Human Resources Trainee Jobs in Colorado (NOW HIRING)

Salary: $4,839.00 - $6,775.00 Monthly
Location : Rifle, CO
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: RCC 26041 CO I LST/CO I 9/2026
Department: Department of Corrections
Division: Prison Operations
Opening Date: 08/18/2026
Closing Date: 9/1/2026 4:00 PM Mountain
FLSA: Determined by Position
Type of Announcement: This position is open only to Colorado state residents.
Primary Physical Work Address: Rifle Correctional Center. Rifle, CO.
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt; position is eligible for overtime compensation.
Department Contact Information: Liz Ramos: liz.ramos@state.co.us 719-728-0108
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.
Department Information
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.
In addition to a great agency and rewarding, meaningful work, we offer:

• Distinctive career advancement opportunities throughout the state system;
• Strong, secure, yet flexible retirement benefits including PERA Defined Benefit Plan or PERA Defined
• Contribution Plan plus 401K and 457 plans. Member Contribution Rates. Correctional Officers I-IV qualify as "Safety Officers" and are eligible for increased PERA benefits
• Medical and dental health plans
• Short and long term disability coverage
• Paid life insurance
• 11 paid holidays per year plus vacation and sick leave
• Wellness program, tuition reimbursement, training opportunities and more.
• Visit State of Colorado Employee Benefits. for more information
• This position is compensated on a bi-weekly pay cycle

Who May Apply:
This position is only open to Colorado state residents.
Job Location:
This recruitment is for the Rifle Correctional Center, in Rifle, Colorado.
The eligibility list created from this recruitment may be used to fill future vacancies.
Description of Job
The Colorado Department of Corrections (CDOC) has developed the Laundry Supervisor Trainee Program, in order to train interested and qualified individuals in correctional facility laundry operations. This position is classified as a Correctional Officer I.
This trainee position will receive on-the-job training (OJT) in correctional facility laundry operations, while maintaining the safety and security of the assigned correctional facility. This trainee program provides the opportunity to gain relevant work experience toward promotion to a Correctional Support Trades Supervisor (CSTS I) in the Facilities Laundry Operations.
Upon successful completion of this trainee program, the selected candidate may have the opportunity to advance to a CSTS I position within CDOC, which requires 4 years of laundry employment experience operating commercial grade washers and dryers or a combination of 2 years of laundry experience and 2 years of correctional experience.
Under the supervision of the Facilities Laundry Operations staff, this position performs 'hands on' work alongside inmates and is trained in the following areas:
Ensuring the safety and security of the general public, staff and inmates; training and overseeing inmate work crew in laundry operations and ensuring the safe, efficient and compliant completion of assigned tasks. This position promotes the CDOC Mission and Vision with integrity and commitment.
Safety and Security - position maintains safety and security of facility and work sites; through clear and accurate communication trains and guides inmates in the proper use of controlled items, tools, equipment and chemicals; enforces security procedures by conducting work site searches and monitoring workplace environment and inmate 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 policy and limits inmate access to restricted areas; position performs inmate counts and transportation; responds to emergency situations such as fights, fires and escapes according to 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.
Operations - Position maintains safe, secure and compliant laundry operations and equipment maintenance; prepares daily weight records, calculates daily consumption of supplies, maintains all laundry product inventory; maintains clothing movement records and documents all issues, losses, and exchanges to provide accountability for all clothing & linen. Follows guidelines for the identification, accountability, laundering & wearing of authorized state-issued clothing in compliance with policy and regulations. Tasks include, but are not limited to: providing properly-fitted & properly-tagged set of state-issued inmate clothing & laundry bag to all inmates undergoing initial admission process; maintains record of clothing issued, repairs damaged clothing & determines the serviceability of clothing & the necessity for exchange. Position oversees and schedules regular housekeeping assignments for the work unit and monitors the safe use and storage of cleaning supplies, chemicals and tools.
Supervision - Position maintains safety and security by providing supervisory duties for assigned inmate crew; promotes a high level of performance and security by setting the work standard according to agency mission, vision and values. Trains and instructs inmates in laundry operations in compliance with agency policy and regulation to include the proper use of all laundry equipment, sanitation standards and cleaning supplies; ensures adherence to established housekeeping and sanitation procedures in order to prevent injury and infection and stresses proper use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). Tracks and calculates inmate hours and pay, creates schedule, assigns tasks and inspects work; performs inmate evaluations and reduces inmate idleness, creating real life work opportunities to prepare inmates for community reentry.
Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights
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.
Minimum Qualifications:
High School Diploma or a GED certificate.
Conditions of Employment:
Must be 18 years of age, have no felony convictions or domestic violence history, and possess a valid, unrestricted driver's license.
Required Competencies:

