CDOC Food Service Lieutenant CSTS II; Sterling

Benefits

• 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

A residency waiver has been granted for this announcement. Applications will be considered from residents and non-residents of Colorado. Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications listed in this job announcement.

This position will be located at the Sterling Correctional Facility.

Correctional Support Trades Supervisor II (CSTS II) is a Food Service Lieutenant for the Colorado Department of Corrections (CDOC) at the Sterling Correctional Facility. Responsibilities include ensuring the safety and security of the general public, staff, and inmates; ensuring efficient and effective food service operations and supervising staff and inmates. The position promotes CDOC policies, mission and vision.

• Maintain safety and security of the facility and work sites.
• Train and guide staff and inmates in the proper use of controlled items, keys, tools, chemicals, and equipment.
• Enforce security procedures by conducting work site searches and monitoring the environment and inmate behavior.
• Initiate verbal reprimands and, if necessary, physically control inmates with proper restraint or use of force techniques.
• Conduct inmate counts, transportation, and respond to emergency situations such as fights, fires, and escapes.
• Document and report incidents as required by agency policy.

• Provide supervision of assigned staff and inmate workers to maintain safety and security.
• Set performance standards and conduct performance evaluations and training.
• Resolve informal staff and inmate grievances and mentor staff for career development.
• Manage inmate placement, training, evaluations, and schedule while ensuring compliance with policy.

• Comprehensive understanding of CDOC Performance Management Program (PMP) policy.
• Create and maintain a cohesive team; mentor and motivate assigned staff.
• Self‑motivation and decision‑making skills.
• Tactful and diplomatic interpersonal skills.
• Delegate effectively and manage time efficiently.
• Maintain safety and security of facility and work sites.
• Train and instruct staff and inmates in the appropriate use of tools, equipment, and procedures.
• Ensure timely completion of prep, post‑production, and sanitation duties and an organized shift change.
• Ensure safe, secure, compliant, and cost‑effective food service operations.
• Maintain accurate meal service, inventory, and documentation.
• Participate in the hiring process.
• Utilize PMP for staff through documentation of work habits and skills.
• Coach and mentor staff regarding policy, supervision, and processes.
• Initiate verbal reprimands when warranted and use restraints when necessary.
• Resolve conflict and informal grievances at the lowest level possible.

• Five (5) years of experience in food preparation and/or cooking.

• Three (3) years of food preparation experience combined with two (2) years of correctional experience, totaling five (5) years.
• Three (3) years of food preparation experience combined with two (2) years of hospitality experience, totaling five (5) years.

• Understanding of CDOC Performance Management Program (PMP) policy.
• Create a cohesive team and mentor and motivate staff.
• Self‑motivated and proactively communicate.
• Train, communicate, and guide staff and inmates in equipment, tools, and chemicals.
• Conflict resolution and diplomatic interpersonal skills.
• Excellent discernment, decision‑making, time management.
• Delegate effectively and pursue safe practices with PPE.
• Proficient in correctional food service operations.
• Operate computerized systems and basic keyboarding skills.
• Remain alert and resilient under pressure.
• Read and comprehend English, communicate fluently in English,…