Salary: $5,463.00 - $8,741.00 Monthly
Location : Canon City, CO
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: CAA Auditor II 9013 10.2026
Department: Department of Corrections
Opening Date: 10/22/2026
Closing Date: 11/5/2026 4:00 PM Mountain
FLSA: Determined by Position
Type of Announcement: This position is open only to Colorado state residents.
Primary Physical Work Address: Canon City, CO
FLSA Status: Exempt; position is not eligible for overtime compensation.
Department Contact Information:How To Apply: Please submit an online application for this position at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/colorado. Reach out to the Department Contact to apply using a paper application, including any supplemental questions. Failure to submit a complete and timely application may result in the rejection of your application. Applicants are responsible for ensuring that application materials are received by the appropriate Human Resources office before the closing date and time listed.
Who May Apply:This position is only open to Colorado state residents.
Job Location:Canon City, CO
The resulting eligibility list may be used to fill future vacancies at this location.
Description of Job This position exists to oversee and administer the DOC Cell Phone Program including developing policies and procedures, ensuring proper internal controls, and conducting audits and inventories of service lines, users, supporting documentation, and DOC divisions/areas. Provide training, and manage and monitor all aspects of the DOC Cell Phone Program including coordinating the authorization, ordering, and issuance of all DOC cell phones; providing inventory management and ensuring all applicable records are properly maintained; reporting to management and communicating with users, supervisors, business managers, appointing authorities, OIT, and management to ensure the continued development and success of the program. Conduct periodic reviews of usage and unused cell phones to recommend disabling devices / cancelling service as needed. Review cell phone provider invoices for accuracy and identify billing discrepancies, and implement cost-saving measures to optimize the DOC Cell Phone Program budget. Conduct audits of other DOC technologies including computers and software.
Specific duties include, but are not limited to:- Perform operational and compliance audits of the DOC Cell Phone Program including user records, devices, and usage to determine compliance with State Statutes, Fiscal Rules, State Controller Policies, Administrative Regulations, and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles;
- Perform audits to verify DOC-owned computers and software are properly inventoried and that annual replacement purchases are made in accordance with established guidelines;
- Utilize professional judgement to develop DOC Cell Phone program-specific and computer/software inventory audit programs and update when necessary.;
- Independently perform audits and use professional judgement when determining audit scope;
- Prepare audit results, findings, and recommendations for internal control, efficiency, and compliance or operational improvements;
- Present audit results to DOC Management and others as required;
- Follow up on audit findings, recommendations, and implementation status;
- Continually acquire an understanding of department-wide programs, units, and divisions to anticipate and meet needs;
- Document and report audit discrepancies, policy violations, usage concerns, and misuse in accordance with State, DOC, and Program guidelines;
- Serve as the subject matter expert for the DOC Cell Phone Program;
- Manage the Program by establishing and updating DOC's internal program policies and guidelines to ensure compliance with statewide rules, policies, procedures, and guidance;
- Provide updates and recommendations to DOC Administrative Regulations (AR) as needed to improve transparency, processes, and compliance;
- Provide oversight and daily management of the Cell Phone Program by assisting users, troubleshooting user cell phone issues, and provide training which highlights user responsibilities;
- Establish guidelines that direct how the Cell Phone Program will be implemented and maintained, and ensure that newly issued cell phones, cancelled service lines, and other changes to cell phone service are correct;
- Establish new user accounts by obtaining pricing from applicable cell phone providers when new requests to issue a DOC cell phone are received;
- Evaluate the needs of the user and coordinate with them to obtain applicable AR forms along with a properly approved and coded requisition;
- Ensure proper approvals are received for upgrades, camera access, additional storage, etc.
- Other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal RightsResidency Requirement:This posting is only open to residents of the State of Colorado at the time of submitting your application.
Class Code & Classification Description:H8D3XX Auditor II
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONSExperience:Six (6) years of relevant experience in auditing, policy development or information technology. (any work experience less than full-time will be prorated).
-OR-A combination of higher education from an accredited college and relevant experience in auditing, policy development or information technology, or a related occupation equal to six (6) years.
- Current, valid licensure as a CPA from the Colorado Board of Accountancy or current, valid CIA certificate will substitute for five (5) years of the requirement.
