Correctional Officer — Impactful Role & Growth

Iowa National Guard; Mount Pleasant (IA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Flexible spending

Life insurance

IPERS retirement

Optional 401A plan

Job summary

Mount Pleasant Correctional Facility is seeking a Correctional Officer to help maintain security and assist in reintegrating incarcerated individuals into the community. The role emphasizes safety, supervision, and positive engagement with inmates and staff.

Opportunities for professional development and potential advancement are highlighted, along with a commitment to training, teamwork and community safety.

Qualifications

• Creative thinking and self-confidence required.
• Strong role-modeling and positive influence on others.
• Graduation from high school, GED, or equivalency.

Responsibilities

• Provide security and care to incarcerated individuals and ensure safety of staff.
• Escort individuals, supervise activities and enforce rules and regulations.
• Conduct security checks and searches for contraband in facilities and belongings.
• Monitor counts and verify inmate population in assigned areas.
• Instruct inmates on policy, procedures and expectations; support their skill development.

Skills

Creative thinking

Self-confidence

Role-modeling

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Mount Pleasant Correctional Facility is seeking a Correctional Officer to help maintain security and assist in reintegrating incarcerated individuals into the community. The role emphasizes safety, supervision, and positive engagement with inmates and staff.

Opportunities for professional development and potential advancement are highlighted, along with a commitment to training, teamwork and community safety.