correctional security officer

Colorado Department of Human Services

<div><div><div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Department Information</b></h2></div>
<p></p><div><div><b>This position is open to current Colorado residents only.</b></div><div><br>
Please note: This recruitment may be used to fill multiple vacancies at this location for different shifts.</div><div></div><div><b><i><br>
Most State of Colorado employees are eligible for a great benefit package! Please see the Supplemental Information section below for details!</i></b></div><div></div><b><br>
Physical Location:</b><br>
13500 E. Fremont Place<br>
Centennial , CO 80112<div></div><div><b><br>
About the Division of Youth Services</b>:</div><div>
The mission of the Division of Youth Services (DYS) is to protect, restore and improve public safety utilizing a continuum of care that provides effective supervision, promotes accountability to victims and communities, and helps youth lead constructive lives through positive youth development. The strategic goal of DYS <i>is to operate healthy trauma-responsive organizational environments as demonstrated through prosocial, safe, and non-violent interactions.</i></div><div></div><div><br>
DYS provides a continuum of services that encompass juvenile detention, assessment, commitment and parole. DYS is the agency statutorily mandated to provide for the care and supervision of youth committed by the District Court to the custody of the Colorado Department of Human Services. The Division operates 15 secure facilities that serve youth between the ages of 10 and 21, who are pre-adjudicated, sentenced, or committed. For pre-adjudicated youth, the Division is also responsible for the management and oversight of the Colorado Youth Detention Continuum; a State-funded, locally administered program that provides services to youth at risk of further progressing into the juvenile justice system. In addition to residential programming, the Division administers juvenile parole services throughout the State. We have many opportunities within DYS to positively impact youth and families.</div><br>
<br>
We invite you to explore the DYS website and learn about the services provided to youth, families, and local communities in the State of Colorado at: https://www.colorado.gov/cdhs/dys<div><br>
We are committed to increasing the diversity of our staff and providing culturally responsive programs and services. Therefore, we encourage responses from people of diverse backgrounds and abilities.</div></div><p></p>
<div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Description of Job</b></h2></div>
<p></p><div><div>You are required to work at your assigned work location during your scheduled work times.</div><div></div><div><br>
WE WANT TO HIRE YOU IF:</div><ul><li><div>
You have a passion for youth and a desire to improve your community</div></li><li><div>
You love learning new skills and teaching them to others</div></li><li><div>
You desire a job that teaches you what safe supervision is all about &ndash; physical, social, psychological, and moral</div></li><li><div>
You thrive on developing healthy relationships, professionalism, and teamwork</div></li></ul><div></div><b><br>
About the position:</b><br>
This position is a direct care/essential role that provides direct and engaging supervision of Youth in DYS State Operated Secure Facilities. Specific duties and expectations are: Safety/Security, Youth Center Programming, Documentation/Recording and Reporting, Training, and Organizational Accountability. Positions may be required to work overtime on a rotating basis, based on business needs.<br>
<br>
<b>Duties Include but are not limited to the following:</b><div></div><div><b><br>
Safety/Security</b>. Work involves providing direct care, safety, security, and supervision of adjudicated and/or pre-adjudicated youth in a secure setting. Monitor, participate, support, and enforce behavioral management plans for individual youth as directed (e.g. Behavioral Contracts, Individual Growth and Change Plans). Duties include supervision of youth or group of youth, supervision of daily activities, youth orientation, intervention in crisis situations, non-escalation, de-escalation, use of physical response/restraint in emergency situations, debriefing of all incidents, and conducting searches.</div><div></div><div><b><br>
Youth Center Programming</b>. Actively and with positive engagement, implement and follow the Youth Center&rsquo;s behavioral management program, teach, coach, and redirect youth within the program. Support DYS initiatives and strategies as they relate to youth programming and crisis intervention.</div><div></div><div><b><br>
Documentation/Recording and Reporting</b>. Document observations of youth behavior and response to program(s) and document all unit activities and required information in appropriate logs and records systems. Document all youth group activities in appropriate database systems.</div><div></div><div><b><br>
Organizational Accountability. </b>Through all communications and behaviors demonstrate, support, and contribute to a healthy, positive, and respectful cultural climate throughout the Youth Center by adhering to our organizational values of Nonviolence, Open Communication, Social Responsibility, Growth and Change, Social Learning, Democracy, and Emotional Intelligence. Requirement to adhere to the CDHS Code of Conduct, DYS Compliance Review Standards, and CDHS and DYS policies. Success will come through the development of healthy, positive relationships supported by creating a trauma responsive environment.</div><div></div><div><b><br>
Training.</b> Complete DYS Pre-Service training academy, Youth Center training, and orientation process as a new employee. Some travel may be required. Complete all assigned online training, and maintain and support the Division&rsquo;s prevailing behavior management and intervention strategies. Training will help you learn problem-solving, the development of relationships with youth grounded in solid boundaries, how to teach skills to youth to decrease further risk and need, and a better understanding of trauma, behavioral health, and high-risk behavior.</div><div><b><br>
Other Duties as Assigned</b></div></div><p></p>
<div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment &amp; Appeal Rights</b></h2></div>
<p></p><div><div>*** Please read the entire job announcement and follow all of the instructions prior to completing the application. You must provide documentation to be given credit for it. There will be no exceptions on timelines to provide documentation. All documentation must be uploaded- this is the first evaluation in the selection process***<br>
<br>
<b>Note:</b><br>
Applications will be reviewed to determine if you meet the minimum qualifications for the position. If it is determined that you meet the minimum qualifications, your application will also be used as part of the examination process. You should ensure that your application specifically addresses the requirements as listed in the minimum and preferred qualifications, as well as the job duties and the highly desired competencies. Take the time to adequately address your specialized experience, work products, and accomplishments as they relate to the position.<br>
<br>
<b>MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:</b></div><b><br>
Education/Licensure/Certification/Experience:</b><ul><li>
High school diploma or General Education Diploma (GED)</li><li>
One (2) years of professional experience in an occupational field related to the work assigned to the position</li></ul><b>
Substitutions:</b><p>
Additional appropriate education will substitute for the required experience on a year-for-year basis.</p><div><br>
<br>
These positions are not sedentary positions. Employees are typically on their feet during the entire shift. Youth living quarters are located on multiple levels and employees must frequently climb stairs in the performance of job duties. Please take into account your physical ability in relation to the essential job duties when applying for job.<br>
<br>
Employees must also be willing and able to physically intervene with assaultive youth.</div><div><b><br>
Preferred Qualifications:</b></div><ul><li><div><br>
College education in a behavioral health and or juvenile justice-related field.</div></li><li><div>
