Correction Officer - STT (EXAMINATION REQUIRED)

Government of the Virgin Islands

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Under the immediate supervision of a higher-level officer, the Correction Officer guards inmates in a penal institution in accordance with established policies, regulations, and procedures. This role involves training and supervising inmates, and employing weapons or force to maintain discipline and order if necessary. Supervision is received through conferences, oral and written instruction, and work is evaluated through written reports, oral reports, and observation.

Requirements

High School Diploma or its equivalent.
U.S. citizen.
At least twenty (20) years of age.
Not have reached his/her forty-sixth (46th) birthday.
Must successfully pass Civil Service Written Examination.
Must successfully pass physical agility test.
Must successfully pass psychological exam.
Must successfully pass oral board interview.
Must successfully pass background checks.
Knowledge of basic corrections procedures and prisoner control problems.
Knowledge of the principles, techniques, and priorities of penology.
Knowledge of the behavior of individuals and groups confined in an institution setting.
Ability to learn, assist with, and perform a wide range of assignments regarding the care, custody, and locking-up of prisoners with minimum direction and supervision.
Ability to maintain effective discipline among prisoners during a variety of activities.
Ability to communicate with prisoners.
Ability to use sound judgment in dispatching personnel and equipment.
Ability to think clearly and act quickly in emergency situations.
Ability to read, interpret, and analyze laws, rules, and regulations.
Ability to prepare accurate and grammatically correct written reports.
Ability to maintain courteous and tactful, but firm relationships with prisoners and the public.
Ability to understand and carry out oral and written direction.

Nice To Haves

A waiver may be granted on the written examination by the Director of Personnel for those applicants that possess a degree from an accredited institution in the areas of police science, fire science and criminal justice including criminology, forensic science, fire prevention, accounting, public administration or business administration.

Responsibilities

Conducts inmate counts and safety inspections.
Assists court security to prepare inmates for transport.
Supervises inmate feeding.
Assists civilian staff with daily duties.
Monitors all activities within the facility and controls access.
Observes inmate conduct and behavior to prevent disturbances and escape.
Inspects locks, window bars, grilles, doors, and gates for signs of tampering.
Inspects mail and visitors for prohibitive items.
Supervises inmates in living quarters and those segregated for administrative or punitive purposes.
Keeps inmates informed of changes in procedures, rules, and regulations.
Stands guard, patrols yards, grounds, cell house or corridors, dormitories, and work areas.
Assists in searching for fugitives, their capture, and return to the institution.