Correctional Officer

Key Responsibilities:

Under supervision, the Correctional Officer maintains custody and security of prisoners and other incarcerated offenders. They maintain order in correctional institutions and other places of detention, enforcing all institutional policies, rules, procedures, and regulations. This includes enforcing rules, regulations, and state laws necessary for control and management of offenders and the maintenance of public safety.

Essential Functions:

• Escorts offenders in transit and during temporary leaves.
• Guards facility entrances in order to screen visitors.
• Handles and trains canines for tracking, search and rescue, guard duty, detection of contraband.
• Inspects, inventories, maintains physical control of, logs keys, tools, weapons and related equipment.
• Maintains order, discipline, and security within assigned areas in accordance with relevant rules, regulations, policies and laws.
• Observes conduct and behavior of offenders to prevent disturbances and escapes.
• Oversees offenders during work assignments, meals, and recreation periods.
• Patrols assigned areas and reports any problems.
• Prepares admission, program, releases, transfers and other reports.
• Responds to emergencies.
• Takes offenders in custody and escorts to locations within and outside of the facility.
• Transports offenders to and from correctional facilities.

Benefits:

The Correctional Officer position offers a competitive salary, 13 paid holidays per year, Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, 401(k), Vision Insurance, On the Job Training, and Life Insurance.