correctional security officer

Colorado Department of Human Services

<div><div><div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Department Information</b></h2></div>
<p></p><div><div><b>This position is open to current Colorado residents only.</b></div><div><br>
Please note: This recruitment may be used to fill multiple vacancies at this location for different shifts.</div><div></div><div><b><i><br>
Most State of Colorado employees are eligible for a great benefit package! Please see the Supplemental Information section below for details!</i></b></div><div></div><b><br>
Physical Location:</b><br>
7862 W Mansfield Pkwy,
<br>
Lakewood, CO 80235<div></div><div><b><br>
About the Division of Youth Services</b>:</div><div>
The mission of the Division of Youth Services (DYS) is to protect, restore and improve public safety utilizing a continuum of care that provides effective supervision, promotes accountability to victims and communities, and helps youth lead constructive lives through positive youth development. The strategic goal of DYS <i>is to operate healthy trauma-responsive organizational environments as demonstrated through prosocial, safe, and non-violent interactions.</i></div><div></div><div><br>
DYS provides a continuum of services that encompass juvenile detention, assessment, commitment and parole. DYS is the agency statutorily mandated to provide for the care and supervision of youth committed by the District Court to the custody of the Colorado Department of Human Services. The Division operates 15 secure facilities that serve youth between the ages of 10 and 21, who are pre-adjudicated, sentenced, or committed. For pre-adjudicated youth, the Division is also responsible for the management and oversight of the Colorado Youth Detention Continuum; a State-funded, locally administered program that provides services to youth at risk of further progressing into the juvenile justice system. In addition to residential programming, the Division administers juvenile parole services throughout the State. We have many opportunities within DYS to positively impact youth and families.</div><br>
<br>
We invite you to explore the DYS website and learn about the services provided to youth, families, and local communities in the State of Colorado at: https://www.colorado.gov/cdhs/dys<div><br>
We are committed to increasing the diversity of our staff and providing culturally responsive programs and services. Therefore, we encourage responses from people of diverse backgrounds and abilities.</div></div><p></p>
<div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Description of Job</b></h2></div>
<p></p><div><div>You are required to work at your assigned work location during your scheduled work times.</div><div></div><div><br>
WE WANT TO HIRE YOU IF:</div><ul><li><div>
You have a passion for youth and a desire to improve your community</div></li><li><div>
You love learning new skills and teaching them to others</div></li><li><div>
You desire a job that teaches you what safe supervision is all about &ndash; physical, social, psychological, and moral</div></li><li><div>
You thrive on developing healthy relationships, professionalism, and teamwork</div></li></ul><div></div><b><br>
About the position:</b><br>
This position is a direct care/essential role that provides direct and engaging supervision of Youth in DYS State Operated Secure Facilities. Specific duties and expectations are: Safety/Security, Youth Center Programming, Documentation/Recording and Reporting, Training, and Organizational Accountability. Positions may be required to work overtime on a rotating basis, based on business needs.<br>
<br>
<b>Duties Include but are not limited to the following:</b><div></div><div><b><br>
Safety/Security</b>. Work involves providing direct care, safety, security, and supervision of adjudicated and/or pre-adjudicated youth in a secure setting. Monitor, participate, support, and enforce behavioral management plans for individual youth as directed (e.g. Behavioral Contracts, Individual Growth and Change Plans). Duties include supervision of youth or group of youth, supervision of daily activities, youth orientation, intervention in crisis situations, non-escalation, de-escalation, use of physical response/restraint in emergency situations, debriefing of all incidents, and conducting searches.</div><div></div><div><b><br>
Youth Center Programming</b>. Actively and with positive engagement, implement and follow the Youth Center&rsquo;s behavioral management program, teach, coach, and redirect youth within the program. Support DYS initiatives and strategies as they relate to youth programming and crisis intervention.</div><div></div><div><b><br>
Documentation/Recording and Reporting</b>. Document observations of youth behavior and response to program(s) and document all unit activities and required information in appropriate logs and records systems. Document all youth group activities in appropriate database systems.</div><div></div><div><b><br>
Organizational Accountability. </b>Through all communications and behaviors demonstrate, support, and contribute to a healthy, positive, and respectful cultural climate throughout the Youth Center by adhering to our organizational values of Nonviolence, Open Communication, Social Responsibility, Growth and Change, Social Learning, Democracy, and Emotional Intelligence. Requirement to adhere to the CDHS Code of Conduct, DYS Compliance Review Standards, and CDHS and DYS policies. Success will come through the development of healthy, positive relationships supported by creating a trauma responsive environment.</div><div></div><div><b><br>
Training.</b> Complete DYS Pre-Service training academy, Youth Center training, and orientation process as a new employee. Some travel may be required. Complete all assigned online training, and maintain and support the Division&rsquo;s prevailing behavior management and intervention strategies. Training will help you learn problem-solving, the development of relationships with youth grounded in solid boundaries, how to teach skills to youth to decrease further risk and need, and a better understanding of trauma, behavioral health, and high-risk behavior.</div><div><b><br>
Other Duties as Assigned</b></div></div><p></p>
<div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment &amp; Appeal Rights</b></h2></div>
<p></p><div><div>*** Please read the entire job announcement and follow all of the instructions prior to completing the application. You must provide documentation to be given credit for it. There will be no exceptions on timelines to provide documentation. All documentation must be uploaded- this is the first evaluation in the selection process***<br>
<br>
<b>Note:</b><br>
Applications will be reviewed to determine if you meet the minimum qualifications for the position. If it is determined that you meet the minimum qualifications, your application will also be used as part of the examination process. You should ensure that your application specifically addresses the requirements as listed in the minimum and preferred qualifications, as well as the job duties and the highly desired competencies. Take the time to adequately address your specialized experience, work products, and accomplishments as they relate to the position.<br>
<br>
<b>MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:</b></div><b><br>
Education/Licensure/Certification/Experience:</b><ul><li>
High school diploma or General Education Diploma (GED)</li><li>
One (2) years of professional experience in an occupational field related to the work assigned to the position</li></ul><b>
Substitutions:</b><p>
Additional appropriate education will substitute for the required experience on a year-for-year basis.</p><div><br>
<br>
These positions are not sedentary positions. Employees are typically on their feet during the entire shift. Youth living quarters are located on multiple levels and employees must frequently climb stairs in the performance of job duties. Please take into account your physical ability in relation to the essential job duties when applying for job.<br>
<br>
Employees must also be willing and able to physically intervene with assaultive youth.</div><div><b><br>
Preferred Qualifications:</b></div><ul><li><div><br>
College education in a behavioral health and or juvenile justice-related field.</div></li><li><div>
Experience working with adjudicated and/or detained youth within a secure residential facility and/or a behavioral health setting;</div></li><li><div>
Experience facilitating psychoeducational groups;</div></li><li><div>
Education/experience working with adolescents who have trauma;</div></li><li><div>
Experience working with youth in positive leadership roles, such as mentoring and coaching.</div></li><li><div>
Experience utilizing verbal de-escalation and motivational techniques.</div></li><li><div>
Relevant years of state service experience.</div></li></ul><b><br>
Highly Desirable Competencies</b><ul><li>
Skilled in conflict management.</li><li>
Strong work ethic, integrity, and dependability.</li><li>
Sound judgment and decision-making skills.</li><li>
Self-control, composure, and the ability to manage stressful situations.</li><li>
Ability to verbally communicate clearly and willingness to do so respectfully.</li><li>
Ability to identify and act on changes, inappropriate activity, hazards or potential security breaches and verbally communicate pertinent information.</li><li>
Ability to study information and recount events in a written, factual, concise, and legible method.</li></ul><div><b><br>
Work Environment</b></div><div>
Employees are required to work shift hours. This includes evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays. Shifts may vary between agencies and may include eight (8) hours, ten (10) hours, or twelve (12) hours in duration. Mandatory overtime may be required. Day shift work is not usually available. As a Correctional Youth Security Officer, your position is considered essential and you may be required to report to work during inclement weather.</div><b><br>
Conditions of Employment:</b><br>
<ul><li>
Be a minimum of 21 years of age, with no felony convictions or history of domestic violence.</li><li>
Must possess a valid, unrestricted Colorado. Driver's License</li><li>
Shift Work - subject to assigned Shift</li><li>
Travel- Transportation of youth in state vehicles travel to assigned training and/or alternate work sites.</li><li>
Flu and other state-mandatory vaccinations are required.</li><li>
Continued employment is contingent upon successful completion of the DYS Pre-service Training Academy, Field Training Program (FTO) and mandatory annual training in all subject areas.</li><li>
Pass CBI and FBI background investigations</li><li>
The Diana Screen&reg;, a sexual risk screening tool, is administered to all applicants to the Division of Youth Services (DYS) seeking positions of trust with children and teens to help ensure that ethical boundaries between children and adults are maintained. At the DYS, the safety and protection of the youth who have been entrusted to us is our #1 priority. The results of the Diana Screen will be provided to the Division of Youth Services and may be used as part of the Division's decision on whether I am selected.</li><li>
Full Background. CDHS employees (all Direct contact with vulnerable persons): CBI name check and fingerprint check, ICON Colorado court database, Medicare fraud database, Reference Checks, Professional License verification (licensure requirements), Drug Screen, PREA (Division of Youth Services), Trails check (direct contact with children), CAPS (direct contact with adults &ndash; Mental Health Institutes, Regional Centers, Veterans Community Living Centers).</li><li>
Included in the background investigation is a current/previous employer check. Your current and previous employers within the last 10 years must be listed on your application even if the job duties are unrelated to Correctional Youth Security Officer I position. Incomplete employer information (address, phone, supervisor name) or omission of former employers may result in application disqualification.</li><li>
Continued employment is contingent upon successful completion of the DYS Pre-service Training Academy, Field Training Program (FTO), and mandatory annual training in all subject areas.</li><li>
Former State employees who were disciplinarily terminated or resigned in lieu of termination must (1) disclose that information on the application (2) provide an explanation why the prior termination or resignation should not disqualify the applicant from the current position, (3) provide the employee number from the applicant&rsquo;s 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 CDHS.</li></ul><br>
<b>
APPEAL RIGHTS:</b><div>
If you receive notice that you have been eliminated from consideration for this position, you may file an appeal with the State Personnel Board or request a review by the State Personnel Director.</div><div><br>
An appeal or review must be submitted on the official appeal form, signed by you or your representative. This form must be delivered to the State Personnel Board by email (dpa_state.personnelboard@state.co.us), postmarked in US Mail or hand delivered (1525 Sherman Street, 4th Floor, Denver CO 80203), or faxed (303.866.5038) within ten (10) calendar days from your receipt of notice or acknowledgement of the department&rsquo;s action.</div><div><br>
For more information about the appeals process, the official appeal form, and how to deliver it to the State Personnel Board; go to spb.colorado.gov; contact the State Personnel Board for assistance at (303) 866-3300; or refer to 4 Colorado Code of Regulations (CCR) 801-1, State Personnel Board Rules and Personnel Director's Administrative Procedures, Chapter 8, Resolution of Appeals and Disputes, at spb.colorado.gov under Rules.</div></div><p></p>
<div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Supplemental Information</b></h2></div>
<p></p><div><div><b>How to Apply</b></div><div><b>
</b><b> </b><b>Need help with your application? Click here.</b></div><div><b>
The Assessment Process</b></div><div></div><div><b><br>
For additional recruiting questions, please contact brennon.watts@state.co.us</b></div><div></div><div><b><br>
About Us:</b></div><div>
If your goal is to build a career that makes a difference, consider joining the dedicated people of the Colorado Department of Human Services (CDHS). Our professionals strive to design and deliver high quality human and health services that improve the safety, independence, and well-being of the people of Colorado. In addition to a great location and rewarding and meaningful work, we offer:</div><ul><li><div>
Strong, secure, yet flexible retirement benefits including a PERA Defined Benefit Plan or PERA Defined Contribution Plan www.copera.org plus 401(k) and 457 plans</div></li><li><div>
Medical and dental health plans</div></li><li><div>
Employer supplemented Health Savings Account</div></li><li><div>
Paid life insurance</div></li><li><div>
Short- and long-term disability coverage</div></li><li><div>
11 paid holidays per year plus vacation and sick leave</div></li><li><div>
BenefitHub state employee discount program</div></li><li><div>
Employee Wellness program MotivateMe</div></li><li><div>
Excellent work-life programs, such as flexible schedules, training and more</div></li><li><p>
Remote work arrangements for eligible positions</p></li></ul><ul><li><br>
Some positions may qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. For more</li></ul><div>
information, go to https://www.colorado.gov/pacific/dhr/student-loan-forgiveness-programs.</div><div><b><br>
Our Values:</b></div><p><b>
We believe in a people-first approach: </b>To serve the people of Colorado, we develop a culture and work environment that creates an energized, inspired, and healthy team capable of giving their best to Coloradans<b>.</b></p><p><b>
Balance creates quality of life: </b>We want our team to be resilient through a supportive workplace that values flexibility, health and wellness, and employee engagement.</p><p><b>
We hold ourselves accountable: </b>We take responsibility through our actions, programs, and results for the state of health and human services in Colorado.</p><p><b>
Transparency matters: </b>We are open and honest with employees, our partners, the Coloradans we serve, and the public.</p><p><b>
We are ethical: </b>We abide by what is best for those we serve by doing what is right, not what is easy.</p><p><b>
Collaboration helps us rise together: </b>We work together with all partners, employees, and clients to achieve the best outcomes for Coloradans.</p><p><b><br>
We are committed to increasing the diversity of our staff and providing culturally responsive programs and services. Therefore, we encourage responses from people of diverse backgrounds and abilities.</b></p><p><b><br>
ADA Accommodations:</b><b> </b>CDHS is committed to a Colorado for 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.</p><div>
This includes completing the application process, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, participating in the employee selection process, and/or performing 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 cdhs_ada@state.co.us.</div><p><b>
~THE STATE OF COLORADO IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER~</b></p><div></div><div><b><br>
Toll Free Applicant Technical Support</b></div></div></div></div><p></p>

