Certified Correctional Officer

The Correctional Maintenance Department is seeking experienced and certified correctional officers with advanced maintenance skills to lead maintenance operations within a correctional facility. This role involves overseeing a team of up to five inmates, ensuring safety, compliance, and operational efficiency.

Job Description

Key Responsibilities

Supervision and Oversight:

• Supervise up to five (5) inmates during maintenance activities, ensuring compliance with correctional facility protocols and safety standards.
• Act as a role model and enforce discipline while promoting teamwork and responsibility among the inmate team.

Advanced Maintenance Tasks:

• Perform and oversee advanced maintenance operations, including troubleshooting and repairing equipment, machinery, and infrastructure.
• Provide technical expertise to the inmate team and assist in skill development under supervision.

Safety and Compliance:

• Monitor and enforce adherence to safety protocols, including the use of personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Ensure all maintenance activities align with correctional policies and legal standards.

Operational Management:

• Plan, delegate, and oversee daily maintenance operations to meet facility goals and deadlines.
• Drive and operate commercial vehicles with air brakes as required for maintenance tasks.
• Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities, equipment usage, and inmate performance.

Communication and Coordination:

• Communicate effectively with inmates, staff, and management through approved channels.
• Serve as the primary point of contact during maintenance operations and represent the department professionally.
• Professionalism and Representation:
• Wear a uniform identifying your supervisory role and adhere to correctional standards at all times.

Qualifications

Certification and Experience:

Mandatory:

• Certified as a state-certified correction officer.
• Advanced Level Maintenance of Traffic (MOT) certification.

Experience:

• Minimum of three (3) years of experience as a correction officer.
• At least one (1) year of experience operating a commercial vehicle.

Licensing:

• Valid Class B Drivers License with air brake endorsement.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to perform physically demanding tasks, including lifting, prolonged standing, and working in various environmental conditions.

Skills and Attributes:

• Strong leadership and supervisory skills to manage teams effectively in a correctional setting.
• Advanced knowledge of maintenance practices, tools, and machinery.
• High level of organization and time-management skills to prioritize and oversee multiple tasks.
• Excellent communication skills to interact with inmates, staff, and management.
• Professionalism and strict adherence to safety and correctional facility standards.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary with opportunities for career growth within correctional services.
• Ongoing training to enhance technical and leadership skills.
• A vital role in maintaining the facilitys operations while ensuring safety and compliance.