JOB
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;
Visit State of Colorado Employee Benefits. for more information.
This position is compensated on a bi-weekly pay cycle.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
This position exists to retain all financial transactions for all inmates incarcerated in Colorado prison facilities, by posting all deposits and withdrawals to each individual inmate bank account and all control accounts by utilizing Department of Corrections’ Information System (DCIS, PCDCIS).
Primary Duties:-
Utilize current policies, procedures, fiscal rules, and statutes to decide the proper and most efficient way to complete inmate bank accounting tasks;
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Receive and batch all financial transactions for incarcerated offenders, i.e. curio sales, cashiers daily report, money orders (incoming and outgoing), payrolls, postage, telephone, Xerox, photos, medical charges, damaged property, hobby, repairs and any miscellaneous charges;
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Calculate and post financial transactions to accounts by accessing the Department of Corrections’ Information System (DCIS, PCDCIS);
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Audit and verify DCIS inmate bank totals;
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Reconcile calculated DCIS inmate bank totals to the calculated totals of the Wells Fargo Bank accounts for Department of Corrections’ Inmate Fund;
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Analyzes transactions if any discrepancies occur and adjust incorrect transactions in the DCIS totals;
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Obtain, compare, compute, record and track the court ordered fines and fees on criminal cases for offenders/parolees by utilizing CJIS, DCIS/PCDCIS, the current mittimus, amended mittimus, motions, orders, Register of Action, and financial summaries to establish the justification for modification and collection of monies;
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Thoroughly analyze the information to ensure accuracy and also ensure transactions are in compliance with generally accepted accounting principles, state fiscal rules, and statutes;
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Maintain garnishment orders for court ordered restitution, in and out of state child support, dependent support and filing fees;
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Generate reports of all restitution transactions and analyze all data for monthly payout to courts;
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Perform other job-related duties as assigned or required.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
After submitting an application, you should receive an 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 David Mixer 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.
