Correctional Officer jobs in the United States

The Correction Officer responsibilities include:

• Maintaining control of the institution to provide for safety and security of the facility, incarcerated individuals, staff, and general public by enforcing rules/regulations/policies and procedures
• Supervise and direct incarcerated individuals activity in assigned areas of the facility/institution
• Assuring assigned area is clean, safe, and secure
• Monitoring and operating security controls, equipment, and computers
• Operation of automotive vehicles in perimeter security and the transportation of inmates
• Conducting incarcerated individual counts, security rounds, and searches
• Completes required reports and serves on committees
• Prevents escapes or incidents which threaten security
• When necessary, uses physical force, unarmed self-defense, firearms, or other force to detain or secure incarcerated individuals

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Job Type: Full-time

Pay: Up to $25.17 per hour

Expected hours: No less than 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Evening shift
• Night shift
• Overtime

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

License/Certification:

• Drivers license (Preferred)

Shift availability:

• Night Shift (Required)
• Overnight Shift (Required)

Work Location: In person