DOC Wildland Fire Fighting Supervisor CSTS I (Canon City)

Posting number: CAA SWIFT CSTS I 7798 8.2026

Department: Department of Corrections

Division: Correctional Industries

Job classification: Correctional Support Trades Supervisor I

Posting type: Open

Categories: Trades, Fire & EMS, Grounds & Landscaping, Forestry

Summary

Logo of the Colorado Department of Corrections featuring a stylized
<span class="fr-mk" style="display: none;"> </span>

Who may apply: A residency waiver has been granted for this announcement. Applications will be considered from residents and non-residents of Colorado.  However, applicants must meet the minimum qualifications listed in this job announcement. This posting may be used to fill future vacancies at this location.

Position is located in Canon City, Colorado. 

Colorado Department of Corrections Mission: We are a team of dynamic and diverse professionals building a safer Colorado by cultivating transformative opportunities for those under our supervision.

Our Vision..."Building a safer Colorado for today and tomorrow".

CORE Values

Community Safety

Dignity, Diversity and Respect

Opportunity

Collaborative partnerships

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 Correctional Officers I-IV qualify as "Safety Officers" and are eligible for increased PERA benefits.

• Medical and dental health plans;  State of Colorado Benefits

• 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.

Examples of duties

Colorado 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 s