Correctional Officer

Responsibilities

Maintains control of the institution to provide safety and security of the facility inmates, staff, and general public by enforcing rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.

Supervises inmate activities in housing units, dining areas, recreation and work areas.

Attends to the medical, visitation, personal property, and recreational needs of the inmates.

Inspects and patrols the grounds for contraband, unauthorized personnel, and for other security risks.

Completes required reports and daily logs.

Conducts inmate counts, security rounds, and searches.

Requirements

Must be twenty years of age.

Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license to qualify for employment in this job classification.

Qualifications

No substitute education for experience.

No substitute experience for education.

Special Requirements

Must maintain any required licensure(s), certification(s) or other credentials for the length of employment in this job classification.

Pay

• Salary: $39,127.68 Annually
• Locality Premium: $5.23 per hour
• Shift Premium: $2.13 per hour
• Weekend Premium: $2.13 per hour
• Holiday Premium: $2.13 per hour

Schedule

• Full Time
• Eligible for overtime pay
• 18A
• 40.0 hours per week

Benefits

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