Corrections Officer

About the role

Correction Officers are responsible for the custody and security, as well as for the safety and well-being of incarcerated individuals in state correctional facilities, shock incarceration correctional facilities, work release centers and a drug treatment campus.

Responsibilities

• Custody and security of incarcerated individuals
• Safety and well-being of incarcerated individuals
• Attendance at the Correctional Services Training Academy for a minimum 8-week formal training program

Requirements

• No prior experience required

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED

Skills

• Strong communication skills
• Ability to handle stressful situations
• Physical fitness

Benefits

• 104 hours of vacation annually, up to a maximum of 156 hours, depending on length of service
• 104 hours annually paid holiday time
• 40 paid personal leave hours annually
• Paid sick leave accumulating at the rate of 104 hours per year
• Excellent health, dental, and optical insurance coverage
• All uniforms and equipment are provided
• Excellent retirement benefits

Pay

• Starting salary for Correction Officer Trainee (NS - Equated to Grade 14): $66,365
• Starting salary for Correction Officer (Grade 15): $69,762 after one year to $84,024 after 7 years
• Geographic pay for all locations throughout New York State: $5,000 annual

Schedule

• Varies