correctional officer

CoreCivic

<p></p><div><p><b>$24.86 per hour</b></p><p>
At CoreCivic, our employees are driven by a deep sense of service, high standards of professionalism and a responsibility to better the public good. We are <b>hiring immediately</b> for a <b>Correctional Officer</b> who has a passion for providing the highest quality care in an institutional, secure setting. As a CoreCivic employee, you can expect:</p><ul><li> Company matched 401K</li><li> Paid time off and federal holidays</li><li> Healthcare and wellness programs</li><li> Paid Training and where applicable certifications</li></ul>
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The Correctional Officer provides for the security, care and direct supervision of inmates/residents in housing units, at meals, during recreation, on work assignments and during all other phases of activity in a correctional facility. You may have to employ weapons or force to maintain discipline and order. Veterans are encouraged to apply.<ul><li> You are responsible for maintaining order and security of inmates in a correctional facility.</li><li> You must be able to work any shift, as you may be assigned to a variety of posts including, but not limited to, armory/key control, housing units, kitchen, medical, visitation, etc.</li><li> CoreCivic recognizes your military service to qualify you for positions</li></ul>
requiring criminal justice experience.
2025 CoreCivic Benefits Overview<p></p><p><b><br>
You may be a fit for this role if you:</b></p><ul><li> Have a high school diploma, GED certification or equivalent.</li><li> We train you to be successful: Paid training, and where applicable, be a non-commissioned security officer licensed by the state of employment (we pay the cost for you).</li><li> Have a valid driver's license.</li><li> Can demonstrate the ability to complete any required training.</li><li> Are available to work any hours, any shift.</li><li> Are at least 18 years of age.</li></ul><p><i>
CoreCivic is a Drug-Free Workplace &amp; EOE including Disability/Veteran.</i></p></div><p></p>

Correctional Officer

Wyoming County

<p>Are you looking for a career where you can make a meaningful impact every single day? The Wyoming County Correctional Facility is seeking dedicated individuals to join our team as Correctional Officers. As a vital part of the criminal justice system, our primary mission is to ensure maximum safety for the public, our staff, and our population, while providing an environment that fosters rehabilitation.</p><p><b>Your Role as a Correctional Officer:</b></p><ul><li><b>Maintain Security &amp; Order:</b> Ensure a safe and secure environment by enforcing rules, conducting inspections for contraband, and preventing disorder.</li><li><b>Guidance &amp; Mentorship:</b> Provide nonprofessional counseling, advice, and guidance to residents, assisting them with their adjustment to the correctional environment and encouraging participation in programs.</li><li><b>Supervision &amp; Management:</b> Oversee resident activities including work details, meals, recreation, and religious or educational programs.</li><li><b>Professional Conduct:</b> Perform duties in a highly structured, professional environment with clear policies and procedures, ensuring fairness and impartiality in all interactions.</li></ul><p><b>We Offer:</b></p><ul><li>A career that puts you on the front line of public safety and community well-being.</li><li>The opportunity to support essential programs like religious training, education, recreation, and health services that prepare individuals for responsible community living.</li><li>A stable, professional work setting with clearly defined roles and responsibilities.</li></ul><p><b>Minimum Qualifications:</b></p><ul><li>High School Diploma or GED (or any acceptable equivalent combination of education and experience).</li><li>Basic knowledge of maintaining order and discipline in a correctional facility.</li><li>The ability to act with knowledgeable, tactful, and calm authority.</li></ul><p><b>Ready to serve your community? Apply today to begin your career with the Wyoming County Correctional Facility.</b></p><p><i>Please be advised that applicants selected for an interview will be required to complete a formal paper application.</i></p><p>Pay: $16.25 per hour</p><p>Benefits:</p><ul><li>Employee assistance program</li><li>Professional development assistance</li></ul><p>Shift availability:</p><ul><li>Night Shift (Preferred)</li><li>Overnight Shift (Preferred)</li></ul><p>Work Location: In person</p>

