CDOC Technician IV Inspector Generals Office

Colorado Department of Corrections; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

The Colorado Department of Corrections is seeking a background check specialist in Colorado Springs to assess employment eligibility by reviewing applications, querying confidential records, and verifying dispositions. The role involves conducting integrity interviews, coordinating with multiple data sources, and ensuring data accuracy throughout the pre-employment process.

Ideal candidates will have experience with background investigations, data management, and interagency collaboration, with

Qualifications

• Review applications to determine employment eligibility.
• Query confidential data from CJ databases and interpret criminal history.
• Monitor data accuracy and manage pre-employment data across systems.

Responsibilities

• Ensure employment criteria are met and determine eligibility under CDOC standards.
• Review supplemental packets and validate information from multiple sources.
• Conduct background interviews to assess potential risks.
• Contact former employers and judicial entities for clarification.
• Coordinate with databases to generate communications and maintain records.

Skills

Criminal history analysis

Background investigations

Data entry

Interview techniques

Interagency collaboration

NCIC/CCIC data access

Tools

NCIC/CCIC

Blackstone

NIBRS

Colorado Courts

Job description

Department Information

Colorado state residents only.

Location

Colorado Springs, CO. This posting may be used to fill future vacancies at this location.

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.

Description Of Job

Position will be responsible for the review of applications submitted for assessment of eligibility for employment. Query confidential data from the Colorado Bureau of Investigations, National Crime Information System and other criminal justice databases; analyze and interpret criminal history; research and obtain final dispositions of charges and other legal documentation; conduct preliminary background search in order to identify individuals that are not eligible for employment based on criminal history and/or behavior which would preclude an individual from employment; monitor data accuracy and correct errors. Ensure proper application of pre-employment standards to submitted applications. Position will manipulate various database tracking systems for pre-employment actions; manage data from supplemental applications.

Primary Duties Include, But Are Not Limited To

• Position ensures that employment criteria is being met and determines eligibility of employment by accessing suitability of applicant within CDOC Standards;
• Position reviews supplemental application packets to determine if disclosed information is true and factual, and validates criminal activity and time frames utilizing multiple information sources (NCIC/CCIC, warrant checks, Blackstone, NIBRS, Colorado Courts);
• Position conducts background integrity interviews to detect criminal conduct, behaviors and deception based on interview techniques, reviewing and analyzing all legal documents obtained through research and reports in order to make a final decision (pass or fail background) for eligibility of employment or to place applicant on hold pending receipt of additional information that could potentially change the outcome (employment decision);
• Position is responsible for contacting former employers and various judicial entities to obtain clarification of information provided on supplemental applications or during integrity interviews in order to facilitate the continued move through the background process;
• Manage and manipulate information within the Pre-Employment database and merge with various software to generate letters and communications;
• Coordinate with the Private Prison Monitoring Unit to exchange pertinent information relating to the background investigations and behaviors of applicants;
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions Of Employment & Appeal Rights

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