Correctional Officer - Rifle Correctional Facility

Overview

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Department Information

The Rifle Correctional Center is a 192-bed Level I minimum security facility, located on a 75-acre site in rural Garfield County in Western Colorado. The facility opened in the 1960s as a satellite labor camp and has evolved to include secondary education, vocational training, and a reintegration program intended to reduce recidivism. Current CDOC CO I employees are encouraged to apply for transfers through the posted Central Transfer Process job announcement.

Applicants are encouraged to review the AR 100's and 300's series, found on the Department of Corrections website: (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..

If your goal is to build a career that makes a difference and builds greater public confidence in good government, consider joining the dedicated people of the State of Colorado. Our professionals strive to support state government and the citizens of Colorado. Customer service is a key component for every position in state government and focuses on ideas to redesign the delivery of services to be more effective and efficient.

This posting will be used to fill vacant positions at our Rifle location. There are endless opportunities with the CDOC.

The Rifle Correctional Center is a 192-bed Level I minimum security facility, located on a 75-acre site in rural Garfield County in Western Colorado. The facility originally opened in the 1960s as a satellite labor camp and has evolved over time to its present format. Our current programming maintains a community-based labor service and has expanded to include secondary education, vocational training, and a reintegration program intended to reduce recidivism.

Current CDOC CO I employees are encouraged to apply for transfers through the Central Transfer Process.

Applicants are encouraged to review the Administrative Regulations (AR) to prepare for the comparative analysis process: the 100's and 300's series. ARs can be found on the DOC website: .

If your goal is to build a career that makes a difference and builds greater public confidence in good government, consider joining the State of Colorado. Our professionals support state government and the citizens of Colorado. Customer service is a key component for every position in state government as is the focus on ideas to redesign the delivery of services to be more effective and efficient.

• Distinctive career advancement opportunities throughout the state system
• Strong, secure, yet flexible retirement benefits including PERA Defined Benefit or PERA Defined Contribution plans 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

The Correctional Officer I (CO I) position maintains the safety and security of CDOC prison facilities. CO I staff support the CDOC Mission, Vision and Values with integrity and commitment while preparing inmates for community reentry. They communicate professionally with inmates, families, coworkers, supervisors, managers and the public, and work as a cohesive team to manage a diverse inmate population.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Work directly with inmates in a locked facility
• Monitor and control access to the facility and restricted areas
• Man an armed post (annual firearms certification)
• Monitor facility perimeter, detain unidentified pedestrians and/or vehicles
• Operate mechanical doors, security devices, equipment and alarms
• Control movement of inmates throughout the daily schedule
• Escort and transport inmates in authorized state vehicles
• Monitor visiting areas
• Conduct formal, informal and emergency counts
• Cross check and maintain movement logs
• Conduct searches for contraband (may include canine, metal detector, pat, perimeter, strip and vehicle searches)
• Inspect facility and cells to maintain health, safety and sanitation standards
• Inspect inmate mail and property
• Respond to emergencies (fights, medical, fires, escapes) using established protocols
• Follow tool and key control procedures; ensure proper storage and documentation
• Attend roll call and document incidents using established reporting practices
• Communicate pertinent information to coworkers and supervisors

Positions may require additional hours and shifts to maintain 24/7 safety and security.

Minimum Qualification
High School Diploma or GED certificate.

Conditions of Employment
Applicants must acknowledge and agree to Conditions of Employment within the application process. Must be legally eligible to work in the United States. CDOC uses e-Verify and does not sponsor non-residents. Must be at least…