CDOC Food Service Lieutenant CSTS II; Canon

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

This recruitment is for the Centennial Correctional Facility. The eligibility list created from this recruitment may be used to fill future vacancies.

This Correctional Support Trades Supervisor II (CSTS II) is a Food Service Lieutenant for the Colorado Department of Corrections (CDOC), at the Centennial Correctional Facility. Responsibilities include but are not limited to: ensuring the safety and security of the general public, staff and inmates; ensuring efficient and effective food service operations and supervising staff and inmates. Position promotes the CDOC policies, mission, and vision.

Position exemplifies a professional workforce that embodies honesty, integrity and cooperation, creating work opportunities and developing inmate skills in preparation for community reentry.

Safety and Security – position maintains 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; enforces security procedures by conducting work site searches; monitors workplace environment and inmates behavior, paying close attention to changes, inappropriate activity or potential problems;

initiates verbal reprimands when warranted and, if necessary, physically controls inmates with the proper application of restraints or use of force techniques; monitors, supervises and escorts inmates according to facility policy and limits inmate access to restricted areas; position performs inmate counts and transportation; responds to emergency situations such as fights, fires and escapes according to agency policy and writes and submits required reporting.

Through conscientious observation, clear communications and adherence to agency Administrative Regulations, facility Implementation Adjustments and the Code of Penal Discipline, position promotes a safe and secure environment.

Supervision – Position provides safety and security through the supervision of assigned staff and inmate workers; promotes a high level of performance by setting the work standard according to agency mission, vision and values. 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;

stresses safe practices and the proper use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for self, staff and inmates; exemplifies a professional workforce that embodies honesty, integrity and ethical behavior.

Staff Supervision – participates in hiring process by interviewing candidates and making recommendations; prepares performance plans, and conducts performance evaluations; resolves informal staff and/or inmate grievances. Assigns tasks, monitors and inspects work progress and ensures assigned staff receives required training; coaches and mentors staff regarding agency supervision and processes and in preparation for career growth and opportunity.

Inmate Supervision – participates in the interview and hiring process in order to ensure appropriate placement on work crews and training needs are met; position ensures inmate workers are trained in all aspects of food service operations. Ensures inmate evaluations are completed, tracks and calculates inmate hours and pay, creates schedule and assigns tasks and resolves informal grievances according to agency policy;

reduces inmate idleness and creates real life work opportunities to prepare inmates for community reentry.

• Comprehensive understanding of CDOC Performance Management Program (PMP) policy
• Ability to create a cohesive team while mentoring and motivating assigned staff
• Self motivation
• Tactful and…