CDOC Boiler Operator Supervisor Trainee​/Correctional Officer ; Denver

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In addition to a great agency and rewarding, meaningful work, we offer:

• 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.
• 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.

This position is only open to Colorado state residents.

This recruitment is for the Denver Correctional Complex. This posting may be used to fill future vacancies at this location.

The Colorado Department of Corrections (CDOC) has developed the Boiler Operator Supervisor Trainee Program to train interested and qualified individuals in correctional facility boiler operations. This position is classified as a Correctional Officer I.

This trainee position will receive on‑the‑job training (OJT) in correctional facility boiler operations while maintaining the safety and security of the assigned correctional facility.

Upon successful completion of this trainee program, the selected candidate may advance to a Correctional Support Trades Supervisor (CSTS I) in the Physical Plant's Boiler Operations. A Stationary Engineer license or equivalent must be obtained within four (4) years of obtaining a CSTS I position.

Ensure the safety and security of the general public, facility staff, and inmates; supervise and train inmate workers. Train and guide inmates in the proper use of controlled items, tools, equipment, and chemicals. Enforce security procedures, conduct work site searches, monitor workplace environment and inmate behavior, and respond to emergency situations such as fights, fires, and escapes according to policy.

Ensure the safe, efficient, compliant, and cost‑effective completion of all phases of boiler house operations. Conduct regular checks, read gauges, work on water heaters, air handlers, heat‑exchange pumps, and steam traps. Ensure preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance on boiler and associated peripheral systems and equipment. Work closely with other trades such as plumbing, HVAC, electrical, and general maintenance.

Provide supervision of assigned inmate workers; promote a high level of performance by setting work standards according to agency mission, vision, and values. Participate in hiring of inmates, train and instruct them in boiler operations and proper use of tools and equipment. Create schedules, assign work, conduct job evaluations, monitor hours, post wages, and update records. Exemplify professionalism, honesty, integrity, and ethical behavior.

Ensure compliance with Colorado Boiler Code, International Mechanical Code, American Correctional Association and all applicable policy, regulations and standards. Track usage of tools, equipment and parts, expenses and waste to remain within budget and reduce inefficiencies.

High School Diploma or a GED certificate.

Must be 18 years of age. Have no felony convictions or domestic violence history, and possess a valid, unrestricted driver’s license. Applicants must have valid U.S. work authorization at the time of application. Successful completion of all modules of the six‑week CDOC Basic Training, including English reading comprehension and defensive tactics, is required.

• Strong work ethic, integrity, and dependability.
• Sound judgment and decision‑making skills.
• Strong communication, interpersonal and…