Alternative Sentencing Facility (ASF) Operations Manager

Salary

$83,844.00 - $120,732.00 Annually

Location

Boulder County, CO

Job Type

Full-time

Job Number

6066(CC4)

Department

Community Services

Division

CSD Comm Justice Services

Opening Date

01/30/2025

Closing Date

2/9/2025 11:59 PM Mountain

FLSA

Exempt

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Description

• Please note: this applicant pool may be used to fill multiple future vacancies of the same classification within the Alternative Sentencing Facility.**
  
  

Boulder County Community Services Department is seeking to hire an Alternative Sentencing Facility (ASF) Operations Manager. This position provides oversight of all operational elements of the Community Justice Services Alternative Sentencing Facility; 252 bed capacity. Supervises ASF operational staff and/or contract staff and manages all vendor contracts that fall within the scope of operations. Provides oversight of comprehensive offender management and acts as a point of contact for other county departments and outside agencies.

This is a full-time, benefited position, that will work Monday - Friday 8:00am - 5:00pm, with varied hours depending on workload need. This position will work out of the Alternative Sentencing Facility, the Boulder and Longmont Justice Centers, and the Boulder County Jail located in Boulder County, Colorado. Under Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) guidelines, this position is exempt.

Boulder County requires its employees to reside in the state of Colorado as of the first day of work.

Hiring Salary Range: $83,844.00 - $120,732.00 Annually

Tentative Hiring Timeline

• Phone Screening: February 20th
• First Round Interviews: February 27th
• Second Round Interviews: February 28th
• Reference Check: February 28th
  
  

New employees receive an 80-hour bank (Download PDF reader) of vacation at the time of hire, in addition to 8 hours of both vacation and medical leave accruals each month. Boulder County offers bountiful benefits, including pension contributions.

Boulder County offers bountiful benefits, including pension contributions. Boulder County employees may qualify for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF). Visit studentaid.gov for more information.

Examples of Duties

• Oversees the daily operation of all security functions, facility activities and exercises direct and indirect supervision over professional and Community Justice Services staff as assigned. Includes Timecards, Performance Evaluations and Performance improvement
• Assists the ASF Administrator in developing, implementing and supervises local/state/ federal standards, policies and guidelines that apply to community-based adult correctional facilities and programs
• Formulates policy, procedure and operational plans for all areas of facility operations and assist program managers in doing the same
• Coordinates with the Programs Managers and Training/Compliance Manager on the development of facility activities, facility schedules, programs and implementation
• Serves as a Team Member to the ASF Administrative Team and collaborates with system partners on justice systems needs and gaps
• Develops staff post orders for all areas of the facility and ensures training specifically related to post orders
• Oversees disciplinary actions and due process procedures relating to clients and/or residents and ensures that the least punitive measures are exercised
• Develops and manages facility vendor contracts for food service, laundry, vending, communications, etc. and regularly audits invoiced activities and/or services to ensure high quality services
• Ensures compliance with all regulations, rules, policies, procedures for effective and efficient operations
• Plans for and responds to emergency situations within the facility, directs staff and searches deemed necessary by event
• Formulates and executes plans for client failure to return/escape, client disturbances/riots, work stoppages and all other disturbances and threats to security
• Regularly meets with shift supervisors to discuss operational issues, analyzing problems and improving operations
• Assists the ASF Administrator in responding to EOC emergency situations and ensures orderly execution of evacuation and/or shelter in place orders
• Serve as one of the Product Owners of the ASF facility and client management system where you will be responsible for defining the vision of the product for the programs you oversee, prioritizing enhancements, and ensuring the development team delivers value by aligning the product with stakeholder needs and business goals.
• Performs related work, as required
• May be reassigned during emergency situations
  
  

Required Qualifications

PLEASE NOTE: When completing your application describe all relevant education and experience, as applications are assessed based on the required qualifications listed. Resumes and other attachments are not accepted in lieu of completed applications and will not be reviewed in the initial screening process. Any personally identifiable information (PII) such as name and address will be redacted from applications that meet the minimum screening requirements and are forwarded to the hiring manager. If the hiring manager selects you to advance in the hiring process, your attachments will then be shared with the hiring team.

Education & Experience

Boulder County is looking for well qualified candidates to fill our positions. Any combination of relevant education and experience is encouraged. In this position, we are looking for a minimum of 9 years of combined education and experience in the management and operation of residential, adult correctional facilities or related setting involving justice involved clients or related criminal justice or human service program, including 1 year of experience in a criminal justice supervisory role.

