Correctional Officer

DOC/Prisons•Dover, DE

11d•Onsite

About The Position

This is the entry level responsible for the discipline and security of an assigned post inside and/or outside a secure facility. Work includes acquiring a working knowledge of rules, regulations, procedures, techniques and equipment by completing orientation and on-the-job training. Positions report to a technical supervisor. Upon satisfactory completion of department promotional standards and job requirements, employees may be eligible to be promoted to the next level.

Requirements

At least 18 years of age.
Possession of a High School Diploma or equivalent.
Possession of a valid Driver’s License (not suspended, revoked or cancelled, or disqualified from driving).
Successfully complete all phases of an eleven- week Correctional Officer Basic Course.
Successfully complete a criminal background check.
Successfully complete a physical ability test to demonstrate fitness for duty.
Successfully complete an approved psychological examination.
Successfully complete pre-employment drug test.
Successfully complete medical examination.

Nice To Haves

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.

Responsibilities

Maintains control of inmates while escorting individuals or groups within the prison.
Keeps accurate head counts of inmates in the assigned security post.
Conducts periodic shakedowns of inmates and searches inmates, visitors, employees, cell blocks and/or other structures for such prohibited items as tools, weapons or other contraband.
Operates manual and electronic locking systems.
Enforces all rules, regulations and procedures affecting inmate discipline, security and safety.
Observes inmate activities to detect unusual or prohibited behavior which may be a threat to the security of the facility or the safety of the inmate, other inmates, employees or visitors.
Ensures inmates conform to proper standards of care as required for the living areas and personal hygiene.
Maintains the custody of inmates during transport to other institutions and in the community for court appearances or a variety of appointments.
Prepares and maintains a daily log and routine reports of activities and incidents on the assigned shift using an automated information system to enter, update, retrieve and report on data.
May be required to train and care for K-9 including feeding, grooming and kennel maintenance.
May enter institution as backup in riot control and shakedown activities.
May participate in the pursuit of escapees.