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. 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 EmploymentEmployment 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 transcripts must be uploaded with the application to be considered. Transcripts must include your name, college name, degree and date conferred to receive credit. Experience: Six (6) years of progressively responsible professional executive leadership or high level administrative management work experience in a large, multi-level corrections, criminal justice or law enforcement organization. This experience must have included: managing through subordinate supervisors; developing strategic work plans; setting goals and objectives to achieve program results. 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 may substitute for the bachelor’s degree on a year-for-year basis. A master’s or doctorate may substitute 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. Required Competencies Self-control and ability to work in stressful, potentially violent situations; Emotional stability and resilience under pressure; Tolerance to stress, confinement, and high-stakes interaction; Ability to provide efficient and effective customer service to stakeholders of Colorado; Ability to develop or produce new concepts, techniques, or programs; Experience managing a staff with diverse professional experience and qualifications; Policy analysis, development and implementation experience; Excellent interpersonal, written and oral communication skills; Problem solving and decision execution; strong leadership and team-building; Ability to work in a complex political environment; Negotiation and consensus-building; Experience managing a multi-programmatic agency and operational knowledge of managing an organization; Ability to establish measures of efficiency through goals and objectives; implement and improve operations via performance measures. Preferred Qualifications Parole Board management experience; Experience directing an organization with inter-agency relationships at state, federal, and local levels; Experience organizing pardons and release from supervision. Important Notes ONLY APPLICANTS WHO MEET THE MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS SHALL BE CONSIDERED. Assessment process details and use of AI tools information are described in the posting. Be sure your Work Experience addresses the Description of the Job, Minimum Qualifications, Required Competencies and Preferred Qualifications. Background and Employment Details Background investigations are required. CDOC requires a valid driver’s license, ability to pass a six-week basic training, including Defensive Tactics, and the ability to travel and work various shifts. Applicants must be legally eligible to work in the United States and pass a drug screening where applicable. The agency is tobacco-free; protected classes are encouraged to apply. Notes on CommunicationAfter submitting an application, you should receive an email acknowledgement. Include a working email address and check spam/junk mail. Contact Jennifer LaDuke at if you have questions. The State of Colorado is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. Reasonable accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Created: 2025-09-21