Corrections Nurse

Salary: $26.50 - $56.44 Hourly
Location : Boulder, CO
Job Type: Variable FTE %
Job Number: SH2026-038
Department: Sheriffs Office
Division: SHE Jail
Opening Date: 09/15/2026
Closing Date: 10/13/2026 12:00 PM Mountain
FLSA: Non-Exempt


Description
Corrections Nurse

Registered Nurse: Jail Division

Hiring pay: $39.21 - $47.82

Pay Range: $39.21 - $56.44
Specialty Pay:

$7/hour extra for all shifts
Licensed Practical Nurse: Jail Division

Hiring pay: $26.50 - $32.33

Pay Range: $26.50 - $38.17
Specialty Pay:

$5/hour extra for all shifts
Differentials:

Night Shift - $5-6/hour (dependent on day)

Weekends - Add $2/hr. per shift
$100 bonus for covering an open shift
Hours of work may vary and may include nights, weekends, and holidays. Our Corrections Nurse positions are a variable percentage of FTE (benefitted) or hourly (not benefitted), depending on availability. This is an extremely clean and safe environment. All positions are direct employees of the Boulder County Sheriff's Office, not contracted. No infirmary.
The Corrections Nurse is responsible for 24-hour health care of inmates. This includes assessment, implementation of care, coordination with corrections staff, interfacing with the Health Care Authority and facilitation of care with agencies and physicians in the community.
Boulder County is a family-friendly workplace dedicated to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and respectful environment for all employees. We prohibit unlawful discrimination against applicants and employees on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, socio-economic status, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. Boulder County requires its employees to reside in the state of Colorado as of the first day of work.

PLEASE NOTE: When completing your application describe all relevant education and experience, as applications are assessed based on the required qualifications listed. Resumes and other attachments are not accepted in lieu of completed applications and will not be reviewed in the initial screening process. Any personally identifiable information (PII) such as name and address will be redacted from applications that meet the minimum screening requirements and are forwarded to the hiring manager. If the hiring manager selects you to advance in the hiring process, your attachments will then be shared with the hiring team.

Examples of Duties

1. Obtains a health history and assesses for illness or injury on each incarcerated inmate.
2. Communicates with Classifications regarding appropriate housing assignment.
3. Implementation of medical protocols when appropriate.
4. Communicates with Medical Provider regarding health issues, medical treatment and/or medications.
5. Administers the correct medication and dosage to the correct inmate.
6. Obtains prior medical records when indicated.
7. Assesses mental health status of all inmates.
8. Implements mental health policy as appropriate.
9. Communicates with mental health personnel when psychiatric intervention is identified.
10. Implements and monitors appropriate withdrawal protocols.
11. Supervises isolation techniques and monitors inmates with communicable diseases.
12. Responds to medical situations within the jail.
13. Assists medical provider during Doctor Rounds.
14. Coordinates appointments and transfers.
15. Performs all medical treatments as required and obtains laboratory specimens.
16. Documents appropriate information in each health record.
17. Participates in unit staff meetings.
18. Orientation and training of new personnel.

Required Qualifications

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
Must have a current license to practice as a Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse in Colorado with experience in medical assessments. Must be able to successfully pass polygraph, drug screen and background investigation. Notwithstanding the provisions of Colorado Constitutional Amendment 20, Medical Marijuana, and Amendment 64 legalizing the limited use of marijuana, the use or non-duty related possession of marijuana by a Sheriff's Office employee is a violation of federal law and is prohibited while employed.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Must be well organized and possess detailed assessment skills.
• Must have the ability to think and act critically.
• Must interact well with others.
• Must remain current in correctional health care standards, as well as changes in community nursing care standards.
• Must have a demonstrated understanding of the security issues surrounding inmate health care in a detention setting.
• Prior experience with mental health and substance abuse interventions is preferred.
• Must be well organized and possess detailed assessment skills.

Supplemental Information
FUNCTIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

1. Vision - Dual vision is not required. Single eye correctable vision is acceptable. Minimum peripheral vision for single vision is 900 on the ear side and 700 on the nose side. Frequently uses peripheral vision to observe and monitor multiple persons and activity.
2. Hearing - Dual hearing is required. When tested by use of an audiometric device, does not have an average hearing loss in the better ear greater than 40 decibels at 500 Hz, 1000 Hz, and 2000 Hz with or without a hearing aid when the audiometric device is calibrated to American National Standard. Nurses are constantly required to listen to multiple audible inputs simultaneously such as portable radio conversations, telephone conversations, conversations with inmates or others, noises within the housing units.
3. Sense of Smell - Intact. Occasionally uses olfactory sense to detect illegal use of drugs or chemicals. Occasionally uses the olfactory sense to evaluate the presence of toxic vapors, smoke, and fuels.
4. Speech - Nurses must have the ability to speak and understand English clearly within normal parameters. Constantly uses voice to communicate with other officers, professionals, prisoners, and the public in person and by telephone and two-way radio. Clear diction and audible volume is required.
5. Body Movement - Nurses must have mobility of both arms and legs with the ability to move around the work area unassisted. Must be able to walk quickly and climb stairs. Must have the ability and range of flexibility to reach overhead, reach below knees, and to bend over or squat down to perform job functions. Must have the ability to stand or sit for long periods of time.

