Corrections Officer — Security, Care & Oversight

State-of-Delawar; Georgetown (DE); On-site; USD 40,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

The State of Delaware Department of Correction is seeking an entry-level Correctional Officer responsible for the discipline and security of an assigned post inside and outside a secure facility. You will gain working knowledge of rules, regulations, procedures, techniques and equipment through orientation and on-the-job training under a technical supervisor.

Primary duties include maintaining control of inmates, accurate head counts, contraband searches, operating locking systems, and logging

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 such prohibited items as tools, weapons or other 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 to enter, update, retrieve and report on data.
• 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 the pursuit of escapees.

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

The State of Delaware Department of Correction is seeking an entry-level Correctional Officer responsible for the discipline and security of an assigned post inside and outside a secure facility. You will gain working knowledge of rules, regulations, procedures, techniques and equipment through orientation and on-the-job training under a technical supervisor.

Primary duties include maintaining control of inmates, accurate head counts, contraband searches, operating locking systems, and logging