Experience working with adjudicated and/or detained youth within a secure residential facility and/or a behavioral health setting;</div></li><li><div>
Experience facilitating psychoeducational groups;</div></li><li><div>
Education/experience working with adolescents who have trauma;</div></li><li><div>
Experience working with youth in positive leadership roles, such as mentoring and coaching.</div></li><li><div>
Experience utilizing verbal de-escalation and motivational techniques.</div></li><li><div>
Relevant years of state service experience.</div></li></ul><b><br>
Highly Desirable Competencies</b><ul><li>
Skilled in conflict management.</li><li>
Strong work ethic, integrity, and dependability.</li><li>
Sound judgment and decision-making skills.</li><li>
Self-control, composure, and the ability to manage stressful situations.</li><li>
Ability to verbally communicate clearly and willingness to do so respectfully.</li><li>
Ability to identify and act on changes, inappropriate activity, hazards or potential security breaches and verbally communicate pertinent information.</li><li>
Ability to study information and recount events in a written, factual, concise, and legible method.</li></ul><div><b><br>
Work Environment</b></div><div>
Employees are required to work shift hours. This includes evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays. Shifts may vary between agencies and may include eight (8) hours, ten (10) hours, or twelve (12) hours in duration. Mandatory overtime may be required. Day shift work is not usually available. As a Correctional Youth Security Officer, your position is considered essential and you may be required to report to work during inclement weather.</div><b><br>
Conditions of Employment:</b><br>
<ul><li>
Be a minimum of 21 years of age, with no felony convictions or history of domestic violence.</li><li>
Must possess a valid, unrestricted Colorado. Driver's License</li><li>
Shift Work - subject to assigned Shift</li><li>
Travel- Transportation of youth in state vehicles travel to assigned training and/or alternate work sites.</li><li>
Flu and other state-mandatory vaccinations are required.</li><li>
Continued employment is contingent upon successful completion of the DYS Pre-service Training Academy, Field Training Program (FTO) and mandatory annual training in all subject areas.</li><li>
Pass CBI and FBI background investigations</li><li>
The Diana Screen&reg;, a sexual risk screening tool, is administered to all applicants to the Division of Youth Services (DYS) seeking positions of trust with children and teens to help ensure that ethical boundaries between children and adults are maintained. At the DYS, the safety and protection of the youth who have been entrusted to us is our #1 priority. The results of the Diana Screen will be provided to the Division of Youth Services and may be used as part of the Division's decision on whether I am selected.</li><li>
Full Background. CDHS employees (all Direct contact with vulnerable persons): CBI name check and fingerprint check, ICON Colorado court database, Medicare fraud database, Reference Checks, Professional License verification (licensure requirements), Drug Screen, PREA (Division of Youth Services), Trails check (direct contact with children), CAPS (direct contact with adults &ndash; Mental Health Institutes, Regional Centers, Veterans Community Living Centers).</li><li>
Included in the background investigation is a current/previous employer check. Your current and previous employers within the last 10 years must be listed on your application even if the job duties are unrelated to Correctional Youth Security Officer I position. Incomplete employer information (address, phone, supervisor name) or omission of former employers may result in application disqualification.</li><li>
Continued employment is contingent upon successful completion of the DYS Pre-service Training Academy, Field Training Program (FTO), and mandatory annual training in all subject areas.</li><li>
Former State employees who were disciplinarily terminated or resigned in lieu of termination must (1) disclose that information on the application (2) provide an explanation why the prior termination or resignation should not disqualify the applicant from the current position, (3) provide the employee number from the applicant&rsquo;s prior State employment. Absent extraordinary circumstances, prior disciplinary termination or resignation in lieu of termination and failure to provide this information will disqualify the applicant from future State employment with CDHS.</li></ul><br>
<b>
APPEAL RIGHTS:</b><div>
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.</div><div><br>
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 (dpa_state.personnelboard@state.co.us), 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&rsquo;s action.</div><div><br>
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.</div></div><p></p>
<div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Supplemental Information</b></h2></div>
<p></p><div><div><b>How to Apply</b></div><div><b>
</b><b> </b><b>Need help with your application? Click here.</b></div><div><b>
The Assessment Process</b></div><div></div><div><b><br>
For additional recruiting questions, please contact brennon.watts@state.co.us</b></div><div></div><div><b><br>
About Us:</b></div><div>
If your goal is to build a career that makes a difference, consider joining the dedicated people of the Colorado Department of Human Services (CDHS). Our professionals strive to design and deliver high quality human and health services that improve the safety, independence, and well-being of the people of Colorado. In addition to a great location and rewarding and meaningful work, we offer:</div><ul><li><div>
Strong, secure, yet flexible retirement benefits including a PERA Defined Benefit Plan or PERA Defined Contribution Plan www.copera.org plus 401(k) and 457 plans</div></li><li><div>
Medical and dental health plans</div></li><li><div>
Employer supplemented Health Savings Account</div></li><li><div>
Paid life insurance</div></li><li><div>
Short- and long-term disability coverage</div></li><li><div>
11 paid holidays per year plus vacation and sick leave</div></li><li><div>
BenefitHub state employee discount program</div></li><li><div>
Employee Wellness program MotivateMe</div></li><li><div>
Excellent work-life programs, such as flexible schedules, training and more</div></li><li><p>
Remote work arrangements for eligible positions</p></li></ul><ul><li><br>
Some positions may qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. For more</li></ul><div>
information, go to https://www.colorado.gov/pacific/dhr/student-loan-forgiveness-programs.</div><div><b><br>
Our Values:</b></div><p><b>
We believe in a people-first approach: </b>To serve the people of Colorado, we develop a culture and work environment that creates an energized, inspired, and healthy team capable of giving their best to Coloradans<b>.</b></p><p><b>
Balance creates quality of life: </b>We want our team to be resilient through a supportive workplace that values flexibility, health and wellness, and employee engagement.</p><p><b>
We hold ourselves accountable: </b>We take responsibility through our actions, programs, and results for the state of health and human services in Colorado.</p><p><b>
Transparency matters: </b>We are open and honest with employees, our partners, the Coloradans we serve, and the public.</p><p><b>
We are ethical: </b>We abide by what is best for those we serve by doing what is right, not what is easy.</p><p><b>
Collaboration helps us rise together: </b>We work together with all partners, employees, and clients to achieve the best outcomes for Coloradans.</p><p><b><br>
We are committed to increasing the diversity of our staff and providing culturally responsive programs and services. Therefore, we encourage responses from people of diverse backgrounds and abilities.</b></p><p><b><br>
ADA Accommodations:</b><b> </b>CDHS is committed to a Colorado for 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.</p><div>
This includes completing the application process, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, participating in the employee selection process, and/or performing 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 cdhs_ada@state.co.us.</div><p><b>
~THE STATE OF COLORADO IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER~</b></p><div></div><div><b><br>
Toll Free Applicant Technical Support</b></div></div></div></div><p></p>

