Employment Opportunities & Events
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Questions regarding employment, the hiring process, or application 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 application events.
Unlock Your Future:
Mastering the CDOC Application Process
Join the CDOC Recruitment Team for an informative, virtual information session designed to empower you with the knowledge and tools to help you submit your strongest application yet.
Topics: Application Deep Dive - Strategies for Success - Best Practices - Live Q&A
REGISTER HERE All events start at 2:00pm MST.
- September 30, 2025
- October 7, 2025
We offer Tuition Reimbursement
Undergraduate, Graduate, & Doctoral College & University Courses
POST Certification
Continuing Education & Certification Courses
(Not limited to additional degrees at same level)
For more information, view the policy HERE
Questions? Reach out to DOC_HQ_Careers@state.co.us
Grand Canyon University SPECIAL
10% off tuition for eligible employees and 5% off tuition for eligible spouse/dependents for any online or evening degree program.
If 10 or more staff sign up in the same month, get 25% off.
Questions? Reach out to Isabella.McCormick@gcu.edu
Announcing: Behavioral Health Tours
Join our staff for this rare opportunity to tour our facility clinics to see firsthand what it's like to work in Behavioral Health at a CDOC facility.
Who: Behavioral Health students
When: October 20 and 21, 2025
Where: Denver and Canon City Correctional Facilities
Sign up by October 2nd by emailing
Application Processing Blitz
Attend our monthly virtual Application Processing Blitz and you could receive an on-the-spot contingent job offer!
While these events are primarily focused on filling Correctional Officer I vacancies in Buena Vista, our Applicant Processing Blitz will include accelerating the hiring process for the following classifications at all statewide correctional facilities:
- Minimum age 18, High School diploma/GED, valid unrestricted driver's license required
- No experience required
- Starting salary: $57,492-$80,496/year
- PLUS 7.5-20% Shift Differential and Compensated Overtime
- Minimum age 21, High School diploma/GED, valid unrestricted driver's license required
- 4 years combined full time Food Service experience required
Starting salary: $60,372-$84,516/year - PLUS 7.5-20% Shift Differential and Compensated Overtime
Attend an APPLICATION PROCESSING BLITZ to accelerate the hiring process for QUALIFIED MEDICAL AND BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES POSITIONS listed below.
Click to apply, then register to attend an Application Processing Blitz in the section below:
September 18, 2025
Virtual Event
Application Processing Blitz: Correctional Officer I's, Food Service Supervisors, & Select Medical / Behavioral Health Positions
Location
Premier Virtual
Time
10:00am - 1:00pm
Buena Vista In-Person Events
Application Processing Blitz: Correctional Officer I's, Food Service Supervisors, & Select Medical / Behavioral Health Positions
Location
10/14 at Monte Vista Workforce Center
10/15 at Leadville Colorado Mountain College
10/21 at Alamosa Workforce Center
10/22 at Salida Workforce Center
Time
9:00am - 12:00pm
Register here for the 10/14 Monte Vista APB
Register here for the 10/15 Leadville APB
Register here for the 10/21 Alamosa APB
October 16, 2025
Virtual Event
Application Processing Blitz: Correctional Officer I's, Food Service Supervisors, & Select Medical / Behavioral Health Positions
Location
Premier Virtual
Time
10:00am - 1:00pm
November 13, 2025
Virtual Event
Application Processing Blitz: Correctional Officer I's, Food Service Supervisors, & Select Medical / Behavioral Health Positions
Location
Premier Virtual
Time
10:00am - 1:00pm
December 18, 2025
Virtual Event
Application Processing Blitz: Correctional Officer I's, Food Service Supervisors, & Select Medical / Behavioral Health Positions
Location
Premier Virtual
Time
10:00am - 1:00pm