Correctional Officer

Special Hiring Rates

$55,900.416 upon hire/reallocation - Critical Vacancy Pay Facilities:
Huttonsville Correctional Center and Jail, Mount Olive Correctional Complex and Jail, Western Regional Jail and Corrections Facility, Northern Correctional Facility (including Ohio County Correctional Center), Northern Regional Jail and Correctional Facility, Chick Buckbee Juvenile Center, Vicki Douglas Juvenile Center, Potomac Highlands Regional Jail and Correctional Facility, and Eastern Regional Jail and Corrections Facility (including Martinsburg Correctional Center)

$50,900.304 upon hire/reallocation - Remainder of the Division of Corrections and Rehabilitation facilities

Under general supervision at the full performance level, serves as a lead workers of Correctional Officers. These positions are responsible for planning, assigning and reviewing the work of other Correctional Officers to ensure facility security and/or the functioning of a specialized post or unit.

Distinguishing Characteristics: These positions serve as lead worker or as a key control, tool control, and armory officer and hold the assigned rank of Corporal. They may also serve as non-supervisory K-9 handlers.

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IMPORTANT: Your eligibility will be based on information provided in your resume or application; therefore, make sure your resume or application is detailed and complete. You MUST complete ALL parts of the application OR upload a resume to your submission.

ATTENTION: Applicant must verify post high school education by submitting an official transcript or diploma, training or licensure earned pertaining to this position by the closing date of the posting, if not previously verified. If you are claiming Veterans preference, please submit the "MEMBER 4" form and/or your VA Letter. Protecting your personal information is our highest priority. If your official transcript, training/licensure, or Veterans documentation contains your Social Security Number and/or birthdate, please redact that information before submitting it to the Division of Personnel.

Please attach documents to the online application before submitting it. Or, you may email it to: applicant services or by mail to: WV Division of Personnel, 1900 Kanawha Blvd.

E., Building 3, Suite 500, Charleston, WV 25305.

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• Conduct orientation and/or on-the-job training of Correctional Officers.

• Read and implement training materials, post orders, administrative regulations, log entries and/or memoranda.

• Provide guidance and direction to subordinate officers.

• Monitor the performance of subordinate officers, making assignments to units as necessary.

• Obtain information from previous shift regarding activities occurring on that shift.

• Conduct/assist with offender intake/discharge procedures.

• Observe offenders to detect unusual or prohibited behavior and maintain custody and control within the correctional facility.

• Perform and train subordinate officers to conduct offender counts and offender escort/transport security.

• Perform and train subordinate officers to conduct contraband searches.

• Instruct offenders in performing assigned tasks.

• Maintain public safety and control of offenders by ensuring the enforcement of rules, regulations and state law; report violations.

• Testify in internal disciplinary hearings and in court.

• Listen and respond appropriately to offender requests, problems and complaints.

• Models appropriate personal and social living skills when interacting with offenders.

• Recognize and train subordinate officers to respond to potential or actual emergencies, such as fires, physical altercations, disturbances or escapes in a manner that is consistent with policy, procedure and state law and ensure public safety.

• Handles and operate security/communications equipment and/or firearms as directed in a manner that is consistent with policy, procedure and state law and ensures public…