Jefferson/ Franklin Correctional Facility

<p><b>Job Overview</b><br/>As a Correctional Officer, you will play a crucial role in maintaining safety and security within correctional facilities. Your primary responsibility will be to oversee the daily activities of inmates, ensuring compliance with facility rules and regulations while fostering a safe environment for both staff and inmates. This position requires a strong sense of integrity, excellent communication skills, and the ability to handle challenging situations with professionalism.</p><p><b>Duties</b></p><ul><li>Monitor inmate behavior and activities to ensure compliance with facility regulations.</li><li>Conduct regular inspections of the facility, including cells and common areas, to maintain security.</li><li>Utilize CCTV systems effectively to observe inmate movements and prevent incidents.</li><li>Respond promptly to emergencies, utilizing conflict management skills to de-escalate situations.</li><li>Prepare detailed reports on incidents, inmate behavior, and daily activities as part of standard documentation procedures.</li><li>Collaborate with law enforcement personnel when necessary and assist in investigations as required.</li><li>Administer first aid and CPR when needed, ensuring the health and safety of all individuals within the facility.</li><li>Participate in ongoing training programs to enhance skills in areas such as militarized response tactics and conflict resolution.</li></ul><p><b>Experience</b><br/>Candidates should possess relevant experience or qualifications that demonstrate their capability in this role. Preferred qualifications include:</p><ul><li>Certification in First Aid and CPR.</li><li>Experience or training in conflict management techniques.</li><li>Familiarity with law enforcement practices or previous experience in a correctional setting is advantageous.</li><li>Proficiency in report writing to accurately document incidents and daily activities.</li><li>Knowledge of CCTV operations is beneficial for effective monitoring.</li></ul><p>This position requires individuals who are committed to upholding the law while ensuring the safety of all individuals within correctional facilities. If you are ready to take on this challenging yet rewarding role, we encourage you to apply.</p><p>Job Types: Full-time, Part-time</p><p>Pay: $10.00 - $12.00 per hour</p><p>Benefits:</p><ul><li>Dental insurance</li><li>Health insurance</li><li>Life insurance</li><li>Paid time off</li><li>Retirement plan</li><li>Vision insurance</li></ul><p>Education:</p><ul><li>High school or equivalent (Preferred)</li></ul><p>License/Certification:</p><ul><li>Driver's License (Preferred)</li></ul><p>Shift availability:</p><ul><li>Day Shift (Preferred)</li><li>Night Shift (Preferred)</li></ul><p>Ability to Commute:</p><ul><li>Fayette, MS 39069 (Required)</li></ul><p>Work Location: In person</p>

