CDOC Correctional Officer II: Buena Vista

Department Information

This position is only open to Colorado State residents.

Application Process

Phase I:
Minimum Qualification Review

Phase II:
Comparative Analysis Assessment

Subject to Change

Applicants are encouraged to review the following series of Administrative Regulations (AR) to prepare for the comparative analysis process: 150, 300’s, 600’s, 850’s series.

The assessment scores may be used for future announcements.

These ARs can be found on DOC’s website: (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)./

This announcement will be used to generate an eligibility list for only Buena Vista Correctional Center.

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Benefits

• 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

Housing Assistance

CDOC has collaborated with Fading West Development LLC (FWD) to assist employees with housing in the Buena Vista Area. They are located in the Farm neighborhood near shopping, restaurants, a fitness center and work.

* CDOC cannot guarantee housing, and does not operate the housing.

Description of Job

Correctional Officer II is accountable for providing lead work/limited supervision responsibilities. Work may include assignment to a single or multiple person control center, mail room, meal hall, meal cart movement, canteen, visitation center, medical facility, housing/living unit, etc., where employees must coordinate the activities of others in regulating inmates, civilians, property, security, custody and control functions.

Duties

• Providing lead work guidance and training to assigned positions
• Recommending assignments for correctional officers
• Providing input into performance plans
• Promoting and maintaining a safe and secure environment through conscientious observation, clear communication, adherence to agency Administrative Regulations, facility Implementation Adjustments and the Code of Penal Discipline
• Enforcing statutes, regulations, orders, directives, and procedures
• Managing inmates behavior and encouraging personal accountability through effective professional communication
• Monitoring and controlling access to the facility and restricted areas
• Training and guiding assigned staff on the proper use of controlled items, keys, tools, equipment and chemicals
• Enforcing security procedures by conducting work‑site searches, inmate counts, controlling unauthorized contraband, strip searches, cell searches, pat searches, and transportation
• Responding to emergency situations such as fights, fires and escapes according to CDOC policy and preparing and submitting required reports
• May be required to seize, hold, control, and/or otherwise subdue violent, assaulting, or physically threatening persons which requires body strength and agility of all four limbs

Positions are subject to working additional hours and/or shifts to maintain safety and security.

Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights

Please read carefully and complete the application in its entirety.

Minimum Qualifications

High School Diploma or a GED certificate, and two (2) years of corrections related experience, law enforcement patrol experience, or military experience. (Experience must be clearly described in the “Work Experience” section of your application. Each position must be separated by job classification, duties, and dates.) All work experience less than full time will be prorated.

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