CDOC Boiler Lieutenant CSTS II; Buena Vista

Overview

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• 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.
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This position is only open to Colorado state residents.

This vacancy is for the Buena Vista Correctional Complex.

The resulting eligibility list may be used to fill future vacancies.

This Correctional Support Trades Supervisor II (CSTS II) is the Boiler House Lieutenant for the Buena Vista Correctional Complex; a Colorado Department of Corrections (CDOC) prison facility in Buena Vista, CO. Primary responsibilities include but are not limited to: ensuring the safety and security of the general public, staff and inmates; ensuring safe, efficient and compliant operation of facility Boiler House systems and supervising assigned staff and inmate work crews.

This position promotes the Colorado Department of Corrections Mission, Vision and Values with honesty, integrity and commitment.

• Safety and Security - This position maintains the safety and security of facility and work sites; through clear and accurate communication; trains and guides staff and inmates in the proper use of controlled items, keys, tools, equipment and chemicals. Through conscientious observation, clear communications and adherence to agency Administrative Regulations, facility Implementation Adjustments, Operational Memorandum, and the Code of Penal Discipline, this position promotes a safe and secure environment.
  
  This position is subject to facility call back or working additional hours or shifts to maintain safety and security.
• Supervision - This position provides safety and security through the supervision of assigned staff who supervise and train inmate workers, promoting a high level of performance by setting the work standard according to agency mission, vision and values. This position trains and instructs staff and inmates in the appropriate use of all relevant tools, equipment and procedures to ensure efficient, safe, and effective completion of assigned tasks by stressing safe construction practices and the proper use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for self, staff, and inmates;
  
  and by exemplifying a professional workforce that embodies honesty, integrity and ethical behavior. Staff Supervision – participates in the hiring process by interviewing candidates and making recommendations; by preparing and conducting performance plans and evaluations; assigns tasks, monitors and inspects work progress and ensures assigned staff receive required training; position coaches and mentors staff in regard to agency supervision and other processes in preparation for career growth and opportunity.
  
  Inmate Supervision – This position participates in the interview and hiring process in order to ensure appropriate placement of inmates on work crews and that training needs are met; ensures inmate workers are trained in all aspects of Boiler House operations (correct methods, tool use and care, reading blueprints, and project planning); while monitoring project progress, inspecting work and ensuring timely completion of tasks.
  
  This position ensures inmate evaluations are complete, tracks and…