CDOC Boiler Operator Supervisor Trainee/Correctional Officer I (Denver)

State of Colorado; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PERA retirement plan

Medical and dental health plans

Paid holidays and leave

Job summary

The State of Colorado’s Colorado Department of Corrections invites applications for the Boiler Operator Supervisor Trainee program at the Denver Correctional Complex. This trainee position provides on-the-job training in boiler operations while maintaining facility safety and security.

Successful candidates will have a high school diploma or GED and must be 18+, with no felony convictions. The program leads to a CSTS I position after gaining boiler operator experience and potentially advancement

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Must be 18 years of age.
• Have no felony.

Responsibilities

• Maintain safety and security of facility and work sites; monitor inmate behavior and enforce procedures.
• Operate boiler house equipment; perform preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance.
• Supervise assigned inmate workers; assign tasks and evaluate performance.
• Ensure compliance with Colorado Boiler Code, International Mechanical Code, and budgets.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

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. 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.
• This position is compensated on a bi-weekly pay cycle.

Who May Apply

This position is only open to Colorado state residents.

Job Location

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, in order to train interested and qualified individuals in correctional facility boiler operations.

This position is classified as a Correctional Officer I.

This trainee position will receive on-the-job training (OJT) in correctional facility boiler operations, while maintaining the safety and security of the assigned correctional facility.

This trainee program provides the opportunity to gain relevant work experience toward promotion to a Correctional Support Trades Supervisor (CSTS I) in the Physical Plant's Boiler Operations. Upon successful completion of this trainee program, the selected candidate may have the opportunity to advance to a CSTS I position within CDOC, which requires four (4) years of boiler operator experience or a combination of two (2) years of boiler operator experience and two (2) years of correctional experience. It is required to obtain a Stationary Engineer license or equivalent within four (4) years of obtaining a CSTS I position.

Safety and Security

position maintains safety and security of facility and work sites; through clear and accurate communication trains and guides inmates in the proper use of controlled items, tools, equipment and chemicals; enforces security procedures by conducting work site searches and monitoring workplace environment and inmate behavior, paying close attention to changes, inappropriate activity or potential problems; initiates verbal reprimands when warranted and, if necessary, physically controls inmates with the proper application of restraints or \"use of force\" techniques; monitors, supervises and escorts inmates according to policy and limits inmate access to restricted areas; position performs inmate counts and transportation; responds to emergency situations such as fights, fires and escapes according to policy and writes and submits required reporting. Through conscientious observation, clear communications and adherence to agency Administrative Regulations, facility Implementation Adjustments and the Code of Penal Discipline, position promotes a safe and secure environment.

Operations

position ensures the safe, efficient, compliant and cost effective completion of all phases of boiler house operations; conducts regular checks, reads gauges, works on water heaters, air handlers, heat exchange pumps and steam traps; ensures complete preventive, predictive and corrective maintenance on boiler and associated peripheral systems and equipment. This position works closely with other trades such as plumbing, HVAC, electrical and general maintenance and may be required to assist in these areas.

Supervision

position provides supervision of assigned inmate workers; promotes a high level of performance by setting the work standard according to agency mission, vision and values. Participates in the hiring of inmates, trains and instructs inmates in boiler operations and proper use of tools and equipment. Creates schedules, assigns work and conducts job evaluations; monitors hours, posts wages and updates records. Exemplifies a professional workforce that embodies honesty, integrity and ethical behavior. Position provides real life, meaningful work experience to prepare inmates for community reentry.

Compliance/Budget

position ensures compliance with Colorado Boiler Code, International Mechanical Code, American Correctional Association and all applicable policy, regulations and standards; position tracks usage of tools, equipment and parts, expenses and waste in order to remain within allotted budget, uses due diligence to discover likely areas of inefficiencies to reduce waste and prevent theft. Position may be required to work additional hours or shifts to maintain security. Position works in close proximity to industrial equipment and in a relatively loud and busy atmosphere.

Ensure that the 'Work Experience' section of the application is complete and contains all relevant work experience related to the position that you are applying for. This information will be used to help determine compensation for the position. 'See resume' statements cannot be accepted in lieu of the 'work experience' section of the application. Additional work experience will not be accepted after the job announcement close date for compensation purposes.

Minimum Qualifications

High School Diploma or a GED certificate.

Conditions of Employment

Must be 18 years of age. Have no felony