CDOC Garment Factory Supervisor Trainee (Correctional Officer I) - Limon

Department Information

• 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.

Description of Job

Colorado Correctional Industries (CCi) is a cash funded, self supporting division of the Colorado Department of Corrections. This position may be eliminated at any time if funding is discontinued. The Department may be able to assist with transferring you to a position that is either comparable or below the classification that you were hired for, but if there is not a vacant position it may result in termination of employment. If the position is eliminated it may require you to relocate to another correctional facility or geographical location based on the need of the CDOC. Also, you must meet minimum qualifications for any vacant positions in order to be considered for a transfer. CCi provides services to many government and non profit organizations with an emphasis on excellent customer service.

Colorado Correctional Industries (CCi) has a Garment Supervisor Trainee Program, in order to train interested and qualified individuals in correctional facility garment operations. This position is classified as a Correctional Officer I.

This trainee position will receive on-the-job training (OJT) in correctional facility garment operations completing professional, commercial and industrial experience in the manufacturing of garments or textile products for resale to include cutting and sewing of textiles in the Colorado Correctional Industries (CCi) , while maintaining the safety and security of the assigned correctional facility. This trainee program provides the opportunity to gain relevant work experience toward promotion to a Correctional Support Trades Supervisor (CSTS I) in the Facilities Garment Operations.

Upon successful completion of this trainee program, the selected candidate may have the opportunity to advance to a CSTS I position within CDOC, which requires 4 years of garment factory employment experience or a combination 2 years of garment factory experience and 2 years of correctional experience.

Under the supervision of the Facilities Garment Factory Operations staff, this position performs 'hands on' work alongside inmates and is trained in the following areas:

Ensuring the safety and security of the general public, staff and inmates; training and overseeing inmate work crew in laundry operations and ensuring the safe, efficient and compliant completion of assigned tasks. This position promotes the CDOC Mission and Vision with integrity and commitment.

Safety and Security - position maintains safety and security of facility and work sites; through clear and accurate communication trains and guides inmates in the proper use of controlled items, tools, equipment and chemicals; enforces security procedures by conducting work site searches and monitoring 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 policy and limits inmate access to restricted areas; position performs inmate counts and transportation; responds to emergency situations such as fights, fires and escapes according to 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.

Operations– Position maintains safe, secure and compliant garment operations and equipment maintenance; prepares daily weight records, calculates daily consumption of supplies, maintains all product inventory; maintains clothing movement records and documents all issues, losses, and exchanges to provide accountability for all clothing & linen. Follows guidelines in compliance with policy and regulations. Supervises and trains inmates in the efficient and safe operation of garment related factory equipment and tooling to include sewing machines, cutting equipment and fastening systems. Instructs and trains inmates in the planning, layout, and assembly of items constructed with fabric to include process sheets and the identification of assembly parts and the assembly steps as noted on the factory production specifications. Position oversees and schedules regular housekeeping assignments for the work unit and monitors the safe use and storage of cleaning supplies, chemicals and tools.

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 laundry operations in compliance with agency policy and regulation to include the proper use of all laundry 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.

Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights

Minimum Qualifications:

Conditions of Employment:
Must be 18 years of age, have no felony convictions or domestic violence history, and possess a valid, unrestricted driver's license.

Required Competencies:

• Strong work ethic, integrity and dependability;
• Sound judgment and decision making skills;
• Ability to manufacture garments or textile products for resale to include cutting and sewing of textiles;
• Ability to effectively maintain established inventory, monitor and track supplies and clothing and control chemicals;
• Ability to monitor equipment use and ensure manufacturer recommended maintenance and prompt repairs;
• Clear understanding of the safe use of cleaning supplies, chemicals and sanitation processes;
• Willingness and ability to effectively communicate while working with inmates individually and in groups, providing verbal and/or written instructions, monitoring work progress, quality 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 effectively respond to emergency situations (such as fights, fires, medical emergencies and escapes);
• Ability to be in close proximity to industrial equipment.
• 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.

• Experience in garment factory operations;
• Correctional Experience;
• Experience maintaining inventory and responsibility for unit procurement;
• Experience in professional, commercial or industrial experience in the manufacturing of garments or textile products for resale to include cutting and sewing of textiles.

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.

• 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.
    • Entry-Level Driver Training Certificate — 49 CFR 380.509(b) All CDL drivers with less than one year of experience must provide this certificate.
    • 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
    • Certificate or an LCV Driver Training Certificate of Grandfathering.
    • Longer Combination Vehicle (LCV) Certificate of Grandfathering — 49 CFR 380.111
    • Multiple-Employer Drivers — 49 CFR 391.63
    • 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;
  • 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 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;

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.

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