Correctional Officer: Crisis Response & Re-Entry

State of Iowa - Executive Branch; Mount Pleasant (IA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Dental insurance

Flexible spending

Life insurance

IPERS retirement

Job summary

The Mount Pleasant Correctional Facility in Iowa is seeking a dedicated Corrections Officer to maintain security, safety, and order for inmates and staff, while supporting reintegration efforts in the community. You will patrol, inspect areas, conduct counts, and supervise programs with professionalism and fairness.

Shifts available 2pm–10pm and/or 10pm–6am. The role offers opportunities for training, growth, and advancement within the department.

Qualifications

• Graduation from high school, GED, or equivalency.
• Background investigation check.
• Post-offer health screen by institutional physician.
• Urinalysis drug screen.
• New employee training during probationary period.
• CDL and endorsements must be obtained within the time determined by authority.

Responsibilities

• Provide security and care to incarcerated individuals; ensure safety of inmates and staff; enforce rules and regulations; maintain order; escort individuals; supervise activities and programs as required.
• Patrol facilities and conduct security checks; inspect areas for safety/security deficiencies; search individuals, vehicles, packages, mail, equipment, clothing, and living areas for contraband.
• Verify population counts in assigned areas at regular and irregular intervals; participate in counts.
• Observe behavior and interactions among inmates, staff, and visitors.
• Interact with inmates to develop problem-solving skills; provide positive reinforcement; administer sanctions when necessary under policy.
• Instruct inmates on policy, procedure, expectations; help develop attitudes and skills for adjustment within the institution.
• Supervise inmate work assignments and evaluate performance.
• All work performed under general supervision of a superior.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Verbal & written communication

Work without supervision

Multi-tasking & prioritization

Professional conduct

Creative thinking

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or GED

Commercial Driver's License (CDL) required

Job description

The Mount Pleasant Correctional Facility in Iowa is seeking a dedicated Corrections Officer to maintain security, safety, and order for inmates and staff, while supporting reintegration efforts in the community. You will patrol, inspect areas, conduct counts, and supervise programs with professionalism and fairness.

Shifts available 2pm–10pm and/or 10pm–6am. The role offers opportunities for training, growth, and advancement within the department.