, including developing and delivering training to adult-learners.
• Ability to coordinate diverse stakeholders, including government, community, and external partners.
• Juris Doctor (J.D.) and experience as a licensed attorney analyzing and consulting on laws.
• Experience with grant-funded work, including grant compliance, reporting, and securing new grant funding.
• Knowledge of Colorado POST standards and the statewide academy system.
• Knowledge of competency-based education and guided experiential learning models.

Required Competencies:

• Strong organizational skills and a high degree of detail orientation;
• Experience managing complex projects or programs with multiple concurrent workstreams and deadlines;
• Excellent written communication skills, including the ability to draft reports, recommendations, and strategic plans;
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to effectively work with, and supervise, a wide range of individuals.

Conditions of Employment:

• Applicants must pass a thorough background investigation prior to appointment.
• This position offers flexible work arrangements. Position is expected to work in office a minimum of 2 days a week. Flexible work arrangements may change at any time based on business needs.

HOW TO APPLY
Applicants must establish an account with governmentjobs.com and complete the online application.

Required Application Materials: Applicant may redact information that identifies their age, date of birth, or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution.

1. A completed State of Colorado Application: Applicants are responsible for ensuring that the application provided is fully completed and clearly describes their education, training and experience as it relates to this position. Applications left blank or marked "See Resume" will not be considered.
2. Current Resume: A detailed resume outlining your background, skills and experiences including previously held positions and academic background, is required at the time of application. This document will be used to assess candidates during the comparative analysis process.
3. Cover Letter: A detailed cover letter stating why you are interested in this position and what skills you possess that would make you a strong applicant for this position is required at the time of application. This document will be used to assess candidates during the comparative analysis process.
4. Writing Sample: A written work sample is preferred. Acceptable examples include curriculum you created, a report you authored, a document you helped develop as part of a team, or a product completed under your supervision.

Veteran's Preference: In order to be considered for veteran's preference you must attach a copy of your DD214 forms as well as any documentation required to prove disability or marital status.

Your application will be reviewed by a qualified Human Resources Specialist to determine if you meet the minimum qualifications for this position. If your application does not demonstrate that you meet the minimum requirements, you will be notified that you will not proceed in the selection process for this position. If your application is rejected and you have questions, you may contact Tori DeMare at