Correctional Officer II

Overview


Correctional Officers II provide supervisory work involving the custody, treatment and training of incarcerated individuals confined within a correctional facility. Supervises correctional staff and incarnated Individuals in a correctional setting. Supervision and technical assistances are provided to lower ranking officers in a unit, or as part of their on-the-job training. Work is performed in accordance with standard operating procedures of the facility, and under the supervision of a shift supervisor or a technical superior who makes assignments and reviews work through personal observation and report May conduct transportation of medication form clinical facility to the correctional facility which includes verifying correct medication and count.

Is responsible for conducting searches and inventories of property, sharps, and other inventories as needed. Evaluates both staff and performance in relation to assigned duties and roles, evaluates trends in behavior and performance may prepare written report on under his or her supervision. May investigate grievances and participate in disciplinary hearings may participate in revision and implementation of facility procedures and programs.

Performs related duties as required.

This position follows a 2-2-3 schedule. In a 2-2-3 rotation, you work two consecutive days, followed by two days off, and then work three consecutive days before having another two days off. This rotation repeats, providing you with regular periods of rest while ensuring continuous coverage of operations. The 2-2-3 schedule offers predictable work hours, flexibility, and longer stretches of consecutive days off for you to rest and recharge and a 3-day weekend every other week.

Due to post and shift bidding, this position may be placed on any shift depending on seniority.

Overtime work is required to maintain safe staffing levels and is considered a condition of employment.


Who May Apply


This position, Correctional Officer II (Job Requisition #55124), is open to all State employees and external applicants.

If you would like more information about this position, please contact Benjamin.

Webster.

Resumes will not be accepted via e-mail. You must apply online to be considered.

Please note that multiple positions in the same work location may be filled from this job posting.


Class Definition


Correctional and supervisory work involving the custody, treatment and training of inmates confined within a correctional facility. The role may include supervision and control of an inmate work crew in a correctional industry program or other work or unit programs of a correctional facility. Supervision and technical assistance is provided to lower ranking officers in a unit or section, or as part of their on-the-job training.

Work is performed in accordance with standard operating procedures of the facility or program, and under the supervision of a shift supervisor or a technical superior who makes assignments and reviews work through personal observation and reports.

All employees of the Agency of Human Services perform their respective functions adhering to four key practices: customer service, holistic service, strengths-based relationships and results orientation.


Environmental Factors


Duties are performed largely within a correctional facility and in the immediate area of inmates. High stress situations are predictable, even frequent. The potential of physical assault or injury is present. Transportation and supervision of inmates outside of the correctional facility may be required. A valid motor vehicle operator's license is required. Overtime and emergency duty are predictable. Shift assignments may change in accordance with the needs of the facility.


Minimum Qualifications


High school diploma or equivalent AND eighteen months (18) or more of work experience in a correctional system involving the custody of inmates or in a psychiatric facility involving the direct care of patients.

OR

Associate's degree or higher AND one (1) or more years of work experience in a correctional system.

OR

One (1) or more years of military experience AND one (1) or more years of work experience in a…