CDOC / Education Liaison (Canon City)

Department InformationThe Colorado Department of Corrections is committed to the safety of our employees. The CDOC has been working with state and local partners to proactively prevent the spread of COVID-19 within the state prison system. For more information, please visit our website CDOC COVID - 19 FAQ and Updates.This position is open to Colorado state residents.The first vacancy is located at the Fremont Correction Facility in Canon City, CO.This posting may be used to fill future vacancies in Canon City, CO.The mission of the Colorado Department of Corrections (CDOC) is ''To protect the citizens of Colorado by holding offenders accountable and engaging them in opportunities to make positive behavioral changes and become law abiding, productive citizens''Our vision...''Building a safer Colorado for today and tomorrow''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 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;* 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.Description of JobThis position will act as the Liaison between colleges, students, the facility and technology to ensure class times, promote student engagement, provide support to the virtual college professor, ensuring students'' materials are disseminated and returned promptly.Primary Job Duties include, but are not limited to:* Maintain classroom equipment to ensure continual access to virtual classes as scheduled, ensuring students and instructors can view and hear the sessions;* Complete attendance, distribute and collect books, tracking damage or missing resources;* Actively seek and respond to questions relating to programs and opportunities;* Collaborate with stakeholders to review program participation, and feedback, ensuring program goals, objectives and activities;* Ensure student registration, attendance, grades, evaluations, etc is enteredaccurately to ensure proper awarding of AET and program credits;* Counsel students concerning test scores, missing assignments, upcoming classes or relevant information;* Conduct research, provide referrals, arrange meetings, and accompany students to appointments as necessary;* Provides support in areas including, but not limited to: course registration, financial aid/FAFSA issues, college transfers, career development, and other miscellaneous issues;* Maintain technical expertise in computer platforms and software areas and collaborates with facilities to ensure compliance with security operations;* Contribute to facility safety and security by creating a positive, safe learning environment;* In coordination with supervisory personnel, manages the program''s operating budget to ensure adequate supplies throughout the fiscal year;* Ensure computer based testing labs meet vendor security requirements, manages all paperwork and stores records for audits;* Other duties as assigned.Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal RightsMINIMUM QUALIFICATIONSEducation: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor''s degree. (You must attach a copy of your unofficial college transcripts with your name, college name, degree and date conferred to your application, in order to receive credit).* AND -Experience: One (1) year of fulltime * professional experience working in an education setting (tutoring, academic advising, course coordination, student records, computer-based test, and career development goals).* Professional work involves exercising discretion, analytical skill, judgment, and personal accountability, and responsibility for creating, developing, integrating, applying, and sharing an organized body of knowledge that characteristically is uniquely acquired through an intense education or training regimen at a recognized college or university; equivalent to the curriculum requirements for a bachelor''s or higher degree with major study in or pertinent to the specialized field; and continuously studied to explore, extend, and use additional discoveries, interpretations, and application and to improve data, materials, equipment, applications and methods.Experience must be described in detail on your application to receive creditSubstitutions: Professional experience as described above or professional experience which provided the same kind, amount, and level of knowledge acquired in the required education, will substitute on a year-for-year basis for the bachelor''s degree.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.)Required Competencies:* Significant critical thinking/decision making/problem solving skills;* Strong written/oral communication skills and interpersonal skills;* Ability to establish and maintain effective work relationships with others;* Commendable level of integrity and confidentiality;* Impeccable organizational skills and compelling attention to details;* Ability to effectively manage time;* Excellent ability to coordinate services and cooperate with others toward a common goal;* Self-directed and motivated work ethic;* Fluency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).Preferred Qualifications: Candidates may receive higher ratings for possessing experience in the following preferred qualification criteria:* Master''s Degree in counseling, student services administration, career counseling, education, or related field;* Pearson Vue Administrator Certification;* Experience and/or education with counseling or coaching skills to assist students;* Experience with educational student records.IMPORTANT INFORMATIONThe Assessment Process: Your application will be reviewed to determine if you meet the minimum Qualifications (MQ''s). Applicants that meet MQ''s 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 assessment or 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.Be sure the ''Work Experience'' section of your application is complete and specifically addresses your qualifications, experience, and accomplishments as they relate to the Description of the Job, Minimum Qualifications, Required Competencies and Preferred 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.If you have transcripts, a license or other relevant documentation regarding your qualifications, upload and attach copies to your 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 processToll 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 at 855-524-5627 Mon-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 recordsConditions 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, completed at the applicant''s own expense. 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 CDOC''s consideration of application for employment.* Must be 21 years of age;* Possess a valid driver''s license;* 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 the Colorado Department of Corrections Basic Training, to include English 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;Employees may be required to submit to regular serial testing and reporting.Successful completion of a background investigation is required. Should applicant''s 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 drug and alcohol free work environment. Our employees are expected to comply with all state and federal laws. A drug test will be administered to all new employees; employees must successfully pass. Random drug screening will occur throughout employment.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 [Click Here to Email Your Resumé]), 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 department''s action.For more information about the appeals process, the official appeal form, and how to deliver it to the State Personnel Board; go to spb.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, at spb.colorado.gov under Rules.Supplemental InformationAfter submitting an application, you should receive an immediate 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 clude 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 [Click Here to Email Your Resumé] 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 Nicole Scranton at [Click Here to Email Your Resumé] or 719-226-4405.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.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, Ana Andersen, at [Click Here to Email Your Resumé] or call 719-226-4401.ALL DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS FACILITIES AND BUILDINGS ARE TOBACCO FREE.WE STRONGLY ENCOURAGE PROTECTED CLASSES TO APPLY.

Created: 2025-10-04