Summary
Job description:
Overview
Join our dedicated team as a Correctional Officer and become a vital part of maintaining safety, security, and order within correctional facilities. This dynamic role offers the opportunity to enforce laws, uphold safety regulations, and support rehabilitation efforts. As a Correctional Officer, you will be responsible for supervising inmates, ensuring compliance with security protocols, and providing in-person customer service to visitors and staff. Your leadership and attention to detail will help create a secure environment for all.
Duties
- Monitor inmate activity and enforce facility rules to maintain order and safety.
- Conduct thorough background checks on new inmates and visitors to ensure security compliance.
- Write detailed reports on daily activities, incidents, and security breaches using clear and professional report writing skills.
- Report data accurately through official logs and data reporting systems to support facility operations.
- Perform security checks including pat-downs, searches, and surveillance to prevent contraband entry or escapes.
- Respond swiftly to emergencies with CPR certification and follow safety regulations to protect all individuals on-site.
- Handle confidential information responsibly while maintaining strict adherence to security protocols.
Qualifications
- Proven experience or knowledge in law enforcement or criminal law is highly desirable.
- Strong writing skills with the ability to produce clear, detailed reports and documentation.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications for report writing and data reporting tasks.
- Demonstrated ability to perform background checks and assess potential risks effectively.
- Knowledge of security practices, safety regulations, and compliance standards within correctional environments.
- Excellent in-person customer service skills when interacting with inmates, visitors, and staff.
- Ability to handle confidential information discreetly while demonstrating leadership qualities in high-pressure situations.
Join us in making a difference by ensuring a safe, secure environment where everyone can thrive!
Work Location: In person
Job Description
Job description:
Overview
Join our dedicated team as a Correctional Officer and become a vital part of maintaining safety, security, and order within correctional facilities. This dynamic role offers the opportunity to enforce laws, uphold safety regulations, and support rehabilitation efforts. As a Correctional Officer, you will be responsible for supervising inmates, ensuring compliance with security protocols, and providing in-person customer service to visitors and staff. Your leadership and attention to detail will help create a secure environment for all.
Duties
- Monitor inmate activity and enforce facility rules to maintain order and safety.
- Conduct thorough background checks on new inmates and visitors to ensure security compliance.
- Write detailed reports on daily activities, incidents, and security breaches using clear and professional report writing skills.
- Report data accurately through official logs and data reporting systems to support facility operations.
- Perform security checks including pat-downs, searches, and surveillance to prevent contraband entry or escapes.
- Respond swiftly to emergencies with CPR certification and follow safety regulations to protect all individuals on-site.
- Handle confidential information responsibly while maintaining strict adherence to security protocols.
Qualifications
- Proven experience or knowledge in law enforcement or criminal law is highly desirable.
- Strong writing skills with the ability to produce clear, detailed reports and documentation.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications for report writing and data reporting tasks.
- Demonstrated ability to perform background checks and assess potential risks effectively.
- Knowledge of security practices, safety regulations, and compliance standards within correctional environments.
- Excellent in-person customer service skills when interacting with inmates, visitors, and staff.
- Ability to handle confidential information discreetly while demonstrating leadership qualities in high-pressure situations.
Join us in making a difference by ensuring a safe, secure environment where everyone can thrive!
Work Location: In person
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