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Texas Department of Criminal Justice - Alfred Hughes Unit

<p><b>Correctional Officer 3</b></p><p>The Texas Department of Criminal Justice has over 100 prison units throughout the State and employs approximately 20,000 Correctional Officers. If you want a good paying job with benefits, stability, promotion opportunities and the chance to perform challenging and important work, a Correctional Officer position may be for you. With so many units around the State, you will have a good chance of working in the area of your choice.</p><p><i><b>The Alfred D. Hughes Unit (Max Security Unit) currently has openings for Correctional Officers.</b></i></p><p><b>Correctional Officer 3 Eligibility Criteria</b></p><p>If you meet the eligibility criteria and are ready for a challenge, willing to learn, and prepared to work as a team member in a structured environment, we encourage you to consider employment as a TDCJ Correctional Officer with over 13 months of service.</p><p>. A veteran who has completed at least two years active military service and been discharged under honorable conditions, or an applicant who has earned an associate's or bachelor's degree from an accredited college will start as a Correctional Officer 3, pay level 4, $4704.60per month. ($4875.74 Max. security Unit) Regular promotions within the career path continue, progressing to $5256.02 ($5413.71 Max. security Unit) at 73 months of TDCJ service.</p><p>&middot; You must be a U.S. citizen or an immigrant with lawful status, who is authorized to work in the U.S.</p><p>&middot; You must be at least 18 years old.</p><p>&middot; You must possess a High School Diploma from an accredited senior high school or equivalent, or a state or military-issued General Education Development (GED) certificate. View information about foreign education credentials.</p><p>&middot; A copy of your current drivers license or government issued ID with a photograph and/or DOB, sex, height, eye color and address.</p><p>&middot; A copy of your Social Security Card; this must be the copy issued by the Social Security Office</p><p>&middot; You must not be on active duty in the military, unless on terminal leave. (Applicants may screen if they are within 6 months of eligibility.)</p><p>&middot; You must not have been discharged from the Armed Forces under dishonorable conditions.</p><p>&middot; You must never have been convicted of a felony. See additional information.</p><p>&middot; You must never have been convicted of an offense involving domestic violence. See additional information.</p><p>&middot; You cannot have had a Class A misdemeanor conviction within the past 10 years. See additional information.</p><p>&middot; You cannot have had a Class B misdemeanor conviction within the past 3 years. See additional information.</p><p>&middot; You cannot be on probation for any criminal offense.</p><p>&middot; You cannot have any criminal charges pending or have an outstanding warrant.</p><p>&middot; You must be able to perform the essential functions of a Correctional Officer, with or without reasonable accommodation.</p><p>&middot; You must pass the TDCJ Drug Test.</p><p>&middot; You must pass the TDCJ Physical Agility Test.</p><p>&middot; Male applicants, age 18 through 25, must provide proof of Selective Service registration or exemption from Selective Service registration. If you are not registered, you may register by clicking the following link: https://www.sss.gov/RegVer/wfRegistration.aspx</p><p><b>Additional Information</b></p><p>&middot; A CO applicant with prior government correctional custody experience within the 36-month period preceding date of hire shall be hired at a pay level corresponding with the months of service if dates of employment are verified by former employer and the applicant left employer in good standing.</p><p>&middot; For all TDCJ purposes, conviction of a criminal offense includes paid fine, time served, placed on probation (includes deferred adjudication), and court ordered restitution.</p><p><b>Correctional Officer Benefits</b></p><p>&middot; Vacation leave</p><p>&middot; Sick Leave</p><p>&middot; Paid holidays</p><p>&middot; Retirement</p><p>&middot; Group life and health insurance</p><p><b>Correctional Officer 3 Essential Functions</b></p><ul><li>Attends pre-service training programs at the Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) Correctional Training Academy and receives on-the-job training while working with experienced correctional officers at the assigned facility.</li><li>Searches for contraband and provides security; counts, feeds, and supervises offenders in housing, work, and other areas accessed by stairs; and maintains security of various assigned areas involving long periods of sitting and standing, climbing stairs and ladders to reach the assigned areas, and working at heights.</li><li>Provides custody and security of offenders including observing actions of offenders, squatting and bending to perform &quot;pat&quot; and &quot;strip&quot; searches of offenders, restraining and securing sometimes assaultive offenders, and transferring and transporting offenders by walking or riding in various vehicles such as trailers, vans, buses, and other forms of transportation.</li><li>Supervises and provides security of offenders performing technical skills such as construction, maintenance, laundry, food service, and in varied industrial and agricultural operations which involve climbing stairs and ladders, and climbing around the inside or outside of buildings; works outdoors and indoors without air conditioning; works around motorized or moving equipment and machinery; and is subject to all types of weather.</li><li>Responds to emergencies, including climbing stairs and ladders while searching for escaped offenders, hearing calls for and calling for help, giving first aid at the emergency site, carrying an injured or unconscious offender or employee various distances to safety up or down stairs and ladders; and uses force and deadly force, including the use of chemical agents and firearms, to control offenders.</li><li>Reads, reviews, and properly applies information found in offender records which is related to the offender's health and safety and to the security of the facility; provides leadership and technical guidance to other staff; complies with policies, procedures, rules, and regulations; enforces offender disciplinary rules; and prepares and maintains records, forms, and reports.</li><li>Performs a variety of marginal duties not listed, to be determined and assigned as needed</li></ul><p>Job Type: Full-time</p><p>Pay: From $4704.60 ($4875.74 Max Security Unit) per month</p><p>Benefits:</p><ul><li>401(k)</li><li>Dental insurance</li><li>Employee assistance program</li><li>Flexible spending account</li><li>Health insurance</li><li>Health savings account</li><li>Life insurance</li><li>Paid time off</li><li>Retirement plan</li><li>Vision insurance</li></ul><p>Schedule:</p><ul><li>12 hour shift</li><li>Day shift</li><li>Extended hours</li><li>Night shift</li><li>Overtime</li><li>Rotating shift</li></ul><p>Work Location: In person</p><p>Job Type: Full-time</p><p>Benefits:</p><ul><li>401(k)</li><li>Dental insurance</li><li>Employee assistance program</li><li>Flexible spending account</li><li>Health insurance</li><li>Health savings account</li><li>Life insurance</li><li>Military leave</li><li>Paid time off</li><li>Parental leave</li><li>Professional development assistance</li><li>Referral program</li><li>Retirement plan</li><li>Tuition reimbursement</li><li>Vision insurance</li></ul><p>Schedule:</p><ul><li>12 hour shift</li><li>Day shift</li><li>Night shift</li><li>Overtime</li><li>Rotating shift</li></ul><p>Work Location: In person</p><p>Job Types: Full-time, Part-time</p><p>Pay: From $4,845.74 per month</p><p>Benefits:</p><ul><li>401(k)</li><li>Dental insurance</li><li>Employee assistance program</li><li>Health insurance</li><li>Life insurance</li><li>Paid time off</li><li>Parental leave</li><li>Referral program</li><li>Retirement plan</li><li>Vision insurance</li></ul><p>Work Location: In person</p>

Correctional Officer - 3

McKean County

<p>McKean County is accepting applications for Correctional Officers. Responsibilities include maintaining the security of the McKean County Prison while preserving order to ensure the safety and welfare of staff, visitors, and inmates. Essential Job Functions include but are not limited to the following key roles:</p><p><b>Supervises inmates by communicating clear expectations, positive reinforcement, and accountability while being respectful and considerate. Serves as a role model and encourages inmates to accept responsibility for themselves and their actions.</b></p><p><b>Utilizes physical abilities to restrain, protect, defend one&rsquo;s self, and give chase when necessary.</b></p><p><b>Effectively and coherently uses interpersonal skills to communicate with inmates, professional visitors, and the public by providing information and directions, mediating disputes, and advising of rights and processes.</b></p><p><b>Provides security checks and searches of people, mail items, objects capable of concealing contraband, buildings, vehicles, and large outdoor areas. Such searches may involve feeling and detecting objects; bending, crouching, or stooping; and standing or walking for extended periods of time.</b></p><p>Job Type: Part-time</p><p>Pay: $19.75 per hour</p><p>Benefits:</p><ul><li>Dental insurance</li><li>Employee assistance program</li><li>Health insurance</li><li>Health savings account</li><li>Life insurance</li><li>Paid time off</li><li>Retirement plan</li><li>Vision insurance</li></ul><p>Work Location: In person</p>

Correctional Officer - County Jail

Oregon Department of Corrections

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 $5,872 - $7,980
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 Correctional Officer - Two Rivers Correctional Institution (Umatilla) Relocation Assistance
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  Correctional Officer, Two Rivers Correctional (Institution (Umatilla) Relocation Assistance
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  Oregon Department of Corrections
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 Are you looking for a career that will challenge your personal fitness, intellect, and maturity? What if your work environment could include various tasks allowing you to gain insight on yourself and others?
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 Becoming a Correctional Officer may be the way to fulfill those goals! The Oregon Department of Corrections&rsquo; (DOC) next Basic Corrections Course is starting soon, and we want you to be one of our students!
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 As a Correctional Officer, you will set limits, provide good role model examples, and assist in facilitating positive change in the lives of adults in custody (AIC).
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 This announcement is for Two Rivers Correctional Institution in Umatilla, Oregon. DOC offers many positions across Oregon &ndash; locations include Ontario, Wilsonville, Madras, Salem, Tillamook, Pendleton, Umatilla, Portland, and Lakeview. If you are interested in additional locations, you will need to apply to announcements that are specific to that facility.
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 Our Basic Corrections Courses (BCC) fill up quickly, so act fast! If a career in corrections interests you, don&rsquo;t hesitate.
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 Once hired, you will begin by attending the Basic Corrections Course (BCC). Your training is on-the-job, meaning you will start earning a paycheck during your training! Previous correctional experience is not a requirement. We invest in training and educating YOU, if you have the right personal attributes! At DOC we are looking for people with the right integrity, passion for helping others, and motivation. This position is an entry level position.
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 Your first year is considered to be a probationary period including the BCC (seven-weeks training in our academy course, this training is eligible for college credit towards your degree), classroom training, online courses, health and fitness classes, force skills training, and a comprehensive Field Training Evaluation Program (FTEP). BCC is certified by the Department of Public Safety and Standards Training (DPSST). For the duration of the probationary period, work hours, shifts, and days off will vary based on the needs of the institution.
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 All Correctional Officer positions are union represented &mdash; training, work hours, breaks, days off, etc. will be determined by your institution&rsquo;s labor contract. Once the probationary period is completed, work shifts and days off may be subject to a bid process in accordance with the applicable labor contract.
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   United States citizen
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   Possess reading comprehension, report writing, and retention abilities
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   Satisfactorily complete an ODOC background investigation OAR 259-008-0015
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   Pass a psychological evaluation and risk assessment as required by HB 2936
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   No evidence of substance abuse
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   Proficient using computers
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 The National Testing Network also provides dimensional ratings on applicants. We review for the following:
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    Cooperative in supporting management&rsquo;s goals
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    Making choices reflecting good integrity
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    Ability to support and communicate with other staff
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    Use of grammar and understanding of written content.
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    Of being unprofessionally involved with offenders
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 In the Work Experience section of your application make sure to include the dates and duties off all relevant positions and details to support how you meet these attributes. If you do not include education or work experience meeting the minimum qualifications, you will not be considered for the position. Only the candidates whose experience most closely matches the qualifications and requested skills of this position will be invited to interview.
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  Nature of the Work
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 As a Correctional Officer, you will work in a team setting to maintain order within the institutions, enforcing rules and regulations while providing care to ensure safety and security. You will help adults in custody be orderly and obey agency guidelines and standards while monitoring their activities and supervising their work assignments. Cell checks and searches of adults in custody and their living quarters for contraband, settling disputes, and enforcing discipline are often required. Observing, inspecting, and reporting of safety, sanitary, and fire hazard are routine.
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 The Oregon Department of Corrections is responsible for over 12,000 adults in custody in 12 state prisons throughout Oregon. It advises and evaluates counties regarding administration of probation and parole programs supervising more than 24,000 offenders in Oregon communities. The mission is to protect communities, promote accountability, and transform lives.
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 The Oregon Department of Corrections serves a diverse and changing population of people who are incarcerated and on supervision. We commit to creating an organization both reflecting the diversity of the population we serve and ensuring all employees thrive in a culture of safety, trust, and belonging. We strive to be an anti-racist corrections system. Welcoming, inclusive, and respectful of all people. Free of discrimination, harassment, and retaliation.
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 The Department offers a variety of programs and opportunity to create a safe and healthy environment to for our staff, volunteers, and adults in custody. Joining the Oregon Department of Corrections is joining a team working for the benefit of our communities through innovative and proven correctional practices.
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 The salary range listed above is for non-PERS qualifying applicants. PERS qualifying applicants may be eligible for an adjusted range to reflect
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 The State of Oregon provides a generous benefit package, which includes:
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   Vacation, sick leave, and 11 paid holidays
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   21 days paid military leave for national guard and reserve components
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   Term life insurance
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   Fully paid retirement program
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   Oregon Saving Growth Plan
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   Flexible spending accounts for health and childcare
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   Possible 5% differential for foreign language proficiency
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   4% SWAT Member (eligible to try out after trial service completion)
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   4% Crisis Negotiation Team (eligible to try out after trial service completion)
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   4% Field Training Officer (eligible to apply after trial service completion)
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   Shift differential &ndash; based on union, employees shall be paid shift differential for shifts which starts between the hours of 12 noon and 3:00 a.m.
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 Submit your Workday online application.
