CDOC ONLY- CSTS I (Food Service) - Transfer to Colorado State Penitentiary

Department Information

Location: This is a transfer opportunity for a Correctional Support Trades Supervisor I (CSTS I) Food Service at the Colorado State Penitentiary in Canon City.

This notice provides instructions about how to submit an application for a lateral transfer, voluntary demotion or classification transfer (collectively referred to as a transfer in these instructions) to a different facility within the Colorado Department of Corrections (CDOC). The CDOC Office of Human Resources (OHR) administers the Centralized Transfer Process (CTP) for covered positions. When filling a covered position with a transfer, an AA will consult with OHR. 

If you are a CDOC employee and you are interested in this transfer, please complete this transfer request through https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/colorado/transferjobs. Upon receipt, your submission will be reviewed by the Office of Human Resources (OHR) to determine if you meet the criteria for a transfer to the requested classification. After the review, OHR will notify you with a status update. 

If you are applying as a Lateral Transfer, you must be a current Correctional Support Trades Supervisor I (A1L1XX) Food Service, and you must also meet the minimum qualifications listed below. 

If you are applying as a Voluntary Demotion or a Classification Transfer, you must meet certain criteria listed below under Minimum Qualifications.

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

Description of Job

This position exists to ensure the safety and security of the general public, staff and offenders, control and oversee the daily actions of the offender food service workers in an on-going daily correctional food service institutional operation and supervise and train offender workers in a variety of food service and preparation skills, as well as applicable health and safety standards. Position prepares offenders for community reentry by promoting the Colorado Department of Corrections Mission, Vision and Values while adhering to a high level of integrity and commitment.

Safety & Security - position maintains safety and security by training and guiding staff and inmates in key, tool and chemical control;  performs inmate counts, shakedowns, searches, escorts, movement control, inmate access to kitchen and the proper application of restraints and force. Through conscientious observation and adherence to agency Administrative Regulations and the Code of Penal Discipline, position promotes a safe and secure work environment.

Operations - position ensures the safe, secure, compliant and effective completion of all phases of food service production within a correctional kitchen, to include preparation (for current and future meal service), cooking/portioning, and sanitation. The Food Service Supervisor follows prescribed menus and recipes, instructs inmate workers in the proper methods and procedures to execute efficient meal service within limited time constraints;  monitors progress and ensures accurate production and completion of post production tasks. The food service program offers a full range menu and prepares large scale standardized recipes from raw ingredients. Food preparation may include regular, special, religious, and modified medical diets and a full service bakery; Position tracks usage and keeps appropriate inventory, orders products, oversees expenses and waste in order to maintain efficient and effective use of resources.

Supervision - position provides supervision of assigned inmate workers; promoting a high level of performance by setting the work standard according to agency mission, vision and values. Participates in the hiring of inmates, trains and instructs inmates in the science of baking, cooking techniques, sanitation and proper use of tools and equipment. Creates schedules, assigns work and conducts job evaluations; monitors hours, posts wages and updates records. Exemplifies a professional workforce that embodies honesty, integrity and ethical behavior. Position provides real life, meaningful work experience to prepare inmates for community re-entry.

Sanitation & Compliance - position ensures a sanitary, healthy workplace by  following standard food handling guidelines during preparation, service and storage. Ensures all food service workers follow proper production procedures and hygiene rules. Position ensures all food service equipment is kept in working order and that kitchen is kept clean and sanitized. The FS Supervisor follows and ensures inmate adherence to all relevant guidelines, standards, rules and regulations.

Budget/Inventory - position tracks usage, expenses and waste in order to keep food service operations within allotted budget; uses due diligence to discover likely areas of waste and implements changes to control waste and/or theft. Position monitors inventory levels, usage, goods, places orders and checks deliveries. 

Position may be required to work additional hours or shifts to maintain meal service and security;  Position works in close proximity to industrial equipment and in a relatively loud and busy atmosphere; Position is trained in the use of oleoresin capsicum, self defense techniques and public safety two-way radios.

Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights

If you are applying as a Lateral Transfer, you must be a current Correctional Support Trades Supervisor I (A1L1XX) Food Service. You must also meet the minimum qualifications listed below.

If you are applying as a Voluntary Demotion, you must be in a current classification that is higher than a Correctional Support Trades Supervisor I (A1L1XX) Food Service , or you must have been previously certified at the level of Correctional Support Trades Supervisor I (A1L1XX) Food Service. You must also meet the minimum qualifications listed below.

If you are applying as a Classification Transfer, your current classification must have the same pay range maximum as a Correctional Support Trades Supervisor I (A1L1XX) Food Service, and you must also meet the minimum qualifications listed below.

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Class Code & Classification Description:
A1L1XX Correctional Support Trades Supervisor I

Minimum Qualifications:

Education:
High school diploma or General Education Diploma (GED) 

Experience:
Four (4) years of professional experience in an occupational field related to the work
assigned to the position

OR:

Applicant may meet the four (4) year requirement with a combination of work experience as follows:

A minimum of two (2) years of professional employment experience participating in food preparation, handling and/or cooking may be combined with *correctional experience for a total of at least four (4) years.

*Correctional experience must be security related duties where primary responsibilities throughout a shift, include monitoring and controlling inmate movement throughout their daily schedules, discovering and preventing contraband and responding to emergencies; ensuring proper key/tool/chemical/equipment control, use, storage and accountability; advising inmates in matters concerning work, programs, appropriate behavior and decision making in order to prepare them for successful community re-entry.

OR:

Applicant may meet the four (4) year requirement with a combination of work experience as follows:

A minimum of two (2) years of professional employment experience participating in food preparation, handling and/or cooking may be combined with two (2) years employment experience in the **hospitality industry, for a total of at least four (4) years.

**Hospitality Industry is defined as: Fields within the service industry such as food and beverage, lodging and travel/tourism.

Substitutions: Coursework at an accredited institution related to the position (such as culinary arts, hospitality, dietetic/nutrition) may substitute for experience on a year for year basis. Please attach transcripts if you are using any of these substitutions. Transcripts must include the name of institution, your student ID #, a list of the courses completed, the degree earned and the date awarded. Coursework in Criminal Justice can substitute for the correctional experience only.

Employment history is calculated on a full-time basis (40 hours per week). Part-time employment is calculated on a pro-rated basis to determine qualifications. Please be sure your application specifically addresses your qualifications, experience, work products, and accomplishments as they relate to the position and minimum requirements.

• Ability to read and comprehend the English language;
• Ability to effectively communicate fluently in English both verbally and in writing;
• Strong work ethic, integrity and dependability.
• Strong communication, interpersonal and conflict resolution skills and the ability to motivate co-workers/inmates to work cooperatively.
• Knowledge of and ability to maintain sanitation/hygiene standards and use  equipment and tools safely and skillfully.
• Ability to effectively supervise inmates and prepare them for successful community re-entry. 
• Strong desire to work cohesively as a team.
• Ability to troubleshoot and ensure timely meal service in a high stress, volume oriented and security driven environment, with firm deadlines and mandatory reporting/logging guidelines.
• Strong desire to ensure organization in the kitchen and the timely and systematic completion of prep, post-production and sanitation tasks.
• Willingness and ability to maintain a safe and secure work environment and respond to emergency situations.
• Ability to pay special attention to details and determination to use state resources efficiently.
• Ability to perform intermediate keyboarding skills, manipulate electronic computerized programs and communicate via computer based email;
• Self-control, a strong sense of ability to work in stressful, potentially violent situations;
• Ability to remain alert, emotionally stable, and mentally resilient under pressure and observant throughout their shift;
• Tolerance to stress, confinement, and high-stakes interaction.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience within a Colorado State Agency, providing a service or support to a hard-to-serve needs population; 
• Experience providing Supervisory/Work Lead duties in a Correctional, Military or Law Enforcement kitchen;
• Experience providing Supervisory/Work Lead duties outside of a Correctional, Military or Law Enforcement kitchen;
• Working in commercial, hospital, or school kitchen settings, utilizing raw ingredients, and following prescribed large scale recipes to create meals from scratch;
• Working as a baker in a high volume, batch production bakery, following prescribed large scale recipes, monitoring production schedules and maintaining inventory and supply orders;
• Knowledge of converting food measurements to satisfy smaller or larger recipes;
• Working as a General Manager, Manager, Assistant Manager, Shift Leader or Team Leader for a national restaurant chain; employment must have included participation in a company endorsed, formal training program for the food production side (back of house) of operations;
• Experience in Corrections, outside of a correctional kitchen, performing security related duties while monitoring and controlling offender's movement throughout their daily schedules (such as Correctional Officer);
• Experience creating medical and/or religious meals; 
• Culinary or Hospitality Degree from an accredited, non-correspondence college or vocational school;
• Serve Safe or other Food Protection Manager Certification.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Your transfer request will be reviewed to determine if you meet the criteria for a transfer, as identified in Section 3 of Addendum B to the Statewide Partnership Agreement. Be sure the “Work Experience” section of your application is complete and specifically addresses your qualifications, experience, and accomplishments as they relate to the Description of the Job, Minimum Qualifications, Required Competencies and Preferred Qualifications as listed above. Resumes and “see resume” statements will not be accepted in lieu of the “Work Experience” section of the application. Failure to include adequate information or follow instructions by the closing date may result in your application not being accepted and/or may affect your score, rank or inclusion in the final pool of eligible applicants.

