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 Fast Track Hiring Events
Attend our monthly 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 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 7/1/24-6/9/25, or until funding is depleted. Must be hired and start Basic Training Academy by 6/9/2025)
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
May 21, 2025
Virtual Event
*Fast Tracking for all state-wide facilities: Correctional Officer I's, Food Service Apprenticeships, & Select Medical / Behavioral Health Positions
Location
Premier Virtual
Time
10:00am - 1:00pm
June 9, 2025
Live Event
*Fast Tracking Correctional Officer I's for BUENA VISTA FACILITY ONLY!
*Hiring at all state-wide facilities for: Food Service Apprenticeships, & Select Medical / Behavioral Health Positions
Location
Salida Workforce Center
7405 US Hwy 50, Salida, CO 81201
Time
10:00am - 1:00pm
June 10, 2025
Live Event
*Fast Tracking Correctional Officer I's for BUENA VISTA FACILITY ONLY!
*Hiring at all state-wide facilities for: Food Service Apprenticeships, & Select Medical / Behavioral Health Positions
Location
Monte Vista Workforce Center
2079 Sherman Avenue, Monte Vista, CO 81144
Time
10:00am - 1:00pm
June 11, 2025
Live Event
*Fast Tracking Correctional Officer I's for BUENA VISTA FACILITY ONLY!
*Hiring at all state-wide facilities for: Food Service Apprenticeships, & Select Medical / Behavioral Health Positions
Location
Alamosa Workforce Center
305 Murphy Droive #B, Alamosa, CO 81101
Time
10:00am - 1:00pm
June 12, 2025
Live Event
*Fast Tracking Correctional Officer I's for BUENA VISTA FACILITY ONLY!
*Hiring at all state-wide facilities for: Food Service Apprenticeships, & Select Medical / Behavioral Health Positions
Location
Colorado Mountain College--New Discovery Building
901 US Hwy 24, RM215, Leadville, CO 80461
Time
9:00am - 3:00pm
June 16, 2025
Virtual Event
*Fast Tracking for all state-wide facilities: Correctional Officer I's, Food Service Apprenticeships, & Select Medical / Behavioral Health Positions
Location
Premier Virtual
Time
10:00am - 1:00pm