Correctional Officer
Core
Custody, security, discipline, treatment, and rehabilitation of persons committed to an adult correctional facility.
Role type
Correctional Officer
Builds
Secure adult correctional facility operations
Domain
Corrections / Public Safety
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
prisoner behavior monitoring, physical intervention and restraint, incident reporting, treatment strategy implementation, trade skills instruction, emergency response, unit management participation
Preferred skills
knowledge of prisoner psychology, experience in food preparation or skilled trades
Technologies
desktop computer technology (word processing, spreadsheets, databases)
Responsibilities
Monitor and control prisoner movement and behavior to ensure security; intervene in negative behavior using physical force or restraints; counsel prisoners on rules and treatment strategies; evaluate and report rule violations; instruct prisoners in trade skills and work methods; oversee entry-level staff training; participate in unit management treatment team decisions.
Seniority
Entry-level to Mid-level, hands-on IC