CDOC - Policy Coordinator (Arkansas Valley)

CDOC - Policy Coordinator (Arkansas Valley)

Salary

$4,955.00 - $7,927.00 Monthly

Location

Crowley County, CO

Job Type

Full Time

Job Number

AVCF 5037 Liaison III 10.2026

Department

Department of Corrections

Opening Date

09/11/2026

Closing Date

9/25/2026 11:59 PM Mountain

FLSA

Determined by Position

Type of Announcement

This position is open only to Colorado state residents.

Primary Physical Work Address

Crowley, Colorado

FLSA Status

Non-Exempt; position is eligible for overtime compensation.

Department Contact Information

Kayla Bartlett: Kayla.Bartlett@state.co.us

How To Apply

Please submit an online application for this position at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/colorado. Reach out to the Department Contact to apply using a paper application, including any supplemental questions. Failure to submit a complete and timely application may result in the rejection of your application. Applicants are responsible for ensuring that application materials are received by the appropriate Human Resources office before the closing date and time listed.

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Department Information

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.

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;

• Visit State of Colorado Employee Benefits. for more information.

• This position is compensated on a bi-weekly pay cycle.

Who May Apply: This position is only open to Colorado state residents.

Job Location: Arkansas Valley Correctional Facility; Crowley, Colorado

The resulting eligibility list may be used to fill future vacancies at this location

Description of Job

The Compliance and Publication Coordinator provides professional and technical support for the safe operations of the assigned facility and correctional policies and procedures according to the Colorado Department of Corrections (CDOC) philosophy. Designs, develops, and applies principles of strategic planning to ensure compliance with operational standards. Ensure compliance with all applicable laws, legal actions, and orders, which requires strong working relationships with partners; provide a broad range of activities, including interpreting applications of laws, regulations, Colorado Code of Penal Discipline (COPD), and Compliance standards.

This position serves as the facility policy coordinator and plans, organizes and directs the facility self-inspection program. Responsibilities include monitoring facility policies to ensure adherence to compliance standards, conducting audits of facility operations through analysis and visual inspection to compare practice to facility policy; and preparing results and making recommendations to the administrative head. Collects, compiles, drafts, and analyzes information, collaborates with supervisors and facility management teams, and recommends plans of action to meet compliance standards. Reviews, proposes changes and makes revisions to policy and procedure. Publishes, updates, and distributes policy updates and compliance standards updates on behalf of the administrative head.

Primary job duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Functions as policy coordinator by verifying and identifying facility the need for operational memorandum meetings, setting committee reviews with management, publishing and distributing draft and final documents;

• Ensures compliance with standards, departmental regulations and applicable State and federal laws within these documents;

• Speaks of the importance of standard compliance in facility policy decisions;

• Manages facilities policies and procedures by reviewing, revising and recommending changes to management, CDOC directives, and facility standard policy guidelines and applicable laws;

• Receives new departmental regulations, distributes to management team and other offices of record; coordinates staff to write procedures to implement regulations into practice at the facility level;

• Audits correctional facility operations to determine compliance with standards, departmental regulations, facility procedures and applicable laws;

• Interpret and explain facility operations policies, producures, standards, and Administrative Regulations (AR);

• Exchanging information and/or guiding to resolve issues with policies, procedure, standards, and Administrative Regulations;

• Collect, evaluates, and validates information from work units to provide compliance with standards and policy by verifying accuracy of information and utilizes supporting documentation to validate compliance with each compliance standard;

• Other duties as assigned.

Position will be required to work additional hours to ensure safe and secure operations and will be required to travel to facilities.

Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights

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.

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.

Class Code & Classification Description:

H1Q3XX Liaison III

Minimum Qualifications:

Experience Only:

Six (6) years of relevant experience in an occupation related to the work assigned in analyzing operating methods, procedures, policies and preparing reports; or managing and coordinating an accreditation, auditing, life safety and/or correctional program(s). (any work experience less than full time will be prorated)

Or

Education and Experience:

A combination of related education and/or relevant experience in an occupation related to the work assigned equal to six (6) years

Required Competencies:

• Strong abilities in problem solving, planning and organizational skills;
• Strong attention to detail;
• Exceptional customer service skills;
• Strong verbal and written communication skills;
• Excellent judgment and decision making skills;
• Ability to research and gather data;
• Self-directed and motivated work ethic.
• Ability to multi-task;
• Ability to remain flexible and handle a large workload;
• 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.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Two (2) or more years of relevant experience within a State of Colorado classified position;
• Experience in a correctional environment;
• Experience with policy drafting, review, recommendations, and development for governmental, correctional, and/or organizational entity;
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft applications working in Excel, PowerPoint, and Word;
• Comprehensive knowledge of Federal and State guidelines to ensure compliance with policy development;
• Experience interpreting complex rules, regulations, and standards and applying the knowledge to specific situations;
• Experience creating, gathering, or interpreting agency accreditation file documentation;
• Experience developing and delivering presentations and training staff;
• Experience as an auditor.

