West Virginia
Overview
Under direct supervision, performs full-performance level Correctional Officer work in enforcing rules, regulations and state law necessary for control and management of offenders and the maintenance of public safety. Performs related work as required. Compensation Highlights
Special Hiring Rate:
$52,900.432 upon hire/reallocation and $54,400.32 after 6 months - Critical Vacancy Pay Facilities: Huttonsville Correctional Center and Jail, Mount Olive Correctional Complex and Jail, Western Regional Jail and Corrections Facility, Northern Correctional Facility (including Ohio County Correctional Center), Northern Regional Jail and Correctional Facility, Chick Buckbee Juvenile Center, Vicki Douglas Juvenile Center, Potomac Highlands Regional Jail and Correctional Facility, and Eastern Regional Jail and Corrections Facility (including Martinsburg Correctional Center) $47,900.32 upon hire/reallocation and $49,400.208 after 6 months - Remainder of the Division of Corrections and Rehabilitation facilities Distinguishing Characteristics
These positions operate at the full-performance level within the Correctional Officer class series. Responsibilities
Reads and implements training materials; posts orders, administrative regulations; logs entries and memorandums. Obtains information from previous shift regarding activities occurring on that shift. Conducts/assists with offender intake/discharge procedures; observes, monitors and supervises offenders to detect unusual or prohibited behavior and maintains custody and control within the correctional facility. Performs counts at regular, or other, intervals to ensure offender accountability; transports offenders to and from correctional facilities; searches persons, personal property and areas; instructs and supervises offenders in performing assigned tasks. Maintains public safety and control of offenders by enforcing rules, regulations and state law; reports violations. Testifies at internal disciplinary hearings and in court. Listens and responds appropriately to offender requests, problems and complaints. Models appropriate personal and social living skills when interacting with offenders. Participates in staff, team and committee meetings. Recognizes and responds to potential or actual emergencies such as fires, physical altercations, disturbances or escapes in a manner that is consistent with policy, procedure and state law and ensures public safety. Handles and operates security/communications equipment and/or firearms as directed in a manner which is consistent with policy, procedure and state law and which ensures public safety. Inspects, inventories, maintains physical control of and logs keys, tools, weapons and related equipment; reports damaged or missing items or other irregularities. Performs safety and sanitation inspections; oversees cleaning of institutional areas and inmate hygiene activities. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Knowledge of correctional security, treatment and support program operations. Knowledge of rules, regulations and state law. Knowledge of emergency procedures. Ability to follow and issue written and oral direction within the chain of command. Ability to interact positively with staff, inmates and the public. Ability to run, jump, climb stairs and physically restrain violent residents. Ability to operate a motor vehicle. Ability to use appropriate physical force to control offenders when necessary. Ability to safely handle and use firearms, chemical agents and mechanical restraints and to obtain certification in the use of this equipment. Ability to conduct correct contraband searches. Ability to perform accurate offender counts. Training
Graduation from a standard high school or the equivalent. Experience
One (1) year of full-time or equivalent part-time paid experience as a correctional officer, probation/parole officer, any US Military Service, police officer or in criminal justice or related field. Substitution
Successfully completed coursework from a regionally accredited college or university in corrections, criminal justice or related field may be substituted at the rate of one (1) year for every thirty (30) hours of study. Conditions of Employment
Applicants must successfully complete a psychological examination prior to appointment and as required thereafter. Applicants must successfully complete a medical examination prior to appointment and as required thereafter. Applicants must successfully complete a physical performance test prior to appointment and annually thereafter. Applicants must successfully complete a chemical urinalysis drug-screening test prior to initial employment. All employees in this job class shall be subject to random drug testing, as well as drug testing for reasonable suspicion as set forth in agency policy. Applicant's character and suitability for employment as a Correctional Officer must be verified through an agency investigation prior to employment. Applicant's background must be clear of felony convictions and of any activity prohibited by the Prison Rape Elimination Act. Applicants are subject to recurring background checks as may be required by law, rule, standard, or policy. Applicants will be required to work various shifts and schedules are subject to change at any time. Applicants are subject to mandatory overtime and must be available for assignment to any location in the State of West Virginia. Applicants must possess a valid driver's license prior to appointment and continuously maintain such license while employed in this classification. Applicants must maintain a working telephone for agency contact. Applicants shall successfully complete training as may be required by policies established by the Commissioner or as may be required by law, rule, or standard. Applicants must possess the ability to perform the essential functions and tasks of the classification. Your complete work history is needed to qualify you for positions. Please be as detailed as possible and list all of your past employment. Additional Information
