Correctional Officer/Electronics Technician

State of Delaware; Delaware; On-site; USD 52,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The State of Delaware seeks a Correctional Officer/Electronics Technician who will oversee the setup, maintenance and troubleshooting of automated systems across Delaware Correctional Facilities. Responsibilities include security systems, networks and phone systems, and being on call as required.

Incumbents must have electronics experience and demonstrate budget awareness, reporting, and security operations capability while adhering to state policies and procedures.

Qualifications

• Six months experience in electronics.
• Six months experience in electronics testing and troubleshooting.
• Six months experience in narrative report writing.
• Knowledge of budget management and control within appropriations and revenue.
• Possession of a valid Driver's License.

Responsibilities

• Oversee setup, maintenance and troubleshooting of automated systems including security, networks, phones and related systems.
• Assigns, reviews and evaluates the work of security staff in operating computerized alarm systems.
• Trains officers on system operation and maintains alarm logs and incident reports.
• Perform routine inspections and requisitions for system parts and inventory.

Skills

electronics

electronics testing

narrative writing

budget management

driver's license

Job description

Summary StatementThe incumbent in this class reports to the Warden, and indirectly to the Chief of Information Technology. In addition to Correctional Officer duties, the incumbent will oversee the setup operation, maintenance and the troubleshooting of automated systems which include but not limited to: Security systems (video cameras, alarm systems, security doors etc.), Networks (switches, access points, computers, printers), phone network/systems and other automated systems as required (including being "On Call") or other duties as assigned at Delaware Correctional Facilities.

Summary StatementThe incumbent in this class reports to the Warden, and indirectly to the Chief of Information Technology. In addition to Correctional Officer duties, the incumbent will oversee the setup operation, maintenance and the troubleshooting of automated systems which include but not limited to: Security systems (video cameras, alarm systems, security doors etc.), Networks (switches, access points, computers, printers), phone network/systems and other automated systems as required (including being "On Call") or other duties as assigned at Delaware Correctional Facilities.

Essential FunctionsEssential 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.

• Assigns, reviews, and evaluates the work of security staff involved in operating computerized alarm to insure penetrations or attempted escapes are detected.
• Performs maintenance on electronic sensors and equipment by trouble shooting all electronic circuits and PC boards, fiber optic and camera systems to maintain security system operations.
• Trains Correctional Officers assigned to control rooms and towers on system operation.
• Maintains alarm logs and incident reports of areas being tampered with by inmates.
• Completes requisition forms to request system parts and maintains inventory of bench stock.
• Performs routine fence inspections to ensure proper operation.

Job RequirementsJOB REQUIREMENTS for Correctional Officer/Electronics Technician
Applicants must have education, training and/or experience demonstrating competence in each of the following areas:

• At least 19 1/2 years of age.
• Six months experience in electronics.
• Six months experience in electronics testing and troubleshooting.
• Six months experience in narrative report writing.
• Knowledge of budget management and control which includes managing a budget for the purpose of keeping expenditures within the limitations of available appropriations and available revenue and maintaining, monitoring, projecting and controlling a budget within set policies and procedures.
• Possession of a valid Driver\'s License (not suspended, revoked or cancelled, or disqualified from driving).

Additional Posting InformationEmployees 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 HireApplicants 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.

Pre-employment Drug Testing: Upon a conditional offer, you must undergo pre-employment drug testing as part of the hiring process.

Criminal background check: A satisfactory criminal background check is required as a condition of hire. The recruiting agency may require the applicant to pay for the criminal background check as part of the conditional offer of hire.

Upon a conditional offer, the applicant must undergo a pre-employment base line two step tuberculin skin test (TST) as part of the hiring process.

BenefitsTo learn more about the comprehensive benefit package please visit our website at https://dhr.delaware.gov/benefits/

Selection ProcessThe application and supplemental questionnaire are evaluated based upon a rating of your education, training and experience as they relate to the job requirements of the position. It is essential that you provide complete and accurate information on your application and the supplemental questionnaire to include dates of employment, job title and job duties. For education and training, list name of educational provider, training course titles and summary of course content. Narrative information supplied in response to the questions must be supported by the information supplied on the application including your employment, education and training history as it relates to the job requirements.

Once you have submitted your application on-line, all future correspondence related to your application will be sent via email. Please keep your contact information current. You may also view all correspondence sent to you by the State of Delaware in the “My Applications” tab at StateJobs.Delaware.gov.

AccommodationsAccommodations are available for applicants with disabilities in all phases of the application and employment process. TDD users may request an auxiliary aid or service by calling [phone] or by visiting delawarerelay.com . You may also call [phone] or email [e-mail] for additional applicant services support.

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.