CDOC Correctional Officer 1 - Trinidad Correctional Facility.
for each section: About the role? The instruction says use for section headings (e.g. About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule). But we should only include sections when posting has real specific content. We have Department Information (maybe About the role). Description of Job (Responsibilities). Minimum Qualifications (Qualifications). Required Competencies (Skills? maybe Skills). Preferred Qualification (maybe Skills or Qualifications). Benefits (Benefits). Also maybe "Important Information" could be omitted as it's procedural; but we could include as "Application Process" but not listed as allowed headings. The allowed headings list includes About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule. We should map content to these.
- About the role: could be Department Information + Who May Apply? Actually "Who May Apply" is metadata; we can fold into short p. But we need About the role heading with substantive content: maybe the Department Information paragraph about facility and mission.
- Responsibilities: Description of Job duties.
- Qualifications: Minimum Qualifications.
- Skills: Required Competencies (maybe also Preferred Qualification). Could combine.
- Benefits: the benefits list.
We should not repeat job title as heading. No Job ID.
We need to preserve all substantive information; do not invent or summarize away detail. Must keep details.
We need to use - for any list of duties/requirements/benefits, and
for prose.
We need to remove boilerplate: cookie/navigation/legal/EEO/equal-opportunity/scam-warning, duplicated lines, application instructions. The posting includes a lot of procedural info under "IMPORTANT INFORMATION" about assessment process, work experience, etc. That is not exactly boilerplate but is procedural instructions. The instruction says remove application instructions. So we should omit the "IMPORTANT INFORMATION" section entirely (since it's application instructions). Also remove "Who May Apply" maybe fold into short p but it's metadata; we can include as short p under About the role? It says "fold minor metadata into a short
or drop it." So we can include a short p about residency waiver.
We must preserve all substantive information: Department Information, Description of Job duties, Minimum Qualifications, Required Competencies, Preferred Qualification, Benefits.
We need to ensure we don't leave empty sections.
Let's craft:
About the role
Trinidad Correctional Facility (TCF), situated 15 miles east of Trinidad, Colorado on State Highway 350, spans 544 acres and has been operational since December 2001. Currently it functions as a Level 2 Minimum Restrictive facility. TCF is committed to maintaining a safe and secure environment, ensuring the protection of the public, Department of Corrections employees, contract workers, volunteers, and the inmate population. 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 as is the focus on ideas and ways to redesign the delivery of services in making state government more effective and efficient.
A residency waiver has been granted for this announcement. Applications will be considered from residents and non-residents of Colorado.
Responsibilities
- 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 utilizing 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
Qualifications
High School Diploma or a GED certificate.
Skills
- Strong work ethic, accountability, integrity and dependability
- Sound judgment, reasoning and decision making skills
- Self control, strong sense of ability to work in stressful situations
- Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to effectively cooperate with other staff members and inspire teamwork
- Excellent customer service and attention to detail
- Ability to read and comprehend the English language
- Ability to effectively communicate fluently in English both verbally and in writing
- Ability to visually observe and audibly hear in order to observe changes, inappropriate activity, hazards or potential security breeches and verbally communicate pertinent information
- Ability to visually observe and monitor inmate whereabouts and maintain an accurate count in assigned areas
- Ability to verbally communicate clearly and willingness to do so respectfully
- Knowledge of criminal justice systems regarding treatment of inmates and/or incarcerated individuals, which includes state statutes, Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA); and department Administrative Regulations, policy, standards and guidelines
- Ability to perform intermediate computer keyboarding skills and communicate via computer based email
- Ability to study information and recount events in a written, comprehensive, legible method
- Ability to incorporate the CDOC mission statement while completing daily job duties
- Knowledge of and willingness to apply effective correctional methods to prepare inmates for community reentry
- Willingness and ability to respectfully communicate with inmate families and the public
- Ability to effectively communicate and work with inmates through daily monitoring in a variety of situations
