CDOC - Parole Board Director (Non-Classified)

OverviewTHIS IS A NON-CLASSIFIED POSITIONApplications will be considered from residents and non-residents of Colorado. This posting may be used to fill future vacancies at this location. 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. 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. Terms of Employment Employment is at-will, with no actual, expressed or implied contract. The Colorado Department of Corrections (CDOC) is responsible for the management of 23 prison facilities and the division of Adult Parole with oversight of 21,000 offenders housed in state and private facilities or on parole. As a large state agency, with an annual budget of over $900 million, success is achieved through mission focused collaboration. The Colorado State Board of Parole is an integral part of the Criminal Justice System and the CDOC. The Parole Board conducts approximately 27,000 statewide and interstate parole hearings each year in order to make decisions regarding application, revocation, and rescission hearings of eligible offenders. The mission of the Parole Board is to increase public safety by evaluating an individual’s potential for successful reintegration to the community through the use of innovative evidence-informed practices and to fulfill the requirements of Colorado Revised Statute 17-2-201 (State Board of Parole). The Director of the Parole Board is responsible for administrative oversight of operational aspects of the unit, while reporting to the Parole Board Chair and serving as a liaison between board members and unit staff. Major responsibilities Promote and lead the administrative functions of the CDOC's Office of the Parole Board to include contracting, fiscal oversight, performance management, personnel matters, policy implementation and process improvement. Assist the Chair in planning, directing and the operations of the Colorado Parole Board. Prepare briefings and advise the Chair and the board on policy issues and new or updated legislation. Prepare operational plans and manage communications. Provide leadership and direction to administrative staff. This position provides oversight and supervision of the work performed by assigned staff to include: Performance Management Program (PMP), corrective or disciplinary actions, resolves minor disputes and grievances, develops or modifies staffing patterns, and approves leave. Position ensures that the work of this unit is completed in a timely and accurate manner, provides coaching and mentoring to staff, and empowering a workforce that embodies honesty, integrity, ethical behaviors and cohesiveness. Implement uniform case filing and processing systems. Draft, implement and evaluate board policies, goals and objectives. Update and enhance the Board's website. Represents the department in a positive and informative manner and is responsible for the oversight of the public's perception of the CDOC. Ensure responsive, efficient, and effective customer service is provided to the stakeholders of Colorado in order to provide public safety and reduce recidivism. Other duties as assigned. Education and Experience Education: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree in Management, Business, Criminal Justice, Psychology, Sociology or closely related field. (Unofficial college transcripts must be uploaded with this application to be considered. Transcripts must include your name, college name, degree and date conferred in order to receive credit). Experience: Six (6) years of progressively responsible professional executive leadership or high level administrative management work experience in a large, multiple level, corrections, criminial justice or law enforcement organization. This experience must have included all of the following: Managing through subordinate supervisors; Developing strategic work plans; Setting goals and objectives to achieve program results. This experience must be detailed within the work experience section of your application. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of detailed work experience. Substitution for Education: Experience which provided the same kind, amount and level of knowledge acquired in the required education, may be substituted on a year-for-year basis for the bachelor's degree. A master's or doctorate degree from an accredited college or university in the above mentioned fields may be substituted for the bachelor's degree and general experience on a year for year basis. Professional work experience: is defined as work that 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. Required Competencies: 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 provide efficient and effective customer service to the stakeholders of Colorado which includes exemplary responsiveness; Ability to develop or produce new concepts, techniques, or programs through imaginative or innovative skills; Proven experience managing a staff with diverse professional experience and qualifications; Proven experience in policy analysis, development and implementation; Excellent interpersonal skills; Polished written and oral communication skills; Ability to problem solve and execute decisions; Excellent leadership, supervisory and team building skills; Ability to work in a complex political environment; Excellent negotiation and consensus building skills; Proven ability to manage a multi-programmatic agency; Proven ability to provide operational knowledge of managing an organization; Proven ability to enhance operational effectiveness; Ability to establish effective measures of efficiencies through the creation of goals and objectives; Ability to implement and improve operations through effective performance measures. Preferred Qualifications: Parole Board management experience; Experience managing and directing an organization which includes the ability to develop proven inter-agency relationships with state, federal, and local agencies; Experience organizing pardons and release from supervision. ONLY APPLICANTS WHO MEET THE MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS SHALL BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS ANNOUNCEMENT. Important Information The 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. Use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools, including language models, to create, write, or alter any portion of responses throughout any step of the assessment process may 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 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. 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 individual’s 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 ten years of the most current work experience unless experience related to the job for which you are applying is later than ten 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, call NEOGOV technical support at 855-524-5627 Mon-Fri between 6 am and 6 pm (Pacific Time). Helpful hints: ensure your documents are PDF or Microsoft Word files and try uploading again if you have trouble. 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. The 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. Minimum Requirements and Work Environment Must be 21 years of age Possess a valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record Possess a high school diploma or GED Have NO felony convictions Applicants must be legally eligible to work in the United States (CDOC uses e-Verify) Successfully pass all modules of the six-week CDOC Basic Training, including Defensive Tactics Must possess physical ability to complete Defensive Tactics Will be exposed to Oleoresin Capsicum during Basic Training and on assignment Must be able to see and hear to observe and respond to safety issues Willing and able to travel and work various shifts, including nights and weekends TB screening required for all new employees Successful completion of a background investigation is required. Should an applicant’s background reveal criminal charges, it shall be the applicant’s responsibility to provide official disposition documents. The CDOC is committed to a drug- and alcohol-free work environment. A drug test will be administered to all new employees; random drug screening will occur during employment. Some positions may have additional restrictions regarding marijuana use. All communications regarding this position will be sent via email. Please ensure you provide a valid email address and monitor it regularly. State of Colorado is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity and inclusion. We provide employment opportunities 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. We encourage protected classes to apply. The Colorado Department of Corrections is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. If you require reasonable accommodation to apply or interview, contact our Employee Relations Specialist. All CDOC facilities are tobacco-free. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Created: 2025-09-17