Correction Officer (STT) (Examination Required)

Government of the Virgin Islands

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Under the immediate supervision of a higher-level officer, the Correction Officer guards inmates in a penal institution according to established policies, regulations, and procedures. The officer trains and supervises inmates and may employ weapons or force, if necessary, to maintain discipline and order. Supervision is provided through conferences and oral and written instructions; work is evaluated through written and oral reports and observation. The position provides supervision of inmates and maintains order and security through fair and impartial application of correctional security and supervision practices. Work follows departmental rules, regulations, and local and federal policies and procedures. Assignments take place in a hazardous and potentially strenuous environment, primarily indoors, though work may also be performed outdoors.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Be a U.S. citizen.
Be at least 20 years old and not have reached the 46th birthday.
Successfully pass a Civil Service written examination, physical agility test, psychological examination, oral board interview, and background checks.
Knowledge of basic corrections procedures, prisoner-control problems, principles and priorities of penology, and behavior of individuals and groups in an institutional setting.
Ability to learn, assist with, and perform a wide range of assignments involving the care, custody, and locking up of prisoners with minimal direction and supervision.
Ability to maintain effective discipline among prisoners during a variety of activities and communicate with prisoners.
Ability to use sound judgment in dispatching personnel and equipment; think clearly and act quickly in emergencies.
Ability to read, interpret, and analyze laws, rules, and regulations.
Ability to prepare accurate, 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 directions.

Responsibilities

Conduct inmate counts and safety inspections.
Assist court security in preparing inmates for transport.
Supervise inmate feeding.
Assist civilian staff with daily duties.
Monitor activities within the facility and control access to and from it.
Observe inmate conduct and behavior to prevent disturbances and escapes.
Inspect locks, window bars, grilles, doors, and gates for signs of tampering.
Inspect mail and visitors for prohibited items.
Supervise inmates in living quarters and those segregated for administrative or punitive purposes.
Keep inmates informed of charges, procedures, and institutional rules and regulations.
Stand guard and patrol yards, grounds, cell houses, corridors, dormitories, and work areas.
Assist in searching for fugitives, capturing them, and returning them to the institution.
Carry out general daily tasks and refer unusual or difficult cases to a supervisor.
Perform other related work as required.