What are the responsibilities and job description for the A correctional officer position at Connie?
Job Summary
Join our dedicated team as a Correctional Officer, where you will play a vital role in maintaining safety, security, and order within correctional facilities. Your proactive approach and strong sense of responsibility will ensure the well-being of staff, inmates, and visitors alike. This position offers an exciting opportunity to work in a dynamic environment that emphasizes professionalism, integrity, and teamwork. As a Correctional Officer, you will be responsible for supervising inmate activities, enforcing correctional policies, and responding effectively to emergencies with confidence and precision.
Responsibilities
- Monitor inmate behavior using CCTV systems and conduct regular visual inspections to ensure security and compliance with facility regulations.
- Enforce correctional policies by supervising inmate movement, activities, and interactions to prevent conflicts and maintain order.
- Respond swiftly to emergency situations such as altercations or medical incidents by applying appropriate emergency response techniques including first aid, CPR, Taser deployment, or restraint procedures.
- Write detailed reports on incidents, inmate conduct, and daily activities to ensure accurate documentation in accordance with correctional facility standards.
- Manage inmate supervision through conflict management techniques and self-defense skills to de-escalate situations safely.
- Operate security equipment such as firearms handling in law enforcement scenarios while adhering strictly to safety protocols.
- Conduct manual handling tasks including heavy lifting when necessary for inmate transport or facility maintenance.
- Apply law enforcement principles in everyday duties, ensuring adherence to criminal justice policy and correctional policy compliance at all times.
Requirements
- Proven experience working with incarcerated individuals or in law enforcement environments; familiarity with inmate behavior management techniques is highly desirable.
- Strong knowledge of security protocols including CCTV operation, application of force in correctional facilities, correctional restraint procedures, and working as a supervision officer.
- Certifications in first aid, CPR, Taser use, and fire arms handling are required; additional training in emergency response readiness is preferred.
- Ability to perform heavy lifting and manual handling tasks safely while maintaining alertness during long shifts.
- Excellent report writing skills with attention to detail for documenting incidents accurately and comprehensively.
- Knowledge of criminal justice policy, correctional policy compliance, conflict management strategies, and law enforcement procedures.
- Demonstrated ability to remain calm under pressure while managing inmate behavior effectively through conflict resolution techniques.
This role offers an engaging environment where your skills directly contribute to the safety and security of the facility community. We are committed to supporting your professional growth through ongoing training opportunities that enhance your expertise in correctional operations and emergency response readiness. Join us if you’re ready to make a meaningful difference while developing your career in corrections!
Pay: $25.72 - $30.98 per hour
Benefits:
- Relocation assistance
- Retirement plan
- Uniform allowance
Work Location: In person
Salary : $26 - $31