Correctional Youth Security Officer III - Marvin W Foote YSC

State of Colorado

<div>
 <strong>
  Department Information
  <br/>
  <br/>
 </strong>
 <strong>
  This position is open to current Colorado residents only.
  <br/>
  <br/>
 </strong>
 Please note: This recruitment may be used to fill multiple vacancies at this location for different shifts.
 <br/>
 <br/>
 <strong>
  <strong>
   Most State of Colorado employees are eligible for a great benefit package! Please see the Supplemental Information section below for details!
  </strong>
  <br/>
  <br/>
 </strong>
 <strong>
  Physical Location:
  <br/>
  <br/>
 </strong>
 13500 E. Fremont Place
 <br/>
 <br/>
 Centennial , CO 80112
 <br/>
 <br/>
 <strong>
  About The Division Of Youth Services
  <br/>
  <br/>
 </strong>
 The mission of the Division of Youth Services (DYS) is to protect, restore and improve public safety utilizing a continuum of care that provides effective supervision, promotes accountability to victims and communities, and helps youth lead constructive lives through positive youth development. The strategic goal of DYS is to operate healthy trauma-responsive organizational environments as demonstrated through prosocial, safe, and non-violent interactions.
 <br/>
 <br/>
 DYS provides a continuum of services that encompass juvenile detention, assessment, commitment and parole. DYS is the agency statutorily mandated to provide for the care and supervision of youth committed by the District Court to the custody of the Colorado Department of Human Services. The Division operates 15 secure facilities that serve youth between the ages of 10 and 21, who are pre-adjudicated, sentenced, or committed. For pre-adjudicated youth, the Division is also responsible for the management and oversight of the Colorado Youth Detention Continuum; a State-funded, locally administered program that provides services to youth at risk of further progressing into the juvenile justice system. In addition to residential programming, the Division administers juvenile parole services throughout the State. We have many opportunities within DYS to positively impact youth and families.
 <br/>
 <br/>
 We invite you to explore the DYS website and learn about the services provided to youth, families, and local communities in the State of Colorado at: https://www.colorado.gov/cdhs/dys
 <br/>
 <br/>
 We are committed to increasing the diversity of our staff and providing culturally responsive programs and services. Therefore, we encourage responses from people of diverse backgrounds and abilities.
 <br/>
 <br/>
 <strong>
  Description Of Job
  <br/>
  <br/>
 </strong>
 You are required to work at your assigned work location during your scheduled work times.
 <br/>
 <br/>
 <strong>
  We Want To Hire You If
  <br/>
  <br/>
 </strong>
 <ul>
  <li>
   You have a passion for youth and a desire to improve your community
  </li>
  <li>
   You love learning new skills and teaching them to others
  </li>
  <li>
   You desire a job that teaches you what safe supervision is all about &ndash; physical, social, psychological, and moral
  </li>
  <li>
   You thrive on developing healthy relationships, professionalism, and teamwork
   <br/>
   <br/>
  </li>
 </ul>
 <strong>
  About The Position
  <br/>
  <br/>
 </strong>
 This position is a direct care/essential role that provides direct and engaging supervision of Youth in DYS State Operated Secure Facilities. Specific duties and expectations are: Safety/Security, Youth Center Programming, Documentation/Recording and Reporting, Training, and Organizational Accountability. Positions may be required to work overtime on a rotating basis, based on business needs.
 <br/>
 <br/>
 <strong>
  Duties Include But Are Not Limited To The Following
  <br/>
  <br/>
 </strong>
 <strong>
  Safety/Security
 </strong>
 . Work involves providing direct care, safety, security, and supervision of adjudicated and/or pre-adjudicated youth in a secure setting. Monitor, participate, support, and enforce behavioral management plans for individual youth as directed (e.g. Behavioral Contracts, Individual Growth and Change Plans). Duties include supervision of youth or group of youth, supervision of daily activities, youth orientation, intervention in crisis situations, non-escalation, de-escalation, use of physical response/restraint in emergency situations, debriefing of all incidents, and conducting searches.
 <br/>
 <br/>
 <strong>
  Youth Center Programming
 </strong>
 . Actively and with positive engagement, implement and follow the Youth Center&rsquo;s behavioral management program, teach, coach, and redirect youth within the program. Support DYS initiatives and strategies as they relate to youth programming and crisis intervention.
 <br/>
 <br/>
 <strong>
  Documentation/Recording and Reporting
 </strong>
 . Document observations of youth behavior and response to program(s) and document all unit activities and required information in appropriate logs and records systems. Document all youth group activities in appropriate database systems.
 <br/>
 <br/>
 <strong>
  Organizational Accountability.
 </strong>
 Through all communications and behaviors demonstrate, support, and contribute to a healthy, positive, and respectful cultural climate throughout the Youth Center by adhering to our organizational values of Nonviolence, Open Communication, Social Responsibility, Growth and Change, Social Learning, Democracy, and Emotional Intelligence. Requirement to adhere to the CDHS Code of Conduct, DYS Compliance Review Standards, and CDHS and DYS policies. Success will come through the development of healthy, positive relationships supported by creating a trauma responsive environment.
 <br/>
 <br/>
 <strong>
  Training.
 </strong>
 Complete DYS Pre-Service training academy, Youth Center training, and orientation process as a new employee. Some travel may be required. Complete all assigned online training, and maintain and support the Division&rsquo;s prevailing behavior management and intervention strategies. Training will help you learn problem-solving, the development of relationships with youth grounded in solid boundaries, how to teach skills to youth to decrease further risk and need, and a better understanding of trauma, behavioral health, and high-risk behavior.
 <br/>
 <br/>
 <strong>
  Other Duties As Assigned
  <br/>
  <br/>
 </strong>
 <strong>
  Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment &amp; Appeal Rights
  <br/>
  <br/>
 </strong>
 *** Please read the entire job announcement and follow all of the instructions prior to completing the application. You must provide documentation to be given credit for it. There will be no exceptions on timelines to provide documentation. All documentation must be uploaded- this is the first evaluation in the selection process***
 <br/>
 <br/>
 <strong>
  Note
  <br/>
  <br/>
 </strong>
 Applications will be reviewed to determine if you meet the minimum qualifications for the position. If it is determined that you meet the minimum qualifications, your application will also be used as part of the examination process. You should ensure that your application specifically addresses the requirements as listed in the minimum and preferred qualifications, as well as the job duties and the highly desired competencies. Take the time to adequately address your specialized experience, work products, and accomplishments as they relate to the position.
 <br/>
 <br/>
 <strong>
  Education/Licensure/Certification/Experience
  <br/>
  <br/>
 </strong>
 <strong>
  MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
  <br/>
  <br/>
 </strong>
 <ul>
  <li>
   High school diploma or General Education Diploma (GED)
  </li>
  <li>
   One (2) years of professional experience in an occupational field related to the work assigned to the position
   <br/>
   <br/>
  </li>
 </ul>
 <strong>
  Substitutions:
  <br/>
  <br/>
 </strong>
 Additional appropriate education will substitute for the required experience on a year-for-year basis.
 <br/>
 <br/>
 These positions are not sedentary positions. Employees are typically on their feet during the entire shift. Youth living quarters are located on multiple levels and employees must frequently climb stairs in the performance of job duties. Please take into account your physical ability in relation to the essential job duties when applying for job.
 <br/>
 <br/>
 Employees must also be willing and able to physically intervene with assaultive youth.
 <br/>
 <br/>
 <strong>
  Preferred Qualifications
  <br/>
  <br/>
 </strong>
 <ul>
  <li>
   College education in a behavioral health and or juvenile justice-related field.
  </li>
  <li>
   Experience working with adjudicated and/or detained youth within a secure residential facility and/or a behavioral health setting;
  </li>
  <li>