- Ability to control, direct and instruct inmates individually and in groups
- Willingness to respectfully work with a diverse population
- Ability to remain alert and observant throughout shift
- Ability to conduct searches (canine, general area, metal detector, pat, perimeter, strip or vehicle)
- Ability to detect attributes of objects such as size, shape and texture during searches and to manipulate security equipment
- Ability to safely operate and monitor ingress and egress mechanical doors
- Ability to learn about and utilize firearms, restraints and security devices in a safe and professional manner
- Ability to use and be exposed to chemical agents (e.g. pepper spray)
- Ability to learn to operate communications equipment in a professional manner (e.g., two-way radio, telephone switchboard, public address equipment)
- Ability to seize, hold, grasp and turn objects
- Willingness to follow chain of command and established safety and security protocols
- Ability to quickly respond to emergencies (such as fights, medical emergencies, fires or escapes)
- Ability to use physical force to control a situation
- Ability to climb stairs and walk on hard surfaces throughout shift
- Willingness and ability to work outside during inclement weather
- Willingness and ability to adhere to the CDOC Drug Deterrence Program
- Self-control, a strong sense of ability to work in stressful, potentially violent situations
- Ability to remain alert, emotionally stable, and mentally resilient under pressure and observant throughout their shift
- Tolerance to stress, confinement, and high-stakes interaction
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
- 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
We need to ensure we didn't include any boilerplate like "Visit State of Colorado Employee Benefits. for more information." That's a sentence; we could incorporate as part of benefits: maybe add a note "Visit State of Colorado Employee Benefits for more information." Could be a after list. But it's minor; we can include as a
.
Also we have "Member Contribution Rates ." That seems incomplete; we keep as is.
We should not duplicate lines.
Check for any repeated content: we have "Ability to visually observe and monitor inmate whereabouts and maintain an accurate count in assigned areas" appears twice? Actually we have that line once in skills list; also earlier we had "Ability to visually observe and monitor inmate whereabouts and maintain an accurate count in assigned areas" appears in Required Competencies list; we included it once. Good.
Check for any other duplicates: "Ability to conduct searches (canine, general area, metal detector, pat, perimeter, strip or vehicle)" appears once.
Now ensure we didn't miss any substantive info: The "Description Of Job" includes also "Positions must cooperate with other staff members and work as a cohesive team, while managing a diverse inmate population." That's covered in skills (Strong interpersonal skills...). Also "Positions maintain the safety and security of the general public, staff and inmates." That's covered.
Minimum Qualifications also includes "Ensure that the “Work Experience" section of the application is complete..." That's application instruction; we should remove as per instruction to remove application instructions. So we omit that.
Also "Additional work experience will not be accepted after the job announcement close date for compensation purposes." That's application instruction; omit.
Also "Employees who are rehired or reinstated within six months of their separation will return at either their previous pay rate if
- for any list of duties/requirements/benefits, and
for prose. We need to remove boilerplate: cookie/navigation/legal/EEO/equal-opportunity/scam-warning, duplicated lines, application instructions. The posting includes a lot of procedural info under "IMPORTANT INFORMATION" about assessment process, work experience, etc. That is not exactly boilerplate but is procedural instructions. The instruction says remove application instructions. So we should omit the "IMPORTANT INFORMATION" section entirely (since it's application instructions). Also remove "Who May Apply" maybe fold into short p but it's metadata; we can include as short p under About the role? It says "fold minor metadata into a short
or drop it." So we can include a short p about residency waiver. We must preserve all substantive information: Department Information, Description of Job duties, Minimum Qualifications, Required Competencies, Preferred Qualification, Benefits. We need to ensure we don't leave empty sections. Let's craft:
About the role
Trinidad Correctional Facility (TCF), situated 15 miles east of Trinidad, Colorado on State Highway 350, spans 544 acres and has been operational since December 2001. Currently it functions as a Level 2 Minimum Restrictive facility. TCF is committed to maintaining a safe and secure environment, ensuring the protection of the public, Department of Corrections employees, contract workers, volunteers, and the inmate population. 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 as is the focus on ideas and ways to redesign the delivery of services in making state government more effective and efficient.