Appeal Rights:

As an applicant who has been removed from consideration during the selection or comparative analysis process, you may file an appeal with the State Personnel Board and/or request a review by the State Personnel Director. A standard appeal form is available on the State Personnel Board website, https://spb.colorado.gov/forms-and-filing. If you appeal, your appeal must be submitted in writing on the official appeal form, signed by you or your representative, and received at the following address within ten (10) days of your receipt of this notice: Colorado State Personnel Board/State Personnel Director, Attn: Appeals Processing, 1525 Sherman Street, 4th Floor, Denver, CO 80203. Fax: 303-866-5038. Phone: 303-866-3300. Email address: dpa_state.personnelboard@state.co.us. The ten-day deadline and these appeal procedures also apply to all charges of discrimination. Refer to Chapters 4 and 8 of the State Personnel Board Rules and Personnel Directors Administrative Procedures, 4 CCR 801, for information about the appeals process. The State Personnel Board Rules and Personnel Directors Administrative Procedures are available at spb.colorado.gov.

Supplemental Information

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: 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 Kayla Bartlett at kayla.bartlett@state.co.us.

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 doc_employeerelations@state.co.us or call 719-728-0270.

ALL DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS FACILITIES AND BUILDINGS ARE TOBACCO FREE.

WE STRONGLY ENCOURAGE PROTECTED CLASSES TO APPLY.

The State of Colorado offers permanent employees a variety of benefits including medical, dental, life and disability insurance, as well as a comprehensive leave program. Please click the following link for detailed information: www.colorado.gov/pacific/dhr/benefits

Please note that each agencys contact information is different; therefore, we encourage all applicants to view the full, official job announcement which includes contact information and class title. Select the job you wish to view, then click on the "Print" icon.

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If you are using college course work to meet the minimum qualifications for this position, a copy of your official (or unofficial) transcript noting degree type and date conferred/awarded is required by the application deadline. Have you attached/uploaded your transcripts?

• Yes, I have attached my transcripts.
• No, I am not using college course work to meet minimum requirements for this position.

02

By clicking below, you acknowledge that the selections process may consist primarily of a review of your application, documents submitted, supplemental questions against the minimum qualifications, required competencies and preferred qualifications. Your responses will also be evaluated on ability to follow instructions, clarity, conciseness, organization, grammar, spelling and word choice.

• I so acknowledge.

03

Describe in detail your professional experience in policy drafting, review, recommendations, and development for governmental, correctional, and/or organizational entity and/or your experience interpreting complex rules, regulations, and standards and applying the knowledge to specific situations. (Your work history must support your experience as it relates to this question).

04

Describe a work situation in which you provided exceptional customer service.

05

Describe why you are the best candidate for this position. Provide a detailed account of how you meet the required competencies and how your accomplishments, preferred qualifications, skills, areas of expertise, etc., make you a good fit for this position.

06

Will you now or in the future require sponsorship for employment visa status, including but not limited to H-1B or F-1 student visa status?

• Yes
• No

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I acknowledge that the Work Experience" section of the application is complete and contains all relevant work experience related to the position that I am 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.

• I so acknowledge.

08

Are you a veteran? If yes, please attach your DD214 member 4 form to your application. (If you have a disability, also attach the letter issued to you from the Veterans Administration verifying that you are currently receiving monetary benefits or you that have a disability retirement.)

• Yes
• No

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Certification and Confidentiality Statement

I certify that:

• -I understand that this, my completed Application, the attached Supplemental Questions, and my responses are confidential and that I have neither consulted with others nor received assistance in the preparation, writing, or editing of my responses and the information contained herein is in my own words and was prepared and completed solely by me and only me.
• -All the information I have provided herein is true, complete and correct to the best of my knowledge and belief, and is made in good faith.
• -I have not communicated the confidential information of this, my Application and the attached Supplemental Questions in any way to other candidates, potential candidates, subject matter experts, or any person.
• -I understand that if the confidential information in this, my Application and the attached Supplemental Questions and/or my responses, are found to have been falsified, plagiarized, or shared in any way, I may be disqualified or removed from the position if appointed.
• I agree to the terms and conditions of this Certification and Confidentiality Statement.

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