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State of Colorado

Communication, Surveillance, and Safety Coordinator - YSS III

State of Colorado, Denver, Colorado, United States

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Overview

This position is open to current Colorado residents only. Please note: This recruitment may be used to fill multiple vacancies at the location below. Physical Job location:

Prairie Vista Youth Service Center, 192 Bromley Business Pkwy., Brighton, CO 80603

About the Division of Youth Services

The mission of the Division of Youth Services (DYS) is to protect, restore and improve public safety utilizing a continuum of care that provides effective supervision, promotes accountability to victims and communities, and helps youth lead constructive lives through positive youth development. The strategic goal of DYS is to operate healthy trauma-responsive organizational environments as demonstrated through prosocial, safe, and non-violent interactions. DYS provides a continuum of services that encompass juvenile detention, assessment, commitment and parole. The Division operates 15 secure facilities that serve youth between 10 and 21, who are pre-adjudicated, sentenced, or committed. We invite you to explore the DYS website and learn about the services provided to youth, families, and local communities in Colorado at

www.colorado.gov/cdhs/dys . There are numerous opportunities within DYS to positively impact youth and families and we welcome you to join our team.

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About the position

This position serves as a Communication, Surveillance, and Safety Coordinator. Responsibilities include modeling, upholding, and ensuring compliance with DYS policy and compliance standards, overseeing the body-worn camera (BWC) program, and providing oversight to cameras, radios, DVRs, perimeter lighting, metal detection, mail, fire safety and secure fencing. Duties support dignity, respect, fairness, and equity for youth and staff, uphold transparency and accountability, and maintain professional boundaries per CDHS and DYS policies.

Duties Include:

Communication, Surveillance, and Safety Coordinator : liaison with BWC company, manage staff user profiles, ensure camera usage guidelines, review videos, assist in personnel concerns, and maintain confidentiality consistent with CDHS policy.

Incident Response Coaching and Feedback : oversee direct care staff, complete personnel documentation, train staff on incident policies, and mentor staff in performance improvement.

Safety & Security/Emergency : provide operational directives, evaluate incidents, monitor youth safety and movement, conduct drills, ensure compliance with safety policies, and supervise security procedures.

Internal Quality Control : review incidents, ensure proper documentation of abuse/neglect reporting, support video review for investigations, and coordinate with administration.

Organizational Accountability : promote a healthy, respectful culture; adhere to CDHS/DYS policies; participate in mandatory training and professional development.

Other duties and notes : Performs other duties as assigned. Read the entire job announcement and provide documentation as required. Some sections include references to training, pre-service requirements, and compliance with state policies.

Minimum qualifications

Education/Licensure/Certification/Experience:

High school diploma or GED

Two (2) years of professional experience in a related occupational field

Substitutions: Additional appropriate education may substitute for the required experience on a year-for-year basis.

Preferred qualifications College education in a behavioral health or juvenile justice field

Experience with adjudicated/detained youth in secure residential or behavioral health settings

Experience facilitating psychoeducational groups and working with trauma-exposed youth

Experience mentoring youth and using verbal de-escalation techniques

Conditions of employment Background checks and screenings as required (CDHS/CDYS), driver’s license validation, and other safeguards

Shift work and travel expectations; must be 21+ with no felony/domestic violence history

Vaccinations as required; pre-service and ongoing training commitments

Appeals : Information on appeal rights is provided in the announcement. See the official State Personnel Board information for details.

How to apply / Additional information

How to Apply Need help with your application? Click here. The Assessment Process

About Us : The Colorado Department of Human Services (CDHS) is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and encourage responses from people of diverse backgrounds and abilities.

ADA accommodations : CDHS provides accommodations for qualified individuals. Contact our ADA coordinator at cdhs_ada@state.co.us or call 1-800-929-0791.

Equal opportunity notice

THE STATE OF COLORADO IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.

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