CDOC Print Shop Correctional Support Trades Supervisor II

This Correctional Support Trades Supervisor (CSTS II) is a supervisor at the Print Shop in Denver; position supervises the day to day operations and production work flow; ensures safety and security and supervises inmate work crews. Ensures comprehensive training for inmates in all aspects of these fields in preparation for community reentry. Promotes the CDOC Mission, Vision and Values while ensuring safe, compliant and efficient operations., * Supervises Print Shop operations within DOC requirements, available resources, and program objectives;

• Maintaining safety and security of facility and work sites;
• Providing supervision of assigned staff, promoting a high level of performance by setting a cooperative, team oriented work standard;
• Training and instructing staff and inmates in the appropriate use of relevant tools, equipment and procedures;
• Ensuring timely, organized and systematic completion of work orders and projects;
• Ensuring safe, secure, compliant and cost effective operations;
• Monitoring and maintaining, inventory, documentation and reporting;
• Participating in hiring process;
• Effectively utilizing the Performance Management Program (PMP) for assigned staff.
• Coaching and mentoring staff regarding agency supervision, encouraging a cohesive team, career development and completion of mandatory training;
• Tracking and approving time for assigned staff, completing mandatory payroll documentation, creating schedules and assigning tasks;
• Resolving conflict and informal grievances at the lowest level possible;
• If necessary, physically controlling inmates with the proper use of restraints or ‘use of force’ techniques.
• Perform other job related duties as assigned or required.

You are encouraged to print a copy of this announcement for your records, The Assessment Process: Your application will be reviewed to determine if you meet the minimum Qualifications (MQ’s). Applicants that meet MQ’s will be included in the Comparative Analysis process. Colorado Revised Statutes require that state employees are hired and promoted through a comparative analysis which may include, but is not limited to, a suitability screening, eSkills Assessment, oral assessment, written performance assessment or it may include a review of your application material and your responses to any supplemental questions by a Subject Matter Expert (SME) to assess and rank applicants in order to establish an eligible list for referral to the hiring manager for final consideration. Be sure the “Work Experience” section of your application is complete and specifically addresses your qualifications, experience, and accomplishments as they relate to the Description of the Job, Minimum Qualifications, Required Competencies and Preferred Qualifications as listed above. Resumes and “see resume” statements will not be accepted in lieu of the “Work Experience” section of the application. Failure to include adequate information or follow instructions by the closing date may result in your application not being accepted and/or may affect your score, rank or inclusion in the final pool of eligible applicants. If you have transcripts, a license or other relevant documentation regarding your qualifications, upload and attach copies to your application. If an unofficial copy of transcripts is being submitted at the time of application, transcripts from colleges or universities outside the United States must be assessed for U.S. equivalency by a NACES educational credential evaluation service. This documentation is the responsibility of the applicant and must be included as part of your application materials. Failure to provide a transcript or credential evaluation report may prevent your application from moving forward in the selection process. 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. 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 Toll Free Applicant Technical Support: If you experience technical difficulty with the NEOGOV system (e.g. uploading or attaching documents to your online application) call NEOGOV technical support at 855-524-5627 Mon-Fri between 6 am and 6 pm (Pacific Time). Helpful hints: if you are having difficulty uploading or attaching documents to your application first, ensure your documents are PDF or Microsoft Word files and second, close the document before you attempt to upload (attach) it. Conditions of Employment: All job offers are contingent upon a successful medical screening by a healthcare professional, certifying the candidate’s ability to perform the essential functions of the position. Applicant must consent to hold harmless CDOC and its agents and staff from any liability arising in whole or in part from the testing and the use of this information in connection with CDOC’s consideration of application for employment.

