Correctional Youth Security Officer II Pueblo Division of Youth Services

State Of Colorado

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Pueblo, CO - USA

profile Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed
Posted on: Yesterday
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

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Department Information


This position is open to current Colorado residents only.

Please note: This recruitment may be used to fill multiple vacancies (Including both part and full time positions).

Most State of Colorado employees are eligible for a great benefit package! Please see the Supplemental Information section below for details!


Physical Location:
1406 W. 17th St.
Pueblo CO 81003

About the Division of Youth Services:

The mission of the Division of Youth Services (DYS) is to protect restore and improve public safety utilizing a continuum of care that provides effective supervision promotes accountability to victims and communities and helps youth lead constructive lives through positive youth development. The strategic goal of DYSis to operate healthy trauma-responsive organizational environments as demonstrated through prosocial safe and non-violent interactions.



DYS provides a continuum of services that encompass juvenile detention assessment commitment and parole. DYS is the agency statutorily mandated to provide for the care and supervision of youth committed by the District Court to the custody of the Colorado Department of Human Services. The Division operates 15 secure facilities that serve youth between the ages of 10 and 21 who are pre-adjudicated sentenced or committed. For pre-adjudicated youth the Division is also responsible for the management and oversight of the Colorado Youth Detention Continuum; a State-funded locally administered program that provides services to youth at risk of further progressing into the juvenile justice addition to residential programming the Division administers juvenile parole services throughout the State. We have many opportunities within DYS to positively impact youth and families.

We invite you to explore the DYS website and learn about the services provided to youth families and local communities in the State of Colorado at: are committed to increasing the diversity of our staff and providing culturally responsive programs and services. Therefore we encourage responses from people of diverse backgrounds and abilities.


Description of Job

WE WANT TO HIRE YOU IF:



About Division of Youth Services
This work unit exists to provide for the direct care safety and security of pre-adjudicated or adjudicated youth in the Division of Youth Services custody using a trauma-responsive approach. The unit exists to provide 24- hour seven-day-a-week care and supervision of youth in a secure residential setting covering work assignments ranging from Admissions and Control school and day programming and detention assessment and commitment (long-term treatment) living units. The Division of Youth Services (DYS) is committed to hiring individuals who are professionals team players and passionate about their desire to help youth. DYS values candidates who have demonstrated perseverance as a special attribute that can help the youth in our care.


This position is a direct care/essential role that provides direct and engaging supervision of Youth in DYS State Operated Secure Facilities. This position also functions as a Lead Worker and is partially accountable for the work product of Youth Services Specialist I (YSS I). Specific duties and expectations are:


Safety/Security.Work involves providing direct care safety security and supervision of adjudicated and/or pre-adjudicated youth in a secure setting. Monitor participate support and enforce behavioral management plans for individual youth as directed (e.g. Behavioral Contracts Individual Growth and Change Plans). Duties include supervision of youth or group of youth supervision of daily activities youth orientation intervention in crisis situations non-escalation de-escalation use of physical response/restraint in emergency situations debriefing of all incidents and conducting searches. The Work Leaders duties include staff accountability for quality and quantity of work shift supervision training coaching and mentoring of YSS I employees establishing work standards performing quality assurance functions and providing input for performance evaluations.

Youth Center Programming.Actively and with positive engagement implement and follow the Youth Centers behavioral management program teach coach and redirect youth within the program. Support DYS initiatives and strategies as they relate to youth programming and crisis intervention. Facilitating milieu and skill groups for youth.

Documentation/Recording and Reporting.Document observations of youth behavior and response to program(s) and document all unit activities and required information in appropriate logs and records systems. Document all youth group activities in appropriate database systems.

Organizational Accountability.Through all communications and behaviors demonstrate support and contribute to a healthy positive and respectful cultural climate throughout the Youth Center by adhering to our organizational values of Nonviolence Open Communication Social Responsibility Growth and Change Social Learning Democracy and Emotional Intelligence. Requirement to adhere to the CDHS Code of Conduct DYS Compliance Review Standards and CDHS and DYS policies. Success will come through the development of healthy positive relationships supported by creating a trauma responsive environment.