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 After you apply, you will be sent information regarding the NTN REACT test. This test is an in-person exam and is offered throughout the state. Once on their site, select Corrections Jobs, check the Oregon Department of Corrections as your department of choice, and find the test location closest to you. Free testing vouchers can be obtained by contacting the department. Please reach out to the following contact to obtain a free test voucher: email odocjobs@doc.oregon.gov
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 While on the NTN REACT test website, please review the following for a better understanding:
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   All information related to the Oregon Department of Corrections Correctional Officer position, including minimum requirements, salary, and benefits.
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   Detailed information about the testing process for the entry level test.
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   Opportunity to purchase and take online practice tests.
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   Schedule a convenient test time.
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   DO NOT apply for a Correctional Officer position on the NTN site, these applications do not come to us. Apply via our announcement.
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   DO NOT schedule an ORPAT, we administer the CORPAT during the BCC.
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 Upon completion of the NTN exam, all scores are automatically forwarded to DOC. You must have a passing score of 70 percent in all areas of the exam in order to move to the next step of the application review process.
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 While on the NTN REACT test website, please review the following for a better understanding:
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   All information related to the Oregon Department of Corrections Correctional Officer position, including minimum requirements, salary, and benefits.
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   Detailed information about the testing process for the entry level test.
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   Opportunity to purchase and take online practice tests.
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   Schedule a convenient test time.
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   DO NOT apply for a Correctional Officer position on the NTN site, these applications do not come to us. Apply via our announcement.
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   DO NOT schedule an ORPAT, we administer the CORPAT during the BCC.
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 Upon completion of the NTN exam, all scores are automatically forwarded to DOC. You must have a passing score of 70 percent in all areas of the exam in order to move to the next step of the hiring process.
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 DOC will review and process your application.
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   A criminal history check will be completed from information gathered though various sources including, but not limited to: Law Enforcement Data System (LEDS), National Crime Information Center (NCIC), Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV), or other regional and national computer databases.
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 You will be required to complete an electronic Statement of Personal History (eSOPH.) You will receive an email giving specific instructions on how to complete this step and you will have 14 days to complete it. The personal history questionnaire consists of 12 topics.
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  You will provide information for each topic for the past ten years or since the age of 18.
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   Personal References
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   Law Enforcement Applications
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   Military
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   Legal
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 You will not move forward to the interview until you successfully complete eSOPH and it passes review by one of our background investigators. eSOPH requires you to submit names, phone numbers, and email addresses of personal and professional references. If you are unable or unwilling to provide this information you should not continue with this application. If you do want to proceed you are accepting the responsibility of gathering and providing the required information for eSOPH.
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 DOC will contact you to complete the background investigation from the information you provided in the eSOPH documents.
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 If selected, there will be a conditional offer and you will be required to pass a pre-employment medical exam and psychological evaluation in accordance with DPSST&rsquo;s requirements.
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  Requirements For Employment
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 The successful candidate for this position must pass a Criminal Justice Information Systems (CJIS) fingerprint-based background check and maintain CJIS eligibility. Due to CJIS requirements related to system access, there may be some felony convictions that could disqualify you for this position. Applicants will be subject to a Computerized Criminal History and Motor Vehicles check as well as background investigation. Adverse background information may be grounds for disqualification. CJIS clearance is done at the conditional job offer. If you have questions about whether or not your criminal record could disqualify for you, please contact the recruiter for more information.
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  Additional Information &ndash; Please monitor your Workday and email accounts. You may be contacted through Workday or have additional tasks to complete.
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 Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging (EDI&amp;B) is embedded in the Department of Corrections core values. The department strives to be a model employer committed to promoting diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. Ensuring legal compliance, efficiency, and exceeding expectations to deliver the best public services.
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 We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran or protected veteran status, genetic information and other legally protected characteristics. Additional information can be found from The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) Know Your Rights.
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 The Oregon Department of Corrections is responsible for complying with the Federal Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA 42 U.S.C. 1997). PREA prohibits the Oregon Department of Corrections from hiring, promoting, or contracting with anyone, (that will have direct contact with residents), who has engaged in, been convicted of, or been civilly or administratively adjudicated for engaging in sexual abuse in confinement settings. Learn more about PREA.
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  Veterans&rsquo; and Oregon National Guard preference
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 Please note &ndash; if you are a veteran, you will receive a task in Workday to upload your documents immediately after you submit your initial application.
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 If you have questions about the position, selection process, or need accommodations to participate in the recruitment process please contact the recruiter and reference the requisition number.
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 Jeana Jeffries, Jeana.M.Jeffries@doc.oregon.gov
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   ODOC does not offer visa sponsorship. Within three days of hire, applicants will be required to complete an I-9 and confirm authorization to work in the United States.
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   This applicant list may be used to fill future vacancies. Application information may be used throughout the entire selection process. This process is subject to change without notice.
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   This announcement is intended as a general descriptive recruitment guide and is subject to change. It does not constitute either an expressed or implied contract. The pay and benefits on all announcements may change without notice.
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Correctional Officer - Two Rivers Correctional Institution (Umatilla) Relocation Assistance

