CDOC Boiler Operator Supervisor Trainee​/Correctional Officer ; Denver

Overview

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.

In addition to a great agency and rewarding, meaningful work, we offer:

• 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

This position is only open to Colorado state residents.

This recruitment is for the Denver Correctional Complex. This posting may be used to fill future vacancies at this location.

The Colorado Department of Corrections (CDOC) has developed the Boiler Operator Supervisor Trainee Program to train individuals in correctional facility boiler operations. This trainee position is classified as a Correctional Officer I. It provides on‑the‑job training in boiler operations while maintaining the safety and security of the assigned correctional facility. Upon successful completion the selected candidate may advance to a Correctional Support Trades Supervisor (CSTS I) position, which requires additional boiler experience and a Stationary Engineer license within one year of promotion.

• Maintain safety and security of facility and work sites; train inmates in proper use of tools, equipment and chemicals; enforce security procedures by conducting site searches and monitoring inmate behavior.
• Initiate verbal reprimands when warranted and control inmates physically with restraints or "use of force" techniques if necessary.
• Supervise and escort inmates, perform inmate counts and transportation, and respond to emergency situations such as fights, fires and escapes.
• Document incidents and submit required reporting in accordance with agency regulations.

• Ensure safe, efficient, compliant and cost‑effective completion of all phases of boiler house operations.
• Conduct regular checks, read gauges, work on water heaters, air handlers, heat exchange pumps and steam traps.
• Perform preventive, predictive and corrective maintenance on boilers and associated peripheral systems.
• Collaborate with plumbing, HVAC, electrical and general maintenance trades as required.

• Provide supervision of assigned inmate workers and promote high performance standards.
• Participate in hiring of inmates, train and instruct them in boiler operations and proper use of tools.
• Create work schedules, assign tasks, conduct job evaluations, monitor hours, post wages and maintain records.

• Ensure compliance with Colorado Boiler Code, International Mechanical Code, American Correctional Association and all applicable policies and regulations.
• Track usage of tools, equipment and parts, expenses and waste to remain within budget and reduce inefficiencies.

Position may require additional hours or shifts to maintain security. Work is conducted in close proximity to industrial equipment in a relatively loud and busy environment.

• High School Diploma or GED certificate.

• Must be 18 years of age.
• No felony convictions or domestic violence history.
• Possess a valid, unrestricted driver's license.
• Must be legally eligible to work in the United States.
• Successfully pass all modules of the six‑week CDOC Basic Training.

• Strong work ethic, integrity and dependability.
• Sound judgment and decision‑making skills.
• Strong communication, interpersonal and conflict resolution skills.
• Proficiency in boiler plant operations.
• Knowledge of predictive, preventive and corrective…