What are the responsibilities and job description for the Correctional Officer position at Wicomico County?
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or download our application here:
https://www.wicomicocounty.org/DocumentCenter/View/54/Application-for-employment?bidId=
Correctional Officer I is an entry level position that requires successful completion of the Entry Level Correctional Training Academy. Duties include:
- Supervision and monitoring of inmates in housing units and inmates assigned to special confinement.
- Counting of inmates at regular and irregular intervals and keeping a total count of inmates and their location.
- Conducting random housing unit and perimeter security checks of the institution.
- Performing regular pat searches of inmates. Enforcing the rules and regulations of the department.
- Preparing written reports, documenting post activities, and completing other paperwork as required.
- Shift work including days, evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays.
Requirements:
- Must be 18 years or older.
- Must possess a high school diploma or GED that is recognized by the MD Board of Education.
- Must be a US Citizen or Resident Alien. Must successfully pass a background investigation.
- Must successfully pass drug screening.
- Must successfully pass a physical examination.
- Must successfully pass psychological testing.
- Must possess a valid Driver's License.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $46,350.00 per year
Benefits:
- 457(b)
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Application Question(s):
- Are you able to pass a background investigation, pre-employment drug screen, physical exam and psychological exam?
- Are you able to work morning, day, evening and night shifts?
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Required)
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $46,350