What are the responsibilities and job description for the CDOC - Assistant Director of Offender Services position at State of Colorado?
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This position is only open to residents of the State of Colorado.This posting may be used to fill future vacancies at this location.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.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
The Colorado Department of Corrections is recruiting for a dynamic leader to manage Offender Services, which encompasses Central Classification, Central Case Management, Offender Records, Time Computation, Court Services/Detainer Operations, Central Transportation Unit, and Private Prison Monitoring Unit. This position reports to the Deputy Director of Prisons. Specific duties include, but are not limited to: Provide senior administrative and operational management of Offender Services (OS), which includes all assigned programs such as Central Classification, Central Case Management, Time Computation, Court Services/Detainer Operations, Central Transportation Unit, Intelligence Unit and the Private Prison Monitoring Unit, by delegating authority to subordinate supervisors regarding workflow, scheduling, and job assignments, as well as quality control and compliance;Establish the direction, goals and objectives of Offender Services, in alignment with the CDOC mission and vision by developing an organizational structure by which the statutory mission can be accomplished effectively and efficiently;Provide continuous leadership to implement strategies to enhance the work culture and to coordinate activities of a broad and diverse professional staff;Develop and maintain relationships with facilities and units within the department and internal/external customers. Attend meetings on a regular basis with local, civic, special interest groups and government agencies;Foster and maintain public relationships and represent Prison Operations, Offender Services to various federal, state and local inter and intra agency committees, legislative, district attorney, local law enforcement, correctional institutions to identify and create opportunities for mutually supportive endeavors and partnerships;Formulate or adjust program objectives to ensure compliance with Federal and State statutes, Department of Corrections regulations, policies, and other established correctional standards, such as American Correctional Association (ACA), for the management of offenders and to ensure offenders and bed space are managed appropriately and to capacity;Evaluate effectiveness and make improvements to operations to ensure appropriate delivery of services and programs to the offender population and internal/external stakeholders;Manage and resolve complex issues and maintain balance between program delivery and institutional security;Monitor results of organizational initiatives and OS objectives, forecasting trends in offender management and classification and direct change when necessary to achieve the mission and vision of the department;Take command of any major breaches of security or breach of services for private prisons which affect the safety of staff, safety of offenders, or jeopardize the CDOC’s mission of public safety;Provide overall correctional leadership to all staff by coordinating activities and implementing strategies that encourage professional staff development and growth;Oversee and manage crisis situations such as a facility emergency or natural disaster for private prisons;Make observations through completion of quarterly facility walk through to assess needs, identify deficiencies, to maintain the expected business outcomes, and build relationships with facility staff;Assist state, private prisons and local jails in response to emergency situations that require offender bed management;Serve as appointing authority to all assigned positions and areas of responsibility;Appoint correctional and professional staff, define jobs, determine work hours by analyzing operational needs and staffing patterns;Supervise, coach and mentor staff by developing performance plans, conducting performance reviews, and completing performance evaluations in accordance with CDOC AR 1450-02 and Colorado State Personnel Board Rules;Conduct State Personnel Board Rule-6-10 meetings, when considering disciplinary action. In accordance with CDOC AR 1450-12, issue corrective and/or disciplinary action when warranted;Ensure subordinate supervisors are providing timely performance plans, reviews and evaluations, in accordance with AR-1450-02;Settle DOC employee complaints by responding to employee grievances in accordance with DOC AR 1450-24;Supervise the preparation of fiscal budgets for facility operations;Determine, approve, and monitor budget allocations and expenditures;Review population projections and analyze operating, staffing, and program needs; recommend changes in resources as they relate to annual budgetary allocations;Perform other job-related job duties as assigned or required.
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: 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 Jennifer LaDuke at jennifer.laduke@state.co.us or 719-723-3897. 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.WE STRONGLY ENCOURAGE PROTECTED CLASSES TO APPLY.
This position is only open to residents of the State of Colorado.This posting may be used to fill future vacancies at this location.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.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
The Colorado Department of Corrections is recruiting for a dynamic leader to manage Offender Services, which encompasses Central Classification, Central Case Management, Offender Records, Time Computation, Court Services/Detainer Operations, Central Transportation Unit, and Private Prison Monitoring Unit. This position reports to the Deputy Director of Prisons. Specific duties include, but are not limited to: Provide senior administrative and operational management of Offender Services (OS), which includes all assigned programs such as Central Classification, Central Case Management, Time Computation, Court Services/Detainer Operations, Central Transportation Unit, Intelligence Unit and the Private Prison Monitoring Unit, by delegating authority to subordinate supervisors regarding workflow, scheduling, and job assignments, as well as quality control and compliance;Establish the direction, goals and objectives of Offender Services, in alignment with the CDOC mission and vision by developing an organizational structure by which the statutory mission can be accomplished effectively and efficiently;Provide continuous leadership to implement strategies to enhance the work culture and to coordinate activities of a broad and diverse professional staff;Develop and maintain relationships with facilities and units within the department and internal/external customers. Attend meetings on a regular basis with local, civic, special interest groups and government agencies;Foster and maintain public relationships and represent Prison Operations, Offender Services to various federal, state and local inter and intra agency committees, legislative, district attorney, local law enforcement, correctional institutions to identify and create opportunities for mutually supportive endeavors and partnerships;Formulate or adjust program objectives to ensure compliance with Federal and State statutes, Department of Corrections regulations, policies, and other established correctional standards, such as American Correctional Association (ACA), for the management of offenders and to ensure offenders and bed space are managed appropriately and to capacity;Evaluate effectiveness and make improvements to operations to ensure appropriate delivery of services and programs to the offender population and internal/external stakeholders;Manage and resolve complex issues and maintain balance between program delivery and institutional security;Monitor results of organizational initiatives and OS objectives, forecasting trends in offender management and classification and direct change when necessary to achieve the mission and vision of the department;Take command of any major breaches of security or breach of services for private prisons which affect the safety of staff, safety of offenders, or jeopardize the CDOC’s mission of public safety;Provide overall correctional leadership to all staff by coordinating activities and implementing strategies that encourage professional staff development and growth;Oversee and manage crisis situations such as a facility emergency or natural disaster for private prisons;Make observations through completion of quarterly facility walk through to assess needs, identify deficiencies, to maintain the expected business outcomes, and build relationships with facility staff;Assist state, private prisons and local jails in response to emergency situations that require offender bed management;Serve as appointing authority to all assigned positions and areas of responsibility;Appoint correctional and professional staff, define jobs, determine work hours by analyzing operational needs and staffing patterns;Supervise, coach and mentor staff by developing performance plans, conducting performance reviews, and completing performance evaluations in accordance with CDOC AR 1450-02 and Colorado State Personnel Board Rules;Conduct State Personnel Board Rule-6-10 meetings, when considering disciplinary action. In accordance with CDOC AR 1450-12, issue corrective and/or disciplinary action when warranted;Ensure subordinate supervisors are providing timely performance plans, reviews and evaluations, in accordance with AR-1450-02;Settle DOC employee complaints by responding to employee grievances in accordance with DOC AR 1450-24;Supervise the preparation of fiscal budgets for facility operations;Determine, approve, and monitor budget allocations and expenditures;Review population projections and analyze operating, staffing, and program needs; recommend changes in resources as they relate to annual budgetary allocations;Perform other job-related job duties as assigned or required.
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: 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 Jennifer LaDuke at jennifer.laduke@state.co.us or 719-723-3897. 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.WE STRONGLY ENCOURAGE PROTECTED CLASSES TO APPLY.
