CDOC Licensed Electrician Lieutenant CSLTS II (Trinidad)

State of Colorado•Denver, CO

21h•Onsite

About The Position

The Licensed Electrician Lieutenant is a Correctional Support Licensed Trades Supervisor II at the Trinidad Correctional Facility, a Colorado Department of Corrections prison in Trinidad, Colorado. The position oversees safe, efficient, effective, compliant, and cost-effective electrical operations and provides supervision or work leadership for assigned staff and inmates. It supports the CDOC mission by creating work opportunities that help prepare inmates for community reentry while maintaining the safety and security of the public, staff, inmates, and work sites. The role requires conscientious observation, clear communication, and compliance with agency Administrative Regulations, facility Implementation Adjustments, the Code of Penal Discipline, the National Electric Code, and other applicable policies and standards. The lieutenant plans electrical projects, coordinates work and resources with other trades and shops, monitors work quality and progress, and maintains accurate records and adequate supplies. The position may require additional hours or shifts, coverage of other crews, outdoor work in inclement weather, and work on stairs, ladders, or in high, tight, or confined spaces.

Requirements

Active Journeyman or Master Electrician license issued by the Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies; a copy must be attached to the application.
Five years of employment experience performing preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance and/or installations of electrical systems. Qualifying apprenticeship or accredited non-correspondence vocational/trade-school education may substitute year for year when it demonstrates equivalent competencies.
High school diploma or GED.
At least 21 years of age.
Valid driver’s license; state-vehicle drivers must meet the stated Colorado license and driving-record requirements.
Ability to create a cohesive team and mentor and motivate assigned staff.
Self-motivation, tactful and diplomatic interpersonal skills, sound judgment, effective delegation, time management, communication, integrity, dependability, and attention to detail.
Comprehensive understanding of CDOC Performance Management Program policy.
Proficiency in electrical systems and electronic devices; ability to read blueprints, research projects, prepare material and labor lists and cost estimates, and implement projects from start to finish while coordinating with other trades.
Ability and willingness to communicate effectively with staff and inmates individually and in groups, provide verbal and written instructions, monitor project progress and compliance, and meet reporting and record-keeping requirements in a highly regulated environment.
Ability to work effectively with inmates and provide skills that support their community reentry.
Ability to respond to emergencies involving inmates, including fights, fires, or escapes, and electrical systems.
Ability to climb ladders and stairs and work in high, tight, and confined spaces.
Ability to work in stressful or potentially violent situations while maintaining self-control, alertness, emotional stability, and mental resilience under pressure.
Ability to tolerate stress, confinement, and high-stakes interactions; remain observant throughout a shift; and follow policy while using state resources responsibly.
Ability to read and comprehend English and communicate fluently in English verbally and in writing.
Ability to create accessible documents and technical content that follow plain-language guidelines.
Successfully complete all modules of the six-week CDOC Basic Training, including reading comprehension, competency assessments, and written and practical defensive-tactics examinations.
Meet the physical demands of defensive-tactics training and correctional work, including lifting arms above the head, kicking to waist height, controlling another person during a takedown, delivering and withstanding strikes, using a baton, rotating the body for defensive tactics, and repeatedly getting down on and rising from one or both knees.
Be able to see and hear to observe and respond to safety and security issues; seize, hold, control, or subdue violent or assaultive persons; demonstrate agility and strength of all four limbs; and consistently walk and climb stairs.
Be able to work in restraint situations, deal tactfully with people with varied moods and behaviors, and work with people of different sexes, racial and ethnic groups, and with mentally ill or emotionally disturbed offenders.
Be able and willing to travel and work rotating shifts, including days, afternoons, and graveyards/nights.
Complete a medical screening, tuberculosis screening, background investigation, and required drug testing; pass random drug screening during employment.
Have valid U.S. work authorization at the time of application; CDOC does not provide H-1B sponsorship.
Have no felony convictions of the types described in the posting and meet the posting's restrictions concerning sexual abuse and related conduct for employees who may have offender contact.
Colorado state residency is required except that the announcement permits nonresidents to apply for the Trinidad vacancy because it is within 30 miles of the state border.
Applicants using education or apprenticeship as a substitution must attach the required transcript or documentation; the required electrician license must also be attached.

Nice To Haves

Work experience emphasizing commercial, industrial, or correctional settings.
Supervisory work experience within the past two years.

Responsibilities

Maintain the safety and security of the facility and work sites.
Train staff and inmates in the proper use of controlled items, keys, tools, equipment, chemicals, and procedures; communicate instructions clearly and accurately.
Conduct work-site searches and monitor workplace conditions and inmate behavior.
Issue verbal reprimands when warranted and, if necessary, physically control inmates using appropriate restraints or use-of-force techniques.
Supervise or provide work leadership to assigned staff, set work standards, and promote high performance.
Promote safe construction and work practices, including proper use of personal protective equipment.
Participate in hiring and implement or provide work-lead input for the Performance Management Program for assigned staff.
Coach and mentor staff on agency processes, teamwork, career development, and completion of annual training.
Resolve conflicts and informal grievances at the lowest appropriate level.
Ensure electrical systems receive safe, efficient, compliant, and cost-effective preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance.
Plan projects by reviewing work orders and blueprints, anticipating challenges, researching historical data, and obtaining vendor price quotes.
Coordinate logistical support with other trades and shops, use resources efficiently, assign tasks, inspect work, and ensure timely project completion.
Ensure compliance with the National Electric Code and other applicable regulations, policies, guidelines, and standards; maintain accurate and timely records.
Maintain adequate inventory of supplies.
Respond to emergency situations involving inmates or electrical systems.
Work additional hours or shifts as needed for safety and security, supervise or lead other crews when required, assist other trades or crews, and work outdoors or in elevated, tight, or confined spaces as needed.

Benefits

PERA Defined Benefit Plan or PERA Defined Contribution Plan, plus 401(k) and 457 plans.
Medical and dental health plans.
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.
Career advancement opportunities throughout the state system.
Safety Officer eligibility and increased PERA benefits for qualifying Correctional Officers I–IV.