Program Assistant Jobs in Colorado (NOW HIRING)

Salary : $53,940.00 - $56,640.00 Annually
Location : Lakewood, CO
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: RAA DCJ PA1 #358 8/26
Department: Department of Public Safety
Division: Division of Criminal Justice
Opening Date: 08/11/2026
Closing Date: 8/24/2026 5:00 PM Mountain
FLSA: Determined by Position
Type of Announcement: This position is open only to Colorado state residents.
Primary Physical Work Address: 700 Kipling Street, Lakewood, CO 80215
Hiring Pay Rate: Anticipated Hiring Range: $4495 - $4720/month; $53,940 - $56,640/year
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt; position is eligible for overtime compensation.
Department Contact Information: Nicole Williamson, 720-498-1815, nicole.williamson@state.co.us
Salary Note: Although the full salary range for this position is provided, appointments are typically made at or near the range minimum.
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 position is open only to current Colorado state residents.
An 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.
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:
PROGRAM ASSISTANT I
Anticipated Hiring Range: $4495 - $4720/month; $53,940 - $56,640/year
Full Salary Range: $4495 - $7190/month; $53,940 - $86,280/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.
Description of Job
About the Work Unit
The Office of the Liaison for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Relatives (OMMIR) was established in 2022 through Senate Bill 22-150 and exists to serve as a liaison on behalf of the indigenous community on issues related to missing or murdered indigenous relatives. To achieve this goal, the unit conducts the following statewide activities:

• Develops and enhances partnerships with Tribal Law Enforcement and communities;
• Collaborates with any relevant entities, including the Colorado Commission of Indian Affairs, federally recognized tribes, indigenous-led organizations, tribal and local law enforcement agencies, the Colorado Bureau of Investigation and the Colorado State Patrol;
• Staffing and support of the Community Volunteer Advisory Board;
• Provides information to families on how to report a missing or murdered loved one;
• Collaborates with state and local partners to develop training and education.
• Helps connect families with resources;
• Reporting out and responding to questions from the legislature and the general public.

The Office of the Liaison for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Relatives is statutorily charged with serving as a liaison on behalf of the Indigenous community on issues related to missing or murdered Indigenous relatives, supporting the Advisory Board, and communicating with the Colorado Bureau of Investigation on homicide or missing persons investigations involving Indigenous victims, where appropriate, and providing assistance to families of victims. The office has established a community volunteer advisory board to identify and advise the office on various issues of concern. The office will collaborate with the Colorado Commission of Indian Affairs; federally recognized Tribes; state, local, and tribal law enforcement agencies; and Indigenous-led organizations.
Work Environment

• Hybrid, two days per week minimum in the Lakewood office
• Work unit core business hours, Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. with some flexibility available

About the Job
This position provides administrative and programmatic support to the Office of the Liaison for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Relatives. The position provides internal and external customer support. Duties include providing general administrative assistance and support for the OMMIR, providing logistical support and preparation for meetings and events, communicating with both internal and external stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities
Administration and Program Support
Provides the Office of the Liaison for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Relatives administrative support which includes, but is not limited to, general administrative assistance and support for the Office Director and other staff, providing logistical support and preparation for meetings and events, synthesizes and disseminates pertinent information to internal staff and external stakeholders. Facilitates information sharing with internal and external stakeholders and partners.
Customer Service and Support
Position provides internal and external customer support. Answers incoming calls and emails, screens and directs calls, and takes messages. Prepares, provides and exchanges information with external customers and the OMMIR Director and other staff, and refers them to the appropriate resources.
Website Management and Accessibility of Documents
This position is responsible for the maintenance of documents on the OMMIR website pages in collaboration with the DCJ public information officer (PIO), including the addition of new material to the website, removal of old material, and the creation of new pages. Ensures compliance with digital accessibility regulations and requirements.
Information Sharing and Other Duties as Assigned
Position receives, sorts and distributes inquiries and information related to missing and murdered individuals and subsequent investigations. Position may be asked to perform other duties to meet the mission of the OMMIR. Position performs other duties as assigned or requested by the OMMIR Director, Division of Criminal Justice Director, or their designees. This position often performs unusual tasks when the unique nature of the program requires it. This position acts as back-up support, when appropriate, for others DCJ positions performing similar tasks (e.g., an Administrative or Program Assistant on family leave, etc.).
Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights
Note, to be considered for this position, you must meet one of the following options for consideration.
Proven Experience, Knowledge, Skills

• Four (4) years of professional administrative support experience including providing program support to an individual or a team
• A combination of related education and relevant experience equal to four (4) years. If you are using education to meet the minimum qualifications, transcripts must be attached at the time of application.

Preferred Qualifications and Competencies

• Knowledge of Native populations
• Ability to work and successfully navigate in a public-facing political environment
• Demonstrated empathy and listening skills working with customers in crisis
• Superior communication skills
• Experience supporting a Board, including meeting planning and taking minutes
• Excellent reasoning and analytical and problem-solving skills;
• Collaborative, professional, enthusiastic, positive attitude,
• Ability to communicate and cooperate with multiple cross-functional partners
• Ability to build strong working relationships and respond to the needs of partners and stakeholders

Conditions of Employment

• Must be a Colorado resident at the time of application.
• Requires successful completion of a background investigation that includes a polygraph exam, a fingerprint based criminal history search, reference checking and a driving history.
• Current valid driver's license at time of hire, and must obtain a Colorado-issued driver's license within 30 days of hire. Ability to operate motor vehicles and to travel throughout the state in a variety of weather conditions.

Appeal RightsIf you receive notice that you have been eliminated from consideration for the position, you may protest the action by filing an appeal with the State Personnel Board/State Personnel Director within 10 days from the date you receive notice of the elimination. Also, if you wish to challenge the selection and comparative analysis process, you may file an appeal with the State Personnel Board/State Personnel Director within 10 days from the receipt of notice or knowledge of the action you are challenging. Refer to Chapters 4 and 8 of the State Personnel Board Rules and Personnel Director's Administrative Procedures, 4 CCR 801, for more information about the appeals process. The State Personnel Board Rules and Personnel Director's Administrative Procedures are available at A standard appeal form is available at: If you appeal, your appeal must be submitted in writing on the official appeal form, signed by you or your representative, and received at the following address within 10 days of your receipt of notice or knowledge of the action: Colorado State Personnel Board/State Personnel Director, Attn: Appeals Processing, 1525 Sherman Street, 4th Floor, Denver, CO 80203. Fax: 303-866-5038. Phone: 303-866-3300. The ten-day deadline and these appeal procedures also apply to all charges of discrimination.
Supplemental Information
Disability Accommodation
If you have a disability and require reasonable accommodation to ensure equitable opportunity applying or interviewing for this position, please direct your inquiries to Human Resources at: cdps_hr@state.co.us.
The State of Colorado is an equal opportunity employer committed to building inclusive, innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. The