Correctional Officer/Trades Instructor III

DOC/Prisons • Dover, DE

7d • Onsite

About The Position

This is the lead level in the series responsible for supervising the daily operation of a vocational trades shop or construction/renovation project. Essential functions are fundamental, core functions common to all positions in the class series and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all job duties for any one position in the class. Since class specifications are descriptive and not restrictive, incumbents can complete job duties of similar kind not specifically listed here. Instructs and oversees inmates in vocational trades in a classroom, workshop and/or in a vocational trades shop or construction site. Instructs inmates in the proper use of power equipment and hand-tools. Instructs and oversees inmates in the cleaning, lubricating and adjustment of equipment and tools. Enforces rules, regulations, policies and procedures. Maintains discipline, order, and security in assigned locations. Prepares various reports and maintains accurate records. Maintains an effective working relationship with inmates by inspiring their confidence and cooperation.

Requirements

• At least 19 1/2 years of age.
• Possession of a High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Six months experience in presenting training courses using a variety of training methods such as lecture, structured exercises, role play or group discussion as well as the use of training materials such as overheads, PowerPoint, handouts or videos.
• Six months experience in vocational trades such as carpentry, plumbing, furniture repair, auto mechanics, computer technology or printing.
• Possession of a valid Driver's License (not suspended, revoked or cancelled, or disqualified from driving).
• Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
• Candidates must successfully complete all phases of an eleven- week Correctional Officer Basic Course.
• Coursework includes physical, classroom and hands-on training.
• Instruction is provided in the areas of inmate supervision, defensive tactics, riot control, weapons, report writing and emergency medical training.

Responsibilities

• Instructs and oversees inmates in vocational trades in a classroom, workshop and/or in a vocational trades shop or construction site.
• Instructs inmates in the proper use of power equipment and hand-tools.
• Instructs and oversees inmates in the cleaning, lubricating and adjustment of equipment and tools.
• Enforces rules, regulations, policies and procedures.
• Maintains discipline, order, and security in assigned locations.
• Prepares various reports and maintains accurate records.
• Maintains an effective working relationship with inmates by inspiring their confidence and cooperation.

Benefits

• Eligible for a 5% shift differential if working four or more hours between 6:00 p.m. and 8:00 a.m.
• Eligible to retire under the provisions of HB363 if, at the time of retirement, they have completed twenty-five (25) years of pension creditable State service, and with at least twenty (20) of those years of pension creditable service as a CO series classified position.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED