Correctional Officer CCTC – Lateral Transfer

State of Delaware - DOC/Community Corrections; Dover (DE); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

5% shift differential pay

Job summary

The State of Delaware - DOC/Community Corrections is seeking an entry-level Correctional Officer responsible for discipline and security of posts inside and outside a secure facility. Training begins with orientation and on-the-job learning, reporting to a technical supervisor.

Responsibilities include escorting inmates, conducting head counts, searches for contraband, operating locks, and documenting incidents.

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 for prohibited items such as tools or contraband.
• Operates manual and electronic locking systems.
• Enforces rules, regulations and procedures affecting inmate discipline, security and safety.

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Summary Statement

This is the entry level responsible for the discipline and security of an assigned post inside and/or outside a secure facility. Work includes acquiring a working knowledge of rules, regulations, procedures, techniques and equipment by completing orientation and on-the-job training. Positions report to a technical supervisor.rn

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.rnrnrnrnrn

• Maintains control of inmates while escorting individuals or groups within the prison.rn
• Keeps accurate head counts of inmates in the assigned security post.rn
• 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.rn
• Operates manual and electronic locking systems.rn
• Enforces all rules, regulations and procedures affecting inmate discipline, security and safety.rn
• 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.rn
• Ensures inmates conform to proper standards of care as required for the living areas and personal hygiene.rn
• Maintains the custody of inmates during transport to other institutions and in the community for court appearances or a variety of appointments.rn
• 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.rn
• May be required to train and care for K-9 including feeding, grooming and kennel maintenance.rn
• May enter institution as backup in riot control and shakedown activities. May participate in the pursuit of escapees.rrnrn

Job Requirements

JOB REQUIREMENTS for Correctional Officer

• 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).

Additional Posting Information

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

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). The candidate selected for this position shall be asked to join and pay dues to the labor organization or may, decline joining the labor organization and not pay dues or a fee. The labor organization has been elected by employees as their representative for collective bargaining and other work related purposes.

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.

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.