Training. Complete DYS Pre-Service training academy Youth Center training and orientation process as a new employee. Some travel may be required. Complete all assigned online training and maintain and support the Divisions prevailing behavior management and intervention strategies. Training will help you learn problem-solving the development of relationships with youth grounded in solid boundaries how to teach skills to youth to decrease further risk and need and a better understanding of trauma behavioral health and high- risk behavior.

Other Duties as Assigned

Minimum Qualifications Substitutions Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights

*** Please read the entire job announcement and follow all of the instructions prior to completing the application. You must provide documentation to be given credit for it. There will be no exceptions on timelines to provide documentation. All documentation must be uploaded- this is the first evaluation in the selection process***

Note:Applications will be reviewed to determine if you meet the minimum qualifications for the position. If it is determined that you meet the minimum qualifications your application will also be used as part of the examination process. You should ensure that your application specifically addresses the requirements as listed in the minimum and preferred qualifications as well as the job duties and the highly desired competencies. Take the time to adequately address your specialized experience work products and accomplishments as they relate to the position.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education/Licensure/Certification/Experience:

  • High school diploma or General Education Diploma (GED)
  • One (1) years of professional experience in an occupational field related to the work assigned to the position.

Substitutions:Additional appropriate education will substitute for the required experience on a year-for-year basis.

Corrections-related experience is defined as the custody and control of a detained or adjudicated population and/or experience as a POST Certified Officer or Military Law Enforcement.

(College with course work in social or behavioral sciences criminal justice human services physical education/recreational studies or closely related field will substitute for the required experience on a year-for-year basis.)

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience working with adjudicated and/or detained youth within a secure facility
  • Self-motivated
  • Positive role model
  • Attention to Detail
  • Problem Solving
  • Teamwork
  • Effective Communication
  • Adaptability
  • Trainer certification in staff development
  • Supervisory management and/or leadership experience
  • Critical Thinking and Decision Making skills
  • Google Suite: Docs Sheets Slides
  • College degree in social or behavioral sciences criminal justice human services physical education/recreational studies or closely related field
  • Relevant years of state service experience.

Conditions of Employment

  • Full Background. CDHS employees (all Direct contact with vulnerable persons): CBI name check and fingerprint check ICON Colorado court database Medicare fraud database Reference Checks Professional License verification (licensure requirements) Drug Screen PREA (Division of Youth Services) Trails check (direct contact with children) CAPS (direct contact with adults Mental Health Institutes Regional Centers Veterans Community Living Centers).
  • Be a minimum of 21 years of age with no felony convictions or history of domestic violence.
  • This position requires State of Colorado residency at the time of application (unless otherwise identified in the posting) and residency within the state throughout the duration of employment in this position.
  • Motor Vehicle Check if the employee will drive a state-owned vehicle either in an on-going capacity while performing their normal day-to-day job duties OR on occasion for training/meetings/client visits/etc.
  • Must possess a valid non-restricted Colorado Drivers License or an non-restricted U.S. Drivers License for positions within 30 miles of the CO state border
  • Out-of-State Drivers License holders must obtain a valid non-restricted Colorado Drivers License within 30 days of employment start date.
  • Shift Work - subject to assigned Shift
  • Travel- Transportation of youth in state vehicles travel to assigned training and/or alternate work sites.
  • Continued employment is contingent upon successful completion of the DYS Pre-service Training Academy Field Training Program (FTO) and mandatory annual training in all subject areas.
  • The Diana Screen a sexual risk screening tool is administered to all applicants to the Division of Youth Services (DYS) seeking positions of trust with children and teens to help ensure that ethical boundaries between children and adults are maintained. At the DYS the safety and protection of the youth who have been entrusted to us is our #1 priority. The results of the Diana Screen will be provided to the Division of Youth Services and may be used as part of the Divisions decision on whether a candidate is selected.
  • Former State employees who were disciplinarily terminated or resigned in lieu of termination must:
    • Disclose that information on the application.
    • Explain why the prior termination or resignation should not disqualify you from the current position.
    • Provide your employee number from your prior State employment. Absent extraordinary circumstances prior disciplinary termination or resignation in lieu of termination and failure to provide this information will disqualify the applicant from future State employment with CDHS.


