Correctional Officer, Sr. 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, Sr. oversees prisoner conduct and safety. Supervises prisoners during meals, recreation, work and other daily activities. Additionally, Correctional Officer, Sr. documents violations and takes appropriate disciplinary actions. Requires a high school diploma or equivalent. Requires Firearms Certification. Typically reports to a supervisor or manager. The Correctional Officer, Sr. works under moderate supervision. Gaining or has attained full proficiency in a specific area of discipline. To be a Correctional Officer, Sr. typically requires 1-3 years of related experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
Minimum Qualifications for taking the Open Competitive Examination: must have had three years of investigative experience, at least one year of which must have been in the criminal justice field.
Substitution: An associate's degree may be substituted for up to one year of the general experience; a bachelor's degree for up to two years of the general experience:
Qualifying Experience:
1. Investigative experience - Experience in such areas as routine police patrol, guard, credit checking, tax collection or positions primarily concerned with inspections is not considered qualifying.
2. Criminal Justice field - In order for experience to be accepted, investigative experience must have been gained while employed by a criminal justice agency or must have been involved with the enforcement of criminal law.
Additional Requirements: You must be legally eligible to carry firearms. Conviction of a felony will bar examination and appointment, because under Federal law an unpardoned felon is ineligible to carry firearms. Because of the duties of the position, a thorough background investigation will be made.
To be discussed at time of interview.
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