   Experience facilitating psychoeducational groups;
  </li>
  <li>
   Education/experience working with adolescents who have trauma;
  </li>
  <li>
   Experience working with youth in positive leadership roles, such as mentoring and coaching.
  </li>
  <li>
   Experience utilizing verbal de-escalation and motivational techniques.
  </li>
  <li>
   Relevant years of state service experience.
   <br/>
   <br/>
  </li>
 </ul>
 <strong>
  Highly Desirable Competencies
  <br/>
  <br/>
 </strong>
 <ul>
  <li>
   Skilled in conflict management.
  </li>
  <li>
   Strong work ethic, integrity, and dependability.
  </li>
  <li>
   Sound judgment and decision-making skills.
  </li>
  <li>
   Self-control, composure, and the ability to manage stressful situations.
  </li>
  <li>
   Ability to verbally communicate clearly and willingness to do so respectfully.
  </li>
  <li>
   Ability to identify and act on changes, inappropriate activity, hazards or potential security breaches and verbally communicate pertinent information.
  </li>
  <li>
   Ability to study information and recount events in a written, factual, concise, and legible method.
   <br/>
   <br/>
  </li>
 </ul>
 <strong>
  Work Environment
  <br/>
  <br/>
 </strong>
 Employees are required to work shift hours. This includes evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays. Shifts may vary between agencies and may include eight (8) hours, ten (10) hours, or twelve (12) hours in duration. Mandatory overtime may be required. Day shift work is not usually available. As a Correctional Youth Security Officer, your position is considered essential and you may be required to report to work during inclement weather.
 <br/>
 <br/>
 <strong>
  Conditions Of Employment
  <br/>
  <br/>
 </strong>
 <ul>
  <li>
   Be a minimum of 21 years of age, with no felony convictions or history of domestic violence.
  </li>
  <li>
   Must possess a valid, unrestricted Colorado . Driver's License
  </li>
  <li>
   Shift Work - subject to assigned Shift
  </li>
  <li>
   Travel- Transportation of youth in state vehicles travel to assigned training and/or alternate work sites.
  </li>
  <li>
   Flu and other state-mandatory vaccinations are required.
  </li>
  <li>
   Continued employment is contingent upon successful completion of the DYS Pre-service Training Academy, Field Training Program (FTO) and mandatory annual training in all subject areas.
  </li>
  <li>
   Pass CBI and FBI background investigations
  </li>
  <li>
   The Diana Screen&reg;, a sexual risk screening tool, is administered to all applicants to the Division of Youth Services (DYS) seeking positions of trust with children and teens to help ensure that ethical boundaries between children and adults are maintained. At the DYS, the safety and protection of the youth who have been entrusted to us is our #1 priority. The results of the Diana Screen will be provided to the Division of Youth Services and may be used as part of the Division's decision on whether I am selected.
  </li>
  <li>
   Full Background. CDHS employees (all Direct contact with vulnerable persons): CBI name check and fingerprint check, ICON Colorado court database, Medicare fraud database, Reference Checks, Professional License verification (licensure requirements), Drug Screen, PREA (Division of Youth Services), Trails check (direct contact with children), CAPS (direct contact with adults &ndash; Mental Health Institutes, Regional Centers, Veterans Community Living Centers).
  </li>
  <li>
   Included in the background investigation is a current/previous employer check. Your current and previous employers within the last 10 years must be listed on your application even if the job duties are unrelated to Correctional Youth Security Officer I position. Incomplete employer information (address, phone, supervisor name) or omission of former employers may result in application disqualification.
  </li>
  <li>
   Continued employment is contingent upon successful completion of the DYS Pre-service Training Academy, Field Training Program (FTO), and mandatory annual training in all subject areas.
  </li>
  <li>
   Former State employees who were disciplinarily terminated or resigned in lieu of termination must (1) disclose that information on the application (2) provide an explanation why the prior termination or resignation should not disqualify the applicant from the current position, (3) provide the employee number from the applicant&rsquo;s prior State employment. Absent extraordinary circumstances, prior disciplinary termination or resignation in lieu of termination and failure to provide this information will disqualify the applicant from future State employment with CDHS.
   <br/>
   <br/>
  </li>
 </ul>
 <strong>
  Appeal Rights
  <br/>
  <br/>
 </strong>
 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.
 <br/>
 <br/>
 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 (dpa_state.personnelboard@state.co.us), 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&rsquo;s action.
 <br/>
 <br/>
 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.
 <br/>
 <br/>
 <strong>
  Supplemental Information
  <br/>
  <br/>
 </strong>
 <strong>
  How To Apply
  <br/>
  <br/>
 </strong>
 <strong>
  Need help with your application? Click here.
  <br/>
  <br/>
 </strong>
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 If your goal is to build a career that makes a difference, consider joining the dedicated people of the Colorado Department of Human Services (CDHS). Our professionals strive to design and deliver high quality human and health services that improve the safety, independence, and well-being of the people of Colorado. In addition to a great location and rewarding and meaningful work, we offer:
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   Strong, secure, yet flexible retirement benefits including a PERA Defined Benefit Plan or PERA Defined Contribution Plan www.copera.org plus 401(k) and 457 plans
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   Medical and dental health plans
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   Employer supplemented Health Savings Account
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   Paid life insurance
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   Short- and long-term disability coverage
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   11 paid holidays per year plus vacation and sick leave
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  <li>
   BenefitHub state employee discount program
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  <li>
   Employee Wellness program MotivateMe
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   Excellent work-life programs, such as flexible schedules, training and more
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   Remote work arrangements for eligible positions
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   Some positions may qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. For more
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 information, go to https://www.colorado.gov/pacific/dhr/student-loan-forgiveness-programs .
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  We believe in a people-first approach:
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  Balance creates quality of life:
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 We want our team to be resilient through a supportive workplace that values flexibility, health and wellness, and employee engagement.
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  We hold ourselves accountable:
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 We take responsibility through our actions, programs, and results for the state of health and human services in Colorado.
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  Transparency matters:
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 We are open and honest with employees, our partners, the Coloradans we serve, and the public.
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  We are ethical:
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 We abide by what is best for those we serve by doing what is right, not what is easy.
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  Collaboration helps us rise together:
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 We work together with all partners, employees, and clients to achieve the best outcomes for Coloradans.
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  We are committed to increasing the diversity of our staff and providing culturally responsive programs and services. Therefore, we encourage responses from people of diverse backgrounds and abilities.
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Correctional Youth Security Officer III - Marvin W Foote YSC.

