Correctional Officer (Corrections)

City of Ormond Beach; Boscawen (NH); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

The Merrimack County Department of Corrections is seeking dedicated Correctional Officers to ensure safety and security while managing inmate care and custody. Candidates must meet educational and certification requirements, with a focus on community service and adherence to correctional standards.

Qualifications

• Prior correctional experience or equivalent education.
• Certified Correctional Officer by NH Association of Counties.

Responsibilities

• Provide a safe and secure environment for inmates.
• Manage daily care, custody, and control of inmates.

Skills

Security

Supervision

Assistance

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

Join our team!

The Merrimack County Department of Corrections serves the community and its criminal justice system by providing security, supervision, and assistance to persons remanded to our custody. Our policy is to meet or exceed the standards set by the American Correctional Association, the National Commission of Correctional Healthcare, the New Hampshire Association of Counties, and the Merrimack County Board of Commissioners.

Our Correctional Officers are focused on providing a safe and secure environment while managing the daily care, custody, and control of the inmates under correctional supervision.

More information about the position

Minimum Qualifications

• Education: Possession of a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience: Prior correctional experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience demonstrating the required knowledge, skills, and abilities, with or without reasonable accommodation as per the Americans with Disabilities Act.
• Additional Eligibility Qualifications: Certified Correctional Officer by the New Hampshire Association of Counties. NH Driver’s License or ability to obtain one.

A drug screen and background check are required of all conditional hires.