State Of West Virginia Charleston , WV 25305
Posted 1 week ago
Special Hiring Rate:
$52,900.432 upon hire/reallocation and $54,400.32 after 6 months
$47,900.32 upon hire/reallocation and $49,400.208 after 6 months
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.
Distinguishing Characteristics:
These positions operate at the full-performance level within the Correctional Officer class series.
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IMPORTANT: Your eligible score will be based on information provided in your application; therefore, make sure your application is detailed and complete. You MUST complete ALL parts of the application, including the Work Experience section.
ATTENTION:
Applicant must verify post high school education by submitting an official transcript or diploma, training or licensure earned pertaining to this position by the closing date of the posting, if not previously verified.
To be considered to receive credit for Veterans preference, you must verify eligibility by attaching a copy of your Member 4 DD214 to your application prior to submitting it. If you are unable to attach this document, please go ahead and apply. However, you must email the document to applicantservices@wv.gov or mail to WV Division of Personnel, 1900 Kanawha Blvd. E., Building 3, Suite 500, Charleston, WV 25305. A service connected disability must be verified by a U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs letter and may also be provided by the options mentioned above.
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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, but not limited to, 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 (Part-time National Guard service may be included as military service using the Division of Personnel's internal conversion calculation), 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.
NOTICE: If you are claiming college or other post-high school education or license, you MUST attach or provide by mail a legible copy of your OFFICIAL education transcript, license or training record. YOU WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED FOR EMPLOYMENT UNTIL THIS VERIFICATION HAS BEEN RECEIVED. To avoid missing a job opportunity, it is important that you provide this verification as soon as possible. You only have to provide this verification one time. It is not required with every application. Attach documents to the online application, or via email to: applicantservices@wv.gov, FAX: 304-957-0396, or mail to: Division of Personnel, Building 3, Suite 500, 1900 Kanawha Blvd. E., Charleston, WV 25305.
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.
If you decide to apply you will be required to answer the online Supplemental Questions shown in the tab above. Your responses will be made available to the hiring manager. You will be required to verify all responses. IMPORTANT: Any related experience indicated in the Supplemental Questions MUST also be detailed in the "Work Experience" section of your application. Misleading claims or statements is grounds for permanent disqualification.
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