Criminal Background Check Lead

STATE OF COLORADO RESIDENCY REQUIRED

NOTE: This announcement may be used to fill multiple openings.

Colorado Governor Jared Polis is committed to building a Colorado For All a place where everyone has an opportunity to succeed and live the Colorado way of life. Governor Polis is focused on lowering health care costs for hardworking Coloradans transitioning the state to renewable energy sources ensuring every Colorado child gets a quality education and building an economy that works for everyone.

Committed to Diversity - We 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. If youre looking for a place where you can be your authentic self at work and celebrate the uniqueness of those around you then we want to talk to you! State of Colorado employees were asked to reflect on their experience with equity diversity and inclusion. Click here to learn more about their experiencesColorado For All - Colorado Employees Reflect on Equity Diversity & Inclusion.

We offer a generous benefits package including:

11 paid holidays per year plus vacation and sick leave

Medical dental and vision plans

State paid life insurance policy

Choice of 2 retirement plans (defined benefit or defined contribution)

Optional 401(k) and 457 plans

State paid short-term disability coverage

Additional optional life and disability plans

Credit Union membership

Training and professional development

CDEC welcomes you to apply for this Criminal Background Check Lead! This position exists to assist with oversight and lead of the Background Investigation Unit as well as provide technical assistance by utilizing independent judgment technical knowledge and computer skills and employing research tools available to the Department of Early Childhood employees agencies and the public through the interpretation of laws rules policies and procedures and processes directly related to background investigation functions. The incumbent applies knowledge of and/or interpretation of information and advises and educates others on technical background investigation issues or matters as needed. Researches and draws on learned knowledge to exercise judgment in providing quality customer service. The position reviews and makes recommendations to the Supervisor regarding the overall content order and format of Background Investigation procedures and processes. Deliver solutions to internal and external customers in a timely accurate and comprehensible format to ensure the continued success of the Background Investigation Unit. This position assigns trains supervises and reviews the work of the unit regarding the BIUs background program policies practices and procedures. Assign tasks monitors progress and review work for quality consistency and accuracy. Assist with the management of information and support systems as they relate to the Background Investigation Unit.


Major Job Duties include but are not limited to:

• Serves as the work units technical expert in the area of Child Care backgrounds (i.e. analysis of CBI and FBI fingerprint checks court dispositions Colorado State Courts/ICON Trails legal reporting requirements address inconsistencies creating/modifying internal procedures processes training manuals consultation etc.)
• Independently researches and analyzes interprets and applies rules procedures statutes policies and practices regarding facilities licensed by the Colorado Department of Early Childhood as it pertains to criminal background investigations.
• Research information from the Colorado State Courts Data Access system to identify arrest histories that match Colorado Bureau of Investigation arrest records and determine if CSC Data Access has any additional arrest information.
• Incumbents must be well-versed in the Vulnerable Persons Act Child Care Law Act Licensing Rules and Regulations. Knowledge of Criminal Codes for all 50 States CDEC Policies & Procedures Colorado Bureau of Investigation Policies and Procedures Federal Bureau of Investigation Policies and Procedures Trails Guidelines and Laws Colorado Revised Statutes.
• Identifies and analyzes criminal records and supporting documents for matching and non-matching records based on the disposition of the arrest decides whether a licensing investigation should be conducted and if licensing staff should proceed with negative licensing action or if to proceed with licensing.
• Evaluates criminal records through the analysis of Colorado Bureau Investigation and Federal Bureau of Investigation fingerprint checks and court dispositions.
• Reviews and analyzes all data received on the National Sex Offender registry (NSOR) to be in compliance with federal and state statutes.
• Reviews and evaluates criminal records and supporting documents and based on evaluation determines whether a licensing investigation should be conducted or if negative licensing is required.
• Conducts follow-up reviews of completed investigations that were conducted for accuracy to ensure Child Care Licensing Act criteria have been met and to determine if the investigation process obtained sufficient information to support the appropriate licensing action.
• Serves as work leader for the background investigation unit.
• Responds to regular and escalated complaints from customers concerning unit processes using independent judgment and professionalism.
• Provides interpretation of gray areas of policy procedure statute rule and dispositions.
• Provides training to BIU department county staff as well as other customers on the processes and procedures involved in the background screening function.
• Assists with overseeing unit by monitoring that operational goals and employment criteria are being met.
• Communicates changes in organizational and business priorities to staff in ways that encourage action and support.
• Assists with training Division of Early Learning Licensing and Administration Division of Child Welfare Provider Services Unit Division of Early Learning Licensing and Administration Contractors and Exempt CCCAP Specialist.
• Works with BIU Supervisor and team members to develop procedures evaluate and improve forms and produce information summaries as requested.
• Support supervisor with the implementation of performance plans and evaluations for the positions the incumbent is work leader over.
• Assists in monitoring that employment criterion is being met and assesses suitability of applicants qualification while meeting department and legislative requirements by interpreting legislation and policy intent.
• Researches subsequent arrest information received with the Colorado Judicial Departments CSC Data Access system to identify arrest histories that match CBI arrest records received and determines if CSC Data Access system has any additional arrest information.
• Provides complete and thorough interpretive information to supervisors and/or appointing authorities as a baseline for their decision concerning eligibility for continued employment of employees with Child Care Licensing Act.
• Independently researches analyzes interprets and applies rules procedures statutes policies and practices regarding child care foster care adoptions kinship care mental health RCCFs camps and individuals as it pertains to Child Care Law Act and the Vulnerable Persons Act.
• Responsible for translating and integrating the information from confidential TRAILS and FBI information into an acceptable format with information that can be released outside the department in accordance with TRAILS FBI and other regulations by utilizing knowledge of various laws rules requirements etc.
• Provides technical consultation regarding statutory requirements addresses inconsistencies and provides interpretive authority regarding procedures policy and practices in relation to employment rules of child care facilities foster care adoptions kinship care and licensing issues as related to backgrounds.

• Performs other duties as requested.

Residency Requirement
This job posting is only open to residents of the State of Colorado at the time of submitting your application.

Class Code & Classification Description

• Four (4) years of experience in child welfare criminal justice background investigations human services a regulatory / licensing environment or investigative / analytical work involving case review; which must have included:
  • At least one (1) year of experience applying and interpreting state and federal statutes regulations or policy.

• Bachelors Degree in human services social work psychology sociology criminal justice public safety / administration law or other fields directly related to investigations public service or child welfare. Which must have also included:
  • At least one (1) year of experience applying and interpreting state and federal statutes regulations or policy.

• Additional related experience may substitute for the education on a year-for-year basis. Additional appropriate education in a related field may substitute for the experience requirement on a year-for-year basis.

• Demonstrated experience researching analyzing and interpreting the law (State and Federal) constitutions statutes rules applicable case law the rules of Civil Procedure the Rules of Evidence and policy to advise management in developing sound legal strategies.
• Ability to effectively engage people organizations and partners in developing goals.
• Experience in organizational skills that include the ability to prioritize multi-task and meet deadlines.
• Experience in reviewing or processing background checks.
• Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment meeting quality standards for services and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
• Clear and effective written and oral communication skills.
  
  

• Ability to effectively transmit ideas instructions and information through clear and concise written and verbal communication methods.
• Demonstrated experience in statutes and licensing rules and regulations for child care facilities.
• Proficient computer skills.
• Ability to communicate and work with people of diverse backgrounds.
• Investigative practices/techniques.
• Time Management.
• De-escalation techniques for volatile situations.
• Bilingual able to fluently speak and write in Spanish.

• Applicants must pass a thorough background check prior to employment.
• Employees who have been disciplinary terminated resigned in lieu of disciplinary termination or negotiated their termination from the State of Colorado must disclose this information on the application.

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 () 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 departments action.

For more information about the appeals process the official appeal form and how to deliver it to the State Personnel Board; go to; contact the State Personnel Board for assistance at ; or refer to 4 Colorado Code of Regulations (CCR) 801-1 State Personnel Board Rules and Personnel Directors Administrative Procedures Chapter 8 Resolution of Appeals and Disputes atunder Rules.

How to Apply(PLEASE READ CAREFULLY)

Please note that ONLY your State of Colorado job application will be reviewed during the initial screening; if you submit a resume and cover letter they will be reviewed in later stages of the selection process. Therefore it is paramount that you clearly describe all your relevant experience on the application itself. Applications left blank or marked SEE RESUME will not be considered.

1. A complete CDEC Application for Announced Vacancy (please submit online using the green APPLY button at the top of this announcement)
2. A complete Supplemental Questionnaire (The questionnaire is part of the online application. You will be prompted to answer them as you are completing your online application.)
3. If you are using education to qualify a copy of your official or unofficial transcript showing that your degree has been conferred and the name of your school or your NACES accreditation. Please submit this as an attachment to your online application.
4. If you are a veteran a copy of your DD214. Please submit this as an attachment to your online application.
5. An up to date resume.

The comparative analysis process will consist primarily of a review of applications against the minimum and preferred qualifications of this position. Applications will be reviewed in comparison to all others in the applicant pool in order to identify a top group of candidates who may be invited for a final interview. Depending on the size of the applicant pool additional selection processes may be utilized to identify a top group of candidates. Applicants will be notified of their status via email.

Failure to submit properly completed documents by the closing date will result in your application being rejected.

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.