Correctional Officer I — Critical Vacancy Pay

WV Division of Corrections & Rehabilitation; United States; On-site; USD 48,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Generation West Virginia seeks qualified Correctional Officers to enforce rules, monitor offender activity, and maintain public safety in various correctional facilities. The role includes counts, escorts, and supervision of offender work and custody within adult centers and juvenile centers.

Applicants must complete all sections of the application; available positions may be filled from a standing list as openings occur. Training and compliance with state regulations are required.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of correctional security and treatment
• Ability to follow institutional rules and procedures

Responsibilities

• Enforce rules to maintain order and public safety within correctional facilities.
• Observe and monitor offenders to detect unusual or prohibited behavior.
• Conduct counts to ensure offender accountability.
• Escort offenders and search persons, belongings, and areas as directed.
• Supervise offenders during assigned tasks and activities.
• Assist with intake and discharge procedures for offenders.
• Operate security/communications equipment and, when instructed, firearms.
• Maintain logs for keys, tools, weapons and related equipment.
• Report violations and participate in team meetings and briefings.
• Oversee sanitation inspections and inmate hygiene activities.

Skills

Correctional security

Job description

Generation West Virginia seeks qualified Correctional Officers to enforce rules, monitor offender activity, and maintain public safety in various correctional facilities. The role includes counts, escorts, and supervision of offender work and custody within adult centers and juvenile centers.

Applicants must complete all sections of the application; available positions may be filled from a standing list as openings occur. Training and compliance with state regulations are required.