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This position is only open to Colorado state residents. This posting may be used to fill future vacancies at this location. This position is eligible for Flexible Work Arrangements (FWA) after the initial training period. The FWA includes a hybrid workplace which is partly remote (work from home) and two (2) days per week in office at a satellite location that may be located in Denver, or at our Headquarters location in Colorado Springs.

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 moreeffective 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;

• VisitState of Colorado Employee Benefits.for more information.

The Colorado Department of Corrections is the largest state agency; our organization has over 6200 employees/positions. The Department of Corrections, Office of Human Resources (OHR), is a friendly, fast paced environment that offers a variety of opportunity for interaction with employees and the public. It is a value-driven organization, committed to teamwork, collaboration, accountability, excellence, integrity and respect. OHR believes in outstanding customer service and continued process improvement. The office has created state-of-the-art effective and efficient systems utilizing innovation, strategy, and technology while implementing cost saving measures. We are seeking a dedicated individual who displays our shared passion, values, and work ethics.
The Officer of Human Resources (OHR) provides services and consultation to the general public, applicants, managers and employees. Quality staff is our greatest resource in providing opportunities to offenders, for their success. We are committed to a workforce that is engaged and enabled.
This position will be a part of a team that provides a service to employees, supervisors, appointing authorities, and other stakeholders. This position provides oversight and management of employment practices within the CDOC. This is a critical position which provides expertise in recruiting, job classification, rules interpretation, and hiring a high volume of positions in a large organization. Job duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Serve as the manager over the Employee Service Unit and Compensation Unit to include to include signature authority for actions and decisions that directly impact pay, status, and tenure of assigned professional staff; documents to support recommended corrective and disciplinary actions; develop performance plans and sign performance documents; resolve informal grievances; provide coaching, mentoring, approve leave, manage workloads;
• Serve as a resource and/or expert in human resources field by providing oversight of the hiring process, interviewing of applicants, and recommendations for hire, promotion, or transfer and ensures defensible job related assessments are compliant; implement new strategies in hiring practices and efficiencies;
• Provide oversight over the DOC HR Compensation Team focused on implementing and managing competitive and compliant compensation strategies. This includes overseeing salary structures, benefits, incentives, and ensuring alignment with organizational goals while adhering to policy and legal requirements. This will assist with attracting and retaining top talent by ensuring pay and benefits are competitive and equitable;
• Advise hiring authorities regarding processes, strategies, and workforce planning, staffing patterns, reorganizations, pre-layoff, and potential layoffs;
• In collaboration with the leadership team, develop, review, update and implement HR policies and update Administrative Regulations to ensure compliance with statutes, board rules, and professional standards;
• Analyze information and complicated data, provides comprehensive reporting services to stakeholders and management staff on a regular or as-needed basis; implements and manages reporting systems which include generating reports, utilizing relevant databases and programs; determines solution or processes that ensure efficiencies and/or streamlining processes;
• Serve as lead representative on statewide initiatives by developing and maintaining relationships with internal and external stakeholders (i.e., DOC staff, employee partnerships, Governor's Office, legislative staff, elected and public officials, law enforcement, leaders from other state agencies, agency representatives, Colorado Commission on Crime and Juvenile Justice, victims right groups, inmate advocacy groups and members of the public) to build board organization policy and develop goals;
• Provide customer service to internal and external stakeholders, ensuring prompt and accurate clarification and dissemination of information;
• Provide guidance, or alternative solutions regarding Personal Service Agreements (PSA) and reviews and approves PSA;
• Assist and participates in professional development coursework, training and/seminars; completing special projects and stretch assignments; keeps abreast of current developments and best practices in HR disciplines;
• Performs other job related duties as assigned or required.

Minimum Qualifications:

Eight (8) years of Human Resources experience with at least 3 years performing professional Human Resource functions which includes but not limited to salary review and recommendations, interpreting rule and guidance, auditing personnel actions, recruiting, developing job announcements/ analysis, selections, job evaluation, appeals, employee data management, employee relations, employee benefits or performance management.

OR

A combination (that equals 8 years) of higher education from an accredited college and experience in Human Resources or relevant experience in an occupation related to the work assigned.

Additional education from an accredited college or university in a field of study described above will substitute for the required experience on a year-for-year basis. (You must submit a copy of your unofficial transcripts with your name, college/university name, degree and date conferred in order to receive credit.)
Any work experience less than full time will be prorated. Experience must be clearly described, in your own words, within the work experience section of your application to meet this requirement. Positions held within CDOC must be separated by classification, dates, and duties or the application may not be accepted.
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.
Required Competencies:

• Excellent interpersonal/customer service skills including the ability to form and maintain productive working relationships at all levels in the organization;
• Exceptional communications skills which include the ability to adapt verbal communication style to various situations and all levels within the organization as well as writing skills that produce documents that are formal, comprehensive, persuasive and understandable;
• Highly effective critical thinking/decision making/problem solving skills;
• Demonstrated ability organize, plan and prioritize;
• Keen ability to multi-task with a strong attention to detail skill;
• Demonstrate flexibility and self motivation;
• Strong analytical and logical thinking skills;
• Ability to research and gather data;
• Ability to work under tight deadlines and be adaptable to changing assignments;
• Ability to manage multiple assignments;
• Ability to provide direction through influence;
• Strong abilities in problem solving skills;
• Ability to work closely in a team environment;
• Strong presentation skills with the ability to be interesting and engaging;
• Ability to exercise discretion in highly sensitive personnel matters;
• Ability to learn and apply personnel rules, procedures, processes, and concepts;
• Must have the ability to accept and adapt to changes;
• Must be dependable, consistently be at work and on time, follow instructions, responds to direction and solicits feedback to improve.

