Corrections Security Officer I

Delaware LLC; Delaware; On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Shift differential pay

Pension eligibility under HB363

Job summary

State of Delaware Department of Correction is seeking entry-level Correctional Officers to maintain discipline and security at assigned posts inside or outside secure facilities. Training includes orientation and on-the-job instruction; positions report to a technical supervisor.

Duties include supervising inmates, conducting counts, searches, operating locks, enforcing rules, monitoring behavior, transporting inmates, and logging activities.

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 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.
• Ensures inmates conform to proper standards of care as required for living areas and personal hygiene.
• Maintains custody of inmates during transport to other institutions and in the community for court appearances or appointments.
• Prepares and maintains a daily log and routine reports of activities and incidents on the assigned shift.
• May be required to train and care for K-9 including feeding, grooming and kennel maintenance.
• May participate in riot control/shakedown activities and pursuit of escapees.

Skills

Inmate supervision

Attention to safety

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

State of Delaware Department of Correction is seeking entry-level Correctional Officers to maintain discipline and security at assigned posts inside or outside secure facilities. Training includes orientation and on-the-job instruction; positions report to a technical supervisor.

Duties include supervising inmates, conducting counts, searches, operating locks, enforcing rules, monitoring behavior, transporting inmates, and logging activities.