a. Hand and Arms - must have the dexterity in their hands to pick up small items, hand instruments and implements. Must be able to sort medication and individually package it in separate containers for distribution to inmates. Constantly must be able to write patient information in medical charts daily, write reports, and treatment plans. Must have a sense of feeling in their hands and fingers to take a pulse rate, and palpate injuries. Must be able to administer hypodermic injections, draw blood, and take blood pressures. Must be able to use keys to open doors throughout the facility.

b. Lifting - Constantly must be able to lift and carry cartons of medical and office supplies. Occasionally must be able to help lift, turn, and roll disabled inmates and to assist inmates in and out of beds, wheelchairs, toilet facilities, and showers.
As well as offering competitive pay and a caring work environment, Boulder County offers employees an array of benefits. For all FTE and Term employees, we provide:

• Outstanding options of comprehensive health plans that include vision and dental coverage. Information can be found
• Additional Benefits include
  • Family-forming benefits- infertility treatment, adoption and surrogacy reimbursements
  • 12 weeks Paid Caregiver leave
  • Breast feeding friendly-work environment
  • Infants-at-work policy
  • Access to LifeMart and Benefits Hub discount hub, including discounts on childcare centers, event tickets, travel and more!
  • Access to a nationally-recognized wellness program
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • PERA 401k
  • Social Security retirement plans
  • Additional Life and Disability Insurance
  • Critical Illness and Accidental Insurance
  • County-paid tuition assistance
  • Eligible for PSLF-
  • Free EcoPass
  • Hospital Indemnity
  • ID Theft Protection
  • Pet Insurance
  • 8 Hours of Paid Public Service Leave
• Generous paid time off
  • Holidays
    • New Year's Day
    • Martin Luther King's Birthday January
    • Presidents' Day
    • Memorial Day
    • Juneteenth
    • Independence Day
    • Labor Day
    • Indigenous People's Day
    • General Election Day November (first Tuesday after the first Monday, even years)
    • Veterans' Day
    • Thanksgiving Day November
    • Friday after Thanksgiving*
    • Christmas Eve- ½ day (full day off depends on day of the week)
    • Christmas Day
    • New Year's Eve- ½ day (full day off depends on day of the week)
  • Vacation**
    • 80-hour bank of vacation at the time of hire
    • Eight hours of vacation per month for the first year of continuous service, then accrue twelve hours of vacation per month after the first year of continuous service.
  • Medical**
    • Eight hours of medical leave for each month employed.
• PERA- The County and all employees pay into both Social Security and PERA
  • Employer contribution to Social Security: 7.65% of salary
  • Employer contribution to PERA (Local Government Division- most county employees: 15.80%

*The District Attorney's Office observe Francis Xavier Cabrini Day on the first Monday in October and omit the Friday after Thanksgiving
**Vacation and Medical leave are based off of full time FTE accruals. Part-time FTE/term employees accrue leave based on the percentage of time they work.
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It is important that you answer all questions below pertaining to previous life and employment history truthfully, even if previous experiences are not always favorable. Please indicate that you understand the following- I understand that in order for my application to be considered and for me advance through the hiring process, I must answer the following questions truthfully. Any discrepancies between the information that I provide on my application and future testing for this position may disqualify me from the hiring process:

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Please list any and all aliases, maiden name, nicknames, other name changes.
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List all residences in the last 10 years, beginning with your most recent address, including county of resident. List dates resided at each residence.
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I acknowledge that in order to be considered for a position with the Boulder County Sheriff's Office I must list all places of employment for the last 15 years.

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Have you ever been discharged (fired), asked to resign, furloughed, or put on inactive status for cause, or subjected to disciplinary action while employed? If so, state place of employment and circumstances.
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Have you worked for the Boulder County Sheriff's Office previously? If so, state dates employed, position, and supervisor.
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Have you served in the United States Armed Forces?

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If YES to Military service, were you ever disciplined, arrested, or court marshaled? If so, please explain.
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Are you now or have you ever been a member of any organization, association, movement, or group which advocates the overthrow of our constitutional form of government, or which has adopted the policy of advocating or approving the commission of acts of force or violence or which seeks to alter the form of government of the United States by unconstitutional means?

