li>Successfully pass all modules of the six-week Colorado Department of Corrections Basic Training, to include English reading comprehension, relevant competency assessments and written/practical exams in Defensive Tactics;
Possess the physical ability to successfully complete Defensive Tactics;
Lift arms above head and kick as high as own waist;
Stabilize another person to accomplish a controlled take down;
Use arms, palms of hands, shins, and feet to deliver blows;
Withstand impact (slow speed or with a safety bag) on own body from strikes/blows;
Swing a baton in a striking technique;
Rotate body 90 degrees with feet planted for striking with foot or using a defensive tactic;
Get down on one or both knees and up again with multiple repetitions;
Will be exposed to Oleoresin Capsicum during Basic Training and will be exposed while on assignment;
Must be able to see and hear in order to observe, address and respond to potential breaches in safety and security;
Seize, hold, control or subdue violent or assaultive persons and defend oneself or others to prevent injury;
Demonstrate body agility, strength of all four limbs and the ability to walk and climb stairs consistently;
Work in situations involving assaultive behavior, physical control of another person and/or restraint situations;
Deal with individuals with a range of moods and behaviors, utilizing tactfulness and a congenial, personable manner;
Work with people of the opposite sex, diverse racial ethnic groups, mentally ill and emotionally disturbed offenders;
Communicate by talking, listening and/or signaling people to convey or exchange information, assignments;
Work in an environment with fluctuating noise and temperature (hot and cold) which may include working outdoors in inclement weather and/or concrete floor/wall work settings;
Willing and able to travel;
Willing and able to work various shifts, days, afternoons, graveyards (nights) which includes a rotating shift schedule;
TB (tuberculosis) screening is required of all new employees upon hire.
Primary job responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Functions as a communication liaison for treatment providers;
- Reviews information for accuracy and applicability and enters and maintains information databases;
- Develops reports to inform treatment providers and the Approved Treatment Provider Program Specialist;
- Ensures that deliverables are identified and provided within the regulations of Adult Parole and directions of the Adult Parole Assistant Director overseeing ATPP:
- Resolve problems that arise in the execution of the ATPP outside the supervisory chain and will have direct contact with Approved Treatment Providers throughout the state;
- Tracks budget expenditures;
- Tracks and reports billing and balances through record-keeping and spreadsheet development and maintenance and communicate regularly with treatment providers and other units within the Colorado Department of Corrections (CDOC) and Adult Parole;
- Determines the need for and scope of reports and distribution, correspondence and communication;
- Ensures compliance with CDOC, the American Correctional Association and the Division of Adult Parole;
- Provides administrative support to the Executive Clemency process for the Director of Executive Clemency and the Office of the Governor;
- Ensures that applicable information is captured and reported; process guidelines are adhered to through interpreting and applying rules and regulations governing Executive Clemency;
- Utilizes principles and practices of the Executive Clemency process to resolve challenges and issues;
- Selects and applies program guidelines based on the interpretation of the situation so as to provide program services, resolve problems, answer questions, and advice other on program issues.