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Correctional Officer (Security / Operations)
Job Responsibilities
With your background in security operations/corrections as our Security Guard (Correctional Officer), you will be overseeing and monitoring the activities of the inmates or detainees in living areas, recreation activities areas, dining areas and visitation areas. You will be coordinating and monitoring inmate or detainee movements, conducting counts and providing emergency response as needed. In addition, you may be assigned to various posts including, but not limited to, the control room, front and sally port entrance, health services, special housing, perimeter safety, transportation, work details, reception, intake and visits officer, etc., as required by management.
Additional responsibilities include:
Providing safety in program activities and supervising labor crews in various areas around facility
Conducting shakedown for contraband materials, either individually or as part of a specialized team; confiscating contraband in accordance to facility and contracting agency policies and procedures
Initiating disciplinary reports on inmates or detainees
Preparing reports and maintaining daily logs as required
Ensuring prompt and appropriate assistance to inmates or detainees in the event of injury, illness or trauma
Promoting facility cleanliness and reporting need for maintenance or repairs
Serving as member of special teams to respond to emergencies as required
Completing training courses as required by facility training standards
Performing correctional duties for any shift as defined by management
Performing other duties as assigned Correctional Officer (Security / Operations)
Job Requirements:
Job Requirements
As our Security Guard, you must be mature, flexible, with the ability to command the respect and confidence of inmates or detainees and staff. You must be philosophically committed to the objectives of the facility and possess a high tolerance to mental stress. Working experience in a correctional setting is preferred.
Additional requirements include:
High school diploma or equivalent certification
College coursework and advanced training in behavioral sciences, correctional services or related field, preferred
Possession of applicable state requisites for employment
Ability to work overtime as required.
Ability to handle physical and mental stress associated with working extended hours
Must be able to regularly report to work without being late
Ability to be physically alert on any shift that is assigned
Ability to work up to sixteen (16) hours within a rolling 24 hour period
May be required to possess valid state driver’s license
Training in cultural diversity or sensitivity, preferred Correctional Officer (Security /Operations) Benefits
You will be part of a stable, established and yet still growing organization with a great deal of diversification, which will present you with a range of different challenges. Since we do prefer to promote from within, you will have opportunities to move to other facilities, as well as to different divisions within the company. We value your hard work and professional dedication and will reward you with a competitive compensation package that includes full benefits.
Medical, Dental and Vision coverage
Term life insurance (includes spouse and dependents)
Accidental death and dismemberment insurance
Short- and long-term disability
Flexible spending account
401(k)
Stock purchase program
Tuition reimbursement
Legal program – Legal Club of America
Paid time off
Direct deposit
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