CORRECTIONAL OFFICER-12 HR
About The Position
The Correctional Officer supervises and monitors inmates in living, recreation, dining, and visitation areas. The role coordinates inmate movement, conducts counts, and provides emergency response when needed. It also helps ensure program activities are safe and supervises labor crews. The officer conducts shakedowns for contraband and confiscates prohibited items in accordance with policies and procedures. The role maintains daily inmate logs, including disciplinary reports; provides prompt, appropriate assistance to people who are injured, ill, or have experienced trauma; and reports maintenance or repair needs to help keep the facility clean.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent certification.
- Possess applicable state requisites for employment.
- Ability to work overtime as required.
- Ability to handle the physical and mental stress associated with extended hours.
- Ability to report to work regularly and on time.
- Ability to remain physically alert on any assigned shift.
- Ability to work up to sixteen hours within a rolling 24-hour period.
- Maturity, flexibility, ability to command the respect and confidence of inmates or detainees and staff, and a high tolerance for mental stress.
Nice To Haves
- College coursework and advanced training in behavioral sciences, correctional services, or a related field.
- Training in cultural diversity or sensitivity.
- Work experience in a correctional setting.
- A valid state driver’s license may be required.
Responsibilities
- Supervise and monitor inmates in living, recreation, dining, and visitation areas.
- Coordinate inmate movement, conduct counts, and provide emergency response as needed.
- Ensure program activities remain safe and supervise labor crews.
- Conduct shakedowns for contraband and confiscate prohibited items in accordance with policies and procedures.
- Maintain daily logs on inmates, including disciplinary reports.
- Provide prompt and appropriate assistance to people who are injured, ill, or have suffered trauma.
- Report maintenance or repair needs to help keep the facility clean.
Benefits
- $1,000 sign-on bonus.
- Paid time off.
- Paid holidays.
- 401(k) matching.
- Health insurance.
- Vision insurance.
- Life insurance.
- Health savings account.
- Tuition reimbursement.
- Employee discount.
- Reduced tuition rates.
- Disability insurance.
- Employee assistance program.
- 401(k).
- Pet insurance.
- Dental insurance.
- Paid training.
- Flexible spending account.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