Correctional Youth Security Officer III - Betty K Marler YSC

<div><div><div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Department Information</b></h2></div>
<p></p><div><div><b>This position is open to current Colorado residents only.</b><br>
</div><div>
Please Note: This posting will be open until filled {and filling multiple vacancies}</div><div></div><div><b><i><br>
Most State of Colorado employees are eligible for a great benefit package! Please see the Supplemental Information section below for details!</i></b></div><div></div><b><br>
Physical Location:</b><br>
13500 E. Fremont Place<br>
Centennial , CO 80112<div></div><div><b><br>
About the Division of Youth Services</b>:</div><div>
The mission of the Division of Youth Services (DYS) is to protect, restore and improve public safety utilizing a continuum of care that provides effective supervision, promotes accountability to victims and communities, and helps youth lead constructive lives through positive youth development. The strategic goal of DYS <i>is to operate healthy trauma-responsive organizational environments as demonstrated through prosocial, safe, and non-violent interactions.</i></div><div></div><div><br>
DYS provides a continuum of services that encompass juvenile detention, assessment, commitment and parole. DYS is the agency statutorily mandated to provide for the care and supervision of youth committed by the District Court to the custody of the Colorado Department of Human Services. The Division operates 15 secure facilities that serve youth between the ages of 10 and 21, who are pre-adjudicated, sentenced, or committed. For pre-adjudicated youth, the Division is also responsible for the management and oversight of the Colorado Youth Detention Continuum; a State-funded, locally administered program that provides services to youth at risk of further progressing into the juvenile justice system. In addition to residential programming, the Division administers juvenile parole services throughout the State. We have many opportunities within DYS to positively impact youth and families.</div><br>
<br>
We invite you to explore the DYS website and learn about the services provided to youth, families, and local communities in the State of Colorado at: https://www.colorado.gov/cdhs/dys<div><br>
We are committed to increasing the diversity of our staff and providing culturally responsive programs and services. Therefore, we encourage responses from people of diverse backgrounds and abilities.</div></div><p></p>
<div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Description of Job</b></h2></div>
<p></p><div><div>WE WANT TO HIRE YOU IF:</div><ul><li><div>
You have a passion for youth and a desire to improve your community</div></li><li><div>
You love learning new skills and teaching them to others</div></li><li><div>
You desire a job that teaches you what safe supervision is all about &ndash; physical, social, psychological, and moral</div></li><li><div>
You thrive on developing healthy relationships, professionalism, and teamwork</div></li></ul><div></div><b><br>
About the position:</b><br>
This position is a direct care/essential role that provides direct and engaging supervision of Youth in DYS State Operated Secure Facilities. Specific duties and expectations are: Safety/Security, Youth Center Programming, Documentation/Recording and Reporting, Training, and Organizational Accountability. Positions may be required to work overtime on a rotating basis, based on business needs.<br>
<br>
<b>Duties Include but are not limited to the following:</b><div></div><div><b><br>
Safety/Security</b>. Work involves providing direct care, safety, security, and supervision of adjudicated and/or pre-adjudicated youth in a secure setting. Monitor, participate, support, and enforce behavioral management plans for individual youth as directed (e.g. Behavioral Contracts, Individual Growth and Change Plans). Duties include supervision of youth or group of youth, supervision of daily activities, youth orientation, intervention in crisis situations, non-escalation, de-escalation, use of physical response/restraint in emergency situations, debriefing of all incidents, and conducting searches.</div><div></div><div><b><br>
Youth Center Programming</b>. Actively and with positive engagement, implement and follow the Youth Center&rsquo;s behavioral management program, teach, coach, and redirect youth within the program. Support DYS initiatives and strategies as they relate to youth programming and crisis intervention.</div><div></div><div><b><br>
Documentation/Recording and Reporting</b>. Document observations of youth behavior and response to program(s) and document all unit activities and required information in appropriate logs and records systems. Document all youth group activities in appropriate database systems.</div><div></div><div><b><br>
Organizational Accountability. </b>Through all communications and behaviors demonstrate, support, and contribute to a healthy, positive, and respectful cultural climate throughout the Youth Center by adhering to our organizational values of Nonviolence, Open Communication, Social Responsibility, Growth and Change, Social Learning, Democracy, and Emotional Intelligence. Requirement to adhere to the CDHS Code of Conduct, DYS Compliance Review Standards, and CDHS and DYS policies. Success will come through the development of healthy, positive relationships supported by creating a trauma responsive environment.</div><div></div><div><b><br>
Training.</b> Complete DYS Pre-Service training academy, Youth Center training, and orientation process as a new employee. Some travel may be required. Complete all assigned online training, and maintain and support the Division&rsquo;s prevailing behavior management and intervention strategies. Training will help you learn problem-solving, the development of relationships with youth grounded in solid boundaries, how to teach skills to youth to decrease further risk and need, and a better understanding of trauma, behavioral health, and high-risk behavior.</div><div><b><br>
Other Duties as Assigned</b></div></div><p></p>
<div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment &amp; Appeal Rights</b></h2></div>
<p></p><div><div>You are required to work at your assigned work location during your scheduled work times.</div><div></div><div><br>
*** Please read the entire job announcement and follow all of the instructions prior to completing the application. You must provide documentation to be given credit for it. There will be no exceptions on timelines to provide documentation. All documentation must be uploaded- this is the first evaluation in the selection process***<br>
<br>
<b>Note:</b><br>
Applications will be reviewed to determine if you meet the minimum qualifications for the position. If it is determined that you meet the minimum qualifications, your application will also be used as part of the examination process. You should ensure that your application specifically addresses the requirements as listed in the minimum and preferred qualifications, as well as the job duties and the highly desired competencies. Take the time to adequately address your specialized experience, work products, and accomplishments as they relate to the position.<br>
<br>
<b>MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:</b><br>
<br>
<b>Education and Experience:</b><br>
High school diploma or General Education Diploma, (GED).<br>
<br>
<b>Substitutions</b>: None<br>
<br>
These positions are not sedentary positions. Employees are typically on their feet during the entire shift. Youth living quarters are located on multiple levels and employees must frequently climb stairs in the performance of job duties. Please take into account your physical ability in relation to the essential job duties when applying for job.<br>
<br>
Employees must also be willing and able to physically intervene with assaultive youth.</div><div><b><br>
Preferred Qualifications:</b></div><ul><li><div><br>
College education in a behavioral health and or juvenile justice-related field.</div></li><li><div>
Experience working with adjudicated and/or detained youth within a secure residential facility and/or a behavioral health setting;</div></li><li><div>