A residency waiver has been granted for this announcement. Applications will be considered from residents and non-residents of Colorado.
Responsibilities
- 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 utilizing 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
Qualifications
High School Diploma or a GED certificate.
Skills
- Strong work ethic, accountability, integrity and dependability
- Sound judgment, reasoning and decision making skills
- Self control, strong sense of ability to work in stressful situations
- Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to effectively cooperate with other staff members and inspire teamwork
- Excellent customer service and attention to detail
- Ability to read and comprehend the English language
- Ability to effectively communicate fluently in English both verbally and in writing
- Ability to visually observe and audibly hear in order to observe changes, inappropriate activity, hazards or potential security breeches and verbally communicate pertinent information
- Ability to visually observe and monitor inmate whereabouts and maintain an accurate count in assigned areas
- Ability to verbally communicate clearly and willingness to do so respectfully
- Knowledge of criminal justice systems regarding treatment of inmates and/or incarcerated individuals, which includes state statutes, Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA); and department Administrative Regulations, policy, standards and guidelines
- Ability to perform intermediate computer keyboarding skills and communicate via computer based email
- Ability to study information and recount events in a written, comprehensive, legible method
- Ability to incorporate the CDOC mission statement while completing daily job duties
- Knowledge of and willingness to apply effective correctional methods to prepare inmates for community reentry
- Willingness and ability to respectfully communicate with inmate families and the public
- Ability to effectively communicate and work with inmates through daily monitoring in a variety of situations
- Ability to control, direct and instruct inmates individually and in groups
- Willingness to respectfully work with a diverse population
- Ability to remain alert and observant throughout shift
- Ability to conduct searches (canine, general area, metal detector, pat, perimeter, strip or vehicle)
- Ability to detect attributes of objects such as size, shape and texture during searches and to manipulate security equipment
- Ability to safely operate and monitor ingress and egress mechanical doors
- Ability to learn about and utilize firearms, restraints and security devices in a safe and professional manner
- Ability to use and be exposed to chemical agents (e.g. pepper spray)
- Ability to learn to operate communications equipment in a professional manner (e.g., two-way radio, telephone switchboard, public address equipment)
- Ability to seize, hold, grasp and turn objects
- Willingness to follow chain of command and established safety and security protocols
- Ability to quickly respond to emergencies (such as fights, medical emergencies, fires or escapes)
- Ability to use physical force to control a situation
- Ability to climb stairs and walk on hard surfaces throughout shift
- Willingness and ability to work outside during inclement weather
- Willingness and ability to adhere to the CDOC Drug Deterrence Program
- Self-control, a strong sense of ability to work in stressful, potentially violent situations
- Ability to remain alert, emotionally stable, and mentally resilient under pressure and observant throughout their shift
- Tolerance to stress, confinement, and high-stakes interaction
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
- 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
after list. But it's minor; we can include as a
. Also we have "Member Contribution Rates ." That seems incomplete; we keep as is. We should not duplicate lines. Check for any repeated content: we have "Ability to visually observe and monitor inmate whereabouts and maintain an accurate count in assigned areas" appears twice? Actually we have that line once in skills list; also earlier we had "Ability to visually observe and monitor inmate whereabouts and maintain an accurate count in assigned areas" appears in Required Competencies list; we included it once. Good. Check for any other duplicates: "Ability to conduct searches (canine, general area, metal detector, pat, perimeter, strip or vehicle)" appears once. Now ensure we didn't miss any substantive info: The "Description Of Job" includes also "Positions must cooperate with other staff members and work as a cohesive team, while managing a diverse inmate population." That's covered in skills (Strong interpersonal skills...). Also "Positions maintain the safety and security of the general public, staff and inmates." That's covered. Minimum Qualifications also includes "Ensure that the “Work Experience" section of the application is complete..." That's application instruction; we should remove as per instruction to remove application instructions. So we omit that. Also "Additional work experience will not be accepted after the job announcement close date for compensation purposes." That's application instruction; omit. Also "Employees who are rehired or reinstated within six months of their separation will return at either their previous pay rate if