CDOC Correctional Officer I - Rifle and Delta.

State of Colorado; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PERA retirement plans

Medical and dental plans

Disability coverage

11 paid holidays

Vacation and sick leave

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

State of Colorado, Department of Corrections, seeks a Correctional Officer I for Rifle and Delta facilities to ensure safety, security, and orderly operations. The role supports reentry goals by maintaining discipline and compliance across the inmate population.

Responsibilities include monitoring movement, conducting counts, operating doors and alarms, and responding to emergencies. Willingness to work varied shifts and locations is required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Must be a U.S. citizen or eligible to work in the U.S.; no H-1B sponsorship.
• Must be at least 18 years old and possess a valid Colorado driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Maintain safety and security of CDOC facilities.
• Directly work with inmates in a locked facility and monitor access.
• Operate security devices, doors, alarms and transport inmates in state vehicles.
• Conduct routine and emergency counts; document incidents and movements.
• Escort inmates, monitor visit areas, and respond to emergencies 24/7.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Department Information

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The Rifle Correctional Center is a 192-bed Level I minimum security facility, which is located on a 75-acre site in rural Garfield County in Western Colorado. The facility originally opened in the 1960s as a satellite labor camp and has evolved over time to its present format. Our current programming continues to maintain a community-based labor service but has expanded to include secondary education, vocational training, and a reintegration program intended to reduce recidivism.

The Delta Correctional Center has experienced three expansions culminating in the current population of 480 male inmates. Located approximately nine miles west of Delta, Colorado, the facility encompasses an area of approximately 113.85 acres. DCC has a capacity of 477 inmates at the minimum custody levels.

Department Information

This Colorado Department of Corrections (CDOC) posting will be used to fill vacant positions at our Rifle and Delta locations. There are endless opportunities with the CDOC.

The Rifle Correctional Center is a 192-bed Level I minimum security facility, which is located on a 75-acre site in rural Garfield County in Western Colorado. The facility originally opened in the 1960s as a satellite labor camp and has evolved over time to its present format. Our current programming continues to maintain a community-based labor service but has expanded to include secondary education, vocational training, and a reintegration program intended to reduce recidivism.

The Delta Correctional Center has experienced three expansions culminating in the current population of 480 male inmates. Located approximately nine miles west of Delta, Colorado, the facility encompasses an area of approximately 113.85 acres. DCC has a capacity of 477 inmates at the minimum custody levels.

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

Applicants are encouraged to review the following series of Administrative Regulations (AR) to prepare for the comparative analysis process: 100's and 300's series. These ARs can be found on DOC's website: https://cdoc.colorado.gov/about/department-policies. The assessment scores may be used for future announcements.

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.
• Visit State of Colorado Employee Benefits. for more information.
• Swing shift differential- 7.5%, Graveyard shift differential- 14%, Weekend shift differential - 20%

Work Location

Delta - 11363 E10 Rd, Delta, CO 81416, USA and Rifle - 200 Co Rd 219, Rifle, CO 81650, USA

Description Of Job

The Correctional Officer I (CO I) position maintains the safety and security of Colorado Department of Corrections' (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.

Correctional Officers respectfully communicate with inmates and their families, coworkers, supervisors, managers and the public; presenting a professional and dependable workforce. Positions must cooperate with other staff members 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:

• Work directly with inmates in a locked facility;
• Monitor and control access to the facility and restricted areas;
• Man an armed post (this 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 (this may include canine, metal detector, pat, perimeter, strip or vehicle searches);
• Inspect facility and cells to maintain health, safety, and sanitation standards;
• Inspect inmate mail and property;
• Utilize proper protocols when responding to emergency situations, such as fights, medical emergencies, fires and escapes;
• Follow established tool and key control, ensure proper storage and documentation;
• Attend roll call;
• Document incidents utilize established reporting practices.
• Communicate pertinent information to coworkers and supervisors.

Positions are subject to working additional hours and/or shifts to maintain the safety and security of facilities that are open 24/7.

Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions Of Employment & Appeal Rights

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION

High School Diploma or a GED certificate.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

• Applicants must acknowledge and agree to the Conditions of Employment within the application process.
• Applicants must have valid U.S. work authorization at the time of application; DOC cannot provide H-1B sponsorship at this time.
• Must be at least 18 years of age;
• Possess a valid and unrestricted driver’s license; Drivers must maintain a valid, non-restricted Colorado driver's license, obey traffic laws, and be able to safely operate a motor vehicle. State drivers are expected to maintain a safe driving record consistent with Colorado Division of Human Resources Universal Policy Driving Standards . Eligibility to drive a State-owned vehicle, includes holding a valid Colorado driver’s license within 30 days of employment or residency change and meeting specific driving record criteria. Serious traffic violations, including DUIs or reckless driving, can disqualify drivers for up to seven years. All State Vehicles are monitored by telematics for safe operation and employees have no reasonable expectation of privacy while using an agency State Fleet vehicle.
• Former State employees who were disciplinarily terminated or resigned in lieu of termination are required to:
• Disclose the details of the prior termination or resignation on the application.
• Explain why the circumstances of the prior separation should not disqualify them from the current position.
• Provide their previous State employee number. Absent extraordinary circumstances, failure to provide this information or a history of disciplinary termination in lieu of termination will result in disqualification from future employment with the CDOC.
• Have NO felony convictions, to include any actions defined in 5 U.S.C. 301; U.S.C. 509, 510; 42 U.S.C. 15601-15609. The CDOC shall not hire nor promote