Upon completion of the first year of continuous service in the position, any employee hired into the rank of the Correctional Officer series shall receive a retention incentive of $2,000. If an employee is hired into a Critical Vacancy Pay Facility (CVPF) and leaves the facility, the additional pay differential of $5,000 shall be removed from their salary, unless transferring to another CVPF. Facility Listings
Adult Facilities – Prisons and Jails: Central Regional Jail and Correctional Facility – Braxton County (no phone) Denmar Correctional Center and Jail – Pocahontas County Eastern Regional Jail and Correctional Facility / Martinsburg Correctional Center and Jail – Berkeley County Huttonsville Correctional Center and Jail / Huttonsville Work Camp – Randolph County Lakin Correctional Center and Jail – Mason County Mount Olive Correctional Complex and Jail / Slayton Work Camp – Fayette County North Central Regional Jail and Correctional Facility – Doddridge County Northern Regional Jail and Correctional Facility / Ohio County Correctional Center and Jail – Marshall/Ohio Potomac Highlands Regional Jail and Correctional Facility – Hampshire County Pruntytown Correctional Center and Jail – Taylor County Saint Marys Correctional Center and Jail – Pleasants County Salem Correctional Center and Jail – Harrison/Doddridge County South Central Regional Jail and Correctional Facility – Kanawha County Southern Regional Jail and Correctional Facility – Raleigh County Southwestern Regional Jail and Correctional Facility – Logan County Stevens Correctional Center – McDowell County Tygart Valley Regional Jail and Correctional Facility – Randolph County Western Regional Jail and Correctional Facility – Cabell County Community Corrections and Juvenile Facilities are listed similarly with county references above as applicable.
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Under direct supervision, performs full-performance level Correctional Officer work in enforcing rules, regulations and state law necessary for control and management of offenders and the maintenance of public safety. Performs related work as required. Compensation Highlights
Special Hiring Rate:
$52,900.432 upon hire/reallocation and $54,400.32 after 6 months - Critical Vacancy Pay Facilities: Huttonsville Correctional Center and Jail, Mount Olive Correctional Complex and Jail, Western Regional Jail and Corrections Facility, Northern Correctional Facility (including Ohio County Correctional Center), Northern Regional Jail and Correctional Facility, Chick Buckbee Juvenile Center, Vicki Douglas Juvenile Center, Potomac Highlands Regional Jail and Correctional Facility, and Eastern Regional Jail and Corrections Facility (including Martinsburg Correctional Center) $47,900.32 upon hire/reallocation and $49,400.208 after 6 months - Remainder of the Division of Corrections and Rehabilitation facilities Distinguishing Characteristics
These positions operate at the full-performance level within the Correctional Officer class series. Responsibilities
Reads and implements training materials; posts orders, administrative regulations; logs entries and memorandums. Obtains information from previous shift regarding activities occurring on that shift. Conducts/assists with offender intake/discharge procedures; observes, monitors and supervises offenders to detect unusual or prohibited behavior and maintains custody and control within the correctional facility. Performs counts at regular, or other, intervals to ensure offender accountability; transports offenders to and from correctional facilities; searches persons, personal property and areas; instructs and supervises offenders in performing assigned tasks. Maintains public safety and control of offenders by enforcing rules, regulations and state law; reports violations. Testifies at internal disciplinary hearings and in court. Listens and responds appropriately to offender requests, problems and complaints. Models appropriate personal and social living skills when interacting with offenders. Participates in staff, team and committee meetings. Recognizes and responds to potential or actual emergencies such as fires, physical altercations, disturbances or escapes in a manner that is consistent with policy, procedure and state law and ensures public safety. Handles and operates security/communications equipment and/or firearms as directed in a manner which is consistent with policy, procedure and state law and which ensures public safety. Inspects, inventories, maintains physical control of and logs keys, tools, weapons and related equipment; reports damaged or missing items or other irregularities. Performs safety and sanitation inspections; oversees cleaning of institutional areas and inmate hygiene activities. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Knowledge of correctional security, treatment and support program operations. Knowledge of rules, regulations and state law. Knowledge of emergency procedures. Ability to follow and issue written and oral direction within the chain of command. Ability to interact positively with staff, inmates and the public. Ability to run, jump, climb stairs and physically restrain violent residents. Ability to operate a motor vehicle. Ability to use appropriate physical force to control offenders when necessary. Ability to safely handle and use firearms, chemical agents and mechanical restraints and to obtain certification in the use of this equipment. Ability to conduct correct contraband searches. Ability to perform accurate offender counts. Training
Graduation from a standard high school or the equivalent. Experience
One (1) year of full-time or equivalent part-time paid experience as a correctional officer, probation/parole officer, any US Military Service, police officer or in criminal justice or related field. Substitution
Successfully completed coursework from a regionally accredited college or university in corrections, criminal justice or related field may be substituted at the rate of one (1) year for every thirty (30) hours of study. Conditions of Employment
Applicants must successfully complete a psychological examination prior to appointment and as required thereafter. Applicants must successfully complete a medical examination prior to appointment and as required thereafter. Applicants must successfully complete a physical performance test prior to appointment and annually thereafter. Applicants must successfully complete a chemical urinalysis drug-screening test prior to initial employment. All employees in this job class shall be subject to random drug testing, as well as drug testing for reasonable suspicion as set forth in agency policy. Applicant's character and suitability for employment as a Correctional Officer must be verified through an agency investigation prior to employment. Applicant's background must be clear of felony convictions and of any activity prohibited by the Prison Rape Elimination Act. Applicants are subject to recurring background checks as may be required by law, rule, standard, or policy. Applicants will be required to work various shifts and schedules are subject to change at any time. Applicants are subject to mandatory overtime and must be available for assignment to any location in the State of West Virginia. Applicants must possess a valid driver's license prior to appointment and continuously maintain such license while employed in this classification. Applicants must maintain a working telephone for agency contact. Applicants shall successfully complete training as may be required by policies established by the Commissioner or as may be required by law, rule, or standard. Applicants must possess the ability to perform the essential functions and tasks of the classification. Your complete work history is needed to qualify you for positions. Please be as detailed as possible and list all of your past employment. Additional Information
Upon completion of the first year of continuous service in the position, any employee hired into the rank of the Correctional Officer series shall receive a retention incentive of $2,000. If an employee is hired into a Critical Vacancy Pay Facility (CVPF) and leaves the facility, the additional pay differential of $5,000 shall be removed from their salary, unless transferring to another CVPF. Facility Listings
Adult Facilities – Prisons and Jails: Central Regional Jail and Correctional Facility – Braxton County (no phone) Denmar Correctional Center and Jail – Pocahontas County Eastern Regional Jail and Correctional Facility / Martinsburg Correctional Center and Jail – Berkeley County Huttonsville Correctional Center and Jail / Huttonsville Work Camp – Randolph County Lakin Correctional Center and Jail – Mason County Mount Olive Correctional Complex and Jail / Slayton Work Camp – Fayette County North Central Regional Jail and Correctional Facility – Doddridge County Northern Regional Jail and Correctional Facility / Ohio County Correctional Center and Jail – Marshall/Ohio Potomac Highlands Regional Jail and Correctional Facility – Hampshire County Pruntytown Correctional Center and Jail – Taylor County Saint Marys Correctional Center and Jail – Pleasants County Salem Correctional Center and Jail – Harrison/Doddridge County South Central Regional Jail and Correctional Facility – Kanawha County Southern Regional Jail and Correctional Facility – Raleigh County Southwestern Regional Jail and Correctional Facility – Logan County Stevens Correctional Center – McDowell County Tygart Valley Regional Jail and Correctional Facility – Randolph County Western Regional Jail and Correctional Facility – Cabell County Community Corrections and Juvenile Facilities are listed similarly with county references above as applicable.
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