Corrections Officer

Strafford County; Dover (NH); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

On-site parking

Tuition reimbursement

11 paid holidays

Uniforms and meals

Job summary

Strafford County is seeking a Correctional Officer to supervise inmates and individuals under departmental control. You will follow federal, state, and local laws, report on time in uniform, and enforce procedures while instructing inmates and conducting searches.

The role emphasizes safety, documentation, and cooperation with a team. Training and advancement opportunities exist within the Strafford County Department of Corrections.

Qualifications

• Must be a high school graduate or equivalent.
• Must be able to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to supervise others and follow orders promptly.
• Willing to work all shifts and overtime as required.

Responsibilities

• Direct supervision of inmates and others under departmental control.
• Follow all federal, state and local laws.
• Maintain proper uniform and report for duty on time.
• Instruct and supervise inmates; enforce procedures.
• Conduct searches and use metal detectors when needed.
• Maintain logs, pass-on messages, and housekeeping of area.
• Enforce inmate rules and protect due process rights.

Skills

Teamwork

Supervision

Follow orders

Overtime willing

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

CORRECTIONAL OFFICER
Only accepting well qualified candidates at this time.

Under the supervision of the Shift Supervisor performs a variety of work for the care, custody and control of inmates incarcerated at the facility and others under departmental supervision.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Good physical and mental health.
• Ability to work as an individual and also as a team member.
• Ability to supervise others.
• Ability and willingness to follow orders promptly and accurately.
• Willing to work all shifts.
• Able to work overtime as required, including double shifts and days off
• Agree to report any personal arrest and/or conviction within 24 hours to a supervisor.
• Agree to submit to background check at least every three (3) years.
• Successfully complete forty (40) hours orientation, four (4) weeks of on the job training, followed by Thirty (30) hours of in- house training every year thereafter.
• Successfully complete the Correctional Officers Academy, one hundred sixty (160) hours of training.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

The Correctional Officer will be responsible for the direct supervision of inmates incarcerated at the facility and those under departmental supervision who may not be incarcerated but are otherwise under departmental control.

1. Following all federal, state and local laws.
2. Following the department Operational Guidelines regarding all assigned duties.
3. Reporting for duty at the designated time dressed in proper uniform.
4. Demonstrating his/her knowledge of accepted correctional practices through the utilization of the Strafford County Department of Corrections Operational Guidelines.
5. Supervising and giving instruction to incarcerated inmates.
6. Being proficient at implementing emergency procedures by following the Strafford County Department of Corrections Emergency Manual.
7. Being proficient in all areas of responsibility i.e.: Housing Pods 1, 2 and 3, Zone Officer, and Reception Officer.
8. Perform oversight and assistance in the conduct of the departments programs. Designed to transition inmates into society and reduce the recidivism rate of released inmates.
9. Conducting headcounts accurately and promptly and visually identify each inmate.
10. Maintaining the Officer's and Visitor's Logs.
11. Maintaining a pass-on of all relevant events.
12. Doing daily searches of his/her area to make sure it is safe and secure.
13. Conducting clothed and unclothed search on inmates, when necessary.
14. Conducting metal detectors searches on civilians entering the facility.
15. The general housekeeping of his/her area.
16. Enforcing all inmate rules of the Strafford County Department of Corrections.
17. Having knowledge of and proficiently protect the due process rights of all inmates incarcerated at the facility.
18. Performing any and all other duties as assigned.

Strafford County DOC is accepting applications, and interviewing for open positions. See below for our application and mailing address.

We opened our current facility in 2004 and are proud to have:

A direct supervision management philosophy, state of the art information technology systems, ample housing for inmates of all classifications, a dedicated staff training area with gym and locker rooms, a complete kitchen facility,on-site medical services including dental and mental health, an intensive drug and alcohol Therapeutic Community Program, two video arraignment rooms, our Family Reception Center, and non-contact visiting (7 days a week.)

The correctional officer is responsible for the direct supervision, care, custody, and control of all inmates Incarcerated at the facility.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Applicants must be at least 18 years of age and possess a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Passing, at a minimum, four of the seven listed Physical Fitness standards.
• Excellent communication and human relation skills, maintaining good health, and the desire for a challenging career.

BENEFITS: Strafford County offers an excellent benefits package which includes:

• Competitive wages
• NH State (Group 2) retirement
• Life/ Disability insurance
• Complete training
• 11 paid holidays
• Payback for unused sick leave
• 100% sick leave

WE ALSO OFFER:

• A climate controlled work environment
• County tuition reimbursement
• A six month probationary period under our Field Training Program
• On-site parking
• Meals and uniforms
• An Annual benefit to employees that maintain a superior level of physical fitness
• HIRING PROCESS: The following steps, which typically occur in the following order, will be successfully completed prior to being issued a conditional offer of employment.
• Application/ Resume Review & Initial Interview
• Physical Fitness Testing
• Facility Tour/ Job Shadow
• Final Interview
• Medical Evaluation and Drug Screening
• SCDOC Reserves the Right to Perform Polygraph Testing on Applicants During the Interview Process.

CORRECTIONAL OFFICERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO EXPAND THEIR EXPERTISE BY:

• Applying to join the Special Reaction Team (SRT) or Training for our Career Ladder Program -
• Career Ladder including Booking Officers, Field Training Officers, Central Control Officers and a Reception Officer receive additional pay once promoted.

APPLICATION:

Women are very successful in this profession and are encouraged to apply.

No experience is necessary to be a great correctional officer; all you need is the desire to learn and the physical and mental abilities to handle what may be a stressful environment at times.

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