Experience facilitating psychoeducational groups;</div></li><li><div>
Education/experience working with adolescents who have trauma;</div></li><li><div>
Experience working with youth in positive leadership roles, such as mentoring and coaching.</div></li><li><div>
Experience utilizing verbal de-escalation and motivational techniques.</div></li><li><div>
Relevant years of state service experience.</div></li></ul><b><br>
Highly Desirable Competencies</b><ul><li>
Skilled in conflict management.</li><li>
Strong work ethic, integrity, and dependability.</li><li>
Sound judgment and decision-making skills.</li><li>
Self-control, composure, and the ability to manage stressful situations.</li><li>
Ability to verbally communicate clearly and willingness to do so respectfully.</li><li>
Ability to identify and act on changes, inappropriate activity, hazards or potential security breaches and verbally communicate pertinent information.</li><li>
Ability to study information and recount events in a written, factual, concise, and legible method.</li></ul><div><b><br>
Work Environment</b></div><div>
Employees are required to work shift hours. This includes evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays. Shifts may vary between agencies and may include eight (8) hours, ten (10) hours, or twelve (12) hours in duration. Mandatory overtime may be required. Day shift work is not usually available. As a Correctional Youth Security Officer, your position is considered essential and you may be required to report to work during inclement weather.</div><b><br>
Conditions of Employment:</b><br>
<ul><li>
Be a minimum of 21 years of age, with no felony convictions or history of domestic violence.</li><li>
Must possess a valid, unrestricted Colorado Driver's License</li><li>
Shift Work - subject to assigned Shift</li><li>
Travel- Transportation of youth in state vehicles travel to assigned training and/or alternate work sites.</li><li>
Flu and other state-mandatory vaccinations are required.</li><li>
Continued employment is contingent upon successful completion of the DYS Pre-service Training Academy, Field Training Program (FTO) and mandatory annual training in all subject areas.</li><li>
Pass CBI and FBI background investigations</li><li>
The Diana Screen&reg;, a sexual risk screening tool, is administered to all applicants to the Division of Youth Services (DYS) seeking positions of trust with children and teens to help ensure that ethical boundaries between children and adults are maintained. At the DYS, the safety and protection of the youth who have been entrusted to us is our #1 priority. The results of the Diana Screen will be provided to the Division of Youth Services and may be used as part of the Division's decision on whether I am selected.</li><li>
Full Background. CDHS employees (all Direct contact with vulnerable persons): CBI name check and fingerprint check, ICON Colorado court database, Medicare fraud database, Reference Checks, Professional License verification (licensure requirements), Drug Screen, PREA (Division of Youth Services), Trails check (direct contact with children), CAPS (direct contact with adults &ndash; Mental Health Institutes, Regional Centers, Veterans Community Living Centers).</li><li>
Included in the background investigation is a current/previous employer check. Your current and previous employers within the last 10 years must be listed on your application even if the job duties are unrelated to Correctional Youth Security Officer I position. Incomplete employer information (address, phone, supervisor name) or omission of former employers may result in application disqualification.</li><li>
Continued employment is contingent upon successful completion of the DYS Pre-service Training Academy, Field Training Program (FTO), and mandatory annual training in all subject areas.</li><li>
Former State employees who were disciplinarily terminated or resigned in lieu of termination must (1) disclose that information on the application (2) provide an explanation why the prior termination or resignation should not disqualify the applicant from the current position, (3) provide the employee number from the applicant&rsquo;s 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 CDHS.</li></ul><br>
<b>
APPEAL RIGHTS:</b><div>
If you receive notice that you have been eliminated from consideration for this position, you may file an appeal with the State Personnel Board or request a review by the State Personnel Director.</div><div><br>
An appeal or review must be submitted on the official appeal form, signed by you or your representative. This form must be delivered to the State Personnel Board by email (dpa_state.personnelboard@state.co.us), postmarked in US Mail or hand delivered (1525 Sherman Street, 4th Floor, Denver CO 80203), or faxed (303.866.5038) within ten (10) calendar days from your receipt of notice or acknowledgement of the department&rsquo;s action.</div><div><br>
For more information about the appeals process, the official appeal form, and how to deliver it to the State Personnel Board; go to spb.colorado.gov; contact the State Personnel Board for assistance at (303) 866-3300; or refer to 4 Colorado Code of Regulations (CCR) 801-1, State Personnel Board Rules and Personnel Director's Administrative Procedures, Chapter 8, Resolution of Appeals and Disputes, at spb.colorado.gov under Rules.</div></div><p></p>
<div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Supplemental Information</b></h2></div>
<p></p><div><div><b>How to Apply</b></div><div><b>
</b><b> </b><b>Need help with your application? Click here.</b></div><div><b>
The Assessment Process</b></div><div></div><div><b><br>
For additional recruiting questions, please contact Melissa.L.Lopez@state.co.us</b></div><div></div><div><b><br>
About Us:</b></div><div>
If your goal is to build a career that makes a difference, consider joining the dedicated people of the Colorado Department of Human Services (CDHS). Our professionals strive to design and deliver high quality human and health services that improve the safety, independence, and well-being of the people of Colorado. In addition to a great location and rewarding and meaningful work, we offer:</div><ul><li><div>
Strong, secure, yet flexible retirement benefits including a PERA Defined Benefit Plan or PERA Defined Contribution Plan www.copera.org plus 401(k) and 457 plans</div></li><li><div>
Medical and dental health plans</div></li><li><div>
Employer supplemented Health Savings Account</div></li><li><div>
Paid life insurance</div></li><li><div>
Short- and long-term disability coverage</div></li><li><div>
11 paid holidays per year plus vacation and sick leave</div></li><li><div>
BenefitHub state employee discount program</div></li><li><div>
Employee Wellness program MotivateMe</div></li><li><div>
Excellent work-life programs, such as flexible schedules, training and more</div></li><li><p>
Remote work arrangements for eligible positions</p></li></ul><ul><li><br>
Some positions may qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. For more</li></ul><div>
information, go to https://www.colorado.gov/pacific/dhr/student-loan-forgiveness-programs.</div><div><b><br>
Our Values:</b></div><p><b>
We believe in a people-first approach: </b>To serve the people of Colorado, we develop a culture and work environment that creates an energized, inspired, and healthy team capable of giving their best to Coloradans<b>.</b></p><p><b>
Balance creates quality of life: </b>We want our team to be resilient through a supportive workplace that values flexibility, health and wellness, and employee engagement.</p><p><b>
We hold ourselves accountable: </b>We take responsibility through our actions, programs, and results for the state of health and human services in Colorado.</p><p><b>
Transparency matters: </b>We are open and honest with employees, our partners, the Coloradans we serve, and the public.</p><p><b>
We are ethical: </b>We abide by what is best for those we serve by doing what is right, not what is easy.</p><p><b>
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CoreCivic

