Correctional Officer, IPP Duchesne

State of Utah Office of the Governor•Duchesne, UT

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Utah Department of Corrections has a current opening for a Correctional Officer with The Division of Prison Operations, Inmate Placement Program in Duchesne, Utah at the Duchesne County Jail. This role involves making a difference in inmates’ lives and being a positive role model. With a two-year commitment, Correctional Officers can earn a signing bonus and have access to an amazing benefits package. The department also offers a contract buyout for qualified applicants currently working for another law enforcement agency and provides service credit on their certified pay plan, increasing entry pay based on prior Corrections or Law Enforcement experience.

Requirements

POST certified SFO and BCO at the time of application.
Two years of progressively responsible professional experience in corrections, behavioral, social sciences or a related field.
Knowledge of counseling and guidance principles and techniques.
Written and spoken knowledge of the English language.
Knowledge of theories of personality and deviant behavior, delinquency, criminology and corrections.
Ability to administer assessments, create case action plans and draft reports.
Knowledge of stratification, sociology of the family, racial and cultural minorities, urban sociology and social problems.
Knowledge of research techniques and the writing of professional reports.
Present effective interpretations of programming and operational policies and procedures, and verbally and/or in writing.
Exercises good judgement on the basis of previous training and experience.
Excellent communication skills, both verbal and in writing.
Ability to establish and maintain satisfactory working relationships with offenders and institutional staff, administrative personnel and with the personnel of other agencies, e.g., community-based programs and services.
Has high standards and a good work ethic.
New hire employees in certified positions shall not have any tattoos above the shirt collar line, which includes anywhere on the neck, head, and face.

Responsibilities

Performing security and custody duties, including inmate supervision, cell searches, skin searches, inspections, inmate movement, preparing inmate incident reports and disciplinary reports.
Reviewing, investigating documents and processing grievances, complaints and/or implementing disciplinary actions.
Obtain and execute warrants, conduct searches, raids and investigations, maintaining proper chain of evidence.
Conducts Risk Assessments (LSRNR).
Creates Case Action Plans (CAP) and works with offenders to achieve goals.
Ensures compliance with applicable federal and/or state laws, regulations and/or agency rules, standards and guidelines, etc.
Works closely with allied agencies housing state offenders.