Background Check & Fingerprinting

• A job offer is contingent on passing a background investigation with fingerprinting
  
  

Supplemental Information

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in Human Services, Psychology, Criminal Justice, Sociology, or a related field
  
  

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES:

• Strong Self-awareness of diversity, equity and inclusion considerations in working with teams and clients in the criminal justice system.
• System level knowledge of the Criminal Justice system with particular knowledge in the area of adult correctional settings and alternative sentencing programs; specifically day reporting, home monitoring, work release and community corrections.
• First-hand knowledge of basic principles in the areas of office management, business management, contract management and risk management.
• Advanced skill in de-escalation, conflict resolution and motivational interviewing.
• Supervisory principles, procedures, and methods including selection, training, discipline, and evaluation.
• Understanding of basic business and office protocols and use of various software systems to include SharePoint and Excel.
• Excellent verbal, written and public speaking skills.
  
  

Boulder County is a workplace dedicated to supporting individuals and families of all types and to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and respectful environment for all employees. We prohibit unlawful discrimination against applicants and employees on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, socio-economic status, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Benefits

As well as offering competitive pay and a caring work environment, Boulder County offers employees an array of benefits. For all FTE and Term employees, we provide:

Outstanding options of comprehensive health plans that include vision and dental coverage. Information can be found HERE.

Additional Benefits can be found HERE. (Download PDF reader)

• Including:
• Family-forming benefits- infertility treatment, adoption and surrogacy reimbursements
• 12 weeks Paid Caregiver leave
• Breast feeding friendly-work environment
• Sick child care, an infants-at-work policy
• Access to LifeMart discount hub, including discounts on childcare centers, event tickets, travel and more!
• Access to a nationally-recognized wellness program
• Employee Assistance Program
• PERA 401k
• Social Security retirement plans
• Additional Life and Disability Insurance
• Critical Illness and Accidental Insurance
• County-paid tuition assistance
• Eligible for PSLF- Public Service Loan Forgiveness
• Free EcoPass
• Hospital Indemnity
• ID Theft Protection
• Pet Insurance
• 8 Hours of Paid Public Service Leave

Generous paid time off

• Holidays
• New Year's Day January 1
• Martin Luther King's Birthday January
• Presidents' Day February
• Memorial Day May
• Juneteenth June 19
• Independence Day July 4
• Labor Day September
• Indigenous People's Day
• General Election Day November (first Tuesday after the first Monday, even years)
• Veterans' Day November 11
• Thanksgiving Day November
• Friday after Thanksgiving*
• Christmas Eve- ½ day (full day off depends on day of the week)
• Christmas Day December 25
• New Year’s Eve- ½ day (full day off depends on day of the week)
• Vacation**
• 80-hour bank of vacation at the time of hire
• Eight hours of vacation per month for the first year of continuous service, then accrue twelve hours of vacation per month after the first year of continuous service.
• Medical**
• Eight hours of medical leave for each month employed.

PERA- The County and all employees pay into both Social Security and PERA

• Employer contribution to Social Security: 7.65% of salary
• Employer contribution to PERA (Local Government Division- most county employees: 14.76%
• The District Attorney’s Office observe Francis Xavier Cabrini Day on the first Monday in October and omit the Friday after Thanksgiving
• Vacation and Medical leave are based off of full time FTE accruals. Part-time FTE/term employees accrue leave based on the percentage of time they work.
  
  

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Please describe how you meet the minimum of 9 years of education or experience in the management and operation of, residential, adult correctional facilities or related setting involving justice involved clients or related criminal justice or human service program (required).

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Please describe how you meet the minimum of one year of experience in a criminal justice supervisory role (required).

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Describe your level of experience and understating of rules/regulations/laws that typically govern alternative sentencing programs or similar complex programs.

04

Please share your past experience serving on, or supporting, an administrative team and how you typically manage direct reports when the work involves large numbers of clients.

05

How do you, and your understanding of, cultural and racial identities influence the way you envision justice reform and how do you balance that with the need for public safety?

06

Please share an example that demonstrates your respect for people and their differences; how have you worked to understand the perspectives of others?

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In what ways do you feel you need to grow around your cultural awareness and what kind of support would you need?

Required Question

Employer Boulder County

Address 2025 14th Street

Boulder, Colorado, 80302

Phone 303-441-3525

Website http://www.bouldercounty.org