Smith County Sheriff's Office

<p><i>Correctional Officer - Corrections</i></p><ul><li><i>The Correctional Officer, under the direction of the above ranking officers shall receive new prisoners, book out prisoners, oversee security, issue inmates supplies, assign temporary housing, and handle property control.</i></li><li><i>The Correctional Officer shall be a back up to other officers.</i></li><li><i>The Correctional Officer shall assist as needed in the facility.</i></li><li><i>The Correctional Officer shall be responsible for providing regular visual observation and supervision of prisoners and activities, while taking whatever steps necessary to prevent prisoner misbehavior, avoid disorder, and respond quickly to emergency situations.</i></li><li><i>The Correctional Officer has the most direct and continuous interaction with prisoners and must develop the interpersonal skills required to adequately communicate with the prisoners.</i></li><li><i>The Correctional Officer must be people oriented, taking in to mind prisoner needs and rights, exercise a non-judicial attitude toward them, and respect them as human beings.</i></li><li><i>The Correctional Officer must attend Tennessee Corrections Institute and receive certification within one year.</i></li><li>It is the policy of Smith County Government not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, sex or disability.</li></ul><p>Smith County is an Equal Opportunity Employer.</p><p>Job Type: Full-time</p><p>Pay: Up to $18.23 per hour</p><p>Benefits:</p><ul><li>401(k)</li><li>Dental insurance</li><li>Employee assistance program</li><li>Health insurance</li><li>Life insurance</li><li>Paid time off</li><li>Retirement plan</li><li>Tuition reimbursement</li><li>Vision insurance</li></ul><p>Work Location: In person</p>