<p></p><div><p><b>$24.39 / per hour</b><br>
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<b>**Updated Sign-on Bonus up to $5,000, if COTA certified with more than a year's worth of experience Sign-On bonus up to $8,000 between January 1, 2026, through June 30, 2026.**</b><br>
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<b>*Must be willing to work at Red Rock or La Palma*</b></p><p><br>
 At CoreCivic, our employees are driven by a deep sense of service, high standards of professionalism and a responsibility to better the public good. We are <b>hiring immediately</b> for a <b>Correctional Officer</b> who has a passion for providing the highest quality care in an institutional, secure setting. As a CoreCivic employee, you can expect:</p><ul><li> Company matched 401K</li><li> Paid time off and federal holidays</li><li> Healthcare and wellness programs</li><li> Paid Training and where applicable certifications</li></ul>
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The Correctional Officer provides for the security, care and direct supervision of inmates/residents in housing units, at meals, during recreation, on work assignments and during all other phases of activity in a correctional facility. You may have to employ weapons or force to maintain discipline and order. Veterans are encouraged to apply.<ul><li> You are responsible for maintaining order and security of inmates in a correctional facility.</li><li> You must be able to work any shift, as you may be assigned to a variety of posts including, but not limited to, armory/key control, housing units, kitchen, medical, visitation, etc.</li><li> CoreCivic recognizes your military service to qualify you for positions</li></ul>
requiring criminal justice experience.<p></p><p><b>
You may be a fit for this role if you:</b></p><ul><li> Have a high school diploma, GED certification or equivalent.</li><li> We train you to be successful: Paid training, and where applicable, be a non-commissioned security officer licensed by the state of employment (we pay the cost for you).</li><li> Have a valid driver's license.</li><li> Can demonstrate the ability to complete any required training.</li><li> Are available to work any hours, any shift.</li><li> Are at least 18 years of age.</li></ul><p><i>
CoreCivic is a Drug-Free Workplace &amp; EOE including Disability/Veteran.</i></p></div><p></p>

