Correctional Officer (CRC)

Austin Community College; Mission (KS); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking dedicated Correctional Officers to ensure the safety and rehabilitation of residents in a correctional facility. This role involves monitoring residents, managing daily routines, and writing reports, all while creating a positive environment for rehabilitation. Candidates who align with the mission of promoting successful community reintegration will find fulfillment in this position. The job offers stability, opportunities for training, and the chance to make a meaningful impact in the community. If you are passionate about helping others and ready to take on a rewarding challenge, this opportunity is for you.

Benefits

Pension

Paid Vacation

Paid Holidays

Free Parking

Gym on site

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old with a high school diploma or GED.
• Certification by the Law Enforcement Standards Board required.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and safeguard residents in a direct supervision housing unit.
• Write reports and manage routines, meals, and resident behavior.

Skills

Monitoring and safeguarding residents

Report writing

Crisis management

Physical fitness

Education

High School Diploma

GED

Tools

Software systems for reporting

Job description

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Correctional Officer
Department: Community Reintegration Center

Full-time, Hourly
Hourly Range: $30.60 - $34.37/hr

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Job Summary
Correctional Officers are key to the smooth running of our jail. They have an important role to play in supporting residents with their rehabilitation and creating a positive and safe environment. Background and experience are not all we look for- it’s the kind of person you are that matters most. We can teach you the rest.

You may make a great Correctional Officer if your beliefs align with our Mission and Vision at the Community Reintegration Center:

Mission: Promote successful community reintegration by providing programming and resources, that comprehensively meet the needs of residents in our care, which support opportunities for positive change.

Vision: We enhance public safety and quality of life through the successful reintegration of residents in our care.

What is the job like?

Your main role will be monitoring and safeguarding the residents in a direct supervision housing unit. This will include everything from managing routines, supervising meals, conducting searches as well as evaluating resident behavior. You will need to instruct and direct the residents and ensure safety of your housing unit. At times, you will need to deal with the more challenging aspects of this career such as disruptive or violent behavior and will be working with a variety of individuals and sentence lengths.

You will be required to write reports and utilize our software systems. Basic skills are required, but training will be provided.

Applicants must be able to work any shift, work holidays and weekends as assigned. Applicants must be able to work mandatory overtime as assigned (rate of pay for overtime is time and a half).

Why start a career as a Correctional Officer?

Many Officers enjoy the variety day to day and appreciate working with people of varying backgrounds. Most people who work here want to make a difference in the community by helping others and get a sense of fulfillment when they see the residents improve and progress.

Working in Corrections is a stable, secure work environment and allows for many areas of training and growth.

• Pension
• Paid Vacation
• Paid Holidays
• Free Parking
• Gym on site

Minimum Qualifications

• Minimum Age of 18 required
• High School Diploma, HSED or GED required
• Reliable transportation to and from work required
• Applicants shall be of good moral character determined from the results of fingerprinting and background investigation. Felons, unless pardoned, will be rejected
• Certification by the Law Enforcement Standards Board must be acquired during the probationary period and maintained during incumbency (Certification Training provided)
• Must have the ability to walk, stand, sit, kneel, push, stoop, crawl, twist, reach above shoulder, grasp, pull, bend repeatedly, climb stairs and ladders, identify colors, and lift and carry 50 lbs.

CANDIDATES MUST SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETE APPROPRIATE TRAINING PROGRAM.

SOME POSITIONS MAY REQUIRE QUALIFYING WITH A SERVICE WEAPON ON A REGULAR BASIS. POSITIONS REQUIRE SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF LAW ENFORCEMENT TRAINING COURSES, WHICH MAY INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO: JAILOR CERTIFICATION, AND DIRECT SUPERVISION PRINCIPLES. APPLICANTS WILL BE REQUIRED TO SUBMIT TO A THOROUGH BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION. APPLICANTS WILL ALSO BE REQUIRED TO PASS A PRE-EMPLOYMENT DRUG TESTING AND MEDICAL EXAMINATION AFTER PRELIMINARY OFFER OF EMPLOYMENT.

This Original Examination is open to qualified residents of the United States. Wisconsin State residency is required within six (6) months of appointment. This position is open on a continuous basis until a sufficient pool of applicants has been established and will close without prior notification. The selection process will be job-related and will consist of one or more of the following: education and experience evaluation; written, oral, or performance tests, or other assessment methods.