CDOC - Director of Prisons
CDOC - Director of Prisons
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- THIS IS A NONCLASSIFIED POSITION
This announcement is not governed by the selection processes of the state classified personnel system. Applications will be accepted from residents and nonresidents of Colorado.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 moreeffective 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 IIV 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.
VisitState of Colorado Employee Benefits.for more information.
Terms of Employment
Employment is atwill with no actual expressed or implied contract. Description of Job
- The Colorado Department of Corrections (CDOC) is recruiting for a dynamic leader to direct Prison Operations. This position isnonclassified not governed by the state personnel system which is a performancebased pay plan reserved for seniorlevel management positions responsible for relatively large or important segments of a principal department.
In conjunction with the CDOC mission vision and value statements this position will provide executive management oversight and operational control of the Colorado Department of Corrections exercising leadership strategic planning and staff coordination over correctional facility operations.
This position reports to the Deputy Executive Director for Prison Operations and serves as a pivotal member of the executive team. Responsible for the overall management of Prison Operations which includes: 20 statewide prisons private prisons Office of Emergency Management Offender Services the Corrections Training Academy and Faith and Citizen Programs. Position collaborates with deputy directors executive staff and wardens to ensure safe secure and humane operations of all institutions upholding public safety and successful reentry of offenders.
Specific duties include but are not limited to:- Provide overall management of the CDOC security technology and information systems regulations audits systems with national correctional standards food service operations continuous quality control offender management project management/scheduling life/safety compliance offender complaints and problems and emergency operations while delivering correctional services with optimal efficiencies and measurable outcomes;
- Develop and implement policies procedures and regulations and establish progressive goals and objectives; provide management and direction to senior level facility prison operations staff;
- Function within broad departmental guidelines ensuring compliance with all applicable laws legal actions and orders which requires strong interagency working relationships with state agencies federal state county local private and military law enforcement authorities; fulfill requirements of legal actions and life safety; progressively collaborate with internal and external constituents legislative officials governmental and nongovernmental support agencies;
- Provide agencywide oversight leadership management planning and staff coordination of all correctional facility operations;
- Collaborate with internal and external constituents to develop strategic organizational direction and structure; develop and implement the strategic planning process;
- Implement changes to improve the quality of correctional measures; ensure continuous quality management of correctional processes; develop and implement performance base outcome measures; provide analytical expertise in strategic planning operational effectiveness and progressive evaluation of performance and outcome based measures; ensure performance measures are met;
- Ensure efficient and effective customer service is provided to the stakeholders of Colorado which includes exemplary responsiveness;
- Develop and implement policies procedures and regulations and establish progressive goals and objectives; provide management and direction to professional level staff; responsible for developing and modifying staffing patterns; responsible for inspiring perceptive discernment courtesy and understanding of the public staff and offenders with professional respect and dignity through all interactions;
- Negotiate as an official representative of the CDOC in formal hearings or court with other agencies/entities on behalf of the agency; testify before legislative committee as an expert;
- Responsible as a lead authority in upholding public safety while providing services and programs to assist offenders in successful community reentry ensure safe secure and humane operation of all institutions. Understand and treat the public staff and offenders with professional respect and dignity through all interactions;
- Identify areas for improved efficiencies and establish methods to implement and measure efficient improvement strategies;
- Other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications Substitutions Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights
ONLY APPLICANTS THAT MEET THE MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS BELOW WILL BE CONSIDERED.
EDUCATION: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelors degree. (Unofficial college transcripts must be uploaded with this application to be considered. Transcripts must include your name college name degree and date conferred in order to receive credit).
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EXPERIENCE: Six (6) years of progressively responsible professional management experience in a large multiple level complex corrections organization. This experience must have included all of the following:- High level management experience at the Director Associate Director or Warden level. This experience must include managing through subordinate supervisors;
- Professional experience public or business administration that includes establishing organizational structure developing strategic work plans budget development and control setting goals and objectives to achieve program results and fostering a team environment.
This experience must be detailed within the work experience section of your application.Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of detailed work experience.
Substitutions:Experience which provided the same kind amount and level of knowledge acquired in the required education may be substituted on a yearforyear basis for the bachelors degree.
Professional work experienceis defined as work that involves exercising discretion analytical skill judgment and personal accountability and responsibility for creating developing integrating applying and sharing an organized body of knowledge that characteristically is uniquely acquired through an intense education or training regimen at a recognized college or university; equivalent to the curriculum requirements for a bachelors or higher degree with major study in or pertinent to the specialized field; and continuously studied to explore extend and use additional discoveries interpretations and application and to improve data materials equipment applications and methods.Ensure that the Work Experience section of the application is complete and contains all relevant workexperience related to the positionthat 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:- Proven experience in public sector and government management;
- Proven experience managing staff with diverse professional experience and qualifications;
- Proven experience in policy analysis development and implementation;
- Excellent interpersonal verbal and written communication and public speaking skills;
- Ability to work in a complex political environment;
- Excellent negotiation and consensus building skills;
- Proven lead and operational knowledge of management within a correctional environment;
- Proven ability to provideefficient and effective customer service while managing a multiple programmatic governmental organization with exemplary responsiveness;
- Understand develop and implement performance and outcome measures managing effective operations while ensuring measures are met;
- Provide analytical expertise in strategic planning operational effectiveness and progressive evaluation of measurements;
- Ability to establish effective measures of efficiencies through thecreation of objectives;
- Ability to implement and improve the operation through effective performance measures.
