JOB SUMMARY:

Under general supervision, maintains custody and security of prisoners and other incarcerated offenders and maintains order in correctional institutions and other places of detention.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Enforces all institutional policies, rules, procedures, and regulations.
• Enforces rules, regulations, and state laws necessary for control and management of offenders and the maintenance of public safety.
• Escorts offenders in transit and during temporary leaves.
• Guards facility entrances in order to screen visitors.
• Handles and trains canines for tracking, search and rescue, guard duty, detection of contraband. Inspects, inventories, maintains physical control of, logs keys, tools, weapons and related equipment.
• Maintains order, discipline, and security within assigned areas in accordance with relevant rules, regulations, policies and laws.
• Observes conduct and behavior of offenders to prevent disturbances and escapes.
• Oversees offenders during work assignments, meals, and recreation periods.
• Patrols assigned areas and report any problems.
• Prepares admission, program, releases, transfers and other reports.
• Responds to emergencies.
• Takes offenders in custody and escort to locations within and outside of the facility.
• Transports offenders to and from correctional facilities.

NOTES:
1. This position will require 24 hours on-call and extensive state-wide travel and overnight stays.
2. In addition to the established salary the following incentive will be applicable to this position: SMRT- 10%salary supplement per month.
3. This position is eligible for a Military Salary Incentive. This incentive is for current/former service members who have served on active duty
4. The selected candidate is subject to a background check which may include criminal and employment history, fingerprinting, psychological testing, references and social media.


THIS IS AN INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL JOB ANNOUNCEMENT

THIS IS AN UNCLASSIFIED POSITION.

THE SELECTED APPLICANT FOR THE POSITION WILL BE SUBJECT TO A REFERENCE CHECK AND CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECK, WHERE APPLICABLE

PLEASE INCLUDE ALL RELEVANT JOB INFORMATION ON THE APPLICATION FOR CONSIDERATION. ALL APPLICATIONS WILL BE PRESCREENED.

DJJ IS AN EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER