Job: Senior Staff Attorney- Public Safety Advisor
Job Description
Job Type: Full time, Salaried
Wage: $115,536-$130,032/yr.
Location: Grand Junction, CO.
Job Description:
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About the Position:
The Senior Staff Attorney - Public Safety Advisor is a unique position that provides legal advice and services on criminal and civil law to the Grand Junction Police and Fire Departments. The position also advises Chiefs and department personnel on complex matters including policies and procedures, litigation, accreditation compliance, and new legislation. Candidates should enjoy challenging legal work, collaboration, and problem-solving.
About Our Culture:
At the City of Grand Junction, we lead the way with continuous improvement, collaborative partnerships, and exemplary service. Our core values are demonstrated by our willingness to challenge the status quo, ability to work together using all areas of expertise to achieve a common goal, and commitment to fulfilling the needs of our community through thoughtful interactions.
What You'll Do:
- Confer with and render legal advice to the Police and Fire Department staff about departmental policies and procedures; advise on interpretation and application of laws, court decisions, ordinances, policies, and other legal sources; update and provide training to staff on changing legal requirements; recommend revisions to policies and procedures in order to meet legal requirements
- Review claims and complaints against the Police and/or Fire Departments; supervise and participate in the preparation of administrative hearings and other civil proceedings; represent the Departments in such proceedings as directed by the City Attorney
- Assist with training Police and Fire Department staff regarding legal issues affecting law enforcement and fire/emergency medical response services; review and draft proposed municipal ordinances involving the Police and Fire Departments; review requests for release of information under the Open Records Act and/or for discovery and assist in the identification and collection of the requested information
- Assist in preparation for the defense of civil suits as directed and supervised by the City Attorney in consultation with the Police and Fire Chiefs as applicable
- Attend departmental meetings and participate in command staff reviews of internal affairs investigations to advise on legal matters
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What We're Looking For:
- Three years of increasingly responsible experience as a police legal advisor, prosecutor, or municipal attorney
- A Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school
- Admission to and in good standing with the Colorado Bar
Notice to Applicants:
In compliance with the Colorado Job Application Fairness Act, we kindly request that you do not include the dates of your education to include years of attendance or graduation on your application, resume or attachments.
City of Grand Junction Employee Childcare Facility:
We know finding a quality childcare provider can be challenging, that's why the City of Grand Junction is proud to offer its employees affordable childcare through the City of Grand Junction Childcare Facility (GJCCF). GJCCF offers childcare for children ages 6 weeks (infants) to 6 years of age (preschool). With flexible scheduling and highly trained Early Childhood Education professionals, know that your little one will be in good hands while you support your community.
Explore the Area:
Grand Junction, Colorado is the gateway to the mountains and canyonlands of western Colorado and eastern Utah. Centrally located between Denver, CO (250 miles east) and Salt Lake City, UT (270 miles west), Grand Junction is surrounded by 1.2 million acres of public land. Residents enjoy world-class whitewater rafting on the Colorado and Green Rivers, golfing, fishing, skiing and snowboarding, and exploring mountain bike and hiking trails through the Colorado National Monument and the Grand Mesa National Forest. Grand Junction has a robust downtown and hosts multiple art, music, food, and market events annually. With a population of over 150,000 in Mesa County (65,000 within the City limits) we have many of the big town amenities without the big town stresses such as traffic and trail congestion. With an average of 245 days of sunshine, Grand Junction is the perfect place to work and play.
Learn more about our area on Visit Grand Junction's website and Instagram!
At the City of Grand Junction, we proudly operate as an Equal Opportunity Employer, purposely building an inclusive workforce representative of various cultures, perspectives, and experiences. We believe in respect for all and do not discriminate based on hair, race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, gender expression and sexual orientation), national origin, age (40 or older), disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran status or any other status protected by applicable federal, state or local law.
If you have any questions or need assistance or accommodations due to a disability, please contact our Human Resources office at 970.244.1512.
About Us
What We Offer:
We know that a healthy and happy workforce is a thriving workforce, which is why we offer a comprehensive benefits package that supports quality work-life balance, including 32 days of paid annual leave to be used for holiday, personal, and/or sick days, health insurance options, employer-matched retirement, a City employee health clinic, a City employee day care center, wellness program, and an Employee Assistance Program. Of equal importance, we offer an opportunity to serve the community you love and live in. Our employees find their work rewarding and fulfilling, knowing that their day job makes a positive impact.
To view more information about our benefits visit: https://www.gjcity.org/333/Employee-Benefits
About the Team
The City Attorney's Office provides comprehensive legal support to the City Council, staff, and various boards and commissions to benefit the citizens of Grand Junction. The City Attorney attends all City Council meetings, drafts ordinances and resolutions, and advises key bodies such as the Planning Commission, Board of Appeals, and Liquor Licensing Board. The office is also responsible for reviewing contracts and offering daily legal opinions on personnel, land use, property acquisition, finance, and other municipal law issues. This collaborative and dynamic office is critical in ensuring the City operates within legal parameters while advancing its strategic objectives.
**Disclaimer: The duties and responsibilities described above are not a comprehensive list and additional tasks may be assigned to the employee, time to time; the scope of the job may change as necessitated by business demands. Click “View Application” below for more detail on this specific job.