CDOC Technician III (Library) - Rifle Job at Colorado in Rifle

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.

• 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. 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 for more information.

Who May Apply

This position is open to residents of Colorado.

Location

This position will be working at the Rifle Correctional Center. This posting may be used to fill future vacancies at this location.

Primary Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Answer requests for information by conducting reference interviews, determining where to locate the desired information and executing the search;
• Provide instruction to library users on information literacy and library skills; Inform library users about availability of interlibrary loan; screen requests for compatibility with selection criteria; instruct patrons on loan procedures; search incoming books for content and contraband;
• Provide library service to inmates in Restricted Housing/diagnostic units who cannot visit the library;
• Recommend materials for addition to the library collection to meet the educational, informational and recreational needs of the inmate population;
• Assign classification numbers and subject headings for new materials by copying existing catalog records and modifying to comply with Dewey Decimal Classification, Abridged and Sears List of Subject Headings;
• Monitor behavior of inmate library users, enforce security regulations and library rules, call for the ejection of problem inmates, write reports on rule infractions, and act on resolving conflicts between offenders;
• Prepare annual funding requests;
• Report annual library expenditures;
• Compose and distribute monthly narrative and statistical reports;
• Supervise inmate library clerks through the assignment of tasks, monitoring progress and workflow, scheduling work, establishing work standards, and checking the final product;
• Provide initial and ongoing training for inmate library clerks;
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Three (3) years of technical or high‑level clerical experience. Technical work is defined as skilled work in the practical application of specialized techniques, procedures, practices, or methods in order to accomplish tasks. High‑level clerical experience includes document creation, word processing; creation and revision of office procedures; compiling and formatting content for program materials such as annual reports and newsletters; screening documents and supporting information to determine eligibility, authenticity, or identity; accounting for the unit's allotted funds by authorizing operating expenditures.

OR:

A combination of college or university coursework in Criminal Justice, Business Management, Public Administration, Information Science, or a related field and related experience as defined above equal to three (3) years. Applicants must submit a copy of their unofficial college transcript with their name, college name, degree and date conferred in order to receive credit.

Required Competencies

• Ability to work directly with inmates in a prison environment;
• Exceptional interpersonal/customer service skills;
• Ability to train/instruct others;
• Experience with Microsoft Excel and Word; must have the ability to create, edit and manipulate data;
• Ability to correspond and share documents via e‑mail;
• Effective written and oral communication skill;
• Self‑control, a strong sense of ability to work in stressful, potentially violent situations;
• Ability to remain alert, emotionally stable, and mentally resilient under pressure and observant throughout their shift;
• Tolerance to stress, confinement, and high‑stakes interaction;
• Ability to read and comprehend the English language;
• Ability to effectively communicate fluently in English both verbally and in writing;
• Ability to create accessible documents and technical content that follows plain language guidelines with accessibility in mind.

Preferred Qualifications

• Relevant technical experience with the State of Colorado;
• Knowledge of library services;
• Experience using an integrated library system (ILS);
• Experience selecting, processing, shelving, and/or maintaining library materials;
• Experience working with a diverse population.

Important Information

Use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools, including language models, to create, write, or alter any portion of responses throughout any step of the assessment process may result in the disqualification of an applicant.

Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications and Essential Competencies to be considered for assessment. The Assessment Process will include suitability screening, skill assessments, oral and written evaluations, and possibly reference checks. Only applicants who meet the Minimum Qualifications will be entered into the comparative analysis and subsequent selection steps.

For more information about the appeals process, contact the State Personnel Board at 303‑866‑3300 or visit spb.colorado.gov.

Conditions of Employment

• Must be 21 years of age;
• Possess a valid driver’s license; drivers must maintain a valid, non-restricted Colorado driver license, obey traffic laws, and maintain a safe driving record;
• Possess a high school diploma or GED;
• Have no felony convictions;
• Must be legally eligible to work in the United States;
• Must successfully complete the six‑week Colorado Department of Corrections Basic Training, including English comprehension, competency assessments, and defensive tactics exams;
• Must be able to complete Defensive Tactics requirements, including physical abilities, use of baton, and other defensive techniques;
• Must be able to see and hear well to observe, address, and respond to potential breaches in safety and security;
• Must be willing and able to work various shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays;
• Must be willing to work on-site at Rifle Correctional Center and be exposed to Oleoresin Capsicum during training and on assignment;
• TB screening is required upon hire.

Additional Requirements

Successful completion of a background investigation is required. Applicants with criminal charges must provide official disposition of any charges. All new employees are subject to drug testing and ongoing random tests.

Applicants may contact NEOGOV technical support at 855‑524‑5627 for application difficulties.

EEO Statement

All job offers are contingent upon a successful medical screening by a healthcare professional, and the State of Colorado is an equal opportunity employer committed to building inclusive, innovative work environments. The agency will assist applicants with disabilities with reasonable accommodation requests.

Application Instructions

Include a working email address on your application; one that is checked daily. Applications will be acknowledged by email. The State of Colorado encourages candidates from all identities, backgrounds, and abilities to apply. The State is committed to non‑discriminatory hiring practices in compliance with applicable law.