CDOC - Community Parole Officer; Denver Metro

Community Parole Officer (Denver Metro) – State of Colorado

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• Conduct field work (e.g., pre‑release plan investigations, home visits, job verification, parole violation investigations), including after‑hours contacts with inmates/parolees at their residence of record.
• Apply evidence‑based assessment, case planning and supervision techniques in accordance with policy and standards of practice.
• Direct assessment and supervision plans through analysis of case material and interviews; update the Colorado Transition Accountability Plan (CTAP) incorporating community supervision conditions and parolee goals.
• Monitor parolee compliance and progress by overseeing employment, drug treatment and screening, restitution payments, residential status, and participation in specialized treatment programs.
• Interview and work with parolees using motivational interviewing, coaching, and evidence‑based practices to reinforce pro‑social behavior and develop problem‑solving skills.
• Provide crisis intervention, personal counseling and guidance to parolees in resolving interpersonal, familial and financial problems to enhance parolee success and public safety.
• Investigate violations and impose appropriate sanctions per the Colorado Violation Decision Making Process (CVDMP) or community violation matrix.
• Present case information at evidentiary hearings, including COPD hearings, parole revocation hearings, YOS revocation proceedings, and interstate compact probable cause hearings; serve as hearing officer for COPDs conducted on residential and CRCF parolees.
• Attend training to develop skills in evidence‑based supervision techniques such as motivational interviewing, assessment, case planning and cognitive behavioral interventions.
• Maintain proficiency in firearms, arrest control techniques, CPR and first aid; understand use‑of‑force compliance and POST certification requirements.
• Perform on‑call or callback duties on a 24/7 basis, including arrest and transportation of parolees as a PEACE Officer.
• Complete other job‑related duties as assigned.

• Distinctive career advancement opportunities throughout the state system.
• Strong retirement benefits including PERA Defined Benefit or Defined Contribution Plans 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.

• Valid and current P.O.S.T. certification (or equivalent law enforcement certification) from any state; ability to obtain Colorado P.O.S.T. via the provisional process before hiring.
• Or eligibility to obtain Colorado P.O.S.T. through the Federal Reciprocity program before hiring.
• Legal eligibility to work in the United States.
• Must be 21 years of age or older.
• Valid, unrestricted driver’s license.
• High‑school diploma or GED.
• No felony convictions or domestic violence history.
• Completion of all modules of the six‑week Colorado Department of Corrections Basic Training, including defensive tactics and required assessments.

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university; if a transcript is unavailable, a professional‑work‑experience substitution of four (4) years in criminal justice, corrections, social work, counseling, or a related field may be accepted.
• Applicants must upload proof of POST certification or eligibility.
• Physical ability to perform defensive tactics, including lifting, striking, and restraining.
• Ability to work various shifts, including nights and rotating schedules; willingness and ability to travel on short notice.
• TB screening required upon hire.

• Self‑control in stressful or potentially violent situations.
• Alertness, emotional stability, and resilience under pressure.
• Strong interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Self‑motivation, initiative, and strong planning and prioritizing ability.
• Effective written and oral communication in English.
• Critical thinking,…