Correctional Team Lead: Security & Inmate Management

Delaware LLC; Delaware; On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

The State of Delaware Department of Correction seeks qualified individuals for Correctional Corporal and Sergeant positions. These roles focus on security and discipline within a prison setting, including inmate escort, headcounts, searches, and operating locking systems.

Successful candidates will have proven experience in institutional rules and record-keeping, plus a valid driver’s license. Responsibilities also include potential K-9 care and riot-control backup work.

Qualifications

• Two years of experience as a Correctional Officer or equivalent CO-series experience.
• One year experience in implementing and applying institutional/departmental rules, policies and procedures.
• One year experience in preparing, maintaining complex records, reports and logs using an automated information system.
• Possession of a valid Driver’s License (not suspended, revoked or cancelled, or disqualified from driving).
• Two years experience in applying staff supervision and leading the work of others.

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 contraband.
• 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 be a threat to the security of the facility or the safety of the inmate, other inmates, employees or visitors.
• Ensures inmates conform to proper standards of care as required for the living areas and personal hygiene.
• Maintains the custody of inmates during transport to other institutions and in the community for court appearances or a variety of appointments.
• Prepares and maintains a daily log and routine reports of activities and incidents on the assigned shift using an automated information system.
• May 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 the pursuit of escapees.

Job description

The State of Delaware Department of Correction seeks qualified individuals for Correctional Corporal and Sergeant positions. These roles focus on security and discipline within a prison setting, including inmate escort, headcounts, searches, and operating locking systems.

Successful candidates will have proven experience in institutional rules and record-keeping, plus a valid driver’s license. Responsibilities also include potential K-9 care and riot-control backup work.