Correctional Officer - La Palma/Red Rock

<p></p><div><p><b>$24.86 per hour</b></p><p>
At CoreCivic, our employees are driven by a deep sense of service, high standards of professionalism and a responsibility to better the public good. We are <b>hiring immediately</b> for a <b>Correctional Officer</b> who has a passion for providing the highest quality care in an institutional, secure setting. As a CoreCivic employee, you can expect:</p><ul><li> Company matched 401K</li><li> Paid time off and federal holidays</li><li> Healthcare and wellness programs</li><li> Paid Training and where applicable certifications</li></ul>
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The Correctional Officer provides for the security, care and direct supervision of inmates/residents in housing units, at meals, during recreation, on work assignments and during all other phases of activity in a correctional facility. You may have to employ weapons or force to maintain discipline and order. Veterans are encouraged to apply.<ul><li> You are responsible for maintaining order and security of inmates in a correctional facility.</li><li> You must be able to work any shift, as you may be assigned to a variety of posts including, but not limited to, armory/key control, housing units, kitchen, medical, visitation, etc.</li><li> CoreCivic recognizes your military service to qualify you for positions</li></ul>
requiring criminal justice experience.
2025 CoreCivic Benefits Overview<p></p><p><b><br>
You may be a fit for this role if you:</b></p><ul><li> Have a high school diploma, GED certification or equivalent.</li><li> We train you to be successful: Paid training, and where applicable, be a non-commissioned security officer licensed by the state of employment (we pay the cost for you).</li><li> Have a valid driver's license.</li><li> Can demonstrate the ability to complete any required training.</li><li> Are available to work any hours, any shift.</li><li> Are at least 18 years of age.</li></ul><p><i>
CoreCivic is a Drug-Free Workplace &amp; EOE including Disability/Veteran.</i></p></div><p></p>

Correctional Officer

Wakulla Correctional Institution

<p><b>** To apply for this position, Text &quot;APPLY&quot; to DCJOB (32562) **</b></p><p><b>(By applying to this job, you are expressly consenting to receive text messages from the Florida Department of Corrections)</b></p><p><b>STARTING SALARY - $22 PER HOUR</b></p><p><b>Paid on the Job Training - No Experience Required</b></p><p><b>$1000 SIGN-ON BONUS</b></p><p>The Florida Department of Corrections at <b>Wakulla Correctional Institution</b> (Crawfordville, FL) is currently looking for individuals that uphold our values of <b>RESPECT, INTEGRITY, COURAGE, SELFLESS SERVICE,</b> and <b>COMPASSION</b> to join our team.</p><p>The Florida Department of Corrections is the largest state agency in Florida and the third largest correctional agency in the country, supervising and caring for around 250,000 inmates and offenders. With over 25,000 staff members, our mission is to provide a continuum of services to meet the needs of those entrusted to our care, creating a safe and professional environment with the outcome of reduced victimization, safer communities and an emphasis on the premium of life. You can be an instrumental part of our vision, Inspiring Success by Transforming One Life at a Time.</p><p>Correctional Officers oversee and monitor the activities of the inmates in living areas, recreation activities areas, dining areas and visitation areas. Correctional Officers also coordinating and monitoring inmate movements, conduct counts and provide emergency response as needed all while maintaining a safe and orderly environment. Correctional Officers MUST we able to work as a team and coordinate activities with fellow officers and supervisors.</p><p>As a recruit, you will attend a 13-week academy to prepare you for a career as a Correctional Officer. Courses including firearms training, defensives tactics, first aid, other hands-on/classroom courses and more. While attending the academy, recruits can expect to work 8.5 hours a day Monday-Friday. Recruits will return to their own residence and are not required to stay overnight. Upon completion, the recruit must take and pass the State Officer Certification Exam.</p><p><b>Minimum Qualifications:</b></p><ul><li>18 years&rsquo; old</li><li>United States Citizen</li><li>High School Graduate or equivalent</li><li>Valid Driver&rsquo;s License</li><li>No Felony Convictions</li><li>Good Moral Character</li></ul><p><b>Documentation that must be provide upon request:</b></p><ul><li>Birth Certificate or passport</li><li>High school diploma or transcripts</li><li>Driver&rsquo;s License</li><li>Social Security Card</li><li>DD214, if applicable</li><li>Name Change Documents: If your name has ever changed for the following reasons documentation is required i.e.: adoption, marriage, divorce</li></ul><p><b>PAY</b></p><ul><li>Correctional Officer: $22.00/hr / 8.5 hour shift</li><li>Criminal Justice Incentive Pay Maximum $130 month</li><li>Uniform/Shoe Allowance - $325 Annually</li></ul><p><b>BENEFITS</b></p><ul><li>Leave: Annual Leave - 104 hours a year</li><li>Sick Leave - 104 hours a year</li><li>10 Holidays a year</li><li>Military Leave - 240 hours each federal fiscal year</li><li>Health Insurance Biweekly</li><li>Premium: Individual Coverage - $25.00; Family Coverage - $90.00</li><li>Supplemental Dental, Disability, Hospital, Life, and Vision</li><li>Tuition-free College Courses at State of Florida Colleges and Universities</li><li>Criminal Justice Incentive Pay Maximum $130 month</li><li>Uniform/Shoe Allowance - $325 Annually</li><li>Special Risk Retirement</li><li>Promotional Opportunities</li></ul><p>The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace.</p><p>Job Type: Full-time</p><p>Pay: From $22.00 per hour</p><p>Benefits:</p><ul><li>Dental insurance</li><li>Health insurance</li><li>Life insurance</li><li>Paid time off</li><li>Referral program</li><li>Retirement plan</li><li>Tuition reimbursement</li><li>Vision insurance</li></ul><p>Work Location: In person</p>

