JOB
Applications will be considered from residents and non-residents of Colorado. In order to qualify, you must meet the education and/or experience minimum qualifications AND meet ONE of the following requirements: - Possess a current and valid P.O.S.T. certification (or law enforcement certification equivalent) from another state with the ability to obtain your Colorado P.O.S.T. using the provisional process prior to being hired.- Be eligible to obtain your Colorado P.O.S.T. certification through the Federal Reciprocity program prior to being hired. Please visit https://post.colorado.gov/certification/certification-types/provisional-certification to obtain more information about the requirements for obtaining your P.O.S.T. using the provisional certificate process as this process is completed through the Department of Colorado Peace Officer Standards and Training. This posting may be used to fill future vacancies at this location.This recruitment is to fill vacancies in the Denver Metro area which includes Aurora, Denver, Englewood, Westminster, and West Denver. If your goal is to build a career that makes a difference and builds greater public confidence in good government, consider joining the dedicated people of the State of Colorado. Our professionals strive to support state government and the citizens of Colorado. Customer service is a key component for every position in state government as is the focus on ideas and ways to redesign the delivery of services in making state government more effective and efficient.In addition to a great agency and rewarding, meaningful work, we offer: Distinctive career advancement opportunities throughout the state system; Strong, secure, yet flexible retirement benefits including PERA Defined Benefit Plan or PERA Defined Contribution Plan plus 401K and 457 plans. Member Contribution Rates. Correctional Officers I-IV qualify as "Safety Officers" and are eligible for increased PERA benefits.Medical and dental health plans; Short and long term disability coverage; Paid life insurance; 11 paid holidays per year plus vacation and sick leave; Wellness program, tuition reimbursement, training opportunities and more.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
The Division of Adult Parole exists to manage and supervise inmates/parolees on a 24 hour per day, seven day per week, 365 day per year basis to provide public safety and opportunities for successful re-entry of inmates/parolees returning to the community. Re-entry support services collaborate with this setting. This unit ensures compliance with Federal and state statutes, CDOC Regulations, Parole Board conditions and agreement, Code of Penal Discipline, community corrections standards, Interstate Compact Rules and Regulations and other established rules/standards for the supervision of inmates/parolees. Under direction and supervision, the primary duties and responsibilities will be: The work location will be in the community, working in the field, for most positions and may involve the following activities: Conduct field work (e.g. pre-release plan investigation, home visitation, job verification, parole violation investigation), including after hours to contact inmates/ parolees at their residence of record;Apply evidence-based assessment, case planning and supervision techniques, set by policy and standards of practice, under the supervision of a team leader or supervisor;Direct the assessment and supervision plan of community-based parolees through the analysis of case material and interviews to update the Colorado Transition Accountability Plan (CTAP) by incorporating community supervision conditions and updating the parolee's goals;Monitor parolee compliance and progress by overseeing employment, drug treatment and screening, restitution payments, residential status, and specialized treatment programs consistent with the community supervision plan and division contact standards and escort to specific activities, if needed;Interact with parolees and use motivational interviewing, coaching, and other evidence based practices to reinforce pro-social behavior and assist parolees in developing effective problem solving skills and attaining goals;Provide crisis intervention, personal counseling and guidance to parolees in resolving interpersonal, familial and financial problems to enhance parolee success and better ensure public safety;Respond to parolee non-compliant behavior by investigating violations, and imposing appropriate sanctions consistent with the Colorado Violation Decision Making Process (CVDMP) or community violation matrix, most of which are managed in the community and do not require arrest;Present case information for a variety of evidentiary hearings to include COPD (Code of Penal Discipline) hearings, Parole revocation hearings, YOS (Youthful Offender System) revocation proceedings, and Interstate Compact probable cause hearings as well as serving as a hearing officer for COPDs conducted on residential and CRCF (Community Return to Custody Facility) parolees in compliance with due process standards;Attend training and develop skills in evidence based supervision techniques to include motivational interviewing, assessment and case planning, and cognitive behavioral interventions;Maintain proficiency in the use of firearms, arrest control techniques, CPR, and first aid. Maintain a thorough understanding of use of force compliance with certification according to State Statue and Department of Corrections policy;The position requires periodic on-call or call backs after hours on a 24/7 basis;Pursuant to C.R.S. 16-2.6-101, position will function as a PEACE Officer and will make arrests and transport parolees;Perform other job related duties as assigned or required.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
After submitting an application, you should receive an immediate email acknowledging your submission. If you do not get the email, please check to ensure you have actually submitted the application and typed the correct email address on the application.Include a working email address on your application; one that is checked daily as time sensitive correspondence WILL take place via email. You may receive email notifications from a Colorado Dept. of Corrections employee or from this email address:
[email protected]. It is your responsibility to ensure that your email will accept these notices and/or review your junk mail and spam filtered email; if you do not receive correspondence soon after the closing date or if you have questions about this job announcement, please contact Jennifer LaDuke at
[email protected]. SCHEDULED DATES OF POSSIBLE APPLICANT ASSESSMENTS (I.E., EXAMS, ORAL BOARDS, WRITTEN EXAMS) WILL NOT BE MADE UP. IF YOU FAIL TO SHOW AT THE APPOINTED DATE/TIME, MAKE-UPS WILL NOT BE ALLOWED. The State of Colorado believes that equity, diversity, and inclusion drive our success, and we encourage candidates from all identities, backgrounds, and abilities to apply. 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. Therefore, in all aspects of the employment process, we provide employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, medical condition related to pregnancy, creed, ancestry, national origin, marital status, genetic information, or military status (with preference given to military veterans), or any other protected status in accordance with applicable law. 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 resolute in non-discriminatory practices in everything we do, including hiring, employment, and advancement opportunities. The Colorado Department of Corrections is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, our agency will assist individuals who have a disability with any reasonable accommodation requests related to employment, including completing the application process, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, participating in the employee selection process, and/or to perform essential job functions where the requested accommodation does not impose an undue hardship. If you have a disability and require reasonable accommodation to ensure you have a positive experience applying or interviewing for this position, please direct your inquiries to our Employee Relations Specialist, Kristen Lange, at
[email protected] or call 719-728-0270.ALL DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS FACILITIES AND BUILDINGS ARE TOBACCO FREE. WE STRONGLY ENCOURAGE PROTECTED CLASSES TO APPLY.
