CDOC : ACA Compliance Liaison III (Rifle)

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

Please take a moment and click here to look at the opportunities our agency has to offer!  

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;

The ACA Compliance Liaison III provides professional and technical application in support of the safe operations of assigned facility and correctional policies and procedures in accordance with the philosophy of the Colorado Department of Corrections (CDOC) Designs, develops and applies principles of strategic planning to ensure compliance with operational standards. Ensure compliance with all applicable laws, legal actions and orders which requires strong working relationships with partners; provides a broad range of activities including the interpretations of applications of laws, regulations, Colorado Code Penal Discipline (COPD), and American Correctional Association (ACA) standards.

This position exists to serve as the facility policy coordinator to plan, organize, and direct the facility self-inspection program to bring into compliance and monitor facility policies to ensure compliance with American Correctional Association (ACA) standards. Manages the accreditation process and monitors audits of facility operations by analysis, visual inspection practice to facility policy, and makes recommendations. Advises management on facility policy matters concerning ACA, OM’s, and IA’s. Collects, compiles, drafts, and analyzes information, collaborates with supervisors and recommends plans of action to meet ACA standards. Reviews and makes revisions and/or proposes changes to policies and procedures. Documents ACA standards compliance by publishing, updating, and distributing. Exchanges information regarding policies and administrative regulations, on behalf of the Warden to the staff.

• Functions as facility policy coordinator by verifying and identifying within the facility the need for operational memorandum meetings, setting committee reviews with management, publishing and distributing draft and final documents; 

• Ensures compliance with standards, departmental regulations and applicable State and federal laws within these documents;

• Speaks of the importance of standard compliance in facility policy decisions. Manages facilities policies and procedures by reviewing, revising and recommending changes to management to comply with ACA standards, CDOC directives, and facility standard policy guidelines and applicable laws;

• Receives new departmental regulations, distributes to management team and other offices of record; 

• Coordinates staff to write procedures to implement regulations into practice at the facility level. Interpret and explain facility operations policies, procedures, standards, and Administrative Regulations (AR’s);

• Audits correctional facility operations to determine compliance with ACA standards, departmental regulations, facility procedures and applicable laws; 

• Interprets ACA standards and analyzes existing policies and procedures to determine if the facility is in compliance;

• Recommends to facility management the need for plans of action and facility policy changes to meet standards;

• Collects, evaluates, and validates information from work units to provide compliance with ACA standards and policy by verifying accuracy of information and utilizes supporting documentation to validate compliance with each ACA standard; 

• Coordinates and ensures completion of quarterly facility inspections relative to standards compliance mandates for tool control, chemical control, sanitation, etc.; schedules quarterly file reviews with responsible staff to ensure file updates and accountability are ongoing;

• Other duties as assigned.

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.  

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

 A combination of related education from an accredited college or university in business administration, criminal justice, public policy, management, organizational development or behavioral sciences , or a related field  AND two (2) years of professional experience in analyzing operating methods, procedures, policies and preparing reports; or managing and coordinating an accreditation, auditing, life safety and/or correctional program(s).  (You MUST attach a copy of your unofficial college transcript to this application that include your name, name of the institution, degree, and date conferred). 

• Strong ability to problem solve, plan and organize;
• 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;
• Skilled in the Microsoft Office suite;
• Ability to utilize advanced level presentation software to include PowerPoint and Google Slides;
• Self-directed and motivated work ethic;
• Ability to multitask;
• Ability to remain flexible and handle a large workload;
• Advanced spelling and grammar skills.
• 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.

• Relevant state service working for the State of Colorado with compliance information;  
• Advanced knowledge in computer systems such as MS Office and Google systems; 
• Advanced  level of experience interpreting complex rules, regulations, and standards and applying the knowledge to specific situations; 
• Advanced level of  experience with policy drafting, review, recommendations, and development for governmental, correctional, and/or organizational entity;
• Advanced level of  experience working with Adobe Pro or similar;
• Advanced level of  experience with electronic documentation; 
• Comprehensive knowledge of Federal and State guidelines to ensure compliance with policy development;
• Advanced level of 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, 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.

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

 SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

After submitting an application, you should receive an 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: info@governmentjobs.com. 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 Kayla Bartlett and kayla.bartlett@state.co.us. 

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 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, Ana Andersen, at doc_employeerelations@state.co.us or call 719-723-3998.

ALL DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS FACILITIES AND BUILDINGS ARE TOBACCO FREE. 

Salary : $4,809 - $7,695