CDOC Housekeeping Supervisor CSTS I (Pueblo).

State of Colorado; Pueblo (CO); Presencial; USD 40 000 - 60 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Retirement benefits

Health plans

Paid leave

Tuition reimbursement

Resumo da oferta

State of Colorado, Department of Corrections is seeking a Correctional Support Trades Supervisor I at San Carlos Correctional Facility in Pueblo to supervise inmate housekeeping crews and ensure clean, safe, compliant operations. The role emphasizes safety, training, and adherence to policy, with a focus on preparing inmates for community re-entry and maintaining facility standards.

Qualificações

• Education or experience in commercial/institutional housekeeping.
• Four years of employment experience in housekeeping, janitorial, and/or custodial work.
• Correctional experience is preferred and may substitute for minimal requirements.

Responsabilidades

• Supervise and train inmate work crews on housekeeping operations and sanitation.
• Ensure safety and security, proper use of PPE, and adherence to policies and regulations.
• Coordinate with area supervisor for maintenance, supplies and incident reporting; promote CDOC mission and values.

Conhecimentos

Housekeeping supervision

Floor cleaning

Sanitation procedures

Safety compliance

Inmate supervision

Formação académica

High school diploma or GED

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Department Information

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.

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

Who May Apply

A residency waiver has been granted for this announcement. Applications will be considered from residents and non-residents of Colorado.

Job Location

This recruitment is for the San Carlos Correctional Facility. The eligibility list created from this recruitment may be used to fill future vacancies in Pueblo, CO.

Description Of Job

This Correctional Support Trades Supervisor I (CSTS I) is a Housekeeping Supervisor for the Colorado Department of Corrections (CDOC), at a correctional facility in Pueblo, CO. Responsibilities include but are not limited to: Ensuring the safety and security of the general public, staff and inmates; ensuring the cleanliness and sanitation of the facility and supervising and training inmate work crews. Position promotes the CDOC Mission, Vision and Values with integrity and commitment.

Safety and Security

position maintains safety and security of facility and work areas; through clear and accurate communication trains and guides inmates in the proper use of controlled items, keys, tools, equipment and chemicals; enforces security procedures by conducting work site searches; monitors 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 facility policy and limits inmate access to restricted areas; responds to emergency situations such as fights, fires and escapes according to agency 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. Position may be required to work additional hours or shifts to maintain safety and security.

Supervision

position maintains safety and security by providing supervisory duties for assigned inmate crew; promotes a high level of performance and security by setting the work standard according to agency mission, vision and values. Trains and instructs inmates in housekeeping operations in compliance with agency policy and regulation to include the proper use of all equipment, sanitation standards and cleaning supplies; ensures adherence to established housekeeping and sanitation procedures in order to prevent injury and infection and stresses proper use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). Tracks and calculates inmate hours and pay, creates schedule, assigns tasks and inspects work; performs inmate evaluations and reduces inmate idleness, creating real life work opportunities to prepare inmates for community reentry.

Operations

position utilizes comprehensive knowledge of housekeeping and sanitation procedures to ensure the safe, efficient, compliant and cost effective execution of assigned tasks and projects by performing "hands on" instructional work alongside inmate crew. Position is responsible for facility housekeeping and sanitation, ensuring work is completed according to Housekeeping Administrative Regulation. Position ensures adherence to the facility written housekeeping plan for all areas of the facility, follows established cleaning schedule for daily tasks, as well as deep cleaning and sanitizing; dispenses cleaning supplies and equipment per regulations. Position is responsible for ensuring thorough cleaning, utilizing safe and established techniques for showers, bathrooms, carpets, hard floors and any other assigned surface cleaning. With prior purchase approval and in accordance with fiscal rules and policies, position maintains cleaning supply inventory and ensures correct use, tracking and storage of supplies; reviews Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) for chemicals, keeping MSDS books current. Trains others in the proper use of chemicals and protective equipment. Conducts regular inspections of physical plant ensuring compliance with Hazard Communications Standard and any other applicable regulations. Reports maintenance and/or unsafe conditions to the area supervisor, the Life Safety Officer and/or the Physical Plant Manager. Position coordinates logistical support with other trades and shops in order to use resources efficiently; monitors progress and quality of work; completes required documentation such as work orders and incident reports; provides assistance as necessary in other areas.

Minimum Qualifications

Education: High school diploma or General Education Diploma (GED). Four (4) years of employment experience in commercial/institutional housekeeping, janitorial, and/or custodial work. Experience must include floor cleaning, surface cleaning, deep cleaning, carpet cleaning, and comprehensive knowledge of associated cleaning supplies, chemicals and equipment.