<div><div><div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Department Information</b></h2></div>
<p></p><div><div><b>This position is open to current Colorado residents only.</b></div><div><br>
Please note: This recruitment may be used to fill multiple vacancies at this location for different shifts.</div><div></div><div><b><i><br>
Most State of Colorado employees are eligible for a great benefit package! Please see the Supplemental Information section below for details!</i></b></div><div></div><b><br>
Physical Location:</b><br>
13500 E. Fremont Place<br>
Centennial , CO 80112<div></div><div><b><br>
About the Division of Youth Services</b>:</div><div>
The mission of the Division of Youth Services (DYS) is to protect, restore and improve public safety utilizing a continuum of care that provides effective supervision, promotes accountability to victims and communities, and helps youth lead constructive lives through positive youth development. The strategic goal of DYS <i>is to operate healthy trauma-responsive organizational environments as demonstrated through prosocial, safe, and non-violent interactions.</i></div><div></div><div><br>
DYS provides a continuum of services that encompass juvenile detention, assessment, commitment and parole. DYS is the agency statutorily mandated to provide for the care and supervision of youth committed by the District Court to the custody of the Colorado Department of Human Services. The Division operates 15 secure facilities that serve youth between the ages of 10 and 21, who are pre-adjudicated, sentenced, or committed. For pre-adjudicated youth, the Division is also responsible for the management and oversight of the Colorado Youth Detention Continuum; a State-funded, locally administered program that provides services to youth at risk of further progressing into the juvenile justice system. In addition to residential programming, the Division administers juvenile parole services throughout the State. We have many opportunities within DYS to positively impact youth and families.</div><br>
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We invite you to explore the DYS website and learn about the services provided to youth, families, and local communities in the State of Colorado at: https://www.colorado.gov/cdhs/dys<div><br>
We are committed to increasing the diversity of our staff and providing culturally responsive programs and services. Therefore, we encourage responses from people of diverse backgrounds and abilities.</div></div><p></p>
<div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Description of Job</b></h2></div>
<p></p><div><div>You are required to work at your assigned work location during your scheduled work times.</div><div></div><div><br>
WE WANT TO HIRE YOU IF:</div><ul><li><div>
You have a passion for youth and a desire to improve your community</div></li><li><div>
You love learning new skills and teaching them to others</div></li><li><div>
You desire a job that teaches you what safe supervision is all about &ndash; physical, social, psychological, and moral</div></li><li><div>
You thrive on developing healthy relationships, professionalism, and teamwork</div></li></ul><div></div><b><br>
About the position:</b><br>
This position is a direct care/essential role that provides direct and engaging supervision of Youth in DYS State Operated Secure Facilities. Specific duties and expectations are: Safety/Security, Youth Center Programming, Documentation/Recording and Reporting, Training, and Organizational Accountability. Positions may be required to work overtime on a rotating basis, based on business needs.<br>
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<b>Duties Include but are not limited to the following:</b><div></div><div><b><br>
Safety/Security</b>. Work involves providing direct care, safety, security, and supervision of adjudicated and/or pre-adjudicated youth in a secure setting. Monitor, participate, support, and enforce behavioral management plans for individual youth as directed (e.g. Behavioral Contracts, Individual Growth and Change Plans). Duties include supervision of youth or group of youth, supervision of daily activities, youth orientation, intervention in crisis situations, non-escalation, de-escalation, use of physical response/restraint in emergency situations, debriefing of all incidents, and conducting searches.</div><div></div><div><b><br>
Youth Center Programming</b>. Actively and with positive engagement, implement and follow the Youth Center&rsquo;s behavioral management program, teach, coach, and redirect youth within the program. Support DYS initiatives and strategies as they relate to youth programming and crisis intervention.</div><div></div><div><b><br>
Documentation/Recording and Reporting</b>. Document observations of youth behavior and response to program(s) and document all unit activities and required information in appropriate logs and records systems. Document all youth group activities in appropriate database systems.</div><div></div><div><b><br>
Organizational Accountability. </b>Through all communications and behaviors demonstrate, support, and contribute to a healthy, positive, and respectful cultural climate throughout the Youth Center by adhering to our organizational values of Nonviolence, Open Communication, Social Responsibility, Growth and Change, Social Learning, Democracy, and Emotional Intelligence. Requirement to adhere to the CDHS Code of Conduct, DYS Compliance Review Standards, and CDHS and DYS policies. Success will come through the development of healthy, positive relationships supported by creating a trauma responsive environment.</div><div></div><div><b><br>
Training.</b> Complete DYS Pre-Service training academy, Youth Center training, and orientation process as a new employee. Some travel may be required. Complete all assigned online training, and maintain and support the Division&rsquo;s prevailing behavior management and intervention strategies. Training will help you learn problem-solving, the development of relationships with youth grounded in solid boundaries, how to teach skills to youth to decrease further risk and need, and a better understanding of trauma, behavioral health, and high-risk behavior.</div><div><b><br>
Other Duties as Assigned</b></div></div><p></p>
<div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment &amp; Appeal Rights</b></h2></div>
<p></p><div><div>*** Please read the entire job announcement and follow all of the instructions prior to completing the application. You must provide documentation to be given credit for it. There will be no exceptions on timelines to provide documentation. All documentation must be uploaded- this is the first evaluation in the selection process***<br>
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<b>Note:</b><br>
Applications will be reviewed to determine if you meet the minimum qualifications for the position. If it is determined that you meet the minimum qualifications, your application will also be used as part of the examination process. You should ensure that your application specifically addresses the requirements as listed in the minimum and preferred qualifications, as well as the job duties and the highly desired competencies. Take the time to adequately address your specialized experience, work products, and accomplishments as they relate to the position.<br>
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<b>MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:</b></div><b><br>
Education/Licensure/Certification/Experience:</b><ul><li>
High school diploma or General Education Diploma (GED)</li><li>
One (1) years of professional experience in an occupational field related to the work assigned to the position</li></ul><b>
Substitutions:</b><p>
Additional appropriate education will substitute for the required experience on a year-for-year basis.</p><div><br>
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These positions are not sedentary positions. Employees are typically on their feet during the entire shift. Youth living quarters are located on multiple levels and employees must frequently climb stairs in the performance of job duties. Please take into account your physical ability in relation to the essential job duties when applying for job.<br>
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Employees must also be willing and able to physically intervene with assaultive youth.</div><div><b><br>
Preferred Qualifications:</b></div><ul><li><div><br>
College education in a behavioral health and or juvenile justice-related field.</div></li><li><div>
