Correctional Corporal Open to Current Dept. of Correction Correctional Employees Only

State of Delaware; Delaware; On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Shift differential pay

Job summary

The State of Delaware Department of Correction is seeking a dedicated Correctional Officer to perform the full range of duties to maintain safety, security and custody at an assigned post inside and outside secure facilities. This role requires vigilance, adherence to procedures, and strong teamwork.

Applicants should have two years of CO experience or equivalent, one year in applying rules and one year in maintaining records with automated systems, plus a valid driver’s license.

Qualifications

• Two years of experience as a Correctional Officer or equivalent CO-series experience.
• One year of implementing institutional rules, policies and procedures.
• One year of preparing and maintaining complex records and reports using an automated system.
• Possession of a valid Driver’s License (not suspended, revoked or cancelled).

Responsibilities

• Maintain control of inmates while escorting individuals or groups within the prison.
• Keep accurate head counts of inmates at the security post.
• Conduct shakedowns of inmates and searches for contraband.
• Operate manual and electronic locking systems.
• Enforce rules, regulations and procedures for inmate discipline, security and safety.
• Observe inmate activities to detect threats to security or safety.
• Ensure inmates conform to standards of care in living areas and hygiene.
• Maintain custody of inmates during transport to other institutions or court appearances.
• Prepare and maintain daily logs and routine reports using an automated information system.
• May train and care for K-9 including feeding, grooming and kennel maintenance.
• May participate in riot control and escort escapee pursuits.

Skills

Correctional Officer experience

Policies & procedures

Record keeping & reporting

Driver's license

Job description

Summary Statement

This is the full performance level responsible for the discipline and security of an assigned post inside and/or outside a secure facility. Positions at this level perform the full range of Essential Functions.

Essential Functions

Essential functions are fundamental, core functions common to all positions in the class series and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all job duties for any one position in the class. Since class specifications are descriptive and not restrictive, incumbents can complete job duties of similar kind not specifically listed here.

• 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.

Job Requirements

Applicants must have education, training and/or experience demonstrating competence in each of the following areas:

• Applicants must have either two years of experience as a Correctional Officer OR equivalent experience in the CO/series.
• One year experience in implementing and applying institutional/departmental rules, policies and procedures.
• One year experience in preparing and maintaining complex records, reports and logs using an automated information system.
• Possession of a valid Driver’s License (not suspended, revoked or cancelled, or disqualified from driving).

Additional Posting Information

Applicants may only apply if they are current permanent employees of the State of Delaware Dept. of Correction in a position covered by the Merit System who have completed their initial probationary period.

Incumbents working four or more hours of work between the hours of 6:00 p.m. and 8:00 a.m. the following day will receive 5% shift differential pay.

Appointees other than in-line promotions must successfully complete a Department training course in security and related areas prior to assignment. This course is administered by the Department of Correction at the Employment Development Center. Coursework includes physical, classroom and hands-on training. Instruction is provided in the areas of inmate supervision, defensive tactics, riot control, weapons, report writing and emergency medical training.

Employees in a Correctional Officer (CO) series position will be 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.

Conditions of Hire

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. The State of Delaware Executive Branch participates in the Federal E-Verify system where the State will provide the federal government with each new hires Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. For more information refer to our job seeker resources.

This position is a classification organized under an exclusive bargaining representative (labor organization) that has been elected by employees as their representative for collective bargaining and other applicable terms and conditions of employment, in accordance with Title 29, Chapter 59 and Title 19, Chapter 13 and 16. This position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement based on its individual terms.

Benefits

To learn more about the comprehensive benefit package please visit our website at https://dhr.delaware.gov/benefits/

Accommodations

Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities in all phases of the application and employment process.

Individuals who use TDD may request auxiliary aid or service by calling [phone] or by visiting delawarerelay.com .

If you need assistance with an accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) or general applicant support, you may call [phone] or email [e-mail] .

The State of Delaware is an Equal Opportunity employer and values a diverse workforce. We strongly encourage and seek out a workforce representative of Delaware including race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression.