Correctional Officer: Protect, Guide, Transform Lives

Iowa National Guard; Anamosa, Northern (IA, KY); Hybrid; USD 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Iowa Department of Correction is hiring at Anamosa State Penitentiary for a Correctional Officer. The role involves patrolling facilities, performing security checks, and enforcing rules to maintain order and safety.

Responsibilities include escorting offenders and staff, verifying credentials, operating security systems, and maintaining logs. Candidates must graduate high school or hold GED and pass background, health, and drug screening requirements.

Qualifications

• Graduation from high school, GED, or equivalency.
• All applicants must be able to pass a background investigation, health screen, and drug test.
• Some positions require obtaining a Commercial Driver's License within time determined by appointing authority.

Responsibilities

• Patrol facilities and perform security checks.
• Inspect all areas of the institution for safety and security deficiencies.
• Escort offenders, visitors and staff inside/outside of the institution and verify passes or documents.
• Operate electronic doors, security systems, radios, alarms, and CCTV.
• Maintain logs and prepare reports in the offender record system.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Iowa Department of Correction is hiring at Anamosa State Penitentiary for a Correctional Officer. The role involves patrolling facilities, performing security checks, and enforcing rules to maintain order and safety.

Responsibilities include escorting offenders and staff, verifying credentials, operating security systems, and maintaining logs. Candidates must graduate high school or hold GED and pass background, health, and drug screening requirements.