• Strong work ethic, integrity and dependability.
• Sound judgment and decision-making skills
• Proficiency in the operations of commercial/industrial washer and dryers
• Ability to effectively maintain established inventory, monitor and track supplies and clothing and control chemicals.
• Ability to monitor equipment use and ensure manufacturer recommended maintenance and prompt repairs
• Clear understanding of the safe use of cleaning supplies, chemicals and sanitation processes.
• Willingness and ability to effectively communicate while working with inmates individually and in groups, providing verbal and/or written instructions, monitoring work progress, quality and compliance, in a highly regulated environment with firm deadlines and mandatory reporting and record-keeping regulations.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to effectively cooperate with other staff and inmates and inspire teamwork
• Willingness and ability to train, coach and mentor inmate workers in order to prepare them for community reentry.
• Ability to effectively respond to emergency situations (such as fights, fires, medical emergencies and escapes)
• 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 be in close proximity to industrial equipment
• Ability to read and comprehend the English language
• Ability to effectively communicate fluently in English both verbally and in writing

Preferred Qualifications:

• Work experience operating commercial grade washers and dryers
• Work experience in stain removal processes, textile repairs and alterations and ironing processes
• Work experience maintaining inventory and responsibility for unit procurement
• Registered Laundry and Linen Director (RLLD) or Certified Laundry/Linen Manager (CLLM)

Your experience must be clearly described within the work experience section of your application to meet this requirement. Please note that any work experience less than full time will be prorated.
ONLY APPLICANTS WHO MEET THE MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS BY THE CLOSING DATE SHALL BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS ANNOUNCEMENT
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
The Assessment Process: Your application will be reviewed to determine if you meet the minimum Qualifications (MQ's). 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, online assessment, oral assessment, written performance assessment or it may include a review of your application material and your responses to any supplemental questions by a Subject Matter Expert (SME) to assess and rank applicants in order to establish an eligible list for referral to the hiring manager for final consideration.
Be sure the "Work Experience" section of your application is complete and specifically addresses your qualifications, experience, and accomplishments as they relate to the Description of the Job, Minimum Qualifications, Required Competencies and Preferred Qualifications as listed above. Resumes and "see resume" statements will not be accepted in lieu of the "Work Experience" section of the application. Failure to include adequate information or follow instructions by the closing date may result in your application not being accepted and/or may affect your score, rank or inclusion in the final pool of eligible applicants.
Employees who are rehired or reinstated within six months of their separation will return at either their previous pay rate if hired into the same class level or based on their time in the class series, whichever is higher. Those rehired or reinstated after six months' separation will be calculated using the same formula for new hires and promotions.
Please note that while this change in role may constitute a change in title and/or responsibility, salary adjustments are not guaranteed and may be influenced by factors such as internal pay equity, budget constraints, market benchmarks, or the individual's current compensation level. Any changes to compensation will be determined separately and communicated accordingly.
If you have transcripts, a license or other relevant documentation regarding your qualifications, upload and attach copies to your application.
If an unofficial copy of transcripts is being submitted at the time of application, transcripts from colleges or universities outside the United States must be assessed for U.S. equivalency by a NACES educational credential evaluation service. This documentation is the responsibility of the applicant and must be included as part of your application materials. Failure to provide a transcript or credential evaluation report may prevent your application from moving forward in the selection process.
Under the Job Application Fairness Act (SB 23-058), applicants may redact information from certifications and transcripts that identify their age, date of birth or dates of attendance from an educational institution.
In order to process a background investigation, your application must include at least (10) ten years of the most current work experience unless experience related to the job for which you are applying is later than (10) years. Failure to provide this information could result in delays and/or elimination from the background investigation process.
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