CDOC Licensed Electrician Lieutenant CSLTS II; Trinidad

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• 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.
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This position is only open to Colorado state residents. However, vacancies that are located within 30 miles of the state border are exempt from the residency requirement. Therefore, applications will be considered from residents and non‑residents of Colorado for Trinidad.

This recruitment is for the Trinidad Correctional Facility.

The Correctional Support Licensed Trades Supervisor II (CSLTS II) is a Licensed Electrician Lieutenant at the Trinidad Correctional Facility, a Colorado Department of Corrections (CDOC) prison facility in Trinidad, CO. Responsibilities include but are not limited to ensuring the safety and security of the general public, staff, and inmates; ensuring safe, efficient, and effective electrical operations; and supervising/work‑lead duties of assigned staff and inmates.

The position promotes the CDOC Mission, Vision and Values with integrity and commitment, creating real‑life work opportunities for inmates to prepare for community re‑entry. The role observes agency Administrative Regulations, facility Implementation Adjustments and the Code of Penal Discipline to maintain a safe and secure environment.

• Maintain safety and security of facility and work sites
• Clearly and accurately communicate to train staff and inmates in the proper use of controlled items, keys, tools, equipment, chemicals and procedures.
• Conduct work site searches, monitor workplace environment and inmate behavior.
• Initiate verbal reprimands when warranted, and utilize appropriate restraint or "use of force" techniques to physically control inmates when necessary.
• Provide supervision or work‑lead duties of assigned staff, promoting a high level of performance by setting work standards.
• Promote safe construction/work practices and the proper use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
• Participate in the hiring process.
• Implement or provide work‑lead input in the Performance Management Program (PMP) for assigned staff.
• Coach and mentor staff regarding agency processes, encouraging a cohesive team, career development and ensuring completion of annual training.
• Resolve conflict and informal grievances at the lowest level possible.
• Ensure safe, efficient, compliant and cost‑effective electrical systems and their preventive, predictive and corrective maintenance.
• Plan projects by reviewing work orders, reading blueprints, anticipating challenges, researching historical data and obtaining vendor price quotes.
• Coordinate logistical support with other trades and shops, utilizing resources efficiently, assigning tasks, inspecting work and ensuring timely completion of projects.
• Ensure strict compliance with the National Electric Code (NEC) and all other applicable regulations, policy, guidelines and standards, keeping accurate and timely records.
• Maintain adequate inventory of supplies.

Position is subject to working additional hours/shifts to maintain safety and security; supervising/work‑lead duties of other crews in the absence of another supervisor;…