Preferred Qualifications (Exceptional Candidate): (Candidates may receive higher ratings for possessing any preferred qualifications criteria).

• SPCP Certified in Job Evaluations, Selections, and Personal Services;
• Effective project management skills including team collaboration;
• Demonstrated ability to independently identify and analyze issues and develop appropriate solutions and plans of actions: with strong ability to influence decision-making through diplomacy;
• Demonstrated HR consulting and knowledge in recruitment, job evaluation, and staffing planning;
• Experience with the State of Colorado Statues and Rules and Technical Guidance;
• Demonstrated experience for effectively interacting with all levels of the organization;
• Fluency in Microsoft Office Suite (Access, Excel, Word, and Outlook), Google (Drive, Docs, etc), and NEOGOV systems, as well as the ability to quickly learn and apply other software.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

The Assessment Process : Your application will be reviewed to determine if you meet the minimum Qualifications (MQ's). Applicants that meet MQs 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 assessmentor 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.

Use ofartificial intelligence (AI) tools, including language models, to create, write, or alter any portion of responsesthroughout any step of the assessment processmay result in the disqualification of an applicant.

Be sure the Work Experience section of your application is complete and specifically addresses your qualifications, experience, and accomplishments as they relate to theDescription of the Job ,Minimum Qualifications ,Required Competencies andPreferred 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.

Please note that while this change in role may constitute a promotion in title and/or responsibility, salary adjustments are not guaranteed and may be influenced by factors such as internal pay equity, budget constraints, market benchmarks, or the individuals current compensation level. Any changes to compensation will be determined separately and communicated accordingly.

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.

Toll Free Applicant Technical Support: If you experience technical difficulty with the NEOGOV system (e.g. uploading or attaching documents to your online application) call NEOGOV technical support at855-524-5627Mon-Fri between 6 am and 6 pm (Pacific Time). Helpful hints: if you are having difficulty uploading or attaching documents to your application first, ensure your documents are PDF or Microsoft Word files and second, close the document before you attempt to upload (attach) it.

**You are encouraged to print a copy of this announcement for your records**

Conditions of Employment: All job offers are contingent upon a successful medical screening by a healthcare professional, certifying the candidate's ability to perform the essential functions of the position. Applicant must consent to hold harmless CDOC and its agents and staff from any liability arising in whole or in part from the testing and the use of this information in connection with CDOCs consideration of application for employment.

• Must be 21 years of age

• Possess a valid drivers license. Drivers must maintain a valid, non-restricted Colorado driver license, obey traffic laws, and be able to safely operate a motor vehicle.State drivers are expected to maintain a safe driving record consistent withColorado Division of Human Resources Universal Policy Driving Standards.Eligibility to drive a State-owned vehicle, includes holding a valid Colorado drivers license within 30 days of employment or residency change and meeting specific driving record criteria. Serious traffic violations, including DUIs or reckless driving, can disqualify drivers for up to seven years. All State Vehicles are monitored by telematics for safe operation and employees have no reasonable expectation of privacy while using an agency State Fleet vehicle.

• 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. The agency shall consider any incidents of sexual harassment in determining whether to hire anyone who may have contact with offenders or residents.

• Applicants must be legally eligible to work in the United States to be appointed to this position.CDOC uses e-Verify, an Internet-based system, to confirm the eligibility of all newly hired employees to work in the United States. CDOC does not sponsor non-residents of the United States.

• Successfully pass all modules of thesix-weekColorado Department of Corrections Basic Training, to includeEnglish reading comprehension, relevant competency assessments and written/practical exams in Defensive Tactics

• 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

• 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. Should applicants background reveal criminal charges, it shall be the responsibility of the applicant to provide the Department of Corrections with written/official disposition of any charges.

The CDOC is committed to a work environment free from illegal drugs and alcohol. Employees (see exception below) may use marijuana in their personal time but are prohibited from working while under the influence of any substance, including marijuana. A drug test will be administered to all new employees; employees must successfully pass. Random drug screening will occur throughout employment.

Exception: Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) certified employees are prohibited from the use of marijuana. Health care professionals must check their licensing requirements regarding marijuana use.

Appeal Rights: If you receive notice that you have been eliminated from consideration for this position, you may file an appeal with the State Personnel Board or request a review by the State Personnel Director.

An appeal or review must be submitted on the official appeal form, signed by you or your representative. This form must be delivered to the State Personnel Board by email ( ), postmarked in US Mail or hand delivered (1525 Sherman Street, 4th Floor, Denver CO 80203), or faxed (303.866.5038) within ten (10) calendar days from your receipt of notice or acknowledgement of the departments action.

For more information about the appeals process, the official appeal form, and how to deliver it to the State Personnel Board; go tospb.colorado.gov; contact the State Personnel Board for assistance at (303) 866-3300; or refer to 4 Colorado Code of Regulations (CCR) 801-1, State Personnel Board Rules and Personnel Director's Administrative Procedures, Chapter 8, Resolution of Appeals and Disputes, atspb.colorado.govunder Rules.

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: 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 contactJennifer LaDuke at

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 State of Colorado strives to create a Colorado for All by building and maintaining workplaces that value and respect all Coloradans through a commitment to equal opportunity and hiring based on merit and fitness. The State is resolute in non-discriminatory practices in everything we do, including hiring, employment, and advancement opportunities.

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,Kristen Lange, at or call719-728-0270.

ALL DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS FACILITIES AND BUILDINGS ARE TOBACCO FREE.

WE STRONGLY ENCOURAGE PROTECTED CLASSES TO APPLY.

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