Correctional Cadet - Public Safety with $5K Sign-On

DelDOT; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Signing bonus

5% shift differential

Job summary

Delaware Department of Correction seeks an entry-level Correctional Officer to ensure discipline and security at posts inside or outside a secure facility. You will learn rules, regulations, procedures and equipment through orientation and on-the-job training with supervision.

The position reports to a technical supervisor and offers a pathway for promotion after meeting promotional standards. A $5,000 signing bonus is provided and salary steps up after CEIT.

Qualifications

• 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).

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 prohibited items.
• 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 threaten security.
• Ensures inmates conform to proper standards of care as required for living areas and personal hygiene.
• Maintains the custody of inmates during transport to other institutions and in the community for court appearances or appointments.
• Prepares and maintains a daily log and routine reports of activities and incidents on the assigned shift using an automated information system.
• May 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.

Skills

Inmate supervision

Head counts

Shakedowns

Searches

Locking systems

Rule enforcement

Observation skills

Report writing

K-9 care

Escape pursuit

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Delaware Department of Correction seeks an entry-level Correctional Officer to ensure discipline and security at posts inside or outside a secure facility. You will learn rules, regulations, procedures and equipment through orientation and on-the-job training with supervision.

The position reports to a technical supervisor and offers a pathway for promotion after meeting promotional standards. A $5,000 signing bonus is provided and salary steps up after CEIT.