Correctional Officer

Georgia Department of Corrections

<div><div><div><div><div><b>JOB CODE</b></div> <div><b>TITLE</b></div> <div><b>POSITION #</b></div> <div><b>POSITION</b></div> <div><b>POSTING</b><br>
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</div><div><div><div>PSP194</div> <div>Correctional Sergeant (CSM)</div> <div>00115589</div> <div>Unclassified</div> <div>03/18/2026</div> <div>03/24/2026</div>
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</div></div><div><div><div><div><b>Jobcode:</b></div> <div>PSP194</div>
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<div><div><b>Jobtitle:</b></div> <div>Correctional Sergeant (CSM)</div>
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<div><div><b>Job Category:</b></div> <div>Corrections</div>
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<div><div><b>Entry Salary:</b></div> <div>$63,800.10</div>
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<div><div><b>Pay Grade Max:</b></div> <div>$72,300.95</div>
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<div><div><b>Minimum
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<b>Qualification:</b></div> <div>High school diploma/GED, Georgia P.O.S.T. certification, and eighteen (18) months of experience required at the lower level CSM Correctional Officer 2 (PSP191) or position equivalent.</div>
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<div><div><b>Preferred
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<b>Qualification:</b></div> <div>A minimum of six months of experience participating in offender disciplinary activities within the Georgia Department of Corrections such as serving as an investigator or advocate in the offender disciplinary process. This preferred experience may be included in the eighteen months of full-time experience as a uniformed officer, necessary to meet the minimum qualifications or completion of at least an associate's degree in criminal justice, psychology, sociology, or a directly related field. Note: preference will be given to applicants whose full-time experience as a uniformed officer in a correctional setting was obtained with the Georgia Department of Corrections.</div>
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<div><div><b>Note:</b></div>
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</div></div><div></div><div><div><div><div><b>Location Name:</b></div> <div>Hancock State Prison
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<div><div><b>Address1:</b></div> <div>701 Prison Boulevard
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<div><div><b>Address2:</b></div> <div>P.O. Box 339
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<div><div><b>City:</b></div> <div>Sparta </div><div><b>Zipcode:</b></div> <div>31087
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<div><div><b>County:</b></div> <div>HANCOCK COUNTY<br>
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<div><div><div><div><b>Contact Name:</b></div> <div>Glenda McCrary
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<div><div><b>Contact Phone#:</b></div> <div>706-444-1005
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<div><div><b>Contact Email ID:</b></div> <div>glenda.mccrary@gdc.ga.gov
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<div><div><b>Comments:</b></div> <div>Please submit a completed State of Georgia application with detailed work history as well as dates of employment along with supporting documentation by email or fax. Must have passing/active Sergeant Assessment scores. Position numbers: 00115750, 00115751, 00115753, 00115805 as well. Open to GDC Employees ONLY</div></div></div></div></div><p></p>

Correctional Sergeant (CSM)

