Salary: $5,882.00 - $8,235.00 Monthly
Location : Trinidad, CO
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: TCF28026 CSLTS II LELt 10/2026
Department: Department of Corrections
Division: Prison Operations
Opening Date: 08/14/2026
Closing Date: 9/11/2026 4:00 PM Mountain
FLSA: Determined by Position
Primary Physical Work Address: Trinidad Correctional Facility
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt; position is eligible for overtime compensation.
Department Contact Information:
Type of Announcement: The primary duties of this position are located within 30 miles of the state border; therefore, this position is exempt from the residency requirements. Applications will be considered from residents and non-residents of Colorado.
How To Apply: Please submit an online application for this position at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/colorado. Reach out to the Department Contact to apply using a paper application, including any supplemental questions. Failure to submit a complete and timely application may result in the rejection of your application. Applicants are responsible for ensuring that application materials are received by the appropriate Human Resources office before the closing date and time listed.

Who May Apply:

This position is only open to Colorado state residents. However, vacancies that are located within 30 miles of the state border are exempt from the residency requirement. Therefore, applications will be considered from residents and non-residents of Colorado for Trinidad.
Job Location:

This recruitment is for the Trinidad Correctional Facility.

The eligibility list created from this recruitment may be used to fill future vacancies.

Description of Job

This Correctional Support Licensed Trades Supervisor II (CSLTS II) is a Licensed Electrician Lieutenant at the Trinidad Correctional Facility, a Colorado Department of Corrections (CDOC) prison facility in Trinidad, CO. Responsibilities include but are not limited to: ensuring the safety and security of the general public, staff, and inmates; ensuring safe, efficient, and effective electrical operations and supervision/work lead duties of assigned staff and inmates.

Position promotes the CDOC Mission, Vision and Values with integrity and commitment, creating real life work opportunities to prepare inmates for community reentry. Through conscientious observation, clear communication, and adherence to agency Administrative Regulations, facility Implementation Adjustments and the Code of Penal Discipline, position promotes a safe and secure environment.

Primary responsibilities:

• Maintain safety and security of facility and work sites
• Clearly and accurately communicate to train staff and inmates in the proper use of controlled items, keys, tools, equipment, chemicals and procedures.
• Conduct work site searches, monitoring workplace environment and inmate behavior.
• Initiate verbal reprimands when warranted, and if necessary, physically control inmates with the proper application of restraints or 'use of force' techniques.
• Provide supervision or work lead duties of assigned staff, promoting a high level of performance by setting the work standard.
• Promote safe construction/work practices and the proper use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
• Participate in hiring process
• Implement (or provide work lead input) in Performance Management Program (PMP) for assigned staff
• Coach and mentor staff regarding agency processes, encouraging a cohesive team, career development and ensuring the completion of annual training.
• Resolve conflict and informal grievances at the lowest level possible
• Ensure safe, efficient, compliant and cost effective electrical systems and their preventive, predictive and corrective maintenance.
• Plan projects by reviewing work order, reading blueprints, anticipating challenges, researching historical data and obtaining vendor price quotes.
• Coordinate logistical support with the other trades and shops, utilizing resources efficiently, assigning tasks, inspecting work and ensuring timely completion of projects.
• Ensure strict compliance with the National Electric Code (NEC) and all other applicable regulations, policy, guidelines and standards, keeping accurate and timely records.
• Maintain adequate inventory of supplies

Position is subject to the following: Working additional hours/shifts to maintain safety and security; supervising/work lead duties of other crews in the absence of another supervisor and/or assisting other trades/crews on additional projects; working outside during inclement weather; climbing stairs, ladders, and working in high, tight, or confined spaces.
Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights

Ensure that the "Work Experience" section of the application is complete and contains all relevant work experience related to the position that you are applying for. This information will be used to help determine compensation for the position. "See resume" statements cannot be accepted in lieu of the "work experience" section of the application. Additional work experience will not be accepted after the job announcement close date for compensation purposes.

Minimum Qualifications:

License - Active Journeyman or Master Electrician license issued by the Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies (DORA). A copy of your license must be attached.Experience - Five (5) years of employment experience performing preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance and/or installations of electrical systems.

Substitutions:
Successful completion of a formalized apprenticeship program or degree through an accredited, non- correspondence vocational or trade school that resulted in demonstrated competencies equivalent to those learned through the required experience may substitute for experience on a year for year basis. Please attach transcripts if you are using this substitution. Transcripts must include the name of the institution, your student ID #, a listing of the course curriculum, the degree earned, and the date awarded.
Required Competencies:

• Ability to create a cohesive team while mentoring and motivating assigned staff
• Self motivation
• Tactful and diplomatic interpersonal skills
• Exceptional discernment and decision-making skills
• Ability to delegate effectively
• Comprehensive understanding of CDOC Performance Management Program (PMP) policy
• Excellent time management skills
• Excellent communication skills
• Strong work ethic, integrity and dependability.
• Determination to pay special attention to details and follow instruction
• Proficiency in electrical systems and electronic devices
• Ability to read blueprints, conduct relevant research, create material and labor list with cost estimate and implement projects from start to finish, while coordinating with other trades and shops to use resources efficiently.
• Willingness and ability to effectively communicate while working with staff and inmates individually and in groups, providing verbal and/or written instructions, monitoring project progress and compliance, in a highly regulated environment with firm deadlines and mandatory reporting and record-keeping regulations.
• Ability to respond to emergency situations involving inmates (such as fights, fires or escapes) or electrical systems.
• Willingness and ability to effectively work with inmates, providing a skill and preparing them for community re-entry.
• Ability to climb ladders and stairs and work in high, tight and confined spaces.
• Determination to follow policy and provide efficient, effective service while utilizing state resources responsibly.
• 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 read and comprehend the English language
• Ability to effectively communicate fluently in English both verbally and in writing
• Ability to create accessible documents and technical content that follows plain language guidelines with accessibility in mind

Preferred Qualifications:

• Work experience with an emphasis on commercial, industrial, or correctional settings.
• Supervisory work experience within the past two (2) years

Experience must be clearly described within the work history and job duties section of your application to meet this requirement. Please note that any work experience less than full time will be prorated.
ONLY APPLICANTS WHO MEET THE MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS BY THE CLOSING DATE SHALL BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS ANNOUNCEMENT
IMPORTANT INFORMATION

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, online 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.
Employees who are rehired or reinstated within six months of their separation will return at either their previous pay rate if hired into the same class level or based on their time in the class series, whichever is higher. Those rehired or reinstated after six months' separation will be calculated using the same formula for new hires and promotions.

Please note that while this change in role may constitute a promotion in title and/or responsibility, salary adjustments are not guaranteed and may be influenced by factors such as internal pay equity, budget constraints, market benchmarks, or the individual's current compensation level. Any changes to compensation will be determined separately and communicated accordingly.

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.
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