CDOC Labor Grounds Maintenance Supervisor CSTS I (Buena Vista)

State of Colorado; Colorado; On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dedicated team committed to enhancing public confidence in government through meaningful work. As a Correctional Support Trades Supervisor I, you will play a crucial role in maintaining the grounds of a correctional facility while ensuring safety and security. This position offers distinctive career advancement opportunities and comprehensive benefits, including flexible retirement plans and medical coverage. If you are passionate about making a difference and have the skills to lead and supervise effectively, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Career Advancement Opportunities

Flexible Retirement Benefits

Medical and Dental Health Plans

Short and Long Term Disability Coverage

Paid Life Insurance

Paid Holidays and Leave

Wellness Program

Tuition Reimbursement

Training Opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in grounds maintenance and supervising work crews.
• Knowledge of safety and security protocols in correctional facilities.

Responsibilities

• Oversee inmate work crew in grounds maintenance operations.
• Ensure safety and compliance in facility operations.

Skills

Grounds Maintenance

Safety and Security Procedures

Training and Supervision

Communication Skills

Education

High School Diploma

Relevant Certifications

Tools

Tools and Equipment for Grounds Maintenance

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.

Visit State of Colorado Employee Benefits for more information.

Who May Apply:

This position is only open to Colorado state residents.

Job Location:

This vacancy is for the Buena Vista Correctional Complex (BVCC).

This posting may be used to fill future vacancies at this location.

This Correctional Support Trades Supervisor I (CSTS I) is a Labor/Grounds Maintenance Supervisor at the Buena Vista Correctional Complex (BVCC), a Colorado Department of Corrections (CDOC) prison facility, located in Buena Vista, CO. Primary responsibilities include but are not limited to: ensuring the safety and security of the general public, staff and inmates; training and overseeing an inmate work crew in grounds maintenance operations, and ensuring the safe, efficient, and compliant completion of assigned tasks. This position promotes the CDOC Mission and Vision with integrity and commitment.

Position ensures the safe, efficient, compliant, and cost-effective completion of grounds maintenance for the facility complex.

Safety and Security: position maintains safety and security of facility and work sites; through clear and accurate verbal communication, trains and guides staff and inmates in the proper use of controlled items, keys, tools, equipment, and chemicals; enforces security procedures by conducting regular work site searches, strip searches and inmate shakedowns; monitors workplace environment and inmate behavior, paying close attention to changes, inappropriate activity or potential problems; initiates verbal reprimands when required and, if necessary, physically controls inmates through proper application of restraints or "use of force" techniques; monitors, supervises and escorts inmates according to facility policy; conducts shakedowns of work sites; responds to emergency situations such as fights, fires and escapes according to agency policy. 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 in order to maintain security or operational viability.