Correctional Officer - Ensure Safety & Guide Offenders

State of Iowa - Executive Branch; Newton (IA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

State of Iowa – Executive Branch in Newton, Iowa seeks a security officer to protect facilities and ensure safety within the institution. The role involves patrolling multiple areas, conducting security checks, and responding to potential threats in coordination with staff and supervisors.

Responsibilities include escorting offenders, visitors, and staff, maintaining detailed logs, preparing reports, and operating electronic security and communication systems as part of daily duties.

Qualifications

• Graduation from high school, GED, or equivalency.

Responsibilities

• Patrols facilities and conducts security checks across the institution.
• Inspects all areas for safety and security deficiencies, and searches individuals, vehicles, packages, and property for contraband.
• Escorts offenders, visitors and staff inside/outside the institution and verifies passes or legal documents.
• Maintains logs, prepares reports, and enters information into the offender record system.

Skills

Active Listening

Monitoring

Critical Thinking

Social Perceptiveness

Speaking

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

State of Iowa – Executive Branch in Newton, Iowa seeks a security officer to protect facilities and ensure safety within the institution. The role involves patrolling multiple areas, conducting security checks, and responding to potential threats in coordination with staff and supervisors.

Responsibilities include escorting offenders, visitors, and staff, maintaining detailed logs, preparing reports, and operating electronic security and communication systems as part of daily duties.