P/T CORRECTIONAL OFFICER - As Needed

Responsibilities

• Supervise and monitor inmates in living, recreation, dining, and visitation areas.
• Cook off counts and provide emergency response as needed.
• Care for program activities ensuring safety and supervising labor crews.
• Conduct shakedowns for contraband materials (alone or with your team) and confiscate prohibited items according to policies and procedures.
• Keep daily logs on inmates (including disciplinary reports).
• Provide prompt and appropriate assistance to those who have been injured, ill, or have suffered trauma.
• Report any maintenance or repair needs to keep the facility clean.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent certification required.
• College coursework and advanced training in behavioral sciences, correctional services, or related field preferred.
• Training in cultural diversity or sensitivity preferred.
• Possession of applicable state requisites for employment.
• Ability to work overtime as required.
• Ability to handle physical and mental stress associated with working extended hours.
• Must be able to regularly report to work without being late.
• Ability to be physically alert on any shift that is assigned.
• Ability to work up to sixteen (16) hours within a rolling 24 hour period.
• Work experience in a correctional setting preferred.
• May be required to possess valid state driver’s license.
• Mature, flexible, able to command the respect and confidence of inmates or detainees and staff.
• Possess a high tolerance to mental stress.

Benefits

We believe in the three pillars of employee wellbeing: physical, emotional, and financial. Comprehensive benefits and competitive wages are provided to support your success.