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

This position is only open to Colorado state residents. This posting may be used to fill future vacancies in Pueblo, CO. 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 efficient. In 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](https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__copera.org_welcome-2Dpera-2Dmembers_benefit-2Dbasics_member-2Dcontribution-2Drates&d=DwMFaQ&c=sdnEM9SRGFuMt5z5w3AhsPNahmNicq64TgF1JwNR0cs&r=mf2r_EwZ0sULGonO7KTtGKwz6nRnmJGiCn-uCoRTTyw&m=ESNfuXcnqActpTgaOrGsIJovfSfCRlYgAeDMZmqxyf_giyjbJESYWWYx6d_yw2mf&s=eE4PAEqk_jcL5YAXiZLld3FA1O0peWoZCDTPaxtTQUY&e=). 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.](https://dhr.colorado.gov/state-employees/state-of-colorado-employee-benefits) for more information. 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. Ensure compliance with all applicable laws, legal actions, and orders, which requires strong working relationships with partners; provide a broad range of activities, including interpreting applications of laws, regulations, Colorado Code of Penal Discipline (COPD), and Compliance standards. This position serves as the facility policy coordinator and plans, organizes and directs the facility self-inspection program. Responsibilities include monitoring facility policies to ensure adherence to compliance standards, conducting audits of facility operations through analysis and visual inspection to compare practice to facility policy; and preparing results and making recommendations to the administrative head. Collects, compiles, drafts, and analyzes information, collaborates with supervisors and facility management teams, and recommends plans of action to meet compliance standards. Reviews, proposes changes and makes revisions to policy and procedure. Publishes, updates, and distributes policy updates and compliance standards updates on behalf of the administrative head. **Primary job duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to:** - Function as the facility policy coordinator by setting policy committee reviews, publishing and distributing drafts and final documents. - Manage facility implementation adjustments (IA’s) and operational memorandums (OM’s) by reviewing, revising and recommending changes to the administrative head to ensure compliance with departmental standards and regulations, and applicable State and federal laws. - Ensure updates to facility IA’s, OM’s, and administrative regulations (AR’s) are effectively communicated to the facility employees and the incarcerated population. - Establish and maintain cooperative relationships with stakeholders by exchanging information and assisting with resolving issues with AR’s, standards an…