OR

Applicant may meet the four year requirement with a combination of work experience as follows: A minimum of two (2) years of employment experience as described above may be combined with correctional experience for a total of four (4) years.

• Correctional experience must be security related duties where primary responsibilities throughout a shift, include monitoring and controlling inmate movement throughout their daily schedules, discovering and preventing contraband and responding to emergencies; ensuring proper key/tool/chemical/equipment control, use, storage and accountability; advising inmates in matters concerning work, programs, appropriate behavior, and decision making in order to prepare them for successful community re-entry.

If you are using correctional experience, be sure to include details in the 'Work Experience' section of the application.

Substitutions

Additional appropriate education will substitute for the required experience on a year-for-year basis. Formal education in a related subject, from a non correspondence school which provided the same type of knowledge and experience as the required work experience may substitute for the minimum qualification on a year for year basis (if using education as a substitution, you must attach a copy of your transcripts showing degree and date awarded).

Required Competencies

• Proficiency in correctional housekeeping, floor cleaning, sanitation and chemical use, and storage and tracking.
• Strong work ethic, integrity, and dependability.
• Ability to follow policies to include sound tool control practices
• Sound judgment and decision making skills
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to effectively cooperate with other staff members and inspire teamwork
• Willingness and ability to effectively communicate while working with inmates individually and in groups, providing verbal and/or written instructions, monitoring progress and compliance, in a highly regulated environment with firm deadlines and mandatory reporting and record‑keeping regulations.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to effectively cooperate with other staff and inmates and inspire teamwork
• Willingness and ability to train, coach and mentor inmate workers in order to prepare them for community reentry.
• Ability to quickly respond to emergencies (such as fights, medical emergencies, fires or escapes)
• Self‑control, a strong sense of ability to work in stressful, potentially violent situations.
• Ability to remain alert, emotionally stable, and mentally resilient under pressure and observant throughout their shift.
• Tolerance to stress, confinement, and high‑stakes interaction.
• Ability to read and comprehend the English language
• Ability to effectively communicate fluently in English both verbally and in writing
• Ability to create accessible documents and technical content that follows plain language guidelines with accessibility in mind.

Preferred Qualifications

• Additional years of commercial/institutional housekeeping experience
• Employment experience that includes tool and chemical control in a correctional setting
• Employment experience in floor cleaning that includes buffing, burnishing, stripping, and waxing.

Experience must be clearly described within the work history and job duties section of your application to meet this requirement.

Please note that any work experience less than full time will be prorated.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

In order to process a background investigation, your application must include at least (10) ten years of the most current work experience unless experience related to the job for which you are applying is later than (10) years. Failure to provide this information could result in delays and/or elimination from the background investigation process.

• Must be 21 years of age
• Possess a valid driver’s license. Drivers must maintain a valid, non-restricted Colorado driver 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.
• Although a valid driver's license is not required for this position, transportation to and from the facility is mandatory to ensure entry through secured checkpoints. Facilities maintain continuous 24/7 security control, and authorized vehicle access is required for entry into the complex.
• Possess a high school diploma or GED
• 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 your employee number from your prior State employment. Absent extraordinary circumstances, prior disciplinary termination or resignation in lieu of termination and failure to provide this information will disqualify the applicant from future State employment with 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 anyone who may have contact with an offender who has engaged in sexual abuse which includes acts, activity, and sexual behavior, in a prison or other institution as defined in 42 U.S.C. 1997; or has been convicted of engaging or attempting to engage in sexual activity in the community facilitated by force, overt or implied threats of force or coercion, or if the victim did not consent or was unable to consent or refuse, or has been civilly or administratively adjudicated to have engaged in the activity described in the above paragraph. The agency shall consider any incidents of sexual harassment in determining whether to hire anyone who may have contact with offenders or residents.
• Applicants must have valid U.S. work authorization at the time of application; DOC cannot provide H‑1B sponsorship at this time.
• Successfully pass all modules of the six‑week Colorado Department of Corrections Basic Training, to include 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 to accomplish a controlled take down
• Use arms, palms of hands, shins, and feet to deliver blows.
• Withstand impact (slow speed or with a safety bag) on own body from strikes/blows
• Swing a baton in a striking technique
• Rotate body 90 degrees with feet planted for striking with foot or using a defensive tactic
• Get down on one or both knees and up again with multiple repetition
• Will be exposed to Oleoresin Capsicum during Basic Training and will be exposed while on assignment
• Must be able to see and hear in order to observe, address and respond to potential breaches in safety and security.
• Seize, hold, control or subdue violent or assaultive persons and defend oneself or others to prevent injury
• Demonstrate body agility, strength of all four limbs and the ability to walk and climb stairs consistently.
• Work in situations involving assaultive behavior, physical control of another person and/or restraint situations.
• Deal with individuals with a range of moods and behaviors, utilizing tactfulness and a congenial, personable manner.
• Work with people of the opposite sex, diverse racial ethnic groups, mentally ill and emotionally disturbed offenders.
• Communicate by talking, listening and/or signaling people to convey or exchange information, assignments.
• Work in an environment with fluctuating noise and temperature (hot and cold) which may include working outdoors in inclement weather and/or concrete floor/wall work settings
• Willing and able to travel
• Willing and able to work various shifts, days, afternoons, graveyards (nights) which includes a rotating shift schedule.
• TB (tuberculosis) screening is required of all new employees upon hire

