Correction Officer

City of New York; Middle Village (NY); On-site; USD 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The New York City Department of Correction is seeking a Corrections Officer to join a safety-focused team across city facilities. You will monitor inmate safety, enforce rules, and support operations to maintain secure environments in several facilities.

Under supervision, you will perform security duties, inspections, searches, incident response, and reporting to ensure safe, humane custody and the orderly conduct of daily activities for inmates and staff alike.

Responsibilities

• Maintain security and oversee care, custody, control, and work performance of inmates.
• Supervise inmate meals, visits, recreational programs, and other activities.
• Inspect areas for conditions that threaten safety and security.
• Conduct searches to detect contraband.
• Complete forms and reports; maintain appropriate log books.
• Communicate with other officers to exchange pertinent information.
• Issue verbal orders, announcements, and explanations to inmates.
• Observe inmates and make recommendations concerning medical and/or psychiatric referrals.
• Safeguard Department supplies and equipment; escort inmates during transport.
• Respond to unusual incidents and disturbances; enforce security procedures.
• Count and verify the number of inmates; verify identification; supervise inmates of either sex.
• Operate a motor vehicle; perform related work.

Job description

• Job Category: Public Safety, Inspections, & Enforcement
• Salary Band: $50,000 to $60,000
• Compensation: USD 56,838 - USD 56,838

Job Description

The New York City Department of Correction (DOC) is an integral part of the City’s evolving criminal justice system, participating in reform initiatives and strategies aimed to move the City towards a smaller jail system without compromising public safety. The DOC is responsible for maintaining a safe and secure environment for our employees, visitors, volunteers, and people in our custody. Importantly, safe jails enable DOC to provide people in custody with the tools and opportunities they need to successfully re-enter their communities. The DOC operates facilities and court commands across the five boroughs with more than 7,500 diverse professionals and knowledgeable experts.

Correction Officers, under supervision, maintain security and are responsible for the care, custody, control, job training and work performance of sentenced and detained inmates within New York City correctional facilities. They supervise inmate meals, visits, recreational programs, and other congregate activities; inspect assigned areas for conditions which threaten safety and security; conduct searches in order to detect contraband; complete forms and reports; maintain appropriate log books; communicate with other area Correction Officers to exchange pertinent information; issue verbal orders, announcements and explanations to inmates; observe inmates and make recommendations concerning medical and/or psychiatric referrals; safeguard Department supplies and equipment; escort inmates within and outside of the facility including their transportation in Departmental vehicles; respond to unusual incidents and disturbances; enforce security procedures in accordance with Department guidelines; request medical assistance for inmates when necessary; count and verify the number of inmates present in assigned areas; verify identification of inmates; supervise inmates of either sex; operate a motor vehicle; and perform related work.

CORRECTION OFFICER - 70410

Additional Information

The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.

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