CDOC Only - Correctional Officer IV (Canon City)
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Apply to CDOC Only - Correctional Officer IV (Canon City) at State of ColoradoJob details
- Location
- Canon City, Colorado
- Work type
- Onsite
- Compensation
- $73,380 - $102,720/yr
- Posted
- 2 days ago
- Apply on
- governmentjobs.com
About this role
Department Information
This position is only open to permanent employees of the Colorado Department of Corrections.
Work Location: This announcement is may be used to fill future vacancies in this area.
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.
Description of Job
This position supervises staff, multiple units within security, housing, or other prison program areas. Work is oriented towards planning, controlling, and evaluating the program areas and in working with other program supervisors and managers toward achieving common goals and objectives.
Position duties include, but are not limited to:
- Manage daily operations of a correctional facility and resolving staff, offender and operational issues;
- Assure sound security practices are exercised and effective communication is maintained within the various departments of the facility;
- Collaborate with the management team in the formulation and implementation of policies, goals and objectives for the security of the facility/division and care and well being of the offender population;
- Evaluate effectiveness of policies and procedures and provide suggestions for change if necessary;
- Lead, supervise, mentor, and educate staff through the Performance Management Program (PMP);
- Initiate reviews, approve employee job performance plans and evaluations and, if necessary, make recommendations concerning corrective and disciplinary actions;
- Ensure all subordinate staff acquire and maintain appropriate training and are in compliance with pertinent training requirements;
- Approve and oversee staff schedules, schedule changes, and seek approval for overtime as needed to ensure minimum staffing patterns are met and maintained;
- Interview and recommend appointment of new hires, promotions and transfers;
- Promote and encourage successful offender re-entry into society;
- Maintain work unit expenditures within the allocated budget and enter payroll, ensuring time is accurate and all staff are paid accordingly;
- This position will be required to work additional shifts and/or hours to ensure safe and secure operations;
- Conduct effective and efficient offender case planning to ensure offenders are managed to maximum capacity and progressed or regressed accordingly;
- Ensure sexually aggressive behavior (SAB) or sexual vulnerability risk (SVR) assessments are being conducted as required;
- Perform other job related duties as assigned or required.
Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights
Class Code & Classification Description: (New)
| A1D6XX | CORRECTIONAL OR YOUTH SECURITY OFFICER IV |
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Education and Experience:
High school diploma or General Education Diploma (GED)
Four years of *corrections related experience
Substitutions:
Ensure that the 'Work Experience" section of the application is complete and contains all relevant work experience related to the position that you are applying for. This information will be used to help determine compensation for the position. "See resume" statements cannot be accepted in lieu of the "work experience" section of the application. Additional work experience will not be accepted after the job announcement close date for compensation purposes.
Required Competencies:
- Significant supervision, leadership, and mentoring skills;
- Ability to provide performance management oversight;
- Extensive knowledge of CDOC policies, COPD processing, restrictive housing reform, and re-entry opportunities;
- Exceptional interpersonal/customer service skills;
- Excellent written/verbal communication skills;
- Impeccable organizing, planning and prioritizing skills;
- Knowledge of basic correctional practices;
- Basic understanding of emergency management;
- Superb reasoning, investigative, analytical, and problem solving skills;
- Precise attention to detail;
- Self-motivated and able to set and achieve organizational goals;
- Strong ability to multi-task and demonstrate flexibility;
- Fluency in Microsoft Office;
- Strong knowledge in offender case planning;
- Self-control, a strong sense of ability to work in stressful, potentially violent situations;
- Ability to remain alert, emotionally stable, and mentally resilient under pressure and observant throughout their shift;
- Tolerance to stress, confinement, and high-stakes interaction;
- Ability to read and comprehend the English language;
- Ability to effectively communicate fluently in English both verbally and in writing;
- Ability to create accessible documents and technical content that follows plain language guidelines with accessibility in mind.
Preferred Experience/Qualifications: (Candidates may receive higher rating for possessing any preferred qualification criteria.)
- One (1) year of corrections related experience (*defined above) at the equivalent level of a CO III or higher;
- Strong knowledge and experience in performance management and progressive discipline;
- Strong supervisory experience to include application of conflict resolution;
- Technical involvement with projects and programs;
- Strong skills in policy review and development.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
The Assessment Process: Your application will be reviewed to determine if you meet the minimum Qualifications (MQ's). Applicants that meet MQ’s will be included in the Comparative Analysis process. Colorado Revised Statutes require that state employees are hired and promoted through a comparative analysis which may include, but is not limited to, a suitability screening, eSkills Assessment, oral assessment, written performance assessment or it may include a review of your application material and your responses to any supplemental questions by a Subject Matter Expert (SME) to assess and rank applicants in order to establish an eligible list for referral to the hiring manager for final consideration.
Be sure the “Work Experience” section of your application is complete and specifically addresses your qualifications, experience, and accomplishments as they relate to the Description of the Job, Minimum Qualifications, Required Competencies and Preferred Qualifications as listed above. Resumes and “see resume” statements will not be accepted in lieu of the “Work Experience” section of the application. Failure to include adequate information or follow instructions by the closing date may result in your application not being accepted and/or may affect your score, rank or inclusion in the final pool of eligible applicants.