Commonwealth of Kentucky

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</div><div>4/16/2026 (8:00 PM EDT)
</div></div><div><div>26-01770
</div><div>Correctional Officer
</div></div><div><div><div>Pay Grade</div>
<div>10</div>
</div></div><div><div>Salary
</div><div>$39,127.68 Annually<br>
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Locality Premium &ndash; $5.23 per hour
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Shift Premium - $2.13 per hour
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Weekend Premium - $2.13 per hour
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Holiday Premium - $2.13 per hour
</div></div><div><div>Employment Type
</div><div>EXECUTIVE BRANCH | FULL TIME | ELIGIBLE FOR OVERTIME PAY | 18A | 40.0 HR/WK
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</div><div></div><div><div><b>Click here for more details on state employment.</b>
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</div><div>Justice &amp; Public Safety Cabinet | Department of Corrections
</div></div><div><div>Location
</div><div>3111 Spurr Road<br>
Lexington, KY 40511 USA
</div></div><div><div>Description
</div><div>Creating a Better, Safer Kentucky<br>
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Do you want to kick-start your career in Criminal Justice? Look no further! The Kentucky Department of Corrections is seeking motivated individuals who are up for the challenge.<br>
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Correctional Officers fill a critical role within correctional institutions by working together as a team to maintain safety and control of offenders. This position is in the new medical institution located in Lexington Kentucky.<br>
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Responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:
<ul><li>Maintains control of the institution to provide safety and security of the facility inmates, staff, and general public by enforcing rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.
</li><li>Supervises inmate activities in housing units, dining areas, recreation and work areas.
</li><li>Attends to the medical, visitation, personal property, and recreational needs of the inmates.
</li><li>Inspects and patrols the grounds for contraband, unauthorized personnel, and for other security risks.
</li><li>Completes required reports and daily logs.
</li><li>Conducts inmate counts, security rounds, and searches.</li></ul>
The ideal candidate for this position will have:
<ul><li>Strong communication skills
</li><li>Observation skills
</li><li>Be a team player
</li><li>Attention to detail
</li><li>Ability to work under pressure</li></ul>
Please be advised that although medical cannabis has been legalized in the Commonwealth of Kentucky, due to other applicable state or federal laws, employees in this position are prohibited from using medical cannabis. If you need additional information about this prohibition, you may contact the agency point of contact for addition-al information.<br>
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This position has an approved Locality Premium of $5.23, based on the organizational structure and work county it is currently assigned to, in compliance with 101 KAR 2:034 Section 9(1).<br>
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This job classification is approved for the following shift premiums, in compliance with 101 KAR 2:034 Section 9(2), which are applied to the base salary:
<ul><li>Shift Premium - $2.13 per hour
</li><li>Weekend Premium - $2.13 per hour
</li><li>Holiday Premium - $2.13 per hour</li></ul>
</div></div><div><div>Minimum Requirements
</div><div><div><b>EDUCATION:</b> High school graduate.</div><br>
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<div><b>EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, OR SKILLS:</b> NONE</div><br>
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<div><b>Substitute EDUCATION for EXPERIENCE:</b> NONE</div><br>
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<div><b>Substitute EXPERIENCE for EDUCATION:</b> NONE</div><br>
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<div><b>SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS (AGE, LICENSURE, REGULATION, ETC.):</b> Must be twenty years of age. Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license to qualify for employment in this job classification. For the Department of Juvenile Justice, must successfully complete the Department of Juvenile Justice Training Academy within six months of employment. Must maintain any required licensure(s), certification(s), or other credentials for the length of employment in this job classification. Employing agency is responsible for ensuring employee possesses and maintains required licensure(s), certification(s) or other credentials.
</div></div></div><div><div>Working Conditions
</div><div>Work environment is hazardous due to working in a state correctional facility with convicted felons or in a juvenile detention facility. May be exposed to hazards and dangers associated with operating a motor vehicle while providing transportation services.
</div></div><div><div>Probationary Period
</div><div>This job has an initial and promotional probationary period of 6 months, except as provided in KRS 18A.111.
</div></div><div><div>If you have questions about this advertisement, please contact Kasey Schank at Kasey.Schank@ky.gov.
</div></div><div><div>An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D</div></div></div></div><div></div>