Preferred Qualifications:- Senior level management experience within a complex correctional environment;
- Experience managing and directing a governmental correctional organization which includes the ability to develop proven interagency relationships with state federal and local agencies;
- Ability to testify before legislative committees as an expert in current correctionaltrends and issues;
- Senior level multiprogrammaticmanagement experienceof a facilities that detains clients against their will;
- Proven experience with the development and implementation of Reentry Programs.
ONLY APPLICANTS WHO MEET THE MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS SHALL BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS ANNOUNCEMENT.
IMPORTANT INFORMATIONThe Assessment Process: Your application will be reviewed to determine if you meet the minimum Qualifications (MQs). Applicants that meet MQs 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 Assessmentoral assessment written performance assessmentor 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.
Use ofartificial intelligence (AI) tools including language models to create write or alter any portion of responsesthroughout any step of the assessment processmay result in the disqualification of an applicant.
Be sure the Work Experience section of your application is complete and specifically addresses your qualifications experience and accomplishments as they relate to theDescription of the JobMinimum QualificationsRequired CompetenciesandPreferred Qualificationsas 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.
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 23058) 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 atMonFri 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:All job offers are contingent upon a successful medical screening by a healthcare professional certifying the candidates ability to perform the essential functions of the position. Applicant must consent to hold harmless CDOC and its agents and staff from any liability arising in whole or in part from the testing and the use of this information in connection with CDOCs consideration of application for employment.
Must be 21 years of age
Possess a valid drivers license. Drivers must maintain a valid nonrestricted 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 withColorado Division of Human Resources Universal Policy Driving Standards.Eligibility to drive a Stateowned vehicle includes holding a valid Colorado drivers 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.
Possess a high school diploma or GED
Have NO felony convictions to include any actions defined in 5 U.S.C. 301; U.S.C. 509 510; 42 U.S.C.. The CDOC shall not hire nor promote anyone who may have contact with an offender who has engaged in sexual abuse which includes acts activity and sexual behavior in a prison or other institution as defined in 42 U.S.C. 1997; or has been convicted of engaging 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 hire anyone who may have contact with offenders or residents.
Applicants must be legally eligible to work in the United States to be appointed to this position.CDOC uses eVerify an Internetbased system to confirm the eligibility of all newly hired employees to work in the United States. CDOC does not sponsor nonresidents of the United States.
Successfully pass all modules of thesixweekColorado Department of Corrections Basic Training to includeEnglish reading comprehension relevant competency assessments and written/practical exams in Defensive Tactics
Possess the physical ability to successfully complete Defensive Tactics
Lift arms above head and kick as high as own waist
Stabilize another person to accomplish a controlled take down
Use arms palms of hands shins and feet to deliver blows
Withstand impact (slow speed or with a safety bag) on own body from strikes/blows
Swing a baton in a striking technique
Rotate body 90 degrees with feet planted for striking with foot or using a defensive tactic;
Get down on one or both knees and up again with multiple repetitions
Will be exposed to Oleoresin Capsicum during Basic Training and will be exposed while on assignment
Must be able to see and hear in order to observe address and respond to potential breaches in safety and security
Seize hold control or subdue violent or assaultive persons and defend oneself or others to prevent injury
Demonstrate body agility strength of all four limbs and the ability to walk and climb stairs consistently
Work in situations involving assaultive behavior physical control of another person and/or restraint situations
Deal with individuals with a range of moods and behaviors utilizing tactfulness and a congenial personable manner
Work with people of the opposite sex diverse racial ethnic groups mentally ill and emotionally disturbed offenders
Communicate by talking listening and/or signaling people to convey or exchange information assignments
Work in an environment with fluctuating noise and temperature (hot and cold) which may include working outdoors in inclement weather and/or concrete floor/wall work settings
Willing and able to travel
Willing and able to work various shifts days afternoons graveyards (nights) which includes a rotating shift schedule
TB (tuberculosis) screening is required of all new employees upon hire
Successful completion of a background investigation is required. Should applicants background reveal criminal charges it shall be the responsibility of the applicant to provide the Department of Corrections with written/official disposition of any charges.
The CDOC is committed to a work environment free from illegal drugs and alcohol. Employees (see exception below) may use marijuana in their personal time but are prohibited from working while under the influence of any substance including marijuana. A drug test will be administered to all new employees; employees must successfully pass. Random drug screening will occur throughout employment.
Exception: Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) certified employees are prohibited from the use of marijuana. Health care professionals must check their licensing requirements regarding marijuana use.
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: 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 contactJennifer LaDuke at or.
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 MAKEUPS 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 preemployment 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 SpecialistKristen Lange at or call.
ALL DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS FACILITIES AND BUILDINGS ARE TOBACCO FREE.
WE STRONGLY ENCOURAGE PROTECTED CLASSES TO APPLY.
Required Experience:
Director
Employment Type
Full-Time