Employees who are rehired or reinstated within six months of their separation will return at either their previous pay rate if hired into the same class level or based on their time in the class series, whichever is higher. Those rehired or reinstated after six months' separation will be calculated using the same formula for new hires and promotions.
Please note that while this change in role may constitute a change in title and/or responsibility, salary adjustments are not guaranteed and may be influenced by factors such as internal pay equity, budget constraints, market benchmarks, or the individual’s current compensation level. Any changes to compensation will be determined separately and communicated accordingly.
If you have transcripts, a license or other relevant documentation regarding your qualifications, upload and attach copies to your application.
If an unofficial copy of transcripts is being submitted at the time of application, transcripts from colleges or universities outside the United States must be assessed for U.S. equivalency by a NACES educational credential evaluation service. This documentation is the responsibility of the applicant and must be included as part of your application materials. Failure to provide a transcript or credential evaluation report may prevent your application from moving forward in the selection process.
Under the Job Application Fairness Act (SB 23-058), applicants may redact information from certifications and transcripts that identify their age, date of birth or dates of attendance from an educational institution.
In order to process a background investigation, your application must include at least (10) ten years of the most current work experience unless experience related to the job for which you are applying is later than (10) years. Failure to provide this information could result in delays and/or elimination from the background investigation process.
Toll Free Applicant Technical Support: If you experience technical difficulty with the NEOGOV system (e.g. uploading or attaching documents to your online application) call NEOGOV technical support at 855-524-5627 Mon-Fri between 6 am and 6 pm (Pacific Time). Helpful hints: if you are having difficulty uploading or attaching documents to your application first, ensure your documents are PDF or Microsoft Word files and second, close the document before you attempt to upload (attach) it.
**You are encouraged to print a copy of this announcement for your records**
Conditions of Employment (promotional): Per 5 U.S.C. 301; U.S.C. 509, 510; 42 U.S.C. 15601-15609. The CDOC shall not promote anyone who may have contact with a resident who has engaged in sexual abuse in a prison or other institution as defined in 42 U.S.C. 1997; or has been convicted of engaging in or attempting to engage in sexual activity in the community facilitated by force, overt or implied threats of force or coercion, or if the victim did not consent or was unable to consent or refuse, or has been civilly or administratively adjudicated to have engaged in the activity described in the above paragraph; The agency shall consider any incidents of sexual harassment in determining whether to promote anyone who may have contact with offenders or residents.
Drivers must maintain a valid, non-restricted Colorado driver license, obey traffic laws, and be able to safely operate a motor vehicle. State drivers are expected to maintain a safe driving record consistent with Colorado Division of Human Resources Universal Policy Driving Standards. Eligibility to drive a State-owned vehicle, includes holding a valid Colorado driver’s license within 30 days of employment or residency change and meeting specific driving record criteria. Serious traffic violations, including DUIs or reckless driving, can disqualify drivers for up to seven years. All State Vehicles are monitored by telematics for safe operation and employees have no reasonable expectation of privacy while using an agency State Fleet vehicle.
Appeal Rights:
An applicant who has been removed from an employment list or removed from consideration during the selection process may request a review by the State Personnel Director.
As an applicant directly affected by the results of the selection or comparative analysis process, you may file a written appeal with the State Personnel Director.
Review of the completed, signed and submitted appeal will be timely on the basis of written material submitted by you, using the official appeal form signed by you or your representative. This form must be completed and delivered to the State Personnel Board by email at [email protected] within ten (10) calendar days from your receipt of notice or acknowledgment of the Department’s action.
For further information on the Board Rules, you can refer to 4 Colorado Code of Regulations (CCR) 801-1, State Personnel Board Rules and Personnel Director's Administrative Procedures, Chapter 8, Resolution of Appeals and Disputes, at spb.colorado.gov/board-rules.
Supplemental Information
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.
Benefits
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Supplemental Questions
- Yes, I have attached my transcripts.
- No, I am not using college course work to meet minimum requirements for this position.
- I so acknowledge.
- One (1) year of corrections related experience at the equivalent level of a CO III or higher.
- Strong knowledge and experience in performance management and progressive discipline.
- Strong supervisory experience to include application of conflict resolution.
- Technical involvement with projects and programs.
- Strong skills in policy review and development.
- I so acknowledge.
I certify that:
--I understand that this, my completed Application, the attached Supplemental Questions, and my responses are confidential and that I have neither consulted with others nor received assistance in the preparation, writing, or editing of my responses and the information contained herein is in my own words and was prepared and completed solely by me and only me.
--All the information I have provided herein is true, complete and correct to the best of my knowledge and belief, and is made in good faith.
--I have not communicated the confidential information of this, my Application and the attached Supplemental Questions in any way to other candidates, potential candidates, subject matter experts, or any person.
--I understand that if the confidential information in this, my Application and the attached Supplemental Questions and/or my responses, are found to have been falsified, plagiarized, or shared in any way, I may be disqualified or removed from the position if appointed.
- I agree to the terms and conditions of this Certification and Confidentiality Statement.
Required Question
Agency Information
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