CDOC - Liaison III (Compliance and Policy Coordinator) (Limon)

State of Colorado; Limon (CO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement benefits

Medical and dental plans

Paid holidays & leave

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

The Colorado Department of Corrections is seeking a Policy Coordinator at Limon Correctional Facility to advance facility policies and compliance with state and federal standards.

You will lead policy reviews, draft ARs/OMs, coordinate with staff and stakeholders, and perform inspections to ensure safety and regulatory adherence.

Qualifications

• Six years of relevant experience OR combination of education and experience totaling six years.
• Ability to analyze operating methods, procedures, policies, and prepare reports.
• Ability to draft, review, and develop policy documentation.
• Ability to interpret complex rules and apply them to situations.
• Experience creating and presenting policy materials to stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Set policy committee reviews, publish drafts and final documents.
• Manage IA’s and OM’s by reviewing and revising for compliance.
• Update IA’s, OM’s and AR’s and communicate to staff and inmates.
• Maintain cooperative relationships with stakeholders and resolve issues.
• Recommend action plans or policy updates to ensure compliance.
• Conduct regular inspections to verify policy adherence.
• Audit facilities to determine adherence to standards and laws.
• Conduct monthly inspections for sanitation and tool control practices.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Policy coordination

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Customer service

Verbal communication

Written communication

Judgment & decision making

Data research

Multi-tasking

Stress management

Plain language docs

Tools

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Word

Job description

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 for more information.
• This position is compensated on a bi-weekly pay cycle.

Who May Apply This position is only open to Colorado state residents.

Job LocationLimon Correctional Facility; Limon, Colorado

The resulting eligibility list may be used to fill future vacancies at this location

Primary job duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Function as the facility policy coordinator by setting policy committee reviews, publishing and distributing drafts and final documents.
• Manage facility implementation adjustments (IA’s) and operational memorandums (OM’s) by reviewing, revising and recommending changes to the administrative head to ensure compliance with departmental standards and regulations, and applicable State and federal laws.
• Ensure updates to facility IA’s, OM’s, and administrative regulations (AR’s) are effectively communicated to the facility employees and the incarcerated population.
• Establish and maintain cooperative relationships with stakeholders by exchanging information and assisting with resolving issues with AR’s, standards and procedures.
• Continually keeps the administrative head apprised of issues as it relates to policies, procedures, standards and AR’s. Will make recommendations for plans of action or policy updates to ensure adherence to compliance standards.
• Conduct regular inspections of their assigned facility to validate adherence to compliance standards. This is accomplished by collecting, evaluating, and validating the information received from work units as well as visually verifying the practice in the work units matches the applicable policies.
• Audit correctional facilities in person through Internal Compliance Audits to determine adherence to compliance standards, AR’s, IA’s and applicable laws.
• Conduct monthly inspections throughout all areas of the facility to ensure sanitation, chemical control and tool control practices are being followed in accordance with policy and compliance standards.
• Other duties as assigned.

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.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Six (6) years of relevant experience in analyzing operating methods, procedures, policies and preparing reports; or managing and coordinating an accreditation, auditing, life safety and/or correctional program(s). (any work experience less than full time will be prorated)

-OR-

A combination of education and relevant experience as listed above equal to six (6) years.

Required Competencies:

• Strong abilities in problem solving, planning and organizational skills;
• Strong attention to detail;
• Exceptional customer service skills;
• Strong verbal and written communication skills;
• Excellent judgment and decision making skills;
• Ability to research and gather data;
• Self-directed and motivated work ethic.
• Ability to multi-task;
• Ability to remain flexible and handle a large workload;
• Self-control, a strong sense of ability to work in stressful, potentially violent situations;
• Ability to remain alert, emotionally stable, and mentally resilient under pressure and observant throughout their shift;
• Tolerance to stress, confinement, and high-stakes interaction;
• 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 Qualifications:

• Two (2) or more years of relevant experience within a State of Colorado classified position;
• Experience in a correctional environment;
• Experience with policy drafting, review, recommendations, and development for governmental, correctional, and/or organizational entity;
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft applications working in Excel, PowerPoint, and Word;
• Comprehensive knowledge of Federal and State guidelines to ensure compliance with policy development;
• Experience interpreting complex rules, regulations, and standards and applying the knowledge to specific situations;
• Experience creating, gathering, or interpreting agency accreditation file documentation;
• Experience developing and delivering presentations and training staff;
• Experience as an auditor.

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, Online 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.

Conditions of Employment: All job offers are contingent upon a successful medical screening by a healthcare professional, certifying the candidate's 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 CDOC’s consideration of application for employment.

Must be 21 years of age; possess a valid driver’s license; possess a high school diploma or GED; former state employees who were disciplinarily terminated or resigned...; have NO felony convictions...; applicants must have valid U.S. work authorization...; successfully pass all modules of the six-week Colorado Department of Corrections Basic Training...; possess the physical ability to successfully complete Defensive Tactics...; ... (Additional physical and training requirements omitted here for brevity) ...

The Colorado Department of Corrections is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. ...