Correctional Officer

Correctional Officers are responsible for the supervision, care, custody, control and physical restraint when necessary, of inmates in a Correctional Incentivized Facility.

No prior experience is necessary, all training is provided.

Responsibilities and Duties:

• Supervise inmates
• Observe traffic in and around the compound
• Monitor, supervise and screen inmate visitor traffic
• Make periodic patrols of quarters and work areas
• Maintain proper security of inmates being transported
• Maintain knowledge of communication and other electronic equipment
• Maintain and demonstrate proficiency in the use and care of firearms, restraint methods and equipment, and emergency measures
• Maintain a record of equipment supplies, and other items
• Check inmate mail for possible contraband

Qualifications:

• Be at least 18 years of age.
• No Experience is Necessary.
• Possess a High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
• Possess a Valid Driver’s License.
• Must have a Social Security Card
• Be a U.S. Citizen.
• Pass a Drug Test and Physical Exam.
• Must not have Dishonorable Discharge from the Military.
• Pass a Background Investigation & Fingerprinting, which includes; no Felony convictions; no Misdemeanor involving Perjury or False Statement; no Misdemeanor conviction of Domestic Violence.
• Must demonstrate Good Moral Character as determined by a thorough Background Investigation.

Benefits:

• Paid vacation, sick leave and holidays: Annual Leave - 104 hours; Sick Leave - 104 hours, Military Leave - 240 hours, State Paid Holidays - 10 days
• Comprehensive health insuranceandlife insurance with accidental death and dismemberment benefits
• Family Health Coverage as low as $180 per Month.
• Supplemental Dental, Vision, Life, Disability and Hospitalization Insurance
• Tuition-Free college courses
• 457 Tax Deferred Retirement Plan

Correctional Officersmay also qualify for additional benefits:

• "Special Risk " Retirement benefits
• Criminal Justice Incentive Pay up to $1,560.00 annually ($130.00 per month)
• Annual uniform and shoe allowance of $325.00
• Special Teams Salary Additive Bonus.
• Overtime opportunities available.
• FREE 24 Hour Fitness Center Access.

Documentation you must provide at interview:

• Copy of High School Diploma or GED.
• Copy of Driver License
• Copy of Social Security Card
• Copy of DD-214 or Active Military ID
• Copy of Birth Certificate or Naturalization Documentation
• Documentation of Every legal name change since birth (Marriage, Divorce, Adoption, etc.)
• Only full-time employees eligible

This Job Is Ideal for Someone Who Is:

• Dependable -- more reliable than spontaneous
• People-oriented -- enjoys interacting with people and working on group projects
• Adaptable/flexible -- enjoys doing work that requires frequent shifts in direction
• Detail-oriented -- would rather focus on the details of work than the bigger picture
• Autonomous/Independent -- enjoys working with little direction
• Innovative -- prefers working in unconventional ways or on tasks that require creativity
• High stress tolerance -- thrives in a high-pressure environment

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Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $22 per hour

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $22.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Holidays
• Night shift
• Overnight shift
• Overtime

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Madison, FL 32340: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Preferred)
• Night Shift (Preferred)
• Overnight Shift (Preferred)

Work Location: In person