Corrections Officer #0346

About the role

The Corrections Officer position offers a starting hourly rate of $24.19 per hour and increases to $25.04 per hour after six months, with non-exempt status and roll call pay. Shift differentials are also available based on hours worked.

Responsibilities

• Patrols assigned areas of correctional institutions
• Supervises offenders in housing units and observes them to prevent disturbances
• Escorts offenders to and from appointments and between institutions
• Maintains order in recreation areas and enforces institution rules
• Operates security control centers, regulates movement of individuals, and maintains communication systems
• May operate automotive equipment for transporting offenders and patrolling the perimeter
• Performs general tasks as required

Requirements

• High school graduate or equivalent
• Keyboard skill of 20 WPM
• Valid proper class motor vehicle operator's license
• Completion of Department of Corrections Basic Training class
• Lifting: Very Heavy (over 100 lbs)
• Carrying: Heavy (over 100 lbs)
• Physical Demands: Balancing, Stooping, Pushing, Climbing, Crouching, Pulling, Kneeling, Handling, Standing, Sitting, Talking, Turning, Reaching, Hearing, Seeing, Depth Perception, Mobility
• Functional Requirements: Form perception, Problem-solving, Motor coordination, Working speed (ex. wpm), Finger dexterity, Manual dexterity, Computer/VDT ability, General learning ability, Clerical perception
• Environmental Conditions: Temperature changes, Wet conditions, Exposure to fumes, Exposure to blood and body fluids, Noise and vibration, Exposure to chemicals, Inclement weather conditions; Inside/outside weather conditions

Qualifications

• Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions

Skills

• Ability to react to change productively
• Ability to work forced overtime with little or no notice
• Ability to learn the attitudes and group habits of offenders in custody
• Ability to learn and enforce correctional institution rules, regulations, and disciplinary measures
• Ability and willingness to carry out detailed orders
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with offenders and associates
• Ability to act quickly and calmly in an emergency
• Ability to read orders and instructions
• Ability to write understandable and readable reports

Benefits

• Dental Insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Pay

Starting hourly rate is $24.19 per hour and increases to $25.04 per hour after six months. Shift differentials are also available based on hours worked.

Schedule

• 8-hour shift
• Day shift
• Night shift
• Overnight shift
• Weekends as needed