Experience working with adjudicated and/or detained youth within a secure residential facility and/or a behavioral health setting;</div></li><li><div>
Experience facilitating psychoeducational groups;</div></li><li><div>
Education/experience working with adolescents who have trauma;</div></li><li><div>
Experience working with youth in positive leadership roles, such as mentoring and coaching.</div></li><li><div>
Experience utilizing verbal de-escalation and motivational techniques.</div></li><li><div>
Relevant years of state service experience.</div></li></ul><b><br>
Highly Desirable Competencies</b><ul><li>
Skilled in conflict management.</li><li>
Strong work ethic, integrity, and dependability.</li><li>
Sound judgment and decision-making skills.</li><li>
Self-control, composure, and the ability to manage stressful situations.</li><li>
Ability to verbally communicate clearly and willingness to do so respectfully.</li><li>
Ability to identify and act on changes, inappropriate activity, hazards or potential security breaches and verbally communicate pertinent information.</li><li>
Ability to study information and recount events in a written, factual, concise, and legible method.</li></ul><div><b><br>
Work Environment</b></div><div>
Employees are required to work shift hours. This includes evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays. Shifts may vary between agencies and may include eight (8) hours, ten (10) hours, or twelve (12) hours in duration. Mandatory overtime may be required. Day shift work is not usually available. As a Correctional Youth Security Officer, your position is considered essential and you may be required to report to work during inclement weather.</div><b><br>
Conditions of Employment:</b><br>
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Be a minimum of 21 years of age, with no felony convictions or history of domestic violence.</li><li>
Must possess a valid, unrestricted Colorado Driver's License</li><li>
Shift Work - subject to assigned Shift</li><li>
Travel- Transportation of youth in state vehicles travel to assigned training and/or alternate work sites.</li><li>
Flu and other state-mandatory vaccinations are required.</li><li>
Continued employment is contingent upon successful completion of the DYS Pre-service Training Academy, Field Training Program (FTO) and mandatory annual training in all subject areas.</li><li>
Pass CBI and FBI background investigations</li><li>
The Diana Screen&reg;, a sexual risk screening tool, is administered to all applicants to the Division of Youth Services (DYS) seeking positions of trust with children and teens to help ensure that ethical boundaries between children and adults are maintained. At the DYS, the safety and protection of the youth who have been entrusted to us is our #1 priority. The results of the Diana Screen will be provided to the Division of Youth Services and may be used as part of the Division's decision on whether I am selected.</li><li>
Full Background. CDHS employees (all Direct contact with vulnerable persons): CBI name check and fingerprint check, ICON Colorado court database, Medicare fraud database, Reference Checks, Professional License verification (licensure requirements), Drug Screen, PREA (Division of Youth Services), Trails check (direct contact with children), CAPS (direct contact with adults &ndash; Mental Health Institutes, Regional Centers, Veterans Community Living Centers).</li><li>
Included in the background investigation is a current/previous employer check. Your current and previous employers within the last 10 years must be listed on your application even if the job duties are unrelated to Correctional Youth Security Officer I position. Incomplete employer information (address, phone, supervisor name) or omission of former employers may result in application disqualification.</li><li>
Continued employment is contingent upon successful completion of the DYS Pre-service Training Academy, Field Training Program (FTO), and mandatory annual training in all subject areas.</li><li>
Former State employees who were disciplinarily terminated or resigned in lieu of termination must (1) disclose that information on the application (2) provide an explanation why the prior termination or resignation should not disqualify the applicant from the current position, (3) provide the employee number from the applicant&rsquo;s prior State employment. Absent extraordinary circumstances, prior disciplinary termination or resignation in lieu of termination and failure to provide this information will disqualify the applicant from future State employment with CDHS.</li></ul><br>
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APPEAL RIGHTS:</b><div>
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.</div><div><br>
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 (dpa_state.personnelboard@state.co.us), 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&rsquo;s action.</div><div><br>
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.</div></div><p></p>
<div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Supplemental Information</b></h2></div>
<p></p><div><div><b>How to Apply</b></div><div><b>
</b><b> </b><b>Need help with your application? Click here.</b></div><div><b>
The Assessment Process</b></div><div></div><div><b><br>
For additional recruiting questions, please contact brennon.watts@state.co.us</b></div><div></div><div><b><br>
About Us:</b></div><div>
If your goal is to build a career that makes a difference, consider joining the dedicated people of the Colorado Department of Human Services (CDHS). Our professionals strive to design and deliver high quality human and health services that improve the safety, independence, and well-being of the people of Colorado. In addition to a great location and rewarding and meaningful work, we offer:</div><ul><li><div>
Strong, secure, yet flexible retirement benefits including a PERA Defined Benefit Plan or PERA Defined Contribution Plan www.copera.org plus 401(k) and 457 plans</div></li><li><div>
Medical and dental health plans</div></li><li><div>
Employer supplemented Health Savings Account</div></li><li><div>
Paid life insurance</div></li><li><div>
Short- and long-term disability coverage</div></li><li><div>
11 paid holidays per year plus vacation and sick leave</div></li><li><div>
BenefitHub state employee discount program</div></li><li><div>
Employee Wellness program MotivateMe</div></li><li><div>
Excellent work-life programs, such as flexible schedules, training and more</div></li><li><p>
Remote work arrangements for eligible positions</p></li></ul><ul><li><br>
Some positions may qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. For more</li></ul><div>
information, go to https://www.colorado.gov/pacific/dhr/student-loan-forgiveness-programs.</div><div><b><br>
Our Values:</b></div><p><b>
We believe in a people-first approach: </b>To serve the people of Colorado, we develop a culture and work environment that creates an energized, inspired, and healthy team capable of giving their best to Coloradans<b>.</b></p><p><b>
Balance creates quality of life: </b>We want our team to be resilient through a supportive workplace that values flexibility, health and wellness, and employee engagement.</p><p><b>
We hold ourselves accountable: </b>We take responsibility through our actions, programs, and results for the state of health and human services in Colorado.</p><p><b>
Transparency matters: </b>We are open and honest with employees, our partners, the Coloradans we serve, and the public.</p><p><b>
We are ethical: </b>We abide by what is best for those we serve by doing what is right, not what is easy.</p><p><b>
Collaboration helps us rise together: </b>We work together with all partners, employees, and clients to achieve the best outcomes for Coloradans.</p><p><b><br>
We are committed to increasing the diversity of our staff and providing culturally responsive programs and services. Therefore, we encourage responses from people of diverse backgrounds and abilities.</b></p><p><b><br>
ADA Accommodations:</b><b> </b>CDHS is committed to a Colorado for 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.</p><div>
This includes completing the application process, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, participating in the employee selection process, and/or performing 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 cdhs_ada@state.co.us.</div><p><b>
~THE STATE OF COLORADO IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER~</b></p><div></div><div><b><br>
Toll Free Applicant Technical Support</b></div></div></div></div><p></p>

