Correctional Security Officer: Inmate Safety & Discipline

DelDOT; Smyrna (DE); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

DelDOT is seeking entry-level personnel responsible for the discipline and security of an assigned post inside and/or outside a secure facility. You will learn rules, regulations, procedures, techniques, and equipment through orientation and on-the-job training, reporting to a technical supervisor.

Typical duties include escorting inmates, counting prisoners, conducting searches, operating locks, enforcing rules, and maintaining logs. Some roles may involve K-9 care and riot control backup.

Qualifications

• At least 18 years of age.
• Possession of a High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Possession of a valid Driver’s License (not suspended, revoked or cancelled, or disqualified from driving).

Responsibilities

• Maintains control of inmates while escorting individuals or groups within the prison.
• Keeps accurate head counts of inmates in the assigned security post.
• Conducts periodic shakedowns of inmates and searches inmates, visitors, employees, cell blocks and/or other structures for prohibited items.
• Operates manual and electronic locking systems.
• Enforces all rules, regulations and procedures affecting inmate discipline, security and safety.
• Observes inmate activities to detect unusual or prohibited behavior which may threaten security or safety.
• Ensures inmates conform to proper standards of care as required for living areas and personal hygiene.
• Maintains the custody of inmates during transport to other institutions and in the community for court appearances or appointments.
• Prepares and maintains a daily log and routine reports of activities and incidents on the assigned shift using an automated information system.
• May be required to train and care for K-9 including feeding, grooming and kennel maintenance.
• May enter institution as backup in riot control and shakedown activities; may participate in pursuit of escapees.

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

DelDOT is seeking entry-level personnel responsible for the discipline and security of an assigned post inside and/or outside a secure facility. You will learn rules, regulations, procedures, techniques, and equipment through orientation and on-the-job training, reporting to a technical supervisor.

Typical duties include escorting inmates, counting prisoners, conducting searches, operating locks, enforcing rules, and maintaining logs. Some roles may involve K-9 care and riot control backup.