Job Summary

The New York State Department of Corrections and Community Supervision (DOCCS) is responsible for the care, custody, and control of incarcerated individuals in New York State’s prison and parole system. Our mission: to enhance public safety, reduce recidivism, and rehabilitate incarcerated individuals.

Correction Officers are key to our mission, acting as leaders, mentors, and role models. We’re looking for New Yorkers like you to help us create safer communities, provide compassionate supervision, and help others rebuild their lives.

DOCCS provides New York State Correction Officers with opportunities to make a difference in their communities while earning a competitive salary and excellent benefits. CO positions are open to anyone aged 21 and up with no age cap at the time of appointment. Whether you are just starting, you have several years in the workforce and are looking to make a change, or you are retired, consider the positive impact you can have in a rewarding career with DOCCS.

Responsibilities and Duties

As a CO under the direct supervision of a higher-ranking officer, you will be responsible for the custody, security, safety, and well-being of individuals who are incarcerated in New York State correctional facilities.

Your duties will include:

· Playing a positive role in helping incarcerated individuals along their rehabilitation journey.

· Supervising the movement and activities of incarcerated individuals.

· Making periodic rounds of assigned areas.

· Conducting searches for contraband.

· Maintaining order within the facility and helping incarcerated individuals resolve problems.

· Preparing reports as necessary.

· Supervising incarcerated individuals who require mental health services at hospitals or health care centers outside of DOCCS facilities.

· Responsibly carrying and handling firearms.

Qualifications and Skills

You must be a U.S. citizen, a resident of New York State at the time of hire, and a high school graduate or GED holder. You can apply and begin the pre-employment screening steps before age 21, but you must be 21 at the time of hire.

To be considered for appointment, you must submit an application and then complete an online questionnaire about your education, training, and work experience.

All appointees will be employed as trainees. Before appointment, you will complete a fitness test, medical standards evaluation, psychological evaluation, and substance abuse screening. Cannabis use is not permitted for employees in this title.

CO trainees are required to complete a 12-month training program before advancing to a full CO position. As part of the program, you’ll attend the Correctional Services Training Academy for a formal training program. You must reside at the Training Academy Sunday evenings through Friday afternoons for eight weeks.

The program includes:

· Academic courses in emergency response procedures, and concepts and issues in corrections.

· Physical training to develop fitness, strength, and stamina.

· Exercises in proficiency with department-issued firearms and department-approved defensive techniques.

· Certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR).

Upon graduation from the Training Academy Program, you will be a New York State Peace Officer and receive field training for four weeks, then be assigned to full duty at a correctional facility based upon staffing needs.

DOCCS is a unique state agency. In addition to being a paramilitary organization, it offers a range of jobs in a variety of fields, like guidance, counseling, clerical, food service, medical, educational, ministerial, maintenance, trades, industries, and community supervision. New York State is an equal opportunity employer.

Salary

Starting base salary as a Correction Officer Trainee (including the eight-week paid Training Academy) is $53,223. After completing the one-year traineeship, the base salary for the Correction Officer position is $56,158. Yearly increases awarded upon completion of each service year are as follows.

Base: $56,158

After 1-6 years: Increase of $2,093 per completed year

After 10 years: $72,417

After 15 years: $75,674

After 20 years: $80,190

After 25 years: $83,956

Additional compensation in addition to base salary can include inconvenience pay (up to $2,006 per year), location pay (up to $3,649 per year), pre-shift briefing pay (up to $2,612 per year), and expanded duty pay (up to $2,600 per year).

Benefits

As a New York State Correction Officer, you’ll receive excellent retirement benefits; paid vacation, holiday, sick, and personal time; health, dental, and vision insurance coverage; access to an Employee Assistance Program; tuition assistance; and opportunities for overtime (time-and-a-half) and promotion.

Do more with DOCCS. Apply today: https://doccs.ny.gov/employment-opportunities

EOE

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $53,223.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person