Correctional Officer (Paid Training)

Wyoming County

<p>Are you looking for a career where you can make a meaningful impact every single day? The Wyoming County Correctional Facility is seeking dedicated individuals to join our team as Correctional Officers. As a vital part of the criminal justice system, our primary mission is to ensure maximum safety for the public, our staff, and our population, while providing an environment that fosters rehabilitation.</p><p><b>Your Role as a Correctional Officer:</b></p><ul><li><b>Maintain Security &amp; Order:</b> Ensure a safe and secure environment by enforcing rules, conducting inspections for contraband, and preventing disorder.</li><li><b>Guidance &amp; Mentorship:</b> Provide nonprofessional counseling, advice, and guidance to residents, assisting them with their adjustment to the correctional environment and encouraging participation in programs.</li><li><b>Supervision &amp; Management:</b> Oversee resident activities including work details, meals, recreation, and religious or educational programs.</li><li><b>Professional Conduct:</b> Perform duties in a highly structured, professional environment with clear policies and procedures, ensuring fairness and impartiality in all interactions.</li></ul><p><b>We Offer:</b></p><ul><li>A career that puts you on the front line of public safety and community well-being.</li><li>The opportunity to support essential programs like religious training, education, recreation, and health services that prepare individuals for responsible community living.</li><li>A stable, professional work setting with clearly defined roles and responsibilities.</li></ul><p><b>Minimum Qualifications:</b></p><ul><li>High School Diploma or GED (or any acceptable equivalent combination of education and experience).</li><li>Basic knowledge of maintaining order and discipline in a correctional facility.</li><li>The ability to act with knowledgeable, tactful, and calm authority.</li></ul><p><b>Ready to serve your community? Apply today to begin your career with the Wyoming County Correctional Facility.</b></p><p><i>Please be advised that applicants selected for an interview will be required to complete a formal paper application.</i></p><p>Pay: $16.25 per hour</p><p>Benefits:</p><ul><li>Employee assistance program</li><li>Professional development assistance</li></ul><p>Shift availability:</p><ul><li>Night Shift (Preferred)</li><li>Overnight Shift (Preferred)</li></ul><p>Work Location: In person</p>

Jefferson/ Franklin Correctional Facility

<p><b>Job Overview</b><br/>As a Correctional Officer, you will play a crucial role in maintaining safety and security within correctional facilities. Your primary responsibility will be to oversee the daily activities of inmates, ensuring compliance with facility rules and regulations while fostering a safe environment for both staff and inmates. This position requires a strong sense of integrity, excellent communication skills, and the ability to handle challenging situations with professionalism.</p><p><b>Duties</b></p><ul><li>Monitor inmate behavior and activities to ensure compliance with facility regulations.</li><li>Conduct regular inspections of the facility, including cells and common areas, to maintain security.</li><li>Utilize CCTV systems effectively to observe inmate movements and prevent incidents.</li><li>Respond promptly to emergencies, utilizing conflict management skills to de-escalate situations.</li><li>Prepare detailed reports on incidents, inmate behavior, and daily activities as part of standard documentation procedures.</li><li>Collaborate with law enforcement personnel when necessary and assist in investigations as required.</li><li>Administer first aid and CPR when needed, ensuring the health and safety of all individuals within the facility.</li><li>Participate in ongoing training programs to enhance skills in areas such as militarized response tactics and conflict resolution.</li></ul><p><b>Experience</b><br/>Candidates should possess relevant experience or qualifications that demonstrate their capability in this role. Preferred qualifications include:</p><ul><li>Certification in First Aid and CPR.</li><li>Experience or training in conflict management techniques.</li><li>Familiarity with law enforcement practices or previous experience in a correctional setting is advantageous.</li><li>Proficiency in report writing to accurately document incidents and daily activities.</li><li>Knowledge of CCTV operations is beneficial for effective monitoring.</li></ul><p>This position requires individuals who are committed to upholding the law while ensuring the safety of all individuals within correctional facilities. If you are ready to take on this challenging yet rewarding role, we encourage you to apply.</p><p>Job Types: Full-time, Part-time</p><p>Pay: $10.00 - $12.00 per hour</p><p>Benefits:</p><ul><li>Dental insurance</li><li>Health insurance</li><li>Life insurance</li><li>Paid time off</li><li>Retirement plan</li><li>Vision insurance</li></ul><p>Education:</p><ul><li>High school or equivalent (Preferred)</li></ul><p>License/Certification:</p><ul><li>Driver's License (Preferred)</li></ul><p>Shift availability:</p><ul><li>Day Shift (Preferred)</li><li>Night Shift (Preferred)</li></ul><p>Ability to Commute:</p><ul><li>Fayette, MS 39069 (Required)</li></ul><p>Work Location: In person</p>

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