Successfully pass all modules of the six-week Colorado Department of Corrections Basic Training, to include English reading comprehension, relevant competency assessments and written/practical exams in Defensive Tactics* Possess the physical ability to successfully complete Defensive Tactics* Lift arms above head and kick as high as own waist* Stabilize another person to accomplish a controlled take down* Use arms, palms of hands, shins, and feet to deliver blows* Withstand impact (slow speed or with a safety bag) on own body from strikes/blows* Swing a baton in a striking technique* Rotate body 90 degrees with feet planted for striking with foot or using a defensive tactic;* Get down on one or both knees and up again with multiple repetitions* Will be exposed to Oleoresin Capsicum during Basic Training and will be exposed while on assignment* Must be able to see and hear in order to observe, address and respond to potential breaches in safety and security* Seize, hold, control or subdue violent or assaultive persons and defend oneself or others to prevent injury* Demonstrate body agility, strength of all four limbs and the ability to walk and climb stairs consistently* Work in situations involving assaultive behavior, physical control of another person and/or restraint situations* Deal with individuals with a range of moods and behaviors, utilizing tactfulness and a congenial, personable manner* Work with people of the opposite sex, diverse racial ethnic groups, mentally ill and emotionally disturbed offenders* Communicate by talking, listening and/or signaling people to convey or exchange information, assignments* Work in an environment with fluctuating noise and temperature (hot and cold) which may include working outdoors in inclement weather and/or concrete floor/wall work settings* Willing and able to travel* Willing and able to work various shifts, days, afternoons, graveyards (nights) which includes a rotating shift schedule* TB (tuberculosis) screening is required of all new employees upon hireSuccessful completion of a background investigation is required. Preferred Qualifications:* Experience within a Colorado State Agency, providing a service or support to a hard-to-serve needs population;* Experience providing Supervisory/Work Lead duties in a Correctional, Military or Law Enforcement kitchen;* Experience providing Supervisory/Work Lead duties outside of a Correctional, Military or Law Enforcement kitchen;* Working in a commercial or institutional setting, utilizing raw ingredients, following prescribed large scale recipes to create meals from scratch;* Working as a baker in a high volume, batch production bakery, following prescribed large scale recipes, monitoring production schedules and maintaining inventory and supply orders;* Knowledge of converting food measurements to satisfy smaller or larger recipes;* Working as a General Manager, Manager, Assistant Manager, Shift Leader or Team Leader for a national restaurant chain; employment must have included participation in a company endorsed, formal training program for the food production side (back of house) of operations;* Experience in Corrections, outside of a correctional kitchen, performing security related duties while monitoring and controlling offender's movement throughout their daily schedules (such as Correctional Officer);* Experience creating medical and/or religious meals;* Culinary or Hospitality Degree from an accredited, non-correspondence college or vocational school;* Serve Safe or other Food Protection Manager Certification.