CDOC Offender Services Technician III - Colorado Springs

State of Colorado • Colorado Springs, CO

1d • Onsite

About The Position

This position assures the legal incarceration and release of subjects sentenced to the Colorado DOC by analyzing and auditing all incoming legal documents, calculating parole eligibility date, sentence discharge dates and scheduled primary parole board hearing months. The position has achieved training in all aspects of time computation and release operations and can carry a moderate caseload. The position has the ability to work largely independently, but knows when to ask questions to expand knowledge and experience. The position exchanges, collects and detects information through communication with attorneys and DOC personnel with regard to time computational statutory law, case law and DOC Administrative regulations and policies.

Requirements

• Three years of technical or high-level clerical experience.
• Ability to obtain National Crime Information Center (NCIC)/Colorado Crime Information Center (CCIC) operator license.
• Ability to be innovative and focus on process improvement.
• Utilize data in various forms to fulfill job requirements.
• Proven ability to work effectively and courteously with internal/external customers/clients.
• Demonstrate strong organizational skills and the ability to multitask.
• Detail oriented and highly accurate.
• Possess basic math skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills.
• Demonstrate the ability and willingness to be a strong team member.
• Ability to adapt to changes and remain flexible.
• Demonstrate a high level of integrity.
• Demonstrate a high degree of personal and professional pride.
• 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.
• Applicants must be legally eligible to work in the United States.
• Possess the physical ability to successfully complete Defensive Tactics.
• Lift arms above head and kick as high as own waist.
• Stabilize another person to accomplish a controlled take down.
• Use arms, palms of hands, shins, and feet to deliver blows.
• Withstand impact (slow speed or with a safety bag) on own body from strikes/blows.
• Swing a baton in a striking technique.
• Rotate body 90 degrees with feet planted for striking with foot or using a defensive tactic.
• Get down on one or both knees and up again with multiple repetitions.
• 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

• Technical experience or high-level clerical experience working with the State of Colorado.
• Advanced knowledge and proven work experience in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Access) and Google Applications (Drive, Sheets, Docs, and Forms).
• Progressive experience working in a fast-paced customers-oriented environment with a focus on delivering a high level of customer service.
• Experience completing multiple projects simultaneously with on-going, frequent, deadlines.
• Proven quality assurance experience, monitoring work, checking for errors and verifying accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Assure accuracy of documentation by auditing legal sentencing documents (Court Mittimuses, Orders, Parole Board Mittimuses) for accuracy and compliance with Colorado Revised Statutes for each person sentenced to the DOC.
• Compile and systematize all legal documentation, statutory requirements and administrative regulations to quantify the length of legal incarceration for each person sentenced to the DOC.
• Audit and analyze all time awards and losses entered into eOMIS by other DOC staff.
• Implement the release process for persons being paroled, statutorily discharged or released by court order from the DOC by accessing the Colorado Crime Investigation Center/National Crime Investigation Center (CCIC/NCIC) network.
• Guide DOC personnel (Case Managers and Parole Officers) in various basic areas, including issues dealing with Time Computation, such as reading a Time Computation Report, using DCIS most effectively, determining governing sentences and how specific statutes and case laws affect an individual offender.
• Continue research and study statutory and case laws, and ask questions of more experienced staff in order to gain a more comprehensive understanding of issues of time computation and release operations along the path toward expanding experience and knowledge, and gaining a more thorough understanding of how information fits together.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• 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.
• 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

What This Job Offers

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