Ensure that the 'Work Experience" section of the application is complete and contains all relevant work experience related to the position that you are applying for. This information will be used to help determine compensation for the position. "See resume" statements cannot be accepted in lieu of the "work experience" section of the application. Additional work experience will not be accepted after the job announcement close date for compensation purposes. Required Competencies:- Ability to design, update, and execute compliance, operational, and financial audit programs independently;
- Capability to draft, maintain, and update internal program guidelines, policies, and Administrative Regulations;
- 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:- Knowledge of tracking IT hardware and software inventories, evaluating lifecycle replacement needs, and conducting hardware compliance reviews;
- Understanding of requisition workflows, provider pricing structures, and coding to ensure proper approvals for service additions and hardware upgrades;
- Strong critical thinking skills to independently set audit scope, update audit routines, and evaluate user equipment needs without step-by-step oversight.
IMPORTANT INFORMATIONThe Assessment Process: Your application will be reviewed to determine if you meet the minimum Qualifications (MQ's). Applicants that meet MQ's will be included in the Comparative Analysis process. Colorado Revised Statutes require that state employees are hired and promoted through a comparative analysis which may include, but is not limited to, a suitability screening, eSkills Assessment, oral assessment, written performance assessment or it may include a review of your application material and your responses to any supplemental questions by a Subject Matter Expert (SME) to assess and rank applicants in order to establish an eligible list for referral to the hiring manager for final consideration.
Be sure the "Work Experience" section of your application is complete and specifically addresses your qualifications, experience, and accomplishments as they relate to the
Description of the Job,
Minimum Qualifications,
Required Competencies and
Preferred Qualifications as listed above. Resumes and "see resume" statements will not be accepted in lieu of the "Work Experience" section of the application. Failure to include adequate information or follow instructions by the closing date may result in your application not being accepted and/or may affect your score, rank or inclusion in the final pool of eligible applicants.
Employees who are rehired or reinstated within six months of their separation will return at either their previous pay rate if hired into the same class level or based on their time in the class series, whichever is higher. Those rehired or reinstated after six months' separation will be calculated using the same formula for new hires and promotions.
Please note that while this change in role may constitute a change in title and/or responsibility, salary adjustments are not guaranteed and may be influenced by factors such as internal pay equity, budget constraints, market benchmarks, or the individual's current compensation level. Any changes to compensation will be determined separately and communicated accordingly.
If you have transcripts, a license or other relevant documentation regarding your qualifications, upload and attach copies to your application.
If an unofficial copy of transcripts is being submitted at the time of application, transcripts from colleges or universities outside the United States must be assessed for U.S. equivalency by a NACES educational credential evaluation service. This documentation is the responsibility of the applicant and must be included as part of your application materials. Failure to provide a transcript or credential evaluation report may prevent your application from moving forward in the selection process.
Under the Job Application Fairness Act (SB 23-058), applicants may redact information from certifications and transcripts that identify their age, date of birth or dates of attendance from an educational institution.
In order to process a background investigation, your application must include at least (10) ten years of the most current work experience unless experience related to the job for which you are applying is later than (10) years. Failure to provide this information could result in delays and/or elimination from the background investigation process.Toll Free Applicant Technical Support: If you experience technical difficulty with the NEOGOV system (e.g. uploading or attaching documents to your online application) call NEOGOV technical support at 855-524-5627 Mon-Fri between 6 am and 6 pm (Pacific Time). Helpful hints: if you are having difficulty uploading or attaching documents to your application first, ensure your documents are PDF or Microsoft Word files and second, close the document before you attempt to upload (attach) it.
**You are encouraged to print a copy of this announcement for your records**
Conditions of Employment: All job offers are contingent upon a successful medical screening by a healthcare professional, certifying the candidate's ability to perform the essential functions of the position. Applicant must consent to hold harmless CDOC and its agents and staff from any liability arising in whole or in part from the testing and the use of this information in connection with CDOC's consideration of application for employment.
- Must be 21 years of age
- Possess a valid driver's license. Drivers must maintain a valid, non-restricted Colorado driver's license, obey traffic laws, and be able to safely operate a motor vehicle. State drivers are expected to maintain a safe driving record consistent with Colorado Division of Human Resources Universal Policy Driving Standards. Eligibility to drive a State-owned vehicle, includes holding a valid Colorado driver's license within 30 days of employment or residency change and meeting specific driving record criteria. Serious traffic violations, including DUIs or reckless driving, can disqualify drivers for up to seven years. All State Vehicles are monitored by telematics for safe operation and employees have no reasonable expectation of privacy while using an agency State Fleet vehicle.
- Although a valid driver's lic