CDOC Correctional Officer - Temporary AIDE - Canon Facilities

Overview

This Colorado Department of Corrections (CDOC) posting will be used to fill temporary aide vacant positions in Canon City. These positions will work at multiple locations throughout the Canon City area.

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

• Distinctive career advancement opportunities throughout the state system;
• Wellness program, training opportunities and more.

• Work directly with inmates in a locked facility;
• Monitor and control access to the facility and restricted areas;
• Man an armed post (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 (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;
• Respond to emergency situations such as fights, medical emergencies, fires and escapes following established protocols;
• Follow established tool and key control, ensuring proper storage and documentation;
• Attend roll call and document incidents using 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.

• High School Diploma or a GED certificate.

• Applicants must acknowledge and agree to Conditions of Employment during the application process.
• Applicants must be legally eligible to work in the United States. The CDOC uses e‑Verify to confirm eligibility. The CDOC does not sponsor non‑residents.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Possess a valid and unrestricted driver’s license with a clean driving record. Eligibility to drive a State‑owned vehicle requires a Colorado driver’s license within 30 days of employment.
• Former State employees who were disciplinarily terminated or resigned in lieu of termination must disclose this on the application. Unless extraordinary circumstances exist, such prior disciplinary termination will disqualify the applicant from future State employment.
• No felony convictions, including those defined in 5 U.S.C. 301; U.S.C. 509, 510; 42 U.S.C. 15601‑15609.
• Successful completion of a background investigation is required. Applicants must provide written or official disposition of any charges.
• All job offers are contingent upon a successful health screening by a healthcare professional, certifying the candidate’s ability to perform the essential functions of the position. Applicants must consent to hold harmless CDOC and its agents and staff from liability arising in whole or in part from the testing and its use in connection with CDOC’s consideration of the application.
• Successfully pass all modules of the CDOC Basic Training, including English reading comprehension, relevant competency assessments, and written/practical exams in Defensive Tactics.
• Possess the physical ability to successfully complete Defensive Tactics: lift arms above head and kick as high as own waist; stabilize another person; use arms, palms, shins and feet to deliver blows; withstand impact; swing a baton; rotate body 90 degrees; get down on one or both knees and up again with multiple repetitions.
• Will be exposed to Oleoresin Capsicum during Basic Training and while on assignment.
• Must be willing and able to work all shifts, doubles, weekends and holidays; report to work during inclement weather. New officers will not receive their shift schedule until completion of Basic Training.
• Willing and able to use physical force (as trained) to control a…