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CORRECTIONAL, YOUTH, OR CLINICAL SECURITY SPECIALIST III

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CORRECTIONAL, YOUTH, OR CLINICAL SECURITY SPECIALIST III

Salary

$5,437.00 - $7,613.00 Monthly

Location

Limon, CO

Job Type

Full Time

Job Number

CAA CO III Spec 9105 6.2025

Department

Department of Corrections

Opening Date

05/29/2025

Closing Date

6/11/2025 4:00 PM Mountain

FLSA

Determined by Position

Type of Announcement

This position is open only to Colorado state residents.

Primary Physical Work Address

Limon

FLSA Status

Non-Exempt; position is eligible for overtime compensation.

Department Contact Information

Molly Halbach, [email protected], 719-723-3896

How To Apply

Online applications through the Colorado Jobs portal will not be accepted. Please follow instructions on the job announcement for submitting an application.

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Department Information

Colorado Department of Corrections Mission: We are a team of dynamic and diverse professionals building a safer Colorado by cultivating transformative opportunities for those under our supervision.

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

CORE Values

Community Safety

Dignity, Diversity and Respect

Opportunity

Collaborative partnerships

This position is only open to Colorado state residents.

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. (https://dhr.colorado.gov/state-employees/state-of-colorado-employee-benefits) for more information.

Description of Job

This position exists to ensure orderly time scheduling and attendance of offenders for religious programs, as well as providing for security and supervision of offenders and staff. The Volunteer Coordinator is available to staff and offenders for communication and consultation pertaining to Department of Corrections and facility regulations and memorandums, as well as to enforce these policies and ensure compliance thereof.

Job Duties include, but are not limited to:

+ Communicates and explains Department of Corrections policies and procedures to Academic, Vocational and other program staff, as well as ensures proper operation of programs by being knowledgeable and adhering to Department of Corrections regulations, State Personnel Rules and Colorado Revised Statutes;

+ Supervises program areas and staff including religious and volunteer programs, Library and Law Library, and as assigned, Academic and Vocational programs by visiting one (1) project work site per week, assisting the Education Administrator with problem resolution concerning the various program areas and monitoring at least one (1) religious program group meeting per week;

+ Coordinates and assists outside agencies in preparing and presenting proposals to the Management Team which would allow those agencies to enter the facility for the purpose of delivering programs to the offender population;

+ Maintains security, discipline and control of contraband in program areas by adhering to the Code of Penal Discipline, Administrative Law, Department of Corrections procedures, Colorado Revised Statutes and the use of restraints, chemical agents, etc., if necessary;

+ Obtains required annual training including courses mandated by Colorado Department of Corrections Administrative Regulations, as well as other training hours or classroom instruction deemed appropriate and necessary by the administration and/or supervisor;

+ Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights

Minimum Qualifications

High school diploma or General Education Diploma (GED) and three (3) years of corrections related experience.*

*Corrections related experienceis defined as experience in which the employee provided adirectservice to/with inmates such as correctional officer, teaching, social work, nursing, food service, general maintenance; or worked directly with inmates in the implementation of a program such as correctional industries. Corrections related experience is not typically earned through clerical support positions.NOTE:Experience must be described in detail on your application to receive credit.

OR:

A combination of college course work in corrections, criminal justice or behavioral sciences and relevant experience as defined above 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).

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:

+ Demonstrate integrity and strong work ethics;

+ Excellent written and oral communication skills;

+ Strong decision making and problem solving skills;

+ Precise attention to detail;

+ Ability to identify and utilize staff resources;

+ Exceptional customer service skills;

+ Capability to lead and foster teamwork;

+ Strong initiative and self motivation;

+ Ability to effectively resolve conflicts;

+ Proficiency in computer systems such as MS Office and Google systems;

+ 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 ratings for possessing preferred qualification criteria).

+ One (1) year of corrections related experience (as defined above) at the equivalent level of CO II or higher;

+ Relevant years of state service:

+ Supervisory and/or leadership experience;

+ Knowledge and understanding of the Performance Management Program;

+ Staff scheduling experience / knowledge;

+ Presentation skills;

+ Ability to support and foster an environment for staff and offenders that supports departmental initiatives.

ONLY APPLICANTS WHO MEET THE MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS FOR THIS 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. Use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools, including language models, to create, write, or alter any portion of responses throughout any step of the assessment process may 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 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.

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 (https://osc.colorado.gov/sites/osc/files/documents/Universal%20Policy%20Driving%20Standards.pdf) . 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. A ll State Vehicles are monitored by telematics for safe operation and employees have no reasonable expectation of privacy while using an agency State Fleet vehicle.

Supplemental Information

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 Molly Halbach 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.

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.

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

+ Yes, I have attached my unofficial college transcripts.

+ No, I am not using college course work to meet minimum requirements for this position.

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By clicking below, you acknowledge that the selections process may consist primarily of a review of your application, 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.

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Please describe, in detail, your correctional related experience at the level of a CO II or higher, and how it has prepared you to perform the duties of a Lieutenant.

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Describe in detail your understanding of faith based practices in a correctional setting.

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By clicking below, you acknowledge that your name will be removed from the eligibility list should you decline to interview, fail to show for a scheduled interview, or decline an offer for a position in any location you have selected under this recruitment.

+ I so acknowledge.

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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 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.

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