Correctional Officer

NYC Department of Correction; United States; On-site; USD 54,652 - 105,146; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual uniform allowance of $1,100

Paid sick days

City-paid health insurance

Pension benefits

Longevity pay

Job summary

A municipal correctional department in the United States is searching for Correction Officers responsible for maintaining security and overseeing the care of individuals in custody. The role involves conducting inspections, supervising activities, and requires candidates to be physically capable. Benefits include competitive starting salary and overtime potential.

Qualifications

• Applicants must be 21+ by appointment date and residents of New York City or certain counties.
• Ability to perform physical activities for extended hours including lifting heavy objects.
• Experience working in security or similar roles is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Maintain security and oversee the care of individuals in custody.
• Conduct inspections and contraband searches.
• Supervise meals, visits, and recreational activities.

Skills

Security maintenance

Communication skills

Physical endurance

Job description

Job Summary

Correction Officers, under supervision, maintain security and are responsible for the care, custody, control, job training and work performance of sentenced and detained people in custody within New York City correctional facilities. They supervise meals, visits, recreational programs, and other congregate activities for people in custody; inspect assigned areas for conditions that threaten safety and security; conduct contraband searches; 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 people in custody; observe people in custody and make recommendations concerning medical and/or psychiatric referrals; safeguard Department supplies and equipment; escort people in custody 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 people in custody when necessary; count and verify the number of people in custody present in assigned areas; verify identification of people in custody; supervise people in custody of either sex; operate a motor vehicle; and perform related work.

Special Working Conditions

Correction Officers will be required to work various shifts including nights, Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays. Some of the physical activities performed by Correction Officers and environmental conditions experienced are: walking and/or standing in an assigned area for 8 ½ to 17 hours continuously; walking up several flights of stairs; working outdoors in all kinds of weather; exposure to chemical agents; being subjected to close contact with people in custody; possible physical restraint of people in custody; interactions with different categories or classifications of people in custody e.g., people in custody under mental health observation; responding to various incidents as required; carrying or donning heavy equipment; lifting/moving heavy objects.

Starting Salary

Starting salary: $54,652, with significant earning potential. After 5.5 years, base salary is $105,146.

Benefits

• More than 50% of officers hired in 2023 made an additional $30K in overtime pay in their first year.
• More than 25% of officers hired in 2023 made an additional $40K in overtime pay in their first year.
• Ongoing overtime pay.
• Paid sick days.
• Annual uniform allowance of $1,100.
• Contributions by the City to Welfare and Annuity Funds and City-paid health insurance.
• Pension; retire with pay and benefits for life in 22 years (at any age).
• Longevity pay: $4,782 after 5 years, $5,782 after 10 years, $6,782 after 15 years and $9,239 after 20 years.
• Paid holidays and paid vacation.
• Deferred compensation, 401K, IRA.
• Prescription, Dental and Eyeglass Coverage.

Age and Residency Requirements

Applicants must be 21+ by appointment date; age is otherwise unrestricted. The New York State Public Officers Law requires that at the date of appointment, you must be a resident of the City of New York or of Nassau, Westchester, Suffolk, Orange, Rockland or Putnam counties.

Job Type

Full-time

Equal Opportunity Employment

The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting 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.