CDOC-Correctional Officer II: Sterling, Colorado

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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. 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;
• Visit State of Colorado Employee Benefits for more information.

Who May Apply:
Residents and non-residents of Colorado may apply and be hired into this position as the work will be performed primarily at a location that is within 30 miles of the state border.

Job Location:

Sterling Correctional Facility;
Sterling, Colorado.

The resulting eligibility list may be used to fill future vacancies at this location

Phase I:
Minimum Qualification Review

Phase II:
Comparative Analysis Assessment

Applicants are encouraged to review the following series of Administrative Regulations (AR) to prepare for the comparative analysis process.

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)./

* Subject to Change

Note:
Those individuals that met minimum qualification will be required to take the comparative analysis assessment.

Be advised:
In accordance with State Personnel Rule 4-39 (C)(9), acceptance of a Correctional Officer II (CO II) position may result in your removal from consideration for all other CO II vacancies. Additionally for transfers per Administrator Regulation (AR) 1450-09 IV (A) (5) (a) When an employee has completed one year at their current facility/office and/or classification, the employee is eligible to request a transfer.

The 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, or 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.

• 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 and professional communication;
• Monitoring and controlling access to the facility and restricted areas;
• Training and guiding assigned staff on applying the proper use of controlled items, keys, tools, equipment and chemicals;
• Enforcing security…