CDOC - Community Parole Officer; Denver Metro

CDOC - Community Parole Officer (Denver Metro)

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The Division of Adult Parole exists to manage and supervise inmates/parolees on a 24‑hour, 7‑day‑per‑week, 365‑day cycle to provide public safety and opportunities for successful re‑entry. Re‑entry support services collaborate with this unit. The unit ensures compliance with Federal and state statutes, CDOC Regulations, Parole Board conditions and agreements, Code of Penal Discipline, community corrections standards, Interstate Compact Rules, and other established rules for the supervision of inmates/parolees.

• Conduct field work (e.g., pre‑release plan investigation, home visitation, job verification, parole violation investigation), including after hours to contact inmates/parolees at their residence of record.
• Apply evidence‑based assessment, case planning and supervision techniques set by policy and standards of practice, under the supervision of a team leader or supervisor.
• Direct the assessment and supervision plan of community‑based parolees through the analysis of case material and interviews to update the Colorado Transition Accountability Plan (CTAP) by incorporating community supervision conditions and updating the parolee’s goals.
• Monitor parolee compliance and progress by overseeing employment, drug treatment and screening, restitution payments, residential status, and specialized treatment programs consistent with the community supervision plan and division contact standards and escort to specific activities, if needed.
• Interact with parolees and use motivational interviewing, coaching, and other evidence‑based practices to reinforce pro‑social behavior and assist parolees in developing effective problem‑solving skills and attaining goals.
• Provide crisis intervention, personal counseling and guidance to parolees in resolving interpersonal, familial and financial problems to enhance parolee success and better ensure public safety.
• Respond to parolee non‑compliant behavior by investigating violations, and imposing appropriate sanctions consistent with the Colorado Violation Decision Making Process (CVDMP) or community violation matrix, most of which are managed in the community and do not require arrest.
• Present case information for a variety of evidentiary hearings to include COPD (Code of Penal Discipline) hearings, parole revocation hearings, YOS (Youthful Offender System) revocation proceedings, interstate compact probable cause hearings and serve as a hearing officer for COPDs conducted on residential and CRCF parolees in compliance with due process standards.
• Attend training and develop skills in evidence‑based supervision techniques to include motivational interviewing, assessment and case planning, and cognitive behavioral interventions.
• Maintain proficiency in the use of firearms, arrest control techniques, CPR, and first aid.
• Periodic on‑call or call‑backs after hours on a 24/7 basis.
• Pursuant to C.R.S. 16‑2.6‑101, position functions as a PEACE Officer and will make arrests and transport parolees.
• Perform other job‑related duties as assigned or required.

• Possess a current and valid P.O.S.T. certification (or law‑enforcement certification equivalent) from another state with the ability to obtain Colorado P.O.S.T. using the provisional process prior to being hired.
• Be eligible to obtain Colorado P.O.S.T. certification through the Federal Reciprocity program prior to being hired.

• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree. (Upload unofficial transcripts with name, institution, degree, and date conferred.)
• OR a combination of coursework and professional work experience in criminal justice, corrections, social work, counseling, equal to four (4) years.
• Must possess and maintain a current and valid Colorado P.O.S.T. (Peace Officer Standards Training) certification (or law‑enforcement certification equivalent). Upload a copy of the POST certificate.
• OR be eligible to obtain Colorado…