Successful completion of a background investigation is required. Should applicant’s background reveal criminal charges, it shall be the responsibility of the applicant to provide the Department of Corrections with written/official disposition of any charges.

The CDOC is committed to a work environment free from illegal drugs and alcohol. Employees (see exception below) may use marijuana in their personal time but are prohibited from working while under the influence of any substance, including marijuana. A drug test will be administered to all new employees; employees must successfully pass. Random drug screening will occur throughout employment.

Exception: Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) certified employees are prohibited from the use of marijuana. Health care professionals must check their licensing requirements regarding marijuana use.

Under the Job Application Fairness Act (SB 23-058), applicants may redact information from certifications and transcripts that identify their age, date of birth or dates of attendance from an educational institution.

Appeal Rights

As an applicant who has been removed from consideration during the selection or comparative analysis process, you may file an appeal with the State Personnel Board and/or request a review by the State Personnel Director. A standard appeal form is available on the State Personnel Board website, https://spb.colorado.gov/forms-and-filing . If you appeal, your appeal must be submitted in writing on the official appeal form, signed by you or your representative, and received at the following address within ten (10) days of your receipt of this notice: Colorado State Personnel Board/State Personnel Director, Attn: Appeals Processing, 1525 Sherman Street, 4th Floor, Denver, CO 80203. Fax: [phone]. Phone: [phone]. Email address: [e-mail].

Supplemental Information

After submitting an application, you should receive an email acknowledging your submission. If you do not get the email, please check to ensure you have actually submitted the application and typed the correct email address on the application.

Include a working email address on your application; one that is checked daily as time sensitive correspondence WILL take place via email. You may receive email notifications from a Colorado Dept. of Corrections employee or from this email address: [e-mail] . It is your responsibility to ensure that your email will accept these notices and/or review your junk mail and spam filtered email; if you do not receive correspondence soon after the closing date or if you have questions about this job announcement, please contact Liz Ramos at [e-mail].

SCHEDULED DATES OF POSSIBLE APPLICANT ASSESSMENTS (I.E., EXAMS, ORAL BOARDS, WRITTEN EXAMS) WILL NOT BE MADE UP. IF YOU FAIL TO SHOW AT THE APPOINTED DATE/TIME, MAKE-UPS WILL NOT BE ALLOWED.

The State of Colorado believes that equity, diversity, and inclusion drive our success, and we encourage candidates from all identities, backgrounds, and abilities to apply. The State of Colorado is an equal opportunity employer committed to building inclusive, innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. Therefore, in all aspects of the employment process, we provide employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, medical condition related to pregnancy, creed, ancestry, national origin, marital status, genetic information, or military status (with preference given to military veterans), or any other protected status in accordance with applicable law. The State of Colorado strives to create a Colorado for All by building and maintaining workplaces that value and respect all Coloradans through a commitment to equal opportunity and hiring based on merit and fitness. The State is resolute in non-discriminatory practices in everything we do, including hiring, employment, and advancement opportunities.

The Colorado Department of Corrections is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, our agency will assist individuals who have a disability with any reasonable accommodation requests related to employment, including completing the application process, interviewing, completing any pre‑employment testing, participating in the employee selection process, and/or to perform essential job functions where the requested accommodation does not impose an undue hardship. If you have a disability and require reasonable accommodation to ensure you have a positive experience applying or interviewing for this position, please direct your inquiries to our Employee Relations Specialist, Kristen Lange, at [e-mail] or call 719‑728‑0270.

ALL DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS FACILITIES AND BUILDINGS ARE TOBACCO FREE.

WE STRONGLY ENCOURAGE PROTECTED CLASSES TO APPLY.