If you have a resume, transcripts, a license or other relevant documentation please upload and attach copies to your application.

Toll Free Applicant Technical Support: If you experience technical difficulty with the NEOGOV system (e.g. uploading or attaching documents to your online application) call NEOGOV technical support at 855-524-5627 Mon-Fri between 6 am and 6 pm (Pacific Time).  Helpful hints: if you are having difficulty uploading or attaching documents to your application first, ensure your documents are PDF or Microsoft Word files and second, close the document before you attempt to upload (attach) it.

**You are encouraged to print a copy of this announcement for your records**

Supplemental Information

After submitting a transfer application, you should receive an email acknowledging your submission. If you do not get the email, please check to ensure you have actually submitted the transfer application and typed the correct email address on the application

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Include a working email address on your application; one that is checked daily as time sensitive correspondence WILL take place via email. You may receive email notifications from a Colorado Dept. of Corrections employee or from this email address: [email protected]. It is your responsibility to ensure that your email will accept these notices and/or review your junk mail and spam filtered email; if you do not receive correspondence soon after the closing date or if you have questions about this job announcement, please contact [email protected] 

The State of Colorado believes that equity, diversity, and inclusion drive our success, and we encourage candidates from all identities, backgrounds, and abilities to apply. The State of Colorado is an equal opportunity employer committed to building inclusive, innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. Therefore, in all aspects of the employment process, we provide employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, medical condition related to pregnancy, creed, ancestry, national origin, marital status, genetic information, or military status (with preference given to military veterans), or any other protected status in accordance with applicable law. The State of Colorado strives to create a Colorado for All by building and maintaining workplaces that value and respect all Coloradans through a commitment to equal opportunity and hiring based on merit and fitness. The State is resolute in non-discriminatory practices in everything we do, including hiring, employment, and advancement opportunities. 

The Colorado Department of Corrections is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, our agency will assist individuals who have a disability with any reasonable accommodation requests related to employment, including completing the application process, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, participating in the employee selection process, and/or to perform essential job functions where the requested accommodation does not impose an undue hardship. If you have a disability and require reasonable accommodation to ensure you have a positive experience applying or interviewing for this position, please direct your inquiries to our Employee Relations Specialist, Kristen Lange, at [email protected] or call 719-728-0270.

Benefits

The State of Colorado offers permanent employees a variety of benefits including medical, dental, life and disability insurance, as well as a comprehensive leave program.  Please click the following link for detailed information:  www.colorado.gov/pacific/dhr/benefits 

Please note that each agency's contact information is different; therefore, we encourage all applicants to view the full, official job announcement which includes contact information and class title. Select the job you wish to view, then click on the "Print" icon.
 

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