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State of Colorado

CDOC Correctional Officer II: Buena Vista, Colorado

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What they do

A Correctional Officer, Detention Officer, or Jailer supervises people being held in correctional facilities, including those awaiting trial, in detention, and inmates who are serving sentences. Maintains order and security within a jail or prison, conducts inspections and searches, enforces regulations, and supervises activities and visits.

$63,984 / year median in Colorado

+8% projected growth

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Job Description

Job Summary Minimum QualificationsHigh School Diploma or a GED certificate, and two (2) years of •corrections related experience, law enforcement patrol experience, or military experience.

Experience must be clearly described in the Work Experience section of your application. Each position held must be separated by job classification, duties, and dates.
Required Competencies:
Ability to follow instructionsSelf-directed and motivated work ethicStrong written/oral communication skillsExcellent interpersonal skillsExcellent critical thinking/ decision making/ problem solving skillsAbility to establish and maintain effective work relationships with othersThoroughness when performing work and strong attention to detailGood working knowledge of the COPD processAbility to effectively manage timeAbility to de-escalate situationsFlexible and adaptable to changeSelf-control, a strong sense of ability to work in stressful, potentially violent situationsAbility to remain alert, emotionally stable, and mentally resilient under pressure and observant throughout their shiftTolerance to stress, confinement, and high-stakes interactionAbility to read and comprehend the English languageAbility to effectively communicate fluently in English both verbally and in writingAbility to create accessible documents and technical content that follows plain language guidelines with accessibility in mind
Preferred Qualifications:
Corrections experience with the state of Colorado Department of CorrectionsStrong organizational commitmentTeam building skillsExperience with housing and security operationsGood computer skillsExperience in coaching or mentoring#J-18808-Ljbffr Job Description Minimum QualificationsHigh School Diploma or a GED certificate, and two (2) years of •corrections related experience, law enforcement patrol experience, or military experience.

Experience must be clearly described in the Work Experience section of your application. Each position held must be separated by job classification, duties, and dates.
Required Competencies:
Ability to follow instructionsSelf-directed and motivated work ethicStrong written/oral communication skillsExcellent interpersonal skillsExcellent critical thinking/ decision making/ problem solving skillsAbility to establish and maintain effective work relationships with othersThoroughness when performing work and strong attention to detailGood working knowledge of the COPD processAbility to effectively manage timeAbility to de-escalate situationsFlexible and adaptable to changeSelf-control, a strong sense of ability to work in stressful, potentially violent situationsAbility to remain alert, emotionally stable, and mentally resilient under pressure and observant throughout their shiftTolerance to stress, confinement, and high-stakes interactionAbility to read and comprehend the English languageAbility to effectively communicate fluently in English both verbally and in writingAbility to create accessible documents and technical content that follows plain language guidelines with accessibility in mind
Preferred Qualifications:
Corrections experience with the state of Colorado Department of CorrectionsStrong organizational commitmentTeam building skillsExperience with housing and security operationsGood computer skillsExperience in coaching or mentoring#J-18808-Ljbffr