Correctional Youth Security Officer II - Marvin W Foote YSC in Centennial

Smith County Sheriff's Office

<p><i>Correctional Officer - Corrections</i></p><ul><li><i>The Correctional Officer, under the direction of the above ranking officers shall receive new prisoners, book out prisoners, oversee security, issue inmates supplies, assign temporary housing, and handle property control.</i></li><li><i>The Correctional Officer shall be a back up to other officers.</i></li><li><i>The Correctional Officer shall assist as needed in the facility.</i></li><li><i>The Correctional Officer shall be responsible for providing regular visual observation and supervision of prisoners and activities, while taking whatever steps necessary to prevent prisoner misbehavior, avoid disorder, and respond quickly to emergency situations.</i></li><li><i>The Correctional Officer has the most direct and continuous interaction with prisoners and must develop the interpersonal skills required to adequately communicate with the prisoners.</i></li><li><i>The Correctional Officer must be people oriented, taking in to mind prisoner needs and rights, exercise a non-judicial attitude toward them, and respect them as human beings.</i></li><li><i>The Correctional Officer must attend Tennessee Corrections Institute and receive certification within one year.</i></li><li>It is the policy of Smith County Government not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, sex or disability.</li></ul><p>Smith County is an Equal Opportunity Employer.</p><p>Job Type: Full-time</p><p>Pay: Up to $18.23 per hour</p><p>Benefits:</p><ul><li>401(k)</li><li>Dental insurance</li><li>Employee assistance program</li><li>Health insurance</li><li>Life insurance</li><li>Paid time off</li><li>Retirement plan</li><li>Tuition reimbursement</li><li>Vision insurance</li></ul><p>Work Location: In person</p>

Correctional Officer

State of Iowa

<div><div><div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Job Description</b></h2></div>
<div><p>The Iowa DOC mission is &lsquo;Creating Opportunities for Safer Communities&rsquo;, and at Mount Pleasant Correctional Facility (MPCF), or mission is, &lsquo;Helping People Become Their Best&rsquo;. As a Correctional Officer you can help make a positive impact in incarcerated individuals lives and our community by supporting, motivating and influencing change in others. At MPCF you will be a part of a diverse team of employees working toward helping reintegrate individuals back into the neighborhoods of Iowa. If you see yourself as a positive role model and find fulfillment in helping others, this is the position for you!<br>
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Available shifts are 2pm - 10pm and/or 10pm-6am.<br>
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The Mount Pleasant Correctional Facility has a long history of helping people since 1861. Both staff and incarcerated individuals have opportunities to give back to the local surrounding communities through collaborative programs. MPCF is a minimum custody, male facility, that houses approximately 1150 incarcerated individuals. We are focused on re-entry efforts by providing treatment, work, education and apprenticeship opportunities to help with the success of our individuals returning to our communities.<br>
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<b><i>Preferred Characteristics of a Correctional Officer:</i></b><br>
Ability to use interpersonal skills and appropriate communication to provide corrective action and guidance to incarcerated individuals while maintaining a safe environment.<br>
Listen openly to incarcerated individual questions or grievances to help resolve or refer problems/issues to appropriate staff.<br>
Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.<br>
Ability to work without supervision and to make appropriate decisions.<br>
Ability to manage multiple tasks, prioritize and be flexible in work.<br>
Ability to work with outside agencies, co-workers, incarcerated individuals and the public in a professional manner.<br>
Possess creative thinking, self-confidence and strong role-modeling.<br>
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<b><i>The person hired for this position will become an essential team player and have opportunities for growth:</i></b><br>
Opportunities to provide input into the treatment of incarcerated individuals through reporting observations to other team members and departments such as treatment, medical and education.<br>
Opportunities to make an impact on the lives of incarcerated individuals who are going through a more difficult moment in their lives.<br>
Opportunities for professional development, personal growth and skill development through continuous training.<br>
Opportunities to join specialty teams such as Crisis Negotiation or Crisis Emergency Response.<br>
Opportunities for promotion<br>
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<b><i>Typical Responsibilities of a Correctional Officer:</i></b><br>
Our officers are responsible for providing security and care to incarcerated individuals, ensuring incarcerated individual and staff safety, enforcing rules and regulations, maintaining order, escorting individuals, and supervising other activities and programs as required.<br>
Patrols facilities and makes security checks; inspects all areas of the institution (control center, cell areas, rooms, halls, dormitories, recreation/work areas and grounds) for safety/security deficiencies; searches individuals, vehicles, packages, mail, equipment, clothing and living areas for contraband items.<br>
Verifies incarcerated individual population in an assigned area at regular/irregular intervals and participates in incarcerated individuals counts.<br>
Observes incarcerated individuals behavior/interaction with staff, other incarcerated individuals, and visitors.<br>
Continuously interacts with incarcerated individuals, assisting in the development of problem solving skills, providing positive reinforcement when appropriate, and instituting corrective measures (informal counseling or sanctions, formal disciplinary action, or physical force) when necessary and as authorized by law/policy.<br>
Instructs incarcerated individuals in policy, procedure, expectations, and assists incarcerated individuals in the development of attitudes and skills necessary for successful adaptation to life within an institution.<br>
Supervises incarcerated individuals work assignments and evaluates work performance.<br>
All work is performed under general supervision of a superior.<br>
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<b><i>What we offer the selected candidate:</i></b><br>
Excellent pay and benefits package including health, dental, flexible spending and life insurance<br>
Bi-weekly vacation accrual and separate sick leave<br>
Iowa Public Employee Retirement System (IPERS) retirement package<br>
Optional 401A plan with employer contributions<br>
Employee discount programs from a variety of vendors (vision, cellular, fitness, recreation, to name a few)</p><p><b><br>
E-Verify and Right to Work</b><br>
The State of Iowa participates in E-Verify, a federal program that helps employers confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. Within the required timeframe, new hires will be verified through the E-Verify system to ensure authorization to work in the United States. The State of Iowa also complies with the federal <b>Right to Work</b> laws, which protect employees&rsquo; rights to work without being required to join a labor organization. For more information, please visit www.e-verify.gov.</p></div><br>
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<div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Minimum Qualification Requirements</b></h2></div>
<div><p>Graduation from high school, GED, or equivalency.<br>
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For additional information, please click on this link to view the job description (Download PDF reader).</p></div>
<div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Additional Qualification Requirements</b></h2></div>
<div><p>All applicants must be able to successfully pass the following:</p><ul>
<li>Psychological tests
</li><li>A background investigation check.
</li><li>A post-offer health screen administered by an institutional physician.
</li><li>A urinalysis screen for drugs.
</li><li>All new employee training during the probationary period, including local orientation, new employee orientation, and emergency preparedness training.
</li><li>Designated positions in this job class require applicants to obtain a Commercial Driver's License and endorsements within a period of time as determined by the appointing authority at the time of hire.</li></ul></div></div></div><p></p>

