Correctional Officer

FORT DODGE CORRECTIONAL FACILITY – NOW HIRING: CORRECTIONAL OFFICERS

Starting pay $24/hr.
Shift differential
: $0.90/hr for second shift, $1.00/hr for third shift.

• As part of a multi-disciplinary team, observe incarcerated individuals’ behavior and interactions with staff, other incarcerated individuals, and visitors; communicate and document observations to ensure effective security and consistent application of incarcerated individual change principles.
• Continuously interact with incarcerated individuals, utilize behavioral techniques to assist in the development of problem-solving skills, facilitate behavior change, role-play, provide positive reinforcement when appropriate, and institute corrective measures through disapproval as needed.
• Patrol facilities and conduct security checks; perform rounds and incarcerated individual counts; inspect all areas of the institution and grounds for safety and security deficiencies.
• Conduct searches of incarcerated individuals, vehicles, packages, equipment, cells, and property for contraband items.
• Instruct incarcerated individuals in rules, policy, procedure, expectations, and assist in developing attitudes and skills necessary for successful adaptation to life within an institution and a pro-social lifestyle.
• Escort incarcerated individuals, visitors, and staff inside/outside of the institution and verify possession of appropriate passes or legal documents.
• Interact with the general public, visitors, and victims in person or via phone. Provide information, security, and assistance.
• Role model pro-social behaviors that convey dignity and respect for others and acknowledge that incarcerated individuals can change their lives by developing skills and pro-social attitudes and behaviors.
• Maintain logs, prepare reports, and enter information into the Department of Corrections electronic record system. Supervise incarcerated individual work assignments and evaluate work performance.
• Operate electronic doors, telephone systems, two-way radios, intercom, alarm systems, closed-circuit TV systems, personal data assistants, computer terminals, and weapons/incarcerated individual control devices.
• Attend training and professional development classes.

Minimum Qualification Requirements: Graduation from high school, GED, or equivalency.

• All applicants must be able to successfully pass the following:
• Psychological tests
• A 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