Correctional Officer

Remote

🚀 Administration

Correctional Officers work closely with individuals impacted by the legal system in their living quarters to oversee and monitor their daily activities. They can work for governmental institutions or for private prisons. Correctional Officers record the events of each day and make note of any confrontations or other issues. They confiscate contraband and determine when to discipline individuals who break protocol. Correctional Officers can also act as an escort when taking individuals to court hearings, health clinics, classrooms and recreation areas. They distribute supplies and ensure that individuals impacted by the legal system get proper care and protection from harm while in custody.

What does a Correctional Officer do?

A Correctional Officer, or Prison Guard, is responsible for enforcing the rules and maintaining routines at a jail, prison or another correctional facility. Their duties include inspecting jail cells according to security protocols and safety codes, supervising individuals impacted by the legal system during meals and recreational time and diffusing conflicts between individuals to help preserve peace and order.

Responsibilities

A Correctional Officer should be able to fulfill various duties and responsibilities. The following are some duties and responsibilities a Correctional Officer should be able to execute:

Regular head counts of individuals within a section
Monitor individuals behavior and report unusual activity to ensure safety and security
Escort individuals to job sites, medical facilities, classrooms or wherever they are needed in a timely, secure manner
Assist other Correctional Officers with management of individuals
Conduct regular searches of individuals areas like cells, recreation rooms and showers for unauthorized items
Manage confrontational situations as they arise to maintain security

Required Skills

A competitive Correctional Officer will have certain skills and qualifications, including:

Good writing skills to create clear reports
Strong verbal communication skills to interact with people impacted by the legal system and coworkers
Leadership skills to maintain order and control
Ability to work 12-hour shifts or longer
Fluency in English
Ability to pass a minimum fitness test

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