Correctional Officer - Lateral Transfer Open to State of DE DOC Correctional Officer Employees Only

About the role

This is the entry level responsible for the discipline and security of an assigned post inside and/or outside a secure facility. Work includes acquiring a working knowledge of rules, regulations, procedures, techniques and equipment by completing orientation and on-the-job training. Positions report to a technical supervisor.

Essential functions

Maintains control of inmates while escorting individuals or groups within the prison.
Keeps accurate head counts of inmates in the assigned security post.
Conducts periodic shakedowns of inmates and searches inmates, visitors, employees, cell blocks and/or other structures for such prohibited items as tools, weapons or other contraband.
Operates manual and electronic locking systems.
Enforces all rules, regulations and procedures affecting inmate discipline, security and safety.
Observes inmate activities to detect unusual or prohibited behavior which may be a threat to the security of the facility or the safety of the inmate, other inmates, employees or visitors.
Ensures inmates conform to proper standards of care as required for the living areas and personal hygiene.
Maintains the custody of inmates during transport to other institutions and in the community for court appearances or a variety of appointments.
Prepares and maintains a daily log and routine reports of activities and incidents on the assigned shift using an automated information system to enter, update, retrieve and report on data.

Job Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Must possess a High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Must possess a valid Driver's License (not suspended, revoked or cancelled, or disqualified from driving).

Qualifications

Employees in a Correctional Officer (CO) series position will be eligible to retire under the provisions of HB363 if, at the time of retirement, they have completed twenty-five (25) years of pension creditable State service, and with at least twenty (20) of those years of pension creditable service as a CO series classified position.

Benefits

To learn more about the comprehensive benefit package please visit our website at https://dhr.delaware.gov/benefits/.

Pay

Yearly: $57,844.80/Min
Pay Plan: G386
Pay Grade: 7

Schedule

To be determined

Contact

Contact Name: DHR/Talent Acquisition
Contact Phone: 302-739-5458