CDHS Selection Process Explanation: Employment history is calculated on a full-time basis (40/hrs per week). Part-time employment is calculated on a prorated basis to determine qualifications. Be sure your application specifically addresses your qualifications experience work products and accomplishments as they relate to the position and minimum requirements.

Minimum Qualification Screening Process
A Human Resources Analyst will review the work experience/job duties sections of the online job application to determine whether your experience meets the minimum qualifications for the position. You must complete the official State of Colorado online application. Cover letters and resumes WILL NOT be reviewed during the minimum qualifications screening process. You must specifically document your work experience and qualifications. Do not use see resume or see attached.
You must meet the minimum qualifications to continue in the selection process. Part-time work experience will be prorated.

Comparative Analysis Process Structured Application Review:
After minimum qualification screening the comparative analysis process will involve a review and rating of all the information you submit. The comparative analysis step may also include your results from an eSkills Test.

Your Work Experience/Job Duties
Document your work experience/job duties to the extent to which you possess the skills education experience minimum qualifications and preferred qualifications.
If listed answer all supplemental questions as your answers to these questions will be evaluated during this phase. Provide at least 4-8 sentences for each supplemental question.

Supplemental QuestionsAnswer the supplemental questions completely and thoughtfully. We will rate your answers based on the content of your response and your writing skills (spelling grammar and clarity of your writing).

Appeal Rights

You may file an appeal with the State Personnel Board or request a review by the State Personnel Director if your application is eliminated. You will find the appeals process the official appeal form and how to deliver it on theState Personnel Boardwebsite.

  • You or your representative must sign and submit the official appeal form for review.

  • You can find the official appeal formhere.

  • You must be deliver the official appeal form to the State Personnel Board:

    • By email () or

    • Postmarked in US Mail to(1525 Sherman Street 4th Floor Denver CO 80203 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 departments action.

Contact the State Personnel Board for assistance:

  • At or

  • Refer to the Colorado Code of Regulations (CCR) 801-1 State Personnel Board Rules and Personnel Directors Administrative Procedures Chapter 8 Resolution of Appeals and Disputes within theRuleswebpage.

Supplemental Information

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About Us & Benefits

If your goal is to build a career that makes a difference join the dedicated people of theColorado Department of Human Services(CDHS). Our professionals strive to design and deliver high quality human and health services that improve the safety independence and well-being of the people of Colorado.Each of us is committed to contributing to a safe and accessible CDHS. In addition to a great location and rewarding and meaningful work we offer:


Our Values
  • We believe in a people-first approach: We prioritize the needs well-being and dignity of the individuals families and communities we serve. We commit to respect fairness and access in every decision policy and interaction. We engage client voices and experiences in the development and implementation of the services we provide.

  • Balance creates quality of life: We want our team to be resilient through a supportive workplace that values flexibility health and wellness and employee engagement.

  • We hold ourselves accountable: We take responsibility through our actions programs and results for the state of health and human services in Colorado.

  • Transparency matters: We are open and honest with employees our partners the Coloradans we serve and the public.

  • We are ethical: We abide by what is best for those we serve by doing what is right not what is easy.

  • Collaboration helps us rise together:We work together with all partners employees and clients to achieve the best outcomes for Coloradans.


ADA Accommodations

CDHS is committed to a Colorado for 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.

This includes completing the application process interviewing completing any pre-employment testing participating in the employee selection process and/or performing 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.



EEO Statement:The State of Colorado is an equal opportunity employer

We are committed to increasing aColorado for ALLof our staff and providing culturally responsive programs and services. Therefore we encourage responses from people of all backgrounds and abilities. The State of Colorado believes that a Colorado for ALL drives 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.

Additional Support For Your Application: 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 Mon-Fri between 6 am and 6 pm (Pacific Time). Helpful hints: if you are having difficulty uploading or attaching documents to your application 1) ensure your documents are PDF or Microsoft Word files and 2) close the document before you attempt to upload (attach) it.



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Department InformationThis position is open to current Colorado residents only.Please note: This recruitment may be used to fill multiple vacancies (Including both part and full time positions).Most State of Colorado employees are eligible for a great benefit package! Please see the Supplemental Inf...
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