CDOC - Liaison III (Compliance and Policy Coordinator) (Pueblo)

About the role

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.

Responsibilities

• Ensures compliance with all applicable laws, legal actions, and orders, which requires strong working relationships with partners;
• Serves as the facility policy coordinator and plans, organizes, and directs the facility self-inspection program;
• Maintains cooperative relationships with stakeholders by exchanging information and assisting with resolving issues with AR’s, standards and procedures;
• Conducts regular inspections of their assigned facility to validate adherence to compliance standards;
• Conducts monthly inspections throughout all areas of the facility to ensure sanitation, chemical control and tool control practices are being followed in accordance with policy and compliance standards;
• Conducts Internal Compliance Audits to determine adherence to compliance standards, AR’s, IA’s and applicable laws;
• Collects, compiles, drafts, and analyzes information, collaborates with supervisors and facility management teams, and recommends plans of action to meet compliance standards;
• Publishes, updates, and distributes policy updates and compliance standards updates on behalf of the administrative head.

Requirements

• Six (6) years of relevant experience in analyzing operating methods, procedures, policies and preparing reports; or managing and coordinating an accreditation, auditing, life safety and/or correctional program(s).
• 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.

Qualifications

• 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;
• 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;
• Ability to read and comprehend the English language;
• Ability to effectively communicate fluently in English both verbally and in writing.