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  • Correctional Officer

  • State of Iowa - Executive Branch
  • Clarinda, Iowa 51632 United States View Map

Correctional OfficerJoin us at Clarinda Correctional Facility as a Correctional Officer.At the full performance level, the officer maintains security and manages offenders consistent with their programming and behavioral objectives in an adult correctional institution; performs related work as required. The starting wage is $24.00 hourly and offers great benefits and IPERS retirement.E-Verify and Right to WorkThe State of Iowa participates in E‑Verify, a federal program that helps employers confirm the employment eligibility of newly hired employees. New hires will be verified through the E‑Verify system to ensure authorization to work in the United States. The State of Iowa also complies with federal Right to Work laws, which protect employees' rights to work without being required to join a labor organization. For more information, please visit www.e-verify.gov.Minimum Qualification RequirementsGraduation from high school, GED, or equivalency.Additional Qualification RequirementsAll applicants must pass the following:Psychological testsA background investigation check.A post‑offer health screen administered by an institutional physician.A urinalysis screen for drugs.All new employee training during the probationary period, including local orientation, new employee orientation, and emergency preparedness training.Designated positions in this job class require applicants to obtain a Commercial Driver's License and endorsements within a period of time as determined by the appointing authority at the time of hire.#J-18808-Ljbffr

Correctional OfficerJoin us at Clarinda Correctional Facility as a Correctional Officer.At the full performance level, the officer maintains security and manages offenders consistent with their programming and behavioral objectives in an adult correctional institution; performs related work as required. The starting wage is $24.00 hourly and offers great benefits and IPERS retirement.E-Verify and Right to WorkThe State of Iowa participates in E‑Verify, a federal program that helps employers confirm the employment eligibility of newly hired employees. New hires will be verified through the E‑Verify system to ensure authorization to work in the United States. The State of Iowa also complies with federal Right to Work laws, which protect employees' rights to work without being required to join a labor organization. For more information, please visit www.e-verify.gov.Minimum Qualification RequirementsGraduation from high school, GED, or equivalency.Additional Qualification RequirementsAll applicants must pass the following:Psychological testsA background investigation check.A post‑offer health screen administered by an institutional physician.A urinalysis screen for drugs.All new employee training during the probationary period, including local orientation, new employee orientation, and emergency preparedness training.Designated positions in this job class require applicants to obtain a Commercial Driver's License and endorsements within a period of time as determined by the appointing authority at the time of hire.#J-18808-Ljbffr

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