Section Supervisor

Wild Land Fire Fighting SupervisorColorado Correctional Industries (CCi) is a cash funded, self supporting division of the Colorado Department of Corrections. This position may be eliminated at any time if funding is discontinued. The Department may be able to assist with transferring you to a position that is either comparable or below the classification that you were hired for, but if there is not a vacant position it may result in termination of employment. If the position is eliminated it may require you to relocate to another correctional facility or geographical location based on the need of the CDOC. Also, you must meet minimum qualifications for any vacant positions in order to be considered for a transfer. CCi provides services to many government and non profit organizations with an emphasis on excellent customer service.This position is a Wild Land Fire Fighting Supervisor, (SWIFT) Correctional Support Trades Supervisor I (CSTS I) but will also be utilized as a float for other Correctional Industries departments to include, but not limited to Farm, Leather Products, Metal Fabrication, TAG/TAB/Sign, and Heavy Equipment. This position will need to adjust schedule based on the need of the department, and may be asked to work day/night shifts as needed. This position ensures the safety and security of the general public, staff and inmates. This position prepares inmates for community re-entry by promoting the Colorado Department of Corrections Mission, Vision and Values while adhering to a high level of integrity and commitment. Safety and Security - This position maintains safety and security of facility; through clear and accurate communication. The position trains and guides staff and inmates in the proper use of controlled items, keys, tools, equipment and chemicals; enforces security procedures by conducting searches; monitors workplace environment and offender behavior, paying close attention to changes, inappropriate activity or potential problems; initiates verbal reprimands when warranted and, if necessary, physically controls inmates with the proper application of restraints or "use of force" techniques; monitors, supervises and escorts inmates according to facility policy and limits offender access to restricted areas; position performs offender counts and transportation; responds to emergency situations such as fights, fires and escapes according to agency policy and writes and submits required reporting. Through conscientious observation, clear communications and adherence to agency Administrative Regulations, facility Implementation Adjustments and the Code of Penal Discipline, position promotes a safe and secure environment. Inmate Accountability - The position ensures offender workers are trained in work area and ensures timely completion of tasks. Ensures offender evaluations are completed, tracks and calculates offender hours and pay, creates schedule and assigns tasks and resolves informal grievances according to agency policy; reduces offender idleness and creates real life work opportunities to prepare inmates for community re-entry. Position holds inmates accountable for attendance and utilizes PCDCIS Chronological Entry to report/track both positive and negative behavior. Operations - This position ensures the safe, secure, efficient, compliant and cost effective execution of assigned tasks and projects by performing "hands on" instructional work alongside staff and offender crew. Primary Responsibilities include but are not limited to:Develops and provides forestry management training to inmates;Reviews and revises program curriculum, materials, and learning assignments;Reviews the demand and training requirements of cooperating agencies to ensure that the program meets the needs of students and customers;Develops and maintains a network of cooperating agencies that will utilize this program for response to wildfire or other disaster relief opportunities;Manages offenders during deployment on wildfire or forestry projects, which may include such projects as tree planting, mitigation, trail construction, and other disaster relief/prevention;Implements facility policy and procedures to ensure safety and security through tool, materials and supply control;Responsible for offender movement and accountability;Manages the program operating budget to ensure adequate supplies, equipment and material are available throughout the fiscal year;Maintains program equipment and material inventories; recommends Capital equipment purchases;Provides supervision, training, scheduling and evaluations for offender workers;Records attendance and provides information to formulate payroll;Develops and maintains database of offender training records to ensure that offenders are properly trained for the emergency to which they are responding;Ensures the safety and security of the public, facility staff and offenders by evaluating work conditions; instructing staff and offenders in proper safety methods;Provides custody, surveillance, supervisory, transport, shakedown and count duties; ensures proper key, tool, equipment and chemical control; ensures compliance of all policy/procedural guidelines; enforces safety/security procedures by conducting inspections, work site searches and monitoring the work environment.