LaSalle Corrections

<div><p><b>Essential Duties and Responsibilities:</b></p>
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Supervises inmates in living areas and recreational activities. Supervises inmates and visitors in visitation areas.</p>
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Serves as control center officer, coordinates and monitors inmate movements, conducts counts, and provides emergency response.</p>
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Serves as mailroom, field tower, medical security, perimeter security, and/or gate officer as required.</p>
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Provides security in treatment activities and supervises labor crews in the kitchen and other specialized areas.</p>
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Ensures prompt and appropriate assistance to inmates in the event of injury, illness, and emotional trauma.</p>
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Prepares reports and maintains daily logs as required.</p>
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Initiates disciplinary reports.</p>
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Conduct shakedown for contraband materials, either individually or as part of a specialized team.</p>
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Promotes facility cleanliness and reports need for maintenance and/or repairs.</p>
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Serves as a member of special teams to respond.</p>
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Performs a variety of marginal duties not listed, to be determined and assigned as needed.</p>
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Required Knowledge Skills/Abilities:</b></p>
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Must be representative of worthwhile qualities to which an inmate can identify</p>
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Must be emotionally stable, understanding, and philosophically attuned to the objective of the facility.</p>
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Language skills and reasoning ability are crucial to success in this position.</p>
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Interacts daily with offenders and staff members while providing security for the facility.</p>
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Education and Experience:</b></p>
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High school diploma or equivalent</p>
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Successful completion of training courses and on-the-job training as required by facility training standards.</p>
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Experience in correctional setting is highly desirable</p><br>
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Physical Requirements:</b></p>
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The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to satisfactorily perform these essential functions without causing an undue hardship for the employer.</p>
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Long periods of continuous standing and walking per shift.</p>
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Frequent periods of sitting per shift.</p>
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Repetitive climbing of stairs to reach the assigned areas and working at heights</p>
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Occasional kneeling, squatting, and bending to perform &ldquo;pat&rdquo; or &ldquo;strip&rdquo; searches</p>
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Frequent grasping, reaching, pushing, pulling, bending, twisting</p>
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Occasionally responding to altercations and occasional restraining and securing assaultive offenders</p>
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Ability to respond rapidly to potential security and/or medical codes/issues</p>
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Frequent transferrers and transporting offenders by walking or riding in various vehicles such as vans, buses, and other forms of transportation</p>
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Continuous periods of operating/driving company vehicles to pick up and transport offenders per shift.</p>
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Remaining awake and alert while on duty per shift.</p>
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Occasional lifting and carrying up to 50-100 lbs</p>
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Ability to occasionally withstand direct or indirect exposure to OC spray</p>
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Ability to hear and understand verbal communication.</p>
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#AOJ</p></div>

Jefferson County Jail

<p><b>Job Overview</b><br/>Please apply in person Now hiring at the Jefferson County Jail located in Brookville, PA. We are currently accepting applications for full time Correction Officers. The starting wage will be $22.05 after the first three weeks of training. The overall objective of the position is to supervise, care for and the control of inmates. Responsibilities include the security of the jail, protecting the public, staff and incarcerated individuals, and serving as a liaison between inmates and supervisory staff. High School diploma or equivalent is required. Must be able to pass criminal background and drug tests. Must be a United States citizen and be willing to work different shifts and on an on-call basis. The successful candidate must be willing to work daily with potentially aggressive inmates, conduct inmate searches, including body searches, occasionally could be involved in physical confrontations to enforce jail rules, and conduct head counts at specified times. Applications will be accepted at the County Commissioners Office, Jefferson Place, 155 Main Street, 2nd Floor, Brookville, PA, or at the Jefferson County Jail located at 578 Service center Rd. Brookville, PA Monday through Friday 8:30 through 4:30 Jail. Applicant must be at least 18 years of age, high school (or equivalent) graduate, and must possess a clean criminal background</p><p><b>Responsibilities</b></p><ul><li>Supervise and monitor inmate activities to ensure compliance with facility rules and regulations.</li><li>Conduct regular inspections of the facility, including cells, common areas, and perimeters.</li><li>Respond to emergencies and incidents, utilizing conflict management skills to de-escalate situations.</li><li>Prepare detailed reports on inmate behavior, incidents, and daily activities.</li><li>Operate CCTV systems to monitor inmate movements and maintain security.</li><li>Enforce disciplinary actions as necessary while maintaining professionalism.</li><li>Provide first aid and CPR when required, ensuring the health and safety of inmates and staff.</li><li>Collaborate with law enforcement agencies as needed for investigations or emergencies.</li></ul><p><b>Qualifications</b></p><ul><li>Previous experience in law enforcement or a related field is preferred.</li><li>Certification in First Aid and CPR is highly desirable.</li><li>Strong conflict management skills with the ability to handle stressful situations calmly.</li><li>Proficient in report writing with attention to detail for documentation purposes.</li><li>Familiarity with CCTV operations and monitoring techniques is an advantage.</li><li>A military background or certificate may enhance candidacy but is not mandatory.</li><li>Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, are essential for effective interaction with inmates and staff.</li></ul><p>Join our team as a Correctional Officer where you can make a difference by contributing to a safe and secure environment. Your commitment to safety, integrity, and professionalism will be key in this vital role.</p><p>Job Type: Full-time</p><p>Pay: $22.04 - $22.05 per hour</p><p>Benefits:</p><ul><li>Dental insurance</li><li>Employee assistance program</li><li>Employee discount</li><li>Health insurance</li><li>Health savings account</li><li>Life insurance</li><li>Military leave</li><li>Paid time off</li><li>Retirement plan</li><li>Uniform allowance</li><li>Vision insurance</li></ul><p>Work Location: In person</p>

