County Correctional Police Officer

Summary

Job Title

Under direction of a supervisor during an assigned tour of duty, performs a wide variety of tasks in support of the safety, security and welfare of inmates, facility personnel and visitors; performs other related duties as required.

The examples of work for this title are for illustrative purposes only. A particular position using this title may not perform all duties listed in this job specification. Conversely, all duties performed on the job may not be listed.

Examples Of Work:

• Overseeing housing unit daily operations including enforcement of safety and security rules.
• Assisting inmates with requests.
• Documentation of activities.
• Performing security tours.
• Responding to emergency situations.

Knowledge And Abilities:

• Ability to understand and follow orders and written directions.
• Ability to prepare clear, sound, accurate and informative reports containing findings, conclusions and recommendations.
• Ability to read, write, speak, understand and communicate in English sufficiently to perform the duties of this position.

Requirements:

• Education: High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Age: Minimum of eighteen (18) years of age.
• License: Appointees must possess a driver's license valid in New Jersey.
• Citizenship: Must be a citizen of the United States.
• Ability To Pass The Following Examinations:
  • Background Screening
  • On-Site Drug Screening
  • New Jersey State Toxicology Laboratory Drug Testing
  • New Jersey State Police Fingerprint Criminal Records Check
  • Medical/Physical Examination
  • Psychological Evaluation
  • Correctional Police Officer Training Academy

Rate: $18.41 per hour, 84 hours per two weeks (12 hours shifts, weekends and holidays, may be assigned to night shift)

Benefits: Health, Pharmacy, and Dental Insurance, State Pension and Life Insurance, Paid Holidays, and Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick, Personal)

Additional Voluntary Benefits: Vision Insurance, Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts, Life Insurance, 457(b) Accounts, Credit Union Membership, and Tuition Reimbursement

EEOC

This title is classified and competitive through Civil Service

Must be a resident of New Jersey. Preference given to Salem County Residents.

Job Description

Job Title

Under direction of a supervisor during an assigned tour of duty, performs a wide variety of tasks in support of the safety, security and welfare of inmates, facility personnel and visitors; performs other related duties as required.

The examples of work for this title are for illustrative purposes only. A particular position using this title may not perform all duties listed in this job specification. Conversely, all duties performed on the job may not be listed.

Examples Of Work:

• Overseeing housing unit daily operations including enforcement of safety and security rules.
• Assisting inmates with requests.
• Documentation of activities.
• Performing security tours.
• Responding to emergency situations.

Knowledge And Abilities:

• Ability to understand and follow orders and written directions.
• Ability to prepare clear, sound, accurate and informative reports containing findings, conclusions and recommendations.
• Ability to read, write, speak, understand and communicate in English sufficiently to perform the duties of this position.

Requirements:

• Education: High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Age: Minimum of eighteen (18) years of age.
• License: Appointees must possess a driver's license valid in New Jersey.
• Citizenship: Must be a citizen of the United States.
• Ability To Pass The Following Examinations:
  • Background Screening
  • On-Site Drug Screening
  • New Jersey State Toxicology Laboratory Drug Testing
  • New Jersey State Police Fingerprint Criminal Records Check
  • Medical/Physical Examination
  • Psychological Evaluation
  • Correctional Police Officer Training Academy

Rate: $18.41 per hour, 84 hours per two weeks (12 hours shifts, weekends and holidays, may be assigned to night shift)

Benefits: Health, Pharmacy, and Dental Insurance, State Pension and Life Insurance, Paid Holidays, and Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick, Personal)

Additional Voluntary Benefits: Vision Insurance, Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts, Life Insurance, 457(b) Accounts, Credit Union Membership, and Tuition Reimbursement

EEOC

This title is classified and competitive through Civil Service

Must be a resident of New Jersey. Preference given to Salem County Residents.