Colorado Department of Corrections

Canon City or Colorado or Pueblo or Denver

CDOC Only Transparency Posting Correctional Officer II (Sergeant - CCF) Reinstatement Only

Onsite$60,972 - $85,356/yrPosted 1 week agoOther

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Location: Canon City or Colorado or Pueblo or Denver
Work type: Onsite
Compensation: $60,972 - $85,356/yr
Clearance: Other
Posted: 1 week ago
Apply on: governmentjobs.com

About this role

Department Information

The mission of the Colorado Department of Corrections is "To protect the citizens of Colorado by holding offenders accountable and engaging them in opportunities to make positive behavioral changes and become law abiding, productive citizens"

Our vision..."Building a safer Colorado for today and tomorrow"

**Please note that in accordance with State Personnel Board Rules and Personnel Director’s Administrative Procedures, this announcement is open only to individuals eligible for reinstatement. The announcement is for transparency purposes only to comply with the Equal Pay for Equal Work Act. Only reinstatement applications will be accepted.**

Description of Job

**THIS JOB ANNOUNCEMENT IS FOR TRANSPARENCY PURPOSES ONLY.

NO APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED.

THIS POSITION WILL BE FILLED WITH A REINSTATEMENT.**

The Correctional Officer II is accountable for providing lead work/limited supervision responsibilities. Work may include assignment to a single or multiple person control center, mail room, meal hall, or meal cart movement, canteen, visitation center, medical facility, housing/living unit etc. where employees must coordinate the activities of others in regulating inmates, civilians, property, security, custody and control functions.

Position maintains the safety and security of the general public, staff and inmates; duties include, but are not limited to:

Providing lead work guidance and training to assigned positions;
Recommending assignments for correctional officers;
Providing input into performance plans;
Promoting and maintaining a safe and secure environment through conscientious observation, clear communication, adherence to agency Administrative Regulations, facility Implementation Adjustments and the Code of Penal Discipline;
Enforcing statutes, regulations, orders, directives, and procedures;
Managing inmates behavior and encouraging personal accountability through effective and professional communication;
Monitoring and controlling access to the facility and restricted areas;
Training and guiding assigned staff on applying the proper use of controlled items, keys, tools, equipment and chemicals;
Enforcing security procedures by conducting work-site searches, inmate counts, controlling unauthorized contraband, strip searches, cell searches, pat searches, shakedowns and transportation;
Responding to emergency situations such as fights, fires and escapes according to CDOC policy and preparing and submitting required reports;
May be required to seize, hold, control, and/or otherwise subdue violent, assaulting, or physically threatening persons which requires body strength and agility of all four limbs.

Positions are subject to working additional hours and/or shifts to maintain safety and security.

Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights

**Applications are not being accepted. This posting is for transparency purposes only.**

Minimum Qualifications

Two (2) years of *corrections related experience. (Experience MUST be clearly described in the "Work Experience" section of your application. Each position held MUST be separated by job classification, duties, and dates or the application may not be accepted). Any work experience less than full time will be prorated.

*Corrections related experience is defined as experience in which the employee provided a direct service to/with inmates such as correctional officer, teaching, social work, nursing, food service, general maintenance; or worked directly with inmate in the implementation of a program such as Correctional Industries. Corrections related experience is not typically earned through clerical support positions.

SUBSTITUTION:

College course work in corrections, criminal justice or behavioral sciences may substitute for the required experience on a year-for-year basis. (A copy of your college transcript must accompany the application in order to receive college credit).

Required Competencies:

Ability to follow instructions;
Self-directed and motivated work ethic;
Strong written/oral communication skills;
Excellent interpersonal skills;
Excellent critical thinking/ decision making/ problem solving skills;
Ability to establish and maintain effective work relationships with others;
Thoroughness when performing work and strong attention to detail;
Good working knowledge of the COPD process;
Ability to effectively manage time;
Ability to de-escalate situations;
Flexible and adaptable to change;
Ability to read and comprehend the English language;
Ability to effectively communicate fluently in English both verbally and in writing.

Preferred Qualifications:

One year (1) Corrections related experience (see definition above) if using a degree to meet the Substitution in the Minimum Requirements;
Corrections related experience within Colorado State Government
Strong organizational commitment;
Team building skills;
Experience with housing and security operations;
Good computer skills;
Experience in coaching or mentoring.

ONLY APPLICANTS WHO MEET THE MINIMUM AND SPECIAL QUALIFICATIONS FOR THE VACANCY WILL BE INCLUDED IN THE COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS PROCESS.

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.

If you have transcripts, a license or other relevant documentation regarding your qualifications, upload and attach copies to your application.

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.

Appeal Rights: If you receive notice that you have been eliminated from consideration for this position, you may file an appeal with the State Personnel Board or request a review by the State Personnel Director.

An appeal or review must be submitted on the official appeal form, signed by you or your representative. This form must be delivered to the State Personnel Board by email ([email protected]), postmarked in US Mail or hand delivered (1525 Sherman Street, 4th Floor, Denver CO 80203), or faxed (303.866.5038) within ten (10) calendar days from your receipt of notice or acknowledgement of the department’s action.

For more information about the appeals process, the official appeal form, and how to deliver it to the State Personnel Board; go to spb.colorado.gov; contact the State Personnel Board for assistance at (303) 866-3300; or 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 under Rules.

Supplemental Information

**Applications are not being accepted. This posting is for transparency purposes only.**

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 Kayla Bartlett 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 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, Ana Andersen, at [email protected] or call 719-226-4401.

ALL DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS FACILITIES AND BUILDINGS ARE TOBACCO FREE.

WE STRONGLY ENCOURAGE PROTECTED CLASSES TO APPLY.

Benefits

The State of Colorado offers permanent employees a variety of benefits including medical, dental, life and disability insurance, as well as a comprehensive leave program. Please click the following link for detailed information: www.colorado.gov/pacific/dhr/benefits

Please note that each agency's contact information is different; therefore, we encourage all applicants to view the full, official job announcement which includes contact information and class title. Select the job you wish to view, then click on the "Print" icon.

Supplemental Questions

Are you a current CDOC employee? If not, you are not eligible to apply for this Departmental Promotional position. Current employment should be in the "Work Experience" section of your application.

By clicking below, you acknowledge that the selections process may consist primarily of a review of your application, documents submitted, supplemental questions against the minimum qualifications, required competencies and preferred qualifications. Your responses will also be evaluated on ability to follow instructions, clarity, conciseness, organization, grammar, spelling and word choice. Do you acknowledge this?

I so acknowledge.

Are you a veteran? If yes, please attach your DD214 member 4 form to your application. (If you have a disability, also attach the letter issued to you from the Veterans Administration verifying that you are currently receiving monetary benefits or you that have a disability retirement.)

If you are using college course work to meet the minimum or preferred qualifications for this position, it is required that a copy of your official (or unofficial) transcript(s) noting degree type and date conferred/awarded be attached/uploaded to this application at the time of submission. Have you attached/uploaded your transcripts?

Yes, I have attached my transcripts.
No, I am not using college course work to meet minimum requirements for this position.

Clearly describe why you are the best candidate for this position. Include how you meet the required competencies (mentioned in the job announcement) and how your accomplishments, qualifications, skills, areas of expertise, personal characteristics, etc., make you a good fit for this position.

Certification and Confidentiality Statement 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 writing or editing of my responses and the information contained herein 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 or potential candidates. --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 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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