DOC Wildland Fire Fighting Supervisor CSTS I (Canon City) Salary $5,031.00 - $7,043.00 Monthly Location Canon City, CO Job Type Full Time Job Number CAA SWIFT CSTS I 7798 12.2025 Department Department of Corrections Division Correctional Industries Opening Date 12/16/2025 Closing Date 1/21/2026 4:00 PM Mountain FLSA Determined by Position Type of Announcement This position is open only to Colorado state residents.
Primary Physical Work Address Canon City, Colorado FLSA Status Non-Exempt; position is eligible for overtime compensation. Department Contact Information Brenda Valdez at brenda.valdez@state.co.us or 719-723-3891
How To Apply Please submit an online application for this position at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/colorado. Reach out to the Department Contact to apply using a paper application, including any supplemental questions. Failure to submit a complete and timely application may result in the rejection of your application. Applicants are responsible for ensuring that application materials are received by the appropriate Human Resources office before the closing date and time listed.
Description Benefits Questions Department Information This position is only open to Colorado state residents. 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.
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Due to the States current hiring freeze, this position will not be filled until January 1, 2026, or after, unless a hiring freeze waiver/exemption has been approved. The following announcement has been approved for recruitment through the waiver/exemption process during the temporary hiring freeze.
Description of Job 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). 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:
You are encouraged to print a copy of this announcement for your records
Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights
Minimum Qualifications: Four years (4) of work experience in wildland fire fighting. Experience must be described in detail on your application to receive credit. Any work experience less than full time will be prorated.
Special Qualifications: Must be Single Resource level (Crew Boss) with the proper credentials to take out a Type 2 Hand Crew
Substitutions: Education from an accredited college or university in fire science or closely related field may substitute for the required experience on a year for year basis. If you are using education as a substitution, you must attach transcripts showing the degree and date awarded. FFT 2, Single Resource, and Crew Boss Certification by the National Wildfire Coordinating Group (NWCG) provides three (3) years of the required experience. You must include a copy of your NWCG certification with your application.
Ensure that the Work Experience" section of the application is complete and contains all relevant work experience related to the position that you are applying for. This information will be used to help determine compensation for the position. "See resume" statements cannot be accepted in lieu of the "work experience" section of the application. Additional work experience will not be accepted after the job announcement close date for compensation purposes.
Required Competencies: Ability to motivate others to work cohesively in accomplishing tasks; Ability to maintain industrial tools and equipment; Ability to effectively work with offenders through daily instruction in a variety of situations; Ability to respond to emergency situations (such as fights, fires and escapes); Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; Exceptional discernment and decision making skills; Ability to read and comprehend the English language; Ability to effectively communicate fluently in English both verbally and in writing. 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. Ability to create accessible documents and technical content that follows plain language guidelines with accessibility in mind.
Preferred Qualifications: Experience working in the Correctional environment as a Wild Land Fire Fighter; Experience in supervising and/or training others in wild land firefighting, forest management, trail development, general firefighting or closely related experience; Possess Crew Boss Certification by the National Wildfire Coordinating Group (NWCG);
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
The Assessment Process: Your application will be reviewed to determine if you meet the minimum Qualifications (MQs). Applicants that meet MQ's will be included in the Comparative Analysis process. Colorado Revised Statutes require that state employees are hired and promoted through a comparative analysis which may include, but is not limited to, a suitability screening, eSkills Assessment,