Correctional Officer​/Trades Instructor III

Summary Statement

This is the lead level in the series responsible for supervising the daily operation of a vocational trades shop or construction/renovation project.

Essential functions are fundamental, core functions common to all positions in the class series and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all job duties for any one position in the class. Since class specifications are descriptive and not restrictive, incumbents can complete job duties of similar kind not specifically listed here.

• Instructs and oversees inmates in vocational trades in a classroom, workshop and/or in a vocational trades shop or construction site.
• Instructs inmates in the proper use of power equipment and hand-tools.
• Instructs and oversees inmates in the cleaning, lubricating and adjustment of equipment and tools.
• Enforces rules, regulations, policies and procedures.
• Maintains discipline, order, and security in assigned locations.
• Prepares various reports and maintains accurate records.
• Maintains an effective working relationship with inmates by inspiring their confidence and cooperation.

JOB REQUIREMENTS for Correctional Officer/Trades Instructor III

Applicants must have education, training and/or experience demonstrating competence in each of the following areas:

• At least 19 1/2 years of age.
• Possession of a High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Six months experience in presenting training courses using a variety of training methods such as lecture, structured exercises, role play or group discussion as well as the use of training materials such as overheads, PowerPoint, handouts or videos.
• Six months experience in vocational trades such as carpentry, plumbing, furniture repair, auto mechanics, computer technology or printing.
• Possession of a valid Driver's License (not suspended, revoked or cancelled, or disqualified from driving).

Additional Posting Information

• Selected incumbent’s annual base starting salary is $59,580.00 Upon successful completion of the Correctional Employee Initial Training (CEIT) course, and after being assigned to the facility, the salary will increase to $73,329.00.
• Additionally the incumbent will be eligible for a 5% shift differential if he/she works four or more hours between the hours of 6:00 p.m. and 8:00 a.m.
• The Correctional Employee Initial Training (CEIT) program is approved by the Veterans Administration of Delaware State Approving Authority for the training of Veterans.
• DOC Special Requirement:
  Prior to institutional assignment, candidates must successfully complete all phases of an eleven- week Correctional Officer Basic Course. This course is administered by the Department of Correction at the Steven R. Floyd Sr. Training Academy. Coursework includes physical, classroom and hands-on training. Instruction is provided in the areas of inmate supervision, defensive tactics, riot control, weapons, report writing and emergency medical training.
• Employees in a Correctional Officer (CO) series position will be eligible to retire under the provisions of HB363 if, at the time of retirement, they have completed twenty-five (25) years of pension creditable State service, and with at least twenty (20) of those years of pension creditable service as a CO series classified position.

• Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
• The State of Delaware Executive Branch participates in the Federal E-Verify system where the State will provide the federal government with each new hires Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. For more information refer to our job seeker resources.
• This position is a classification organized under an exclusive bargaining representative (labor organization) that has been elected by employees as their representative for collective bargaining and other applicable terms and conditions of employment, in accordance with Title 29, Chapter 59 and Title 19, Chapter 13 and 16. This position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement based on its individual terms.
• For admission to the State of Delaware Department of Correction Academy, applicants who are made a conditional offer of employment shall be required to successfully complete a criminal background check, physical ability test to demonstrate fitness for duty, an approved psychological examination, pre-employment drug test and medical examination. The recruiting agency requires the applicant to pay for the medical examination as part of the conditional offer of hire.
• Upon a conditional offer, the applicant must undergo a pre-employment base line two step tuberculin skin test (TST) as part of the hiring process.

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The application and supplemental questionnaire are evaluated based upon a rating of your education, training and experience as they relate to the job requirements of the position. It is…