CDOC - Associate Warden (Buena Vista)

State of Colorado • Denver, CO

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Colorado Department of Corrections is recruiting for a dynamic leader to provide supervision and oversight of facility operations. In support of the CDOC mission, vision, and value statements, the Associate Warden will provide daily administrative/operational management over facility program areas, to include housing, security, group living, offender services (education, food service, programs, physical plant operations, etc). Position ensures safe, secure and humane operations, upholding public safety and successful reentry of offenders.

Requirements

• Residency Requirement: This posting is only open to residents of the State of Colorado at the time of submitting your application.
• Ten (10) years of relevant experience in Business Administration, Criminal Justice, Sociology, Public Administration or a related field to the work assigned.
• Or A combination of related education and/or relevant experience in Business Administration, Criminal Justice, Sociology, Public Administration or a related field to the work assigned equal to ten (10) years.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to manage staff with diverse professional experience and qualifications.
• Strong knowledge and experience with Performance Management and Personnel; has the ability to assess and address staff deficiencies in line with the State Personnel Board Rules and Department Regulations.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate effectively and maintain a positive culture.
• Strong verbal and written communication and public speaking skills.
• Ability to effectively manage in a complex, changing environment.
• Comprehensive operational knowledge of institutional facilities.
• Ability to progressively manage a multiple programmatic governmental organization with efficiency, effectiveness, and elegance.
• Ability to provide innovation, implement and improve the operations through effective performance measures.
• 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.
• Must be 21 years of age
• Possess a valid driver’s license.
• Possess a high school diploma or GED
• Have NO felony convictions, to include any actions defined in 5 U.S.C. 301; U.S.C. 509, 510; 42 U.S.C. 15601-15609.
• The CDOC shall not hire nor promote anyone who may have contact with an offender who has engaged in sexual abuse which includes acts, activity, and sexual behavior, in a prison or other institution as defined in 42 U.S.C. 1997; or has been convicted of engaging or attempting to engage in sexual activity in the community facilitated by force, overt or implied threats of force or coercion, or if the victim did not consent or was unable to consent or refuse, or has been civilly or administratively adjudicated to have engaged in the activity described in the above paragraph.
• Applicants must have valid U.S. work authorization at the time of application; DOC cannot provide H-1B sponsorship at this time.
• Successfully pass all modules of the six-week Colorado Department of Corrections Basic Training, to include English reading comprehension, relevant competency assessments and written/practical exams in Defensive Tactics.
• Possess the physical ability to successfully complete Defensive Tactics
• Will be exposed to Oleoresin Capsicum during Basic Training and will be exposed while on assignment
• Must be able to see and hear in order to observe, address and respond to potential breaches in safety and security
• Seize, hold, control or subdue violent or assaultive persons and defend oneself or others to prevent injury
• Demonstrate body agility, strength of all four limbs and the ability to walk and climb stairs consistently
• Work in situations involving assaultive behavior, physical control of another person and/or restraint situations
• Deal with individuals with a range of moods and behaviors, utilizing tactfulness and a congenial, personable manner
• Work with people of the opposite sex, diverse racial ethnic groups, mentally ill and emotionally disturbed offenders
• Communicate by talking, listening and/or signaling people to convey or exchange information, assignments
• Work in an environment with fluctuating noise and temperature (hot and cold) which may include working outdoors in inclement weather and/or concrete floor/wall work settings
• Willing and able to travel
• Willing and able to work various shifts, days, afternoons, graveyards (nights) which includes a rotating shift schedule
• TB (tuberculosis) screening is required of all new employees upon hire
• Successful completion of a background investigation is required.

Nice To Haves

• Oversight of operations in a correctional institution to include experience in reviewing and overseeing staffing patterns and shift scheduling for essential posts.
• Experience in implementing strategies for the mitigation of overtime costs and staff fatigue.
• Experience in reviewing employee grievances to include providing written responses and developing plans of action for follow up.
• Experience in overseeing quality control and compliance processes in a correctional setting which could include; compliance program oversight, security auditing oversight, Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) auditing, and oversight of prison policy to include developing and reviewing facility implementation adjustments which align with Department standards.
• Supervising correctional supervisors, providing guidance regarding the performance management of correctional staff as outlined in PMP (Performance Management Program), Administrative Regulation 1450-02.
• Coaching and mentoring supervisors in a correctional setting.
• Gathers and submits information in responses to correctional litigation.
• Experience in the oversight of Use of Force reviews to include after action reviews, responding to offender disciplinary appeals, answering offender classification appeals, review of offender grievance responses, and gathering information for the Attorney General's Office to assist in the Department's legal defense.
• Oversight of the essential services for incarcerated people in a 24 hour correctional operation, could include, laundry services / food services operations, physical plant and climate control operations / life safety program, and or clinical services.
• Oversight of emergency management coordination focusing on immediate response strategy and long term resolution in a correctional setting.

Responsibilities

• Implement departmental policy and directives; assists in the development of management plans, strategic plans, and procedures to follow management directives as they relate to facility operations.
• Collaborate with management staff in the development and oversight of the facility's budget, ensures managers adhere to allocated budget, and assists in the development of contingency and supplemental requests.
• Direct supervision of assigned staff. Assess needs and develop staffing patterns, approve leave requests, prepare/sign performance documentation, provide effective direction, mentorship and feedback to others.
• Oversee the development of the facility emergency operations plan; Serve as Incident Commander; assigns subordinate staff to positions as required in the Incident Command structure, monitors exercises, and assures that actual incidents are documented appropriately.
• Monitor the Code of Penal Discipline (COPD) and offender classification process by ensuring the facility is operating within departmental policy, initiatives, and appropriate offender management to capacity concepts.
• Provide oversight of the classification system at the facility to ensure offenders are appropriately classified, and reviewed for reclassification, off grounds clearance, special status reviews, and placement into Restrictive Housing.
• Supervise professional level management staff through performance management, evaluation of performance, initiates the hiring and disciplinary process, and assigns work schedules and job assignments.
• Provide effective leadership to facility personnel and implements strategies which promote staff development and growth.
• Assume the Appointing Authority responsibility for the Warden as delegated.
• Conduct daily inspection of buildings grounds, activities, and programs area.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Strong, secure, yet flexible retirement benefits including PERA Defined Benefit Plan or PERA Defined; Contribution Plan plus 401K and 457 plans.
• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: High school or GED