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Correctional Officer

Des Moines County Correctional Center
Burlington, IA Full Time
POSTED ON 3/7/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/4/2026

Responsibilities:
- Maintain security and order within the correctional facility
- Conduct routine inspections and searches of inmates and their living areas
- Monitor inmate behavior and enforce rules and regulations
- Respond to emergencies and incidents within the facility
- Conduct inmate counts and maintain accurate records
- Write detailed reports on incidents, violations, and inmate behavior

Requirements:
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Must be at least 18 years old
- Pass a background check and drug screening
- Possess good communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to remain calm in stressful situations
- Physical fitness and stamina to handle the demands of the job
- Willingness to undergo training in correctional procedures and safety protocols

As a Correctional Officer, you will play a crucial role in maintaining the safety and security of the correctional facility. Your responsibilities will include maintaining order, conducting inspections, monitoring inmate behavior, and responding to emergencies. You will also be responsible for writing detailed reports on incidents, violations, and inmate behavior.

To qualify for this position, you must have a high school diploma or equivalent. You must also be at least 18 years old and pass a background check and drug screening. Good communication skills, the ability to remain calm in stressful situations, and physical fitness are essential for this role. Training in correctional procedures and safety protocols will be provided.

Join our team as a Correctional Officer and make a difference in the lives of inmates while ensuring the safety of the facility. Apply now!

This position is part time only.

Pay: From $18.58 per hour

Shift availability:

  • Day Shift (Preferred)
  • Night Shift (Preferred)
  • Overnight Shift (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

  • Burlington, IA 52601 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

  • Burlington, IA 52601: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $19

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