Questions regarding employment, the hiring process, or fast track hiring events may be directed to DOC_HQ_Careers@state.co.us
To Our Veterans:
CDOC provides preference points in hiring and priority service in all recruitment practices
and virtual fast track hiring events!
CDOC Virtual Fast Track Hiring Events

Attend our monthly Virtual Fast Track Events and you could receive an ON-THE-SPOT CONTINGENT JOB OFFER to become a Correctional officer for
Buena Vista or Sterling Correctional Facilities!
Correctional Officer I
Minimum age 18
No experience required
EARN A STARTING SALARY of $56,364/Year
(*PLUS 7.5-20% Shift Differential and Compensated Overtime)
We are Fast Tracking for ALL state-wide facilities:
Food Service Supervisors
Minimum age 21
4 years full time experience combined required
EARN A STARTING SALARY of $59,184/Year
(*PLUS 7.5-20% Shift Differential and Compensated Overtime)
Food Service Apprentice
Minimum age 18
3 months full time experience combined required
EARN A STARTING SALARY of $56,364/Year
(*PLUS 7.5-20% Shift Differential and Compensated Overtime)
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DO YOU QUALIFY TO WORK IN CLINICAL OR BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES?

You can earn up to $25,000 in New Hire Incentives for Select Clinical and Behavioral Health positions--If positions qualify for the New Hire Incentive, it will be noted in the career postings!! (New Hire Incentives are available for persons hired 7/1/24-5/31/25, or until funding is depleted. Must be hired and start Basic Training Academy by 7/1/2025)
ATTEND A VIRTUAL FAST TRACK HIRING EVENT FOR QUALIFIED CLINICAL SERVICES POSITIONS!
Qualified Clinical positions listed below (Click to Apply, then Register to Attend one of our Virtual Events below):
Registered Nurse / Licensed Practical Nurse
Unlicensed MH Counselors
Unlicensed Sex Offender Counselor / Addiction Counselor
Sex Offender Treatment Provider / MH Clinician-Social Worker-Counselor
March 19, 2025
Virtual Event
*Fast Tracking Correctional Officer I's for Buena Vista and Sterling facilities
*Hiring at all state-wide facilities for: Food Service Supervisors, Food Service Apprenticeships, & Select Medical / Behavioral Health Positions
Location
Premier Virtual
Time
10:00am - 1:00pm
Register for March 19 Fast Track Hiring Event
April 23, 2025
Virtual Event
*Fast Tracking Correctional Officer I's for Buena Vista and Sterling facilities
*Hiring at all state-wide facilities for: Food Service Supervisors, Food Service Apprenticeships, & Select Medical / Behavioral Health Positions
Location
Premier Virtual
Time
10:00am - 1:00pm
Register for April 23 Fast Track Hiring Event
May 21, 2025
Virtual Event
*Fast Tracking Correctional Officer I's for Buena Vista and Sterling facilities
*Hiring at all state-wide facilities for: Food Service Supervisors, Food Service Apprenticeships, & Select Medical / Behavioral Health Positions
Location
Premier Virtual
Time
10:00am - 1:00pm
Register for May 21 Fast Track Hiring Event
June 18, 2025
Virtual Event
*Fast Tracking Correctional Officer I's for Buena Vista and Sterling facilities
*Hiring at all state-wide facilities for: Food Service Supervisors, Food Service Apprenticeships, & Select Medical / Behavioral Health Positions
Location
Premier Virtual
Time
10:00am - 1:00pm
Register for June 18 Fast Track Hiring Event