CDOC - Community Parole Officer (Fugitive Apprehension Unit)

This position is only open to Colorado state residents.

About the role

The division manages statutorily mandated community corrections and adult parole and YOS programs, including residential community corrections programs, nonresidential community corrections (ISP inmate), aftercare for the Youthful Offender Systems, Intensive Supervision Program for parolees, the regular parole supervision system for adult offenders released to parole supervision, and the management of the Interstate Compact.

Responsibilities

• Review case file materials, prepare and post wanted notices in CWISE, complete criminal case filings when appropriate, and conduct searches in various law enforcement databases to determine possible locations of fugitives.
• Write reports of investigation, after-action reports, affidavits for new charges, and other documents related to the apprehension of offenders.
• Share intelligence and activity information and disseminate case-related information on high-risk offenders.
• Utilize various computer systems and databases.
• Document all fugitive apprehension activities (both in-office and field) in the offender’s chronological record database.
• Spend the majority of time in the field—contacting family, friends, employers, and neighbors of fugitives to locate them.
• Respond immediately to tips about the location of fugitives and act with minimal delay.
• Conduct searches per state statute and case law.
• Conduct surveillance activities on certain high-risk/high-profile fugitive cases.
• Make arrests and transport fugitives to local county jails and/or correctional facilities.
• Serve as a liaison with federal, state, and municipal law enforcement agencies by coordinating law enforcement/investigative efforts.
• Determine when probable cause exists to file criminal charges by gathering evidence to obtain an arrest warrant.
• File criminal charges on inmates and parolees who abscond from the custody of the Department of Corrections.
• Respond to incidents and emergencies, which may include assisting agency personnel in emergency situations.
• Maintain proficiency in the use of firearms, arrest control techniques, CPR, and first aid. Maintain a thorough understanding of use-of-force compliance with certification according to State Statute and Department of Corrections policy.
• Function as a PEACE Officer pursuant to C.R.S. 16-2.6-101, making arrests and transporting parolees.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned or required.

Requirements

• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree. (Applicants must upload unofficial college transcripts that include name, college name, degree, and date conferred.)
• OR a combination of coursework and professional work experience in criminal justice, corrections, social work, or counseling, equal to four (4) years.
• Current and valid Colorado P.O.S.T. (Peace Officer Standards Training) certification (no substitution allowed).
• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Possess a valid and unrestricted driver’s license.
• No felony convictions or domestic violence history.

Skills

• Strong interpersonal/customer service skills focusing on respectful interaction.
• Ability to self-motivate and take initiative.
• Ability to balance public safety with re-entry goals.
• Ability to organize, plan, and prioritize work.
• Strong computer skills with the ability to adapt to advances in technology.
• Effective written and oral communication skills with the ability to reach a variety of audiences.
• Ability to communicate important information and verbally summarize incidents.
• Ability to make decisions and think critically to solve problems.
• Ability to multi-task and demonstrate flexibility.
• Ability to maintain effective working relationships and collaborate with others.
• Ability to work with a high-risk/high-need population.
• Ability to work with a diverse population.
• 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.
• 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 following plain language guidelines with accessibility in mind.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in law enforcement fugitive apprehension operations.
• Experience with fugitive investigative computer programs and databases.
• Experience developing tactical operational plans.
• Experience conducting static and mobile surveillance.
• Current or prior Top Secret federal clearance.
• Current CDOC instructor as sanctioned by the CDOC Corrections Training Academy.
• Current CDOC credentialed rifle, shotgun, and/or less-lethal (37mm or 40mm) user.

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. 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.