State of Kansas

<p></p><div><div><div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Important Recruitment Information for this vacancy</b></h2><div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
Job Posting closes:</b><b> March 30, 2026</b></h2><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
Required documents uploaded by:</b><b> March 30, 2026</b></h2></div><p></p><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b><br>
Agency Information:</b></h2><p>
Lansing Correctional Facility</p><p>
301 E. Kansas St.</p><p>
Lansing, KS 66043</p><p></p><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b><br>
About the Position</b></h2><p><b>
Multiple vacancies may be filled from this posting.</b></p><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
Who can apply:</b><b> Anyone (External)</b></h2><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
Classified/Unclassified Service:</b><b> Classified</b></h2><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
Full-Time/Part-Time:</b><b> Full-time</b></h2><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
Regular/Temporary:</b><b> Regular</b></h2><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
Work Schedule:</b><b> Varies</b></h2><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
Eligible to Receive Benefits:</b><b> Yes</b></h2><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
Veterans' Preference Eligible: Yes</b></h2><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
Search Keywords:</b><b> Corrections, Leavenworth, Lansing, Lansing Correctional Facility</b></h2><p></p><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b><br>
Compensation:</b><b> Pay Grade 30 Step 10; $56,118.40/$26.98 hour</b></h2><ul><li><i>Salary can vary depending upon education, experience, or qualifications.</i></li></ul><div><br>
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Employment Benefits</b></h2><h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
Comprehensive medical, mental, dental, vision, and additional coverage</b></h3><h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
Sick &amp; Vacation leave</b></h3><h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
Work-Life Balance programs: parental leave, military leave, jury leave, funeral leave</b></h3><h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
Paid State Holidays (designated by the Governor annually)</b></h3><h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
Fitness Centers in select locations</b></h3><h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
Employee discounts with the </b><b>STAR Program</b></h3><h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
Retirement and deferred compensation programs</b></h3><p></p><p><br>
Visit the Employee Benefits page for more information&hellip;</p><p></p><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b><br>
Position Summary &amp; Responsibilities</b></h2><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
Position Summary:</b><b>
</b></h2><p>This is full performance corrections work enforcing designated laws, rules, and regulations in a corrections facility and providing functional supervision to lower level Corrections Officers. Incumbent in this class is responsible for controlling inmates living, work or recreational areas on a specific post in corrections institution and providing functional supervision to lower level Corrections Officers assigned to the post. Incumbent may serve as a member of a unit team providing input into the rehabilitation of members within the unit. Incumbent in this class is certified Corrections Officer and exercise delegated statutory powers.</p><p>
The position requires strong problem solving skills; good oral and written communication skills; effective conflict management skills; ability to establish and maintain positive working relationships and effective customer service skills; ability to adapt to new situations and/or changes. The incumbent must be capable of performing established Essential Physical Functions. An initial 6-month probationary period is required for new promoted employees.</p><p></p><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b><br>
Job Responsibilities may include but are not limited to the following:</b></h2><p><br>
</p><ul><li>As second officer supervises, maintains discipline and control of residents in their living quarters, at meals, in classrooms, in the hospital, kitchen and bathing areas; while they are segregated for punitive protective and administrative purposes; while they are on work details (inside and outside)</li><li>
Searches residents at their work, recreation, in the infirmary, while in food service and in their housing units to prevent the secreting of contraband and fabrication of lethal weapons, by physical pat down in either standing prone position</li><li>
Shakes down physical areas of the facility as directed or upon own initiative in order to prevent and control the secreting of contraband in living units, stairways, work areas, recreation areas</li></ul><p></p><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b><br>
Qualifications</b></h2><ul><li><b>
Education</b>:
<ul><li>High School Diploma or Equivalent</li></ul></li></ul><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
Licensing &amp; Certification</b><b>:
</b></h2><ul><li>Driver's License</li></ul><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
Minimum Qualifications</b><b>:
</b></h2><ul><li>Must meet all minimum qualifications and necessary special requirements for COI (A). In addition, a minimum of one year of relevant experience in the field of corrections or in the detention of convicted offenders; and have successfully completed the Corrections Officer Training (COTP). At the discretion of the agency, relevant college<b> </b>coursework or completion of corrections officer training in another jurisdiction may be substituted for some or all of the required COTP.
</li></ul><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Minimum Competencies</b><b>:
</b></h2><ul><li>Applicant will be able to interact with co-workers, inmates, and outside personnel to establish and maintain effective working relationships. Applicant selected will have strong organizational skills and function with minimal supervision and direction.</li></ul><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
Post-Offer, Pre-employment Requirements</b><b>:
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<ul><li><div>Must take and pass a drug screening test approved by the Division of Personnel Services. Must pass a physical exam, background investigation and submit a State of Kansas Tax Clearance.</div></li></ul></div></li></ul><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
E-Verify: </b><b>This employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the Federal Government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the United States. Employers can only use E-Verify once you have accepted a job offer and complete the form.</b></h2><p></p><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
Recruiter Contact Information</b></h2><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
Name</b><b>: Lori East</b></h2><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
Email</b><b>: Lori.East@ks.gov</b></h2><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
Phone</b><b>: 913-250-2629</b></h2><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
Mailing Address</b><b>: Lansing Correctional Facility</b></h2><p>
 P.O. Box 2</p><p>
 Lansing, KS 66043</p><p></p><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b><br>
Job Application Process</b></h2><h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
First</b><b> Sign in</b><b> or register as a</b><b> New User</b><b>.</b></h3><h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
Complete or update your contact information</b><b> on the Careers&gt; My Contact Information page. *This information is included on all your job applications.</b></h3><h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
Upload required documents</b><b> listed below for the Careers&gt; My Job Applications page. *This information is included on all your job applications.</b></h3><h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
Start your </b><b>draft job application</b><b>, upload other required documents, and </b><b>Submit </b><b>when it is complete.</b></h3><h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
Manage your draft and submitted applications on the Careers&gt; My Job Applications page.</b></h3><h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
Check your email</b><b> and </b><b>My Job Notifications</b><b> for written communications from the Recruiter.</b></h3><h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
Email &ndash; sent to the Preferred email on the My Contact Information page</b></h3><h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
Notifications &ndash; view the Careers&gt; My Job Notifications page</b></h3><p></p><p><b><i><br>
Helpful Resources at </i></b><i>jobs.ks.gov</i><b><i>:</i></b><i> &ldquo;How to Apply for a Job &ndash; Instructions&rdquo; and &ldquo;How to Search for a Job &ndash; Instructions&quot;</i></p><p></p><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b><br>
Required Documents for this Application to be Complete</b></h2><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
Upload these on the Careers - My Job Applications page</b></h2><p>
Transcripts</p><p>
DD214 (if you are claiming Veteran&rsquo;s Preference)</p><p>
Tax Clearance</p><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
Upload these on the Attachments step in your Job Application</b></h2><ul><li>
Resume</li><li>
Cover Letter</li></ul><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b><i>
Helpful Resources at </i></b><b><i>jobs.ks.gov</i></b><b><i>:</i></b><b><i> &ldquo;How, What, &amp; Where do I Upload Documents&rdquo;</i></b></h2><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
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How to Claim Veterans Preference</b></h2><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
Veterans' Preference Eligible (VPE):</b><b> </b><b>Former military personnel or their spouse that have been verified as a &quot;veteran&quot;; under K.S.A. 73-201 will receive an interview if they meet the minimum competency factors of the position. The veterans' preference laws do not guarantee the veteran a job. Positions are filled with the best qualified candidate as determine by the hiring manager.</b></h2><p>
Learn more about claiming Veteran&rsquo;s Preference</p><p><b>
Lansing Correctional Facility is approved for the Veterans' GI Bill Apprenticeship Program.</b></p><p></p><p><b>
How to Claim Disability Hiring Preference</b></p><p>
Applicants that have physical, cognitive and/or mental disabilities may claim an employment preference when applying for positions. If they are qualified to meet the performance standards of the position, with or without a reasonable accommodation, they will receive an interview for the position. The preference does not guarantee an applicant the job, as positions are filled with the best qualified candidate as determined by the hiring manager.</p><p>
Learn more about claiming Disability Hiring Preference</p><p><b>
PLEASE NOTE</b>: The documentation verifying a person's eligibility for use of this preference should <b><i>not </i></b>be sent along with other application materials to the hiring agency but should be sent directly to OPS. These documents should be sent either by fax to (785)296-7712, scanned and emailed to Gustavo.Victoriano@ks.gov, or can be mailed/delivered in person to:</p><p>
ATTN: Disability Hiring Preference Coordinator<br>
Office of Personnel Services<br>
Landon State Office Building<br>
900 SW Jackson, Rm 401<br>
Topeka, KS 66612</p><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b><br>
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Equal Employment Opportunity</b></h2><p>
The State of Kansas is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified persons will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, political affiliation, disability or any other factor unrelated to the essential functions of the job.</p><p>
If you wish to identify yourself as a qualified person with a disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act and would like to request an accommodation, please address the request to the agency recruiter.</p></div></div></div></div></div><div></div>

