Colorado Department of Corrections Interview Questions
& Process
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Colorado Department of Corrections
Desktop Technical Analyst
Entry Average Positive experience Decline offer 3 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Technical screen Panel
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical
The HR folks were super clear about what to expect upfront. We had good communication from the start, so I always knew what was coming next. It went like this: first, an initial phone chat. Then, a one-way interview where I had to answer pre-recorded questions by recording myself. Finally, a panel interview with a mix of behavioral and technical questions.
Confirmed questions1 question
- Tell me about a time you messed up.
Colorado Department of Corrections
Correctional Officer
Entry Average Positive experience Accept offer 4 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Technical screen Presentation Background check Offer
Interview formats
Technical Presentation Behavioral Other
Applied for CO I job May 29, 2017. June 2, 2017 - got an email with a link for a "Suitability Screening" questionnaire. June 5, 2017 - email saying I passed the screening and moving to "Comparative Analysis Phase II". June 6, 2017 - email with date and location for the Phase II assessment at Denver Women's Correctional Facility, scheduled for June 12th. June 7, 2017 - email to reschedule for June 20th. June 20th, 2017 - attended Comparative Analysis Phase II. Watched a video, wrote a paper on observations, then had a 3-person panel interview with a Captain and two Lieutenants. Told verbally by the Captain I passed. July 3, 2017 - email confirming I passed Phase II and moving to backgrounds. July 7th, 2017 - Background Technician emailed to schedule integrity interview. July 13th, 2017 - Went to Colorado Springs for the recorded background integrity interview and fingerprinting, took about 45 min. Told "no calls, no worries" about hearing back but it could take up to 2 weeks. July 18, 2017 - email stating I was in final consideration for the CO I position and to contact someone immediately, noting that responses are expected within 24 hours.
Confirmed questions1 question
- Can you describe a situation where you faced a challenge and how you dealt with it?
Colorado Department of Corrections
Correctional Officer
Entry Difficult Neutral experience Accept offer 4 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Technical screen Panel Background check Presentation Background check Background check Offer
Interview formats
Technical Behavioral Presentation Behavioral
The process starts with an online application. A few days later, HR sends an email asking to complete a Google form to confirm meeting job requirements like walking, running, and bending. Upon submission, HR emails again with a facility location and time for a "comparative analysis," which is essentially an interview with a panel of officers (Lt to Captain) and some admins. At the prison, after being searched and passing a metal detector, a lady meets you and takes you to a computer. You watch a 20-second video and have 10 minutes to write a report on it. Afterwards, you go to the panel for about 30 minutes of questions, mainly about prison situations. The next day, an email confirms passing and placement on the eligibility list with a ranking. A few days later, a background investigator calls for an "Integrity interview," which is recorded. You sign papers and are asked about your employment history, education, and criminal history. The investigator might try to confuse you about your employment history, seemingly to test if you'll confess to anything. Then, fingerprints are taken and sent to the FBI. This stage lasts about 1.5 hours. About a week later, HR calls for a pre-employment drug test and a medical exam to confirm you can perform the job duties, which you have to pay for yourself. Results are faxed to HR. Two days later, an offer is extended, and training starts 3 weeks later.
Confirmed questions2 questions
- What action would you take if an offender declined counseling?
- Describe a situation where you had a disagreement with a supervisor.
Colorado Department of Corrections
Correctional Officer
Entry Difficult Positive experience Accept offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Technical screen Background check Offer
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical
The interview process was very quick and efficient. Since I was applying from out of state, I was eligible for an online interview. The interviews were done online and I needed a webcam and microphone. The whole hiring process, from applying to getting the job offer, took about 2 months and 1 day. I was really pleased with how it all went.
Confirmed questions4 questions
- Can you discuss any past crimes that went undetected?
- Describe your history with drug use.
- What would be your approach if an inmate refused to attend a therapy session?
Colorado Department of Corrections Interview Questions
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“What action would you take if an offender declined counseling?”
Read reports →“What would be your approach if an inmate refused to attend a therapy session?”
Read reports →“Can you discuss any past crimes that went undetected?”
Read reports →“Describe your history with drug use.”
Read reports →“Considering you'll be part of a facility management team within Clinical Services, how do you plan to reconcile the demands of the correctional facility with the objectives of clinical services?”
Read report →“Tell me about a time you messed up.”
Read report →“Describe a situation where you had a disagreement with a supervisor.”
Read report →“Describe an instance where you had to take on a leadership role.”
Read report →“Tell me about a time you disagreed with a supervisor. How did you handle it, and would you do anything differently now?”
Read report →Formats, difficulty and experience
Across all 13 Colorado Department of Corrections interview reports.