Correctional Officer - Temporary AIDE - Facility Support - Sterling

Overview

Correctional Officer I - TEMPORARY AIDE - Facility Support - Sterling. This posting will be used to fill temporary aide vacant positions at Sterling Correctional Facility. Join to apply for the Correctional Officer I - TEMPORARY AIDE - Facility Support - Sterling role at State of Colorado.

Department Information: posting will be used to fill temporary aide vacant positions at our Sterling Correctional Facility.

Temporary Aides are limited pursuant to the Colorado constitution. A temporary employee may work no more than nine (9) months in a 12-month period. The 12-month period is defined as a rolling 12-month period that begins with the first day of work for the temporary assignment.

Sterling Correctional Facility (SCF) is located in the northeast corner of Colorado, approximately 120 miles northeast of Denver. The facility covers 100 acres of the 765-acre site. The interior perimeter covers 80 acres. The facility officially opened in June of 1999. SCF’s capacity is 2,488. The custody levels include Minimum, Minimum-Restricted, Medium, Close (general population) and Close (Management Control Comprehensive – MCC).

The Correctional Officer I (CO I) temporary position maintains the safety and security of Colorado Department of Corrections' (CDOC) prison facilities throughout the state. Correctional Officers support the CDOC Mission, Vision and Values with integrity and commitment while preparing inmates for community reentry. Positions must cooperate with other staff members and work as a cohesive team, while managing a diverse inmate population.

Duties 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 (this requires annual firearms certification);
• Monitor facility perimeter, detain unidentified pedestrians and/or vehicles;
• Operate a variety of 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 (this 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;
• Utilize proper protocols when responding to emergency situations, such as fights, medical emergencies, fires and escapes;
• Follow established tool and key control, ensure proper storage and documentation;
• Attend roll call;
• Document incidents and utilize established reporting practices;
• Communicate pertinent information to coworkers and supervisors.

Positions are subject to working additional hours and/or shifts to maintain safety and security of facilities that are open 24/7.

Minimum Qualification
High School Diploma or a GED certificate.

• Applicants must acknowledge and agree to Conditions of Employment within the application process.
• Applicants must be legally eligible to work in the United States. CDOC uses e-Verify and does not sponsor non-residents.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Possess a valid and unrestricted driver’s license; must maintain a safe driving record and be able to operate a motor vehicle. Eligibility to drive a State-owned vehicle includes holding a valid Colorado driver’s license within 30 days of employment or residency change and meeting specific driving record criteria.
• Former State employees who were disciplinarily terminated or resigned in lieu of termination must disclose information and provide explanations where applicable.
• Have NO felony convictions (as defined by policy) and no disqualifying offenses; background investigation required.
• All job offers are contingent upon a successful health screening and the ability to perform the essential functions of the position.
• Successfully pass all modules of the CDOC Basic Training, including Defensive Tactics and related assessments.
• Possess the…