Corrections Officer II

COUNTY OF ADAMS

<div><b><i>Become a Corrections Officer and make a difference in individuals&rsquo; lives and in our community.</i></b><p>
** No experience necessary and onsite paid training is provided. **</p><p><b>
Job Summary:</b> Primary responsibility is care, custody, and control of inmates within the Adams County Corrections system.<br>
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The mission of the Adams County Adult Correctional Complex (ACACC) is to protect and serve the residents of Adams County and the general public by providing progressive and comprehensive correctional and rehabilitative services. These functions are achieved through well managed and effective correctional programming, including: the use of pre-trial supervision; secure incarceration; community re-entry programs, and highly accountable security methods. We will strive to empower our workforce at every level to achieve excellence in correctional practices. Collaboration, efficiency, accountability, integrity and leadership are keys to our success.</p><p><b>
Minimum Qualifications</b>: You must have a valid driver's license, no previous felony convictions and successful completion of all pre-employment screening. All training is provided.</p><p><b>
Benefits:</b></p><ul><li>
Paid training</li><li>
Thirteen (13) paid holidays</li><li>
Paid time off</li><li>
Medical, dental, and vision insurance</li><li>
Life insurance</li><li>
Short term disability</li><li>
Defined Pension program</li><li>
Flexible spending account</li><li>
Employee assistance program</li><li>
Promotional opportunities</li><li>
Uniforms provided</li></ul><p><b><i>
Required Documentation: Online application including the profile portion of the Career Center.</i></b></p><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><p>
To view the full job description and position requirements, you will need to be on County of Adams employment page: adamscounty.us/DEPT/HR and click we are hiring and the applicable job posting.</p></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div><p><i>
Applications will NOT be considered without all required documentation submitted.</i></p><p>
Status: Full Time/40-48 hours per week<br>
Job Grade: Union<br>
2026 Rate: $22.50/hour</p><p>
EOE/M/F/V/D</p></div>

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