Correctional Officer

Essential Functions: The following duties are normal for this position. They are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive.

• Maintains and updates Facility records (written and electronic) including detainee movement logs, cell searches, misconduct reports and updated housing.
• Instructs detainees on personal hygiene, general housekeeping duties and facility rules and regulations and answers questions.
• Observes detainee behavior and reports anything unusual to a supervisor.
• Inspects locks, doors, windows, walls, bars, and gates for tampering and irregularities.
• Processes detainee Legal Mail per policy and procedure.
• Responsible for inside and outside perimeter security checks.
• May be responsible for processing commitments and releases.
• Responsible for monitoring suicidal detainees or detainees with special behavioral problems.
• Search detainees, cells, housing units and multipurpose rooms for contraband.
• Supervises detainees during work assignments, recreation, meals, laundry, visitation and other activities.
• Prepares misconduct reports, extraordinary occurrence reports, chronological reports, other reports as needed.
• Responds appropriately to emergencies in the prison (which may include assaults, fires, riots, disturbances, natural disasters, medical emergencies and hostage situations).
• Responsible to work collectively with all departments and staff i.e.: case management, medical, maintenance, food service, in regards to their respective duties and security of the facility.
• Patrols assigned areas for cleanliness, contraband, stolen goods, and signs of escape plans or procedures.
• Maintains on-time regular attendance.
• Performs other related functions as assigned or required.

NOTE: The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position

Education and Experience: High school graduate or equivalent.

Additional Job Requirements: Valid driver’s license or State ID, satisfactory pre-employment drug screen, criminal background check and Prison Rape Elimination Act clearance (if applicable).

Certification/License: Must successfully complete correctional officer academy within one year of hire date, maintain annual certifications in First Aid, CPR (Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation) AED (Automated External Defibrillation), handgun, shotgun, Taser, O.C., and any other required certification/license or qualification.

Schedule and On-Call-Requirement: 12-hour shifts, unless otherwise deemed necessary. Ability to work the rotating shifts (including weekends and holidays) as required by a 24/7 operating facility. Ability to work mandatory overtime.

Pay: $16.25 - $19.26 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Military leave
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

Salary : $16 - $19