CDOC Warehouse Lieutenant CSTS II (Limon)

State of Colorado•Denver, CO

8d•Onsite

About The Position

The Correctional Support Trades Supervisor II (CSTS II) serves as the Warehouse Lieutenant at the Colorado Department of Corrections’ Limon Correctional Facility. The position is responsible for safe, secure, efficient, compliant, and cost-effective warehouse operations, including inventory management, procurement oversight, commodity delivery, storage, equipment maintenance, and the training and supervision of staff and inmate workers. The role promotes CDOC’s mission, vision, and values while maintaining integrity and commitment to public service. The Lieutenant maintains facility safety and security by training staff and inmates in the proper use of controlled items, keys, tools, equipment, and chemicals; enforcing security procedures; monitoring the work environment and inmate behavior; supervising and escorting inmates; conducting searches and counts; responding to emergencies; and completing required reports. The position may be called back or required to work additional hours or shifts to maintain safety and security. The position supervises assigned staff and inmate crews, sets work standards, assigns and inspects work, provides training and coaching, and supports staff development. Duties include participating in hiring and placement processes, preparing staff performance plans and evaluations, resolving informal grievances, tracking inmate hours and pay, completing inmate evaluations, and scheduling work. The role also performs hands-on instructional work alongside the warehouse team. Warehouse responsibilities include monitoring inventory from receipt through issuance, reconciling discrepancies using the Colorado Resource Engine (CORE), overseeing procurements and vendor compliance, coordinating deliveries and returns, and addressing vendor and customer concerns. The Lieutenant maintains appropriate storage conditions and product rotation, monitors for damage or contamination, and follows safety requirements for hazardous chemicals. The position also follows preventive maintenance schedules and performs repairs on the physical plant and material-handling equipment. Work takes place near industrial equipment, indoors in varying temperatures, and outdoors during inclement weather.

Requirements

Five years of employment experience working in a warehouse setting, including receiving, issuing, shipping, storage, inventory maintenance, and use of forklifts, pallet jacks, and hand trucks; alternatively, at least three years of that warehouse experience combined with two years of retail, office management, or qualifying correctional experience.
Qualifying correctional experience must involve security-related duties such as detaining, controlling the movement of, and escorting inmates in a prison facility; conducting counts and searches; and monitoring inmate assignments and movement.
A formalized apprenticeship or qualifying degree from an accredited, non-correspondence vocational or trade school may substitute for experience on a year-for-year basis if it demonstrates equivalent competencies.
Ability to achieve high levels of customer satisfaction and provide efficient, effective service while using state resources responsibly.
Self-motivation and ability to build a cohesive team, mentor, and motivate assigned staff.
Comprehensive understanding of the CDOC Performance Management Program (PMP) policy.
Ability to work effectively with inmates through daily instruction and supervision.
Tactful and diplomatic interpersonal skills, strong communication skills, and sound discernment and decision-making.
Attention to detail and ability to follow instructions and policy.
Ability to use CORE automated inventory systems and/or accounting subsystems.
Ability to respond to emergencies involving inmates or warehouse operations and remain alert, emotionally stable, resilient, and observant under pressure.
Ability to work in stressful, potentially violent situations and tolerate stress, confinement, and high-stakes interactions.
Ability to climb ladders and stairs and work in high, tight, and confined spaces.
Strong math and computer skills; ability to operate equipment such as pallet jacks and forklifts.
Ability to read and comprehend English and communicate fluently in English, verbally and in writing.
High school diploma or GED.
At least 21 years of age and a valid, non-restricted Colorado driver’s license, with a qualifying driving record and ability to safely operate a motor vehicle.
Valid U.S. work authorization at the time of application; the department does not provide H-1B sponsorship.
No felony convictions and satisfaction of the department’s background and offender-contact eligibility requirements.
Successful completion of all CDOC Basic Training modules, including reading comprehension, competency assessments, and written and practical defensive tactics exams.
Physical ability to complete defensive tactics training and job duties, including lifting arms overhead, kicking to waist height, controlling and taking down another person, delivering and withstanding blows, using a baton, repeatedly kneeling and rising, and walking and climbing stairs.
Ability to see and hear to observe and respond to safety and security issues; ability to seize, hold, control, or subdue violent or assaultive persons and defend oneself or others.
Ability to work with people of different sexes and diverse racial and ethnic groups, including mentally ill and emotionally disturbed offenders, and to communicate assignments and information by speaking, listening, or signaling.
Willingness and ability to travel, work various shifts and days (including afternoons and graveyards), and work a rotating shift schedule.
Successful medical screening, tuberculosis screening, background investigation, and drug testing; willingness to undergo random drug screening.

Nice To Haves

Experience performing warehouse lead duties.
Advanced experience with CORE automated inventory systems and/or accounting subsystems.
Intermediate computer and keyboarding skills and experience with Microsoft Office programs, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

Maintain a safe, secure, and efficient warehouse and facility environment.
Train and guide staff and inmates in the proper use of controlled items, keys, tools, equipment, and chemicals.
Enforce security procedures, conduct searches and inmate counts, monitor inmate behavior, supervise and escort inmates, and restrict access to controlled areas.
Respond to emergencies, including fights, fires, and escapes, and prepare required reports.
Supervise, train, coach, and evaluate assigned staff; participate in hiring and make candidate recommendations.
Assign work, monitor and inspect progress, ensure staff training requirements are met, and resolve informal staff or inmate grievances.
Participate in inmate worker interviews and placement; train and supervise inmate workers in warehouse practices and inspect their work.
Track and calculate inmate work hours and pay, complete evaluations, create schedules, and assign tasks.
Perform hands-on instructional work with staff and inmate crews to ensure assigned work is safe, compliant, efficient, and cost-effective.
Oversee warehouse inventory movement from receipt to issuance and maintain accurate accountability and care of inventory assets.
Use CORE to investigate inventory discrepancies and reconcile physical counts with computerized inventory records.
Monitor procurements for vendor compliance with contract terms, specifications, delivery deadlines, and commodity acceptability.
Coordinate with stakeholders and vendors to expedite orders, arrange returns or exchanges, and address complaints.
Maintain appropriate inventory storage, monitor temperatures and product rotation, and inspect for pilferage, deterioration, contamination, or infestation.
Follow safety data sheets and agency policy for hazardous chemical storage.
Maintain the physical plant and material-handling equipment through preventive maintenance and repairs as needed.

Benefits

PERA Defined Benefit Plan or PERA Defined Contribution Plan, plus 401(k) and 457 plans.
Increased PERA benefits eligibility for Correctional Officers I–IV as Safety Officers.
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.
Flexible retirement benefits.