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Are you now or have you even been a member of or associated with a group or organization that engages in illegal activities; and/or are you now or have you ever been associated with a group that advocates or engages in hatred, hostility, or violence towards people of a different race, ethnicity, nationality, religion, sexual orientation, gender, age, or other protected categories?
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Do you have any tattoos/scars/marks anywhere on your body that are associated with a group that advocates or engages in hatred, hostility, or violence towards people of a different race, ethnicity, nationality, religion, sexual orientation, gender, age, or other protected category?
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Litigation Information: Have you ever been the plaintiff of, or named in civil litigation, or received notice of claim or intent to be sued? If yes, please explain.
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Please tell us about any prior drug usage (including marijuana and psilocybin mushrooms)- drugs used, how often, approximate last time used for each. Sharing this information will not preclude you from employment, however, it is information we need to evaluate your honesty and integrity as part of the hiring process.
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Driver's License: List all states where you have been licensed to operate a motor vehicle. LIST YOUR DRIVER'S LICENSE NUMBER.
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Traffic summons/tickets: List any traffic tickets/summons or accidents, indicated date (to the best of your knowledge), Police or Military Agency, Location, and Disposition.
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Criminal Offense Information: List any occurrence for which you were arrested, and/or detained by police, regardless of formality and punishment. List occurrences as an adult and as a juvenile. If none, list N/A
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List any friends, relatives, or acquaintances employed by Boulder County Sheriff's Office and their relationship to you.
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Were you referred to this position by a current BCSO employee, volunteer, or employee who is contracted to work for the BCSO? If so, what is their name?
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Have you previously applied with the Boulder County Sheriff's Office? If yes, state for which position(s) applied and dates.
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Do you have active applications with other law enforcement agencies? If yes, list agency, date, position applied for, and status (if known).
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Why are you seeking employment with the Boulder County Sheriff's Office and why do you feel qualified for the position for which you have applied?
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Notwithstanding the provisions of Colorado Constitutional Amendment 20, Medical Marijuana, and Amendment 64 legalizing the limited use of marijuana, or Colorado Revised Statute 12-170-103 (the use of "natural medicines," also known as psilocybin mushrooms, the use or non-duty related possession of marijuana or "natural medicines" (psilocybin mushrooms) by a Sheriff's Office employee is a violation of federal law, and is prohibited by policy. Do you acknowledge the use of marijuana and "natural medicine" (i.e.: Psilocybin mushrooms) is prohibited by Federal law and Boulder County Sheriff's Office policy?

• Yes
• No

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List all high schools attended, dates attended and school address.
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AUTHORIZATION FOR RELEASE OF INFORMATION: I hereby authorize the release of all information and records concerning myself to any agent of the Boulder County Sheriff's Office.The intent of this authorization is to give my consent for complete disclosure of information regarding my background, reputation, and character. This includes, but is not limited to: Records of educational institutions; military records; employment and pre-employment records; training records; financial or credit records; complaints or grievances filed by or against me; records of investigation, complaint, arrest, trial and/or convictions for alleged or actual violations of law; the results of polygraph examinations; records of civil complaints made by or against me; and verbal or written statements by any person; however personal or confidential they may appear to be. I respectfully request and direct you to release all such information upon the request of any representative of the Boulder County Sheriff's Office, regardless of any agreement to the contrary I may have previously made with you. I understand that the above information is for use by the Boulder County Sheriff's Office in conducting a background investigation to determine my suitability for employment, and will be kept confidential. I understand that all materials obtained become the property of the Boulder County Sheriff's Office and will not be released to me. In the event my application is disapproved, the specific reason therefore cannot be revealed to me.I understand that I have rights guaranteed by law to privacy with regards to the disclosure and access of records of information concerning me, and I voluntarily, knowingly, and willingly waive those rights with the understanding that information furnished will be used by the Boulder County Sheriff's Office in conjunction with employment procedures.For and in consideration of the acceptance and processing of my application for employment, I agree to hold the Boulder County Sheriff's Office, its agents, and employees harmless from any and all claims and liability associated with my application for employment or in any way connected with the decision whether or not to employ me with the Boulder County Sheriff's Office.I agree to indemnify and hold harmless any person or organization, and their agents and employees, to whom this request is presented, from and against all claims, damages, losses, and expenses, including reasonable attorney's fees, arising out of or by reason of complying with this request.A photocopy, fax, scanned, or electronic version of this release form will be valid as an original hereof, even though said photocopy does not contain my original signature.APPLICANT: Type your full name in the space provided. By doing so, you acknowledge that your typed name constitutes and electronic signature, which holds the same force as an original signature.
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I affirm that the information contained in this application is true and correct to the best of my knowledge. I understand that withholding pertinent information or purposely falsifying information will be cause for refusing further consideration of my application. I also acknowledge that by submitting my application I am giving the Boulder County Sheriff's Office permission to investigate my background, including criminal history. I understand that my date of birth may be required to accurately conduct a criminal background investigation.

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