Correction Officer

City of New York • Middle Village, NY

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About The Position

The New York City Department of Correction (DOC) is part of the City’s criminal justice system and participates in reform initiatives aimed at moving toward a smaller jail system while maintaining public safety. DOC maintains a safe and secure environment for employees, visitors, volunteers, and people in its custody, and provides people in custody with tools and opportunities to support successful community re-entry. The department operates facilities and court commands across the five boroughs and employs more than 7,500 professionals and experts.

Correction Officers work under supervision to maintain security and provide care, custody, and control of sentenced and detained inmates in New York City correctional facilities. They supervise inmate activities, inspect and search assigned areas, complete records, communicate information, monitor inmates’ well-being, escort inmates, respond to incidents, and enforce department security procedures. Officers may supervise inmates of either sex, operate motor vehicles, and perform related work.

Responsibilities

• Maintain security and provide care, custody, and control of sentenced and detained inmates in correctional facilities.
• Supervise inmate meals, visits, recreational programs, and other congregate activities.
• Inspect assigned areas for conditions that threaten safety and security, and conduct searches to detect contraband.
• Complete forms and reports and maintain appropriate log books.
• Communicate pertinent information with other area Correction Officers.
• Issue verbal orders, announcements, and explanations to inmates.
• Observe inmates and make recommendations concerning medical or psychiatric referrals.
• Safeguard Department supplies and equipment.
• Escort inmates within and outside the facility, including transporting them in Department vehicles.
• Respond to unusual incidents and disturbances.
• Enforce security procedures in accordance with Department guidelines.
• Request medical assistance for inmates when necessary.
• Count and verify the number of inmates in assigned areas and verify inmate identification.
• Supervise inmates of either sex.
• Operate a motor vehicle and perform related work.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed