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Salary

$5,962.00 - $9,541.00 Monthly

Closing Date

5/15/26 4:00 PM Mountain

Applications will be considered from residents and non-residents of Colorado.

We are pleased to share that the CDOC has collaborated with Fading West Development LLC(FWD) to assist our employees with housing in the Buena Vista Area. They are located in the Farm neighborhood near shopping, restaurants, a fitness center and work. CDOC cannot guarantee housing, and does not operate the housing.

If your goal is to build a career that makes a difference and builds greater public confidence in good government, consider joining the dedicated people of the State of Colorado. Our professionals strive to support state government and the citizens of Colorado. Customer service is a key component for every position in state government as is the focus on ideas and ways to redesign the delivery of services in making state government more effective and efficient.

In addition to a great agency and rewarding, meaningful work, we offer:

Distinctive career advancement opportunities throughout the state system;

Strong, secure, yet flexible retirement benefits including PERA Defined Benefit Plan or PERA Defined Contribution Plan plus 401K and 457 plans. Member Contribution Rates{rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"}. Correctional Officers I-IV qualify as "Safety Officers" and are eligible for increased PERA benefits;

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 and more.

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This position provides entry-level marketable job skills to inmate students by delivering career and technical welding educational instruction and assessment within an adult educational correctional system/facility. Instruction is in accordance with the Colorado Community College System (CCCS) and/or the Colorado State Licensing Board (if applicable).

Job Duties Include:

Teaches and mentors inmate students individually or in large and small group classrooms promoting occupational, academic and transitional performance skills;

Determines educational needs of inmate students to develop short and long term goals;

Plans course content and develops methods of instruction;

Develops and implements competency-based teaching aids such as instructional software, multimedia visual aids, or study materials;- Provides hands-on training to teach and demonstrate skills, techniques, methods and procedures;

Lectures on welding theories, concepts, principles, and terminology;

Selects and administers appropriate oral, written and/or performance assessments to inmate students in order to measures progress, course completion requirements, and to evaluate training/testing effectiveness;

Ensures security, supervision and monitoring of inmate students, the storage and inventory of tools, equipment, keys and hazardous material in accordance with CDOC regulations;

Ensures tools and equipment are in proper working condition;

Prepares reports and maintains records such as inmate student grades, attendance rosters, and training activity details;

Observes and evaluates inmate students' work to determine progress, provide feedback, and make suggestions for improvement;

Documents inmate vocational achievements, competencies and contact hours towards completion of certification requirements;

Justifies accuracy and usage of budget requests;

Participates in conferences, seminars, and training sessions to keep abreast of developments in the field, and integrates relevant information into training programs;

Commitment to teamwork and collaboration with fellow teachers in a cooperative effort to promote mutual and continued guidance and improvements;

Actively contributes to the *safety and security of the facility through effective inmate management and promoting conflict resolution and solutions;

Encourages and promotes critical thinking, self discipline and self motivation for the inmate student population in order to provide the skills necessary to reintegrate into society.

*Safety & Security - This position maintains safety and security by training inmates; and occasionally or in an emergent situation performs inmate counts, shakedowns, searches, escorts, movement control, and inmate access to classrooms. Through conscientious observation and adherence to agency Administrative Regulations and the Code of Penal Discipline, this position promotes a safe and secure work environment.

Minimum Qualifications:

Graduation from an accredited college or university with an Associate's Degree in a welding or related field of study --- AND ---

the applicant must have completed 4,000 hours of verified occupational experience in a welding related field within the last seven (7) years as per the requirements of the Colorado Community College System (CCCS).

There is no substitution for the completed 4,000 hours as referenced above.

Experience MUST

be described in detail on your application to receive credit.

**- OR -

SUBSTITUTION #1:**

In lieu of an Associate's Degree in a welding industry or related field of study

, applicant must possess a current State of Colorado, national, industry, military, or union license/certification as appropriate for the welding industry skill or related trade area --- AND ---

There is no substitution for the completed 4,000 hours as referenced above.

Experience MUST

be described in detail on your application to receive credit.

OR -

SUBSTITUTION #2:

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's Degree in a welding or related field of study --- AND ---

the applicant must have completed 2,000 hours of verified occupational experience in a welding related field within the last seven (7) years as per the requirements of the Colorado Community College System (CCCS).

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