State of Iowa - Executive Branch

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 The salary for this position is $24.00/hour/$1,920.00 bi-weekly/$49,920.00 annual.
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 If you&rsquo;re looking for a meaningful and steady career with excellent pay and benefits, look no further. The Iowa Department of Corrections offers a competitive salary and benefits in comparison to other public employment and other state corrections departments. Starting pay is $24.00/hour + shift differential for 2nd and 3rd shifts, and annual merit increases. You will also have the opportunity to receive training that will allow you to advance in your profession, and as you do, be compensated accordingly.
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 State insurance for individuals and/or eligible family members
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 Deferred Compensation retirement savings plan
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 Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and/or dependent care expenses
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 This is not a job. It&rsquo;s a career. The North Central Correctional Facility is a place where you will not just be working a job, but paving your career. The nature of the work is engaging, challenging, and honorable. At N.C.C.F., you&rsquo;ll have opportunities for training, teamwork, and professional progress in a meaningful field.
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 As part of a multi-disciplinary team, observes incarcerated individual behavior/interaction with staff, other incarcerated individuals, and visitors; communicates and documents observations to ensure effective security and consistent application of incarcerated individual change principles.
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 Continuously interacts with incarcerated individuals, utilizing behavioral techniques to assist in the development of problem-solving skills, facilitating behavior change, role-playing, effective disapproval, providing positive reinforcement when appropriate, and instituting corrective measures through the effective use of disapproval.
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 Patrols facilities and makes security checks; conducts rounds and incarcerated individual counts; inspects all areas of the institution and grounds for safety/security deficiencies.
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 Conducts searches of incarcerated individuals, vehicles, packages, equipment, incarcerated individuals&rsquo; cells and property for contraband items. With a balanced approach, instructs incarcerated individuals in rules, policy, procedure, expectations, and assists incarcerated individuals in the development of attitudes and skills necessary for successful adaptation to life within an institution and a pro-social lifestyle.
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 Escorts incarcerated individuals, visitors, and staff inside/outside of the institution and verifies possession of appropriate passes or legal documents. Interacts with the general public, visitors, and victims in person or via phone.
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 Provides information, security, and assistance. Role models pro-social behaviors that convey dignity and respect for others and acknowledge that incarcerated individuals can change their lives by development of skills and the adoption of pro-social attitudes and behaviors.
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 Maintains logs, prepares reports, and enters information into the Department of Corrections electronic record system. Supervises incarcerated individual work assignments and evaluates work performance.
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 Operates electronic doors, telephone systems, two-way radios, intercom, alarm systems, closed circuit TV systems, personal data assistants, computer terminals, and weapons/incarcerated individual control devices.
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 The State of Iowa participates in E-Verify, a federal program that helps employers confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. Within the required timeframe, new hires will be verified through the E-Verify system to ensure authorization to work in the United States. The State of Iowa also complies with the federal
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 Graduation from high school, GED, or equivalency.
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