Correctional Officer enforces rules and regulations in a prison, jail or other holding facility. Presides over prisoners awaiting trial or those who have been convicted of a crime. Being a Correctional Officer oversees prisoner conduct and safety. Supervises prisoners during meals, recreation, work and other daily activities. Additionally, Correctional Officer documents violations and takes appropriate disciplinary actions. Requires a high school diploma or its equivalent. Typically reports to a supervisor or manager. The Correctional Officer possesses a moderate understanding of general aspects of the job. Works under the close direction of senior personnel in the functional area. May require 0-1 year of general work experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
Introduction
Are you a dedicated State of Connecticut Department of Correction employee who takes pride in your job? Do you have one (1) year of experience as a Correctional Lieutenant?
Are you looking to advance your career at the Department of Correction? If so, we have a terrific opportunity for you! The , Department of Correction () is recruiting for the position of at all correctional facilities statewide.
Please Note : This posting will be used to fill vacancies at Correctional Institutions only. Specialty units will conduct separate, individual processes. Position Highlights
Maintains discipline among employees and inmates.
Referral Questions
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Review of Materials Performance evaluation and candidate discipline eligibility review will be based on Administrative Directive 2.
3. Attendance and time records will also be reviewed.
Selection Plan
In order to be considered for this job opening, you must be a current State of CT employee of the Department of Correction, who has permanent state status*, and meet the Minimum Qualifications by the closing date of this job opening.
You must specify your qualifications on your application. *For employees in the classified service, permanent status is obtained after successful completion of a working test period.
For employees in the unclassified service, permanent status is obtained after serving in a position for at least six months (full-time or full-time equivalent).
To be considered for promotional opportunities for Correctional Captain at any correctional institution, you must submit a completed application through JobAps before the closing date and follow all directions within specified time frames provided throughout this process.
Applications to the recruitment will be used to fill future vacancies. Permanent assignments to any of these future vacancies are subject to mandatory requirements.
The Correctional Captain hiring process is extensive the time from application to appointment can take several months. FOR ASSISTANCE IN APPLYING : Please or our Applicant Tips on How to Apply! To Apply
In order to be considered for this job opening, you must meet the Minimum Qualifications as listed on this job opening.
You must specify your qualifications on your application.
You will not be able to make revisions once your application is submitted into the JobAps system.
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Important Information After You Apply
This posting may require completion of additional referral questions (RQs). You can access these RQs via an email that will be sent to you after the posting's closing date or by visiting your JobAps Personal Status Board (Certification Questionnaires section).
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For questions regarding this recruitment, please contact James Faulkner at . Applicants on Military Duty : Applicants on active military duty should contact to discuss the possibility of special testing accommodations.
Special accommodation for active military personnel should be requested during the application filing period if possible.
If not possible, special accommodations must be requested within 4 weeks of return from active military service. Copies of military orders will be required for all requests.
PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)
In the Department of Correction this class is accountable for supervising correctional staff engaged in custody, security, investigations / operations, inmate transportation and / or developing, coordinating and conducting training programs.
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES
KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE
Five (5) years of experience in correctional work responsible for custodial security or inmate treatment.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SPECIAL EXPERIENCE
One (1) year of the General Experience must have been at the level of Correctional Lieutenant.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SUBSTITUTIONS ALLOWED
College training in behavioral sciences, corrections, criminal justice or a related field may be substituted for the General Experience on the basis of fifteen (15) semester hours equalling one-half (1 / 2) year of experience to a maximum of one (1) year.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
CHARACTER REQUIREMENTS
In addition to the checking of references and of facts stated in the application, a thorough background investigation of each candidate may be made before persons are certified for appointment.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
WORKING CONDITIONS
Incumbents in this class may be exposed to some danger of injury or assault by inmates.
Conclusion
AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION / EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
The State of Connecticut is an equal opportunity / affirmative action employer and strongly encourages the applications of women, minorities, and persons with disabilities.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
As defined by Sec. 5-196 of the Connecticut General Statutes, a job class is a position or group of positions that share general characteristics and are categorized under a single title for administrative purposes.
As such, a job class is not meant to be all-inclusive of every task and / or responsibility.
Overview
Employee Benefits As a State of Connecticut employee you may be entitled to a host of benefits that are not only attractive, but also may be portable should your career bring you to other avenues of state service.
From 13 paid holidays to accruing vacation time, being a State of Connecticut employee not only gives you the opportunity to make a difference in someone’s life, but the time to enjoy your own.
Listed below are just some of the benefits the State of Connecticut offers depending on the position you hold :
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