CORRECTIONS OFFICERS

Cheshire; Keene (NH); On-site; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for dedicated Corrections Officers to join their team. This full-time position involves supervising inmate activities, ensuring a secure environment, and processing incoming inmates. Candidates must possess a high school diploma and a valid driver's license, and be ready to meet physical and psychological standards. The role offers a chance to make a significant impact in a challenging yet rewarding environment, with an excellent benefits package. If you're committed to maintaining safety and order, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Excellent benefits package

Qualifications

• Must pass Group II physical fitness and psychological standards.
• Valid driver's license required for the position.

Responsibilities

• Supervise inmate activities to ensure safety and security.
• Process incoming inmates and maintain control logs.
• Conduct armed transports and maintain order.

Skills

Supervision

Communication

Physical Intervention Techniques

Record Keeping

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

Computer for Intake Paperwork

Radio Communication

Handcuffs and Restraints

Job description

Cheshire County Department of Corrections is seeking Corrections Officers for full-time positions with rotating shifts. Entry level rate of pay $22.68/hour.

The Corrections Officers are responsible for the care, custody and control of adult offenders.

Responsibilities:

1. Supervising all inmate activities to ensure a safe and secure environment.
2. Processing incoming inmates – completes intake paperwork on computer, issues clothing, does fingerprinting, and takes photographs.
3. Advising inmates on correctional facility rules and regulations and enforcing them.
4. Maintaining control room and dayroom logs.
5. Answering phones, communicating by radio and by written correspondence.
6. Clearing all visitors with regard to safety and security.
7. Inspecting cells, living areas, common areas, multi-purpose rooms and physical plant for security breaches and hygiene standards.
8. Transporting inmates both inside and outside of the facility.
9. Conducting armed transports of pre-trial inmates.
10. Maintaining inmate order, discipline, safety and security.
11. Conducting inmate counts.
12. Using physical intervention techniques to subdue out of control offenders.
13. Utilizing handcuffs, restraints and other correctional-related equipment.

Minimum Qualifications:

Must have a High School education or equivalent, a valid driver’s license and pass an approved background check. The successful candidates must be able to pass Group II physical fitness and psychological standards and eventually meet correctional officer certification standards in order to remain employed. We offer an excellent benefits package.

Interested candidates should complete an employment application and send to Major Randy Hall @ CCDOC, 825 Marlboro Road, Keene, NH 03431 or email to [e-mail].