Correctional Officer

• Oversees and maintains custody, care and control of inmates or detainees of a facility, while enforcing the rules, regulations, policies and procedures of the company and contracting agency. 
• Oversees and monitors the activities of the inmates or detainees in living areas, recreation activities areas, dining areas and visitation areas. 
• Coordinates and monitors inmate or detainee movements, conducts counts and provides emergency response as needed.  May be assigned to various posts including, but not limited to, the control room, inmate/detainee, employee or visitor entrances, health services, special housing, perimeter security, transportation, work details, reception, intake and visitation as required by management. 
• Supervises program activities and labor crews in various areas around facility.  
• Conducts searches for contraband materials, either individually or as part of a specialized team.  Removes contraband in accordance to facility and contracting agency policies and procedures. 
• Initiates disciplinary reports on inmates or detainees. 
• Prepares reports and maintains daily logs as required.
• Ensures prompt and appropriate assistance to inmates or detainees in the event of injury, illness or trauma. 
• Promotes facility cleanliness and reports needed for maintenance or repairs. 
• Serves as member of special teams to respond to emergencies as required. 
• Completes training courses as required by facility training standards. 
• Performs correctional duties for any shift as defined by management. 
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• High school diploma or equivalent certification required.
• College coursework and advanced training in behavioral sciences, correctional services or related field preferred. Training in cultural diversity or sensitivity 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.
• Work experience in a correctional setting preferred.
• May be required to possess valid state driver’s license.
• Must be mature, flexible, able to command the respect and confidence of inmates or detainees and staff, philosophically committed to the objectives of the facility, and possess a high tolerance to mental stress.

Only applicants meeting the minimum requirements will be contacted.

Equal Opportunity Employer