CDOC Correctional Officer II: Buena Vista, Colorado.

About the role

This position is only open to Colorado State residents.

Responsibilities

• Provide lead work/limited supervision responsibilities.
• Coordinate the activities of others in regulating inmates, civilians, property, security, custody and control functions.
• Maintain the safety and security of the general public, staff and inmates.
• Enforce statutes, regulations, orders, directives, and procedures.
• Manage inmates behavior and encourage personal accountability through effective and professional communication.
• Monitor and control access to the facility and restricted areas.
• Train and guide assigned staff on applying the proper use of controlled items, keys, tools, equipment and chemicals.
• Enforce security procedures by conducting work-site searches, inmate counts, controlling unauthorized contraband, strip searches, cell searches, pat searches, and transportation.
• Respond to emergency situations such as fights, fires and escapes according to CDOC policy and prepare and submit required reports.
• May be required to seize, hold, control, and/or otherwise subdue violent, assaulting, or physically threatening persons which requires body strength and agility of all four limbs.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or a GED certificate.
• Two (2) years of corrections related experience, law enforcement patrol experience, or military experience.

Qualifications

• Ability to follow instructions.
• Self-directed and motivated work ethic.
• Strong written/oral communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Excellent critical thinking/decision making/problem solving skills.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective work relationships with others.
• Thoroughness when performing work and strong attention to detail.
• Good working knowledge of the COPD process.
• Ability to effectively manage time.
• Ability to de-escalate situations.
• Flexible and adaptable to change.
• 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.
• Ability to read and comprehend the English language.
• Ability to effectively communicate fluently in English both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to create accessible documents and technical content that follows plain language guidelines with accessibility in mind.

Preferred Qualifications

• Corrections experience with the state of Colorado Department of Corrections.
• Strong organizational commitment.
• Team building skills.
• Experience with housing and security operations.
• Good computer skills.
• Experience in coaching or mentoring.

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.

Pay

Commensurate with experience.

Schedule

Varies.