CDOC Correctional Officer - Temporary AIDE - Facility Support - Sterling

Overview

The Colorado Department of Corrections posting will be used to fill temporary aide vacant positions at our Denver Correctional Facilities. 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 12-month period. The 12-month period is defined as a rolling 12-month period that begins with the first day of work for the temporary assignment.

Sterling Correctional Facility (SCF) is located in the northeast corner of Colorado, approximately 120 miles northeast of Denver. The facility covers 100 acres of the 765-acre site. The interior perimeter covers 80 acres. The facility officially opened in June of 1999. SCF’s capacity is 2,488. The custody levels include Minimum, Minimum-Restricted, Medium, Close (general population) and Close (Management Control Comprehensive – MCC).

Current CDOC CO I employees are encouraged to apply for transfers through the posted Central Transfer Process job announcement.

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The Correctional Officer I (CO I) temporary position maintains the safety and security of CDOC prison facilities throughout the state. Correctional Officers support the CDOC Mission, Vision and Values with integrity and commitment while preparing inmates for community reentry. They communicate with inmates, their families, coworkers, supervisors, managers and the public in a professional and dependable manner, cooperate with other staff, and work as a cohesive team while managing a diverse inmate population.

Positions maintain the safety and security of the general public, staff and inmates. Duties include, but are not limited to the following responsibilities:

• Work directly with inmates in a locked facility
• Monitor and control access to the facility and restricted areas
• Man an armed post (annual firearms certification required)
• 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 (including 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 emergencies using established protocols
• Follow tool and key control procedures and ensure 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.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION
High School Diploma or GED certificate.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

• Applicants must acknowledge and agree to Conditions of Employment within the application process.
• Applicants must be legally eligible to work in the United States; CDOC uses E-Verify. CDOC does not sponsor non-residents of the United States.
• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Possess a valid and unrestricted driver’s license; drivers must maintain a valid Colorado driver license and meet driving standards; state vehicles require valid license within 30 days of employment and meeting driving record criteria
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