Employment Opportunities & Events
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As an employer of choice, the Colorado Department of Corrections celebrates equity, diversity, inclusion, and belonging. We are dedicated to recruiting individuals that will share our vision of “Building a safer Colorado for today and tomorrow.”
If you are looking for a rewarding, stable, forever career, and want to help change lives... join Colorado's largest state agency and family.
The CDOC is committed to nondiscriminatory practices and providing equitable opportunities for employment and advancement in all of our departments, programs, services, and worksites.
Browse open positions by clicking the job categories below:
Application Processing Blitz
Attend our monthly virtual Application Processing Blitz and you could receive an on-the-spot contingent job offer!
Click a job title and apply, then register to attend an APB in the section below:
- 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
While these events are primarily focused on filling Correctional Officer I vacancies in Buena Vista, our APB events will include accelerating the hiring process for the following positions at all correctional facilities, statewide:
Clinical & Behavioral/Mental Health
Attend an APPLICATION PROCESSING BLITZ to accelerate the hiring process for qualified Clinical & Behavioral/Mental Health positions listed below:
November 13, 2025
Virtual Application Processing Blitz
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
Positions: Correctional Officer I's, Food Service Supervisors, & Select Medical / Behavioral Health Positions
Location
Premier Virtual
Time
10:00am - 1:00pm
November 18, 2025
Virtual Application Processing Blitz
BEHAVIORAL HEALTH FOCUS
Registration Link Coming Soon!
Positions: Social Workers, Addiction Specialists, and more!
Location
Premier Virtual
Time
10:00am - 1:00pm
December 18, 2025
Virtual Application Processing Blitz
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
Positions: Correctional Officer I's, Food Service Supervisors, & Select Medical / Behavioral Health Positions
Location
Premier Virtual
Time
10:00am - 1:00pm
December 02, 03, 09, 10, 2025
IN PERSON Application Processing Blitz
REGISTRATION LINKS BELOW
Positions: Correctional Officer I's, Food Service Supervisors, & Select Clinical/Behavioral Health Positions
Location
12/02 at Monte Vista Workforce Center
12/03 at Leadville Colorado Mountain College
12/09 at Alamosa Workforce Center
12/10 at Salida Workforce Center
Time
9:00am - 12:00pm
Buena Vista Facility Tour - November 18, 2025
Come check us out first hand! Now offering tours for 18+ at our Buena Vista Correctional Facility.
Email: doc_hq_careers@state.co.us to sign up BEFORE November 14.
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 tuition reimbursement 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
Click the links below to access resources to help you through the application process:
Strategies for Filling out a Successful Application
Informational Video: Applying for a Job With the State of Colorado
Informational Video: What to Expect After You Apply
To Our Veterans
CDOC provides preference points in hiring and priority service in all recruitment practices and virtual application events.
Questions?
Please contact DOC_HQ_Careers@state.co.us with your questions regarding employment, the hiring process, or application events.