Correctional Security Specialist — Night Shift Differential

Delaware LLC; Delaware; On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Delaware Department of Correction seeks a dedicated officer responsible for the discipline and security of an assigned post inside and outside a secure facility. The role entails performing the full range of essential functions with a focus on inmate supervision, safety, and compliance with institutional rules.

The position requires handling escort duties, maintaining logs, conducting searches, and operating locking systems.

Qualifications

• Two years of experience as a Correctional Officer OR equivalent experience in the CO/series.
• One year experience in implementing and applying institutional/departmental rules, policies and procedures.
• One year experience in preparing and maintaining complex records, reports and logs using an automated information system.

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.

Skills

Inmate supervision

Security awareness

Observation skills

Job description

Delaware Department of Correction seeks a dedicated officer responsible for the discipline and security of an assigned post inside and outside a secure facility. The role entails performing the full range of essential functions with a focus on inmate supervision, safety, and compliance with institutional rules.

The position requires handling escort duties, maintaining logs, conducting searches, and operating locking systems.