Crew Boss
- Boulder, CO
- $4,966-6,055 per month
- Permanent
- Full-time
PLEASE NOTE: When submitting your application be sure to include all relevant education and experience, as applications are screened based on the qualifications listed in this position announcement. Applications that do not appear to meet minimum qualifications, as outlined below, will not be considered. Resumes are not accepted in lieu of completed applications.Please be aware that your cover letter and resume will not be accessed in the initial screening process, so you must complete your application and supplemental questions with as much detail as possible. Any personally identifiable information (PII) such as name and address will be redacted from applications that meet the minimum screening requirements and are forwarded to the hiring manager. If the hiring manager selects you to advance in the hiring process, your cover letter and resume will then be accessible to the hiring team.Examples of Duties
- Coordinate and schedule daily work assignments for inmate labor crews.
- Transport inmates safely to and from designated work sites throughout Boulder County.
- Supervise inmate workers on-site, ensuring appropriate conduct, compliance with program rules, and safe use of equipment.
- Conduct inmate headcounts and maintain constant accountability.
- Inspect inmates and work areas for contraband, unsafe conditions, or non-compliance.
- Train and guide inmates in basic job skills, safety protocols, and work expectations.
- Maintain clear and accurate daily logs, incident reports, job site statistics, and equipment checklists.
- Communicate professionally with partnering agencies and community stakeholders.
- Enforce all policies of the Boulder County Jail Work Program and serve as a positive role model.
- Perform personal searches of inmates prior to transport or entry into the jail.
- Operate county transport vehicles, two-way radios, and mobile communication devices.
- Education: High School Diploma or equivalent required.
- Licenses/Certifications:
- Valid Colorado Driver's License at time of appointment and throughout employment.
- Must be able to obtain First Aid and CPR certifications within six months of hire.
- Bilingual in English and Spanish.
- Prior experience working with at-risk or justice-involved populations.
- Familiarity with community-based work projects or volunteer coordination.
- Strong knowledge of hand tools, power tools, safety procedures, and equipment operation.
- Ability to lead and mentor individuals with varied work experience and backgrounds.
- Good written and verbal communication skills; ability to document incidents thoroughly and clearly.
- High degree of professionalism, maturity, and integrity.
- Ability to remain calm, fair, and consistent under pressure.
- Capable of working independently with limited supervision in both indoor and outdoor environments.
- Familiarity with restorative justice or community engagement philosophies is a plus.
- Must successfully pass a comprehensive background check.
- No felony convictions.
- No DUI/DWAI or driver's license revocations within the last 24 months.
- No use of illegal drugs within the past 3 years.
- Must reside in Colorado at the time of appointment.
- Be able to operate county vehicles
- Must be able to stand, walk, climb, bend, and lift equipment and supplies (up to 150 lbs).
- Must have the ability to operate vehicles, climb stairs and ladders, and work outdoors in varied weather conditions.
- Must possess adequate vision, hearing, speech, and motor function to safely supervise and interact with inmates and staff.
- Must be able to respond quickly and appropriately in emergencies.
- Outstanding options of comprehensive health plans that include vision and dental coverage. Information can be found
- Additional Benefits can be found
- Including:
- Family-forming benefits- infertility treatment, adoption and surrogacy reimbursements
- 12 weeks Paid Caregiver leave
- Breast feeding friendly-work environment
- Sick child care, an infants-at-work policy
- Access to LifeMart discount hub, including discounts on childcare centers, event tickets, travel and more!
- Access to a nationally-recognized wellness program
- Employee Assistance Program
- PERA 401k
- Social Security retirement plans
- Additional Life and Disability Insurance
- Critical Illness and Accidental Insurance
- County-paid tuition assistance
- Eligible for PSLF-
- Free EcoPass
- Hospital Indemnity
- ID Theft Protection
- Pet Insurance
- 8 Hours of Paid Public Service Leave
- Generous paid time off
- Holidays
- New Year's Day January 1
- Martin Luther King's Birthday January
- Presidents' Day February
- Memorial Day May
- Juneteenth June 19
- Independence Day July 4
- Labor Day September
- Indigenous People's Day
- General Election Day November (first Tuesday after the first Monday, even years)
- Veterans' Day November 11
- Thanksgiving Day November
- Friday after Thanksgiving*
- Christmas Eve- ½ day (full day off depends on day of the week)
- Christmas Day December 25
- New Year's Eve- ½ day (full day off depends on day of the week)
- Vacation**
- 80-hour bank of vacation at the time of hire
- Eight hours of vacation per month for the first year of continuous service, then accrue twelve hours of vacation per month after the first year of continuous service.
- Medical**
- Eight hours of medical leave for each month employed.
- PERA- The County and all employees pay into both Social Security and PERA
- Employer contribution to Social Security: 7.65% of salary
- Employer contribution to PERA (Local Government Division- most county employees: 14.76%
**Vacation and Medical leave are based off of full time FTE accruals. Part-time FTE/term employees accrue leave based on the percentage of time they work.