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CDOC General Maintenance Supervisor CSTS I (Denver)

State of Colorado

United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 30 Jul 2026

💰 $85,356/yr($60,972/yr – $85,356/yr)

About the role

Posting number: Denver 34372 CSTS I GMS 9/2026

Department: Department of Corrections

Division: Prison Operations

Job classification: Correctional Support Trades Supervisor I

Posting type: Open

Categories: Building Maintenance, Corrections

Summary

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
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.
Visit State of Colorado Employee Benefits. for more information.
This position is compensated on a bi-weekly pay cycle.

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.

Job Location:

This recruitment is for the Denver Correctional Complex.

The eligibility list created from this recruitment may be used to fill future vacancies at this location.

Examples of duties

The Correctional Support Trades Supervisor I (CSTS I) position is a General Maintenance Supervisor for the Colorado Department of Corrections (CDOC), at the Denver Correctional Complex in Denver, CO. Primary responsibilities include but are not limited to: ensuring the safety and security of the general public, staff and inmates; training and overseeing an inmate work crew in general building trades, grounds maintenance, and janitorial operations and ensuring the safe, efficient and compliant completion of assigned tasks. This position promotes the CDOC Mission and Vision with integrity and commitment.

Safety and Security - position maintains safety and security of facility and work sites; through clear and accurate communication trains and guides inmates in the proper use of controlled items, tools, equipment and chemicals; enforces security procedures by conducting work site searches and monitoring workplace environment and inmate 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 policy and limits inmate access to restricted areas; position performs inmate counts and transportation; responds to emergency situations such as fights, fires and escapes acc