Georgia Department of Corrections

<div><div><div><div><div><b>JOB CODE</b></div> <div><b>TITLE</b></div> <div><b>POSITION #</b></div> <div><b>POSITION</b></div> <div><b>POSTING</b><br>
<b>BEGIN</b></div> <div><b>POSTING</b><br>
<b>END</b></div>
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</div><div><div><div>PSP194</div> <div>Correctional Sergeant (CSM)</div> <div>00111264</div> <div>Unclassified</div> <div>03/19/2026</div> <div>04/11/2026</div>
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</div></div><div><div><div><div><b>Jobcode:</b></div> <div>PSP194</div>
</div><br>
<div><div><b>Jobtitle:</b></div> <div>Correctional Sergeant (CSM)</div>
</div><br>
<div><div><b>Job Category:</b></div> <div>Corrections</div>
</div><br>
<div><div><b>Entry Salary:</b></div> <div>$63,800.10</div>
</div><br>
<div><div><b>Pay Grade Max:</b></div> <div>$72,300.95</div>
</div><br>
<div><div><b>Minimum
</b><br>
<b>Qualification:</b></div> <div>High school diploma/GED, Georgia P.O.S.T. certification, and eighteen (18) months of experience required at the lower level CSM Correctional Officer 2 (PSP191) or position equivalent.</div>
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<div><div><b>Preferred
</b><br>
<b>Qualification:</b></div> <div>A minimum of six months of experience participating in offender disciplinary activities within the Georgia Department of Corrections such as serving as an investigator or advocate in the offender disciplinary process. This preferred experience may be included in the eighteen months of full-time experience as a uniformed officer, necessary to meet the minimum qualifications or completion of at least an associate's degree in criminal justice, psychology, sociology, or a directly related field. Note: preference will be given to applicants whose full-time experience as a uniformed officer in a correctional setting was obtained with the Georgia Department of Corrections.</div>
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<div><div><b>Note:</b></div>
</div><br>
</div></div><div></div><div><div><div><div><b>Location Name:</b></div> <div>Coastal State Prison
</div></div><br>
<div><div><b>Address1:</b></div> <div>200 Gulfstream Road
</div></div><br>
<div><div><b>Address2:</b></div> <div>P.O. Box 7150
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<div><div><b>City:</b></div> <div>Garden City </div><div><b>Zipcode:</b></div> <div>31418
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<div><div><b>County:</b></div> <div>CHATHAM COUNTY<br>
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<div><div><div><div><b>Contact Name:</b></div> <div>Kadijah Davis
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<div><div><b>Contact Phone#:</b></div> <div>912-965-6221
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<div><div><b>Contact Email ID:</b></div> <div>kadijah.davis@gdc.ga.gov
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<div><div><b>Comments:</b></div> <div>This position is ONLY offered to CURRENT Georgia Department of Corrections employees who have passed the applicable assessment. Please submit a completed State of Georgia application with detailed work history, as well as dates of employment (mm/dd/yyyy). Submit any supporting documentation to the fax or email provided above. Resumes are welcomed but will not be used in lieu of an application. Kadijah.Davis@gdc.ga.gov 00111264, 00111321, 00111356, 00111476, 00111490, 00170971, 00193482, 00193486, 00195109</div></div></div></div></div><p></p>

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<p><b>Job Summary</b><br/>Join our dedicated team as a Correctional Officer and become a vital part of maintaining safety, security, and order within a correctional facility. In this energetic role, you will oversee inmate activities, enforce facility rules, and ensure the well-being of staff and inmates alike. Your proactive approach and strong sense of responsibility will help create a secure environment where everyone can thrive. This position offers an exciting opportunity to serve the community while developing valuable skills in law enforcement, conflict management, and security operations.</p><p><b>Duties</b></p><ul><li>Monitor participant behavior through CCTV surveillance systems to ensure safety and compliance with facility protocols</li><li>Conduct regular patrols of the facility to maintain security and prevent disturbances or unauthorized activities</li><li>Respond promptly to incidents, conflicts, or emergencies, applying conflict management techniques to de-escalate situations</li><li>Write detailed reports on daily activities, incidents, and disciplinary actions to ensure accurate record-keeping</li><li>Enforce rules and regulations by inspecting inmate areas, verifying compliance with safety procedures, and managing inmate movement</li><li>Provide first aid or CPR when necessary to assist injured individuals until professional medical help arrives</li><li>Collaborate with law enforcement agencies during investigations or external emergencies to uphold security standards</li></ul><p><b>Skills</b></p><ul><li>Proficiency in CCTV operation for continuous monitoring of facility areas</li><li>Knowledge of law enforcement procedures and legal standards relevant to correctional environments</li><li>Certification in CPR and First Aid to respond effectively during medical emergencies</li><li>Experience in security protocols, conflict management, and de-escalation techniques</li><li>Strong report writing skills for documenting incidents accurately and clearly</li><li>Background in military service or security roles that demonstrate discipline and situational awareness</li><li>Ability to handle stressful situations calmly while maintaining authority and professionalism</li></ul><p>Join us in making a difference by ensuring a safe, secure environment where rehabilitation and respect are at the forefront. Your dedication will contribute directly to community safety and the well-being of all individuals within our care.</p><p>Pay: $18.00 per hour</p><p>Benefits:</p><ul><li>Employee assistance program</li><li>Employee discount</li></ul><p>Work Location: In person</p>

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