Correctional Officer/Electronics Technician

State-of-Delawar; Georgetown (DE); On-site; USD 55,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Delaware Department of Correction is seeking a seasoned professional to oversee the setup, maintenance, and troubleshooting of automated security and IT systems across Delaware correctional facilities. You will supervise security staff, maintain alarms, cameras, and networks, and ensure readiness for on-call duties.

The role requires hands-on electronics experience, staff training, and budget awareness, with a state-wide security focus and a baseline drivers license requirement.

Qualifications

• 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 within set policies.
• Possession of a valid Driver's License.

Responsibilities

• Assigns, reviews, and evaluates the work of security staff operating computerized alarm systems.
• Maintains electronic sensors and PC boards, fiber optic and camera systems for security operations.
• Trains Correctional Officers on system operation in control rooms and towers.
• Maintains alarm logs and incident reports for tampering.
• Completes requisition forms to request system parts and manages bench stock inventory.
• Performs routine fence inspections to ensure proper operation.

Skills

Electronic troubleshooting

Report writing

Budget management

Driver's license

Security systems operation

Training others

Tools

Security cameras

Fiber optic systems

Access control systems

Phone network systems

Job description

Summary Statement

The 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 Functions

• 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 Requirements

• 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 Information

Selected incumbent’s annual base starting salary is $55,421.21. Upon successful completion of the Correctional Employee Initial Training (CEIT) course, and after being assigned to a facility, the salary will increase to $78,428.00. Additionally the incumbent will be eligible for a 5% shift differential if he/she works four or more hours between the hours of 6:00 p.m. and 8:00 a.m.

The Correctional Employee Initial Training (CEIT) program is approved by the Veterans Administration of Delaware State Approving Authority for the training of Veterans.

DOC Special Requirement: Prior to institutional assignment, candidates must successfully complete all phases of an eleven- week Correctional Officer Basic Course. This course is administered by the Department of Correction at the Steven R. Floyd Sr. Training Academy. Coursework includes physical, classroom and hands‑on training. Instruction is provided in the areas of inmate supervision, defensive tactics, riot control, weapons, report writing and emergency medical training.

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.

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.

DOC: For admission to the State of Delaware Department of Correction Academy applicants who are made a conditional offer of employment shall be required to successfully complete a criminal background check, physical ability test to demonstrate fitness for duty, an approved psychological examination, pre‑employment drug test and medical examination. The recruiting agency requires the applicant to pay for the medical examination 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.

This position is a classification organized under an exclusive bargaining representative (labor organization) that has been elected by employees as their representative for collective bargaining and other applicable terms and conditions of employment, in accordance with Title 29, Chapter 59 and Title 19, Chapter 13 and 16. This position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement based on its individual terms.

Benefits

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

Selection Process

The 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.

Accommodations

Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities in all phases of the application and employment process.

Individuals who use TDD may request auxiliary aid or service by calling [phone] or by visiting delawarerelay.com.

If you need assistance with an accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) or general applicant support, you may call [phone] or email [e-mail].

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.