• 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.
• CDL (CTU Class B CDL Program), then it requires the below Conditions of Employment be completed PRIOR to operating any commercial motor vehicle for DOC/ the State of Colorado. All current staff, newly hired staff and future job applicants need to have the following completed and on file per Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) and Code of Colorado Regulations.(Any violation found, refusal to complete, or failure to complete the following initial driver qualification file documents and the required ongoing updates will not only disqualify you from consideration of employment for this safety-sensitive driving position but also remove you from any safety sensitive driving position as required by 8 CCR 1507-1 and the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) (https://www.fmcsa.dot.gov/):
• Must hold an active and valid Colorado driver license appropriate for the vehicle type and position responsibilities as required by Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) (https://www.fmcsa.dot.gov/).
• Pre-employment drug and alcohol documents 49 CFR 40.25(j); 49 CFR 382.301 Must complete clearinghouse processes (successfully register and authorize DOC to conduct a full Clearinghouse query) with Office of Inspector General.
• Complete a DOT-compliant job application as required by 49 CFR 391.21. A driver must not drive a CMV unless an application for employment is completed and signed.
• Drivers Road Test Certificate or Equivalent as required by 49 CFR 391.31(e) A person must not drive a commercial motor vehicle util they have successfully completed a road test issued a certificate or certificate of equivalent.
• Successful Inquiry to previous employers: Safety History Records Request 49 CFR 391.23(a)(1)and(b) must be completed within the first 30 days of employment.
• Safety Performance History Records: Driver Correction or Rebuttal (if applicable) as required by CFR 391.23(i)(2) and 49 CFR 391.23(j)(3))
• Provide Medical Examination Report and Medical Examiner’s Certificate as required by 49 CFR 391.43 Medical examiner listed on certificate must be listed on National Registry of Certified Medical Examiners as required by 49 CFR 391.51(b)(9)(ii))

• Driver-specific or situation-specific documents - Complete where applicable. o, Entry-Level Driver Training Certificate - 49 CFR 380.509(b) All CDL drivers with less than one year of experience must provide this certificate., + 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 repetitions;
• 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

• Five (5) years of work experience imprinting production experience. MUST include maintaining color standards for quality control and prior experience with Print Production Management. Experience must be described in detail on your application to receive credit. -OR-

• Applicant may meet the five (5) year requirement with a combination of work experience as follows: A minimum of three (3) years of employment experience participating in Print Production as described above may be combined with two (2) years correctional experience for a total of at least five (5) 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.

Substitutions: Completion of formal education at an accredited, non-correspondence trade/vocational school, college or university that resulted in demonstrated competencies equivalent to those gained through the required experience may be substituted for the required experience on a year-for-year basis for up to two (2) years of the required experience..If you are using education as a substitution, you must attach transcripts showing the degree and date awarded., * Willingness and ability to train, coach and mentor staff;

• Strong work ethic, integrity and dependability with proven ability to inspire team work and develop a positive culture;
• Ability to effectively work with staff and inamtes through daily instruction in a variety of situations;
• Knowledge of digital and offset printing processes and equipment use;
• Ability to utilize state of the art print shop machines and equipment;
• Determination to pay special attention to details and follow instruction;
• Determination to follow policy and provide efficient, effective service while utilizing state resources responsibly;
• Exceptional discernment and decision making skills;
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills;
• Ability to effectively respond to emergency situations (such as fights, fires, medical emergencies and escapes);
• Ability to read and comprehend the English language;
• Ability to effectively communicate fluently in English both verbally and in writing
• 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 create accessible documents and technical content that follows plain language guidelines with accessibility in mind.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Two (2) years of supervision experience. Supervision is exercising span and control over subordinate staff to include coaching, mentoring, daily monitoring, performance management (planning, reviewing and evaluating), resolving complaints/grievances at the informal level, responsibility for scheduling and leave approval, and providing input that could affect pay, status, or tenure;

• Experience working in a correctional environment;

• Experience providing work lead or supervisory duties in a correctional Print program., o Longer Combination Vehicle (LCV) Driver Training Certificate - 49 CFR 380.401 A driver must not operate an LCV unless the driver can produce an LCV Driver Training o Certificate or an LCV Driver Training Certificate of Grandfathering. o Longer Combination Vehicle (LCV) Certificate of Grandfathering - 49 CFR 380.111, o Multiple-Employer Drivers - 49 CFR 391.63 o Skill Performance Evaluation Certificate - 49 CFR 391.49

• Possess a high school diploma or GED;
• 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, 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.

Colorado Department of Corrections Mission: We are a team of dynamic and diverse professionals building a safer Colorado by cultivating transformative opportunities for those under our supervision. Our Vision…“Building a safer Colorado for today and tomorrow”. CORE Values Community Safety Dignity, Diversity and Respect Opportunity Collaborative partnerships 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; State of Colorado Benefits
• 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.

Colorado Correctional Industries (CCi) is responsible for programs, manufacturing goods and providing services to thousands of government and/or non-profit customers in Colorado. Business is operated in the manufacturing and service related fields., 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.