Job ID: 19358
Agency: Department of Corrections
Department: Security
Location: Detention Facility
Full/Part Time: Full-Time
Full/Part Time: Full-Time
Regular/Temporary: Regular
Date Closed: 03/10/2023
Date Closed: 03/10/2023
General Job Information
This position is located in the D.C. Department of Corrections (DOC), Central Detention Facility (DC Jail) and Correctional Treatment Facility (CTF). As an entry level Correctional Officer, incumbent serves in a developmental capacity, under the overall supervision of a Supervisory Correctional Officer and a Training Coordinator. Incumbent undergoes an intensive training program, which consists of formal classroom instruction, demonstrations, selected reading in the correctional field, and on-the-job training (OJT) under close supervision.
This position is located in the D.C. Department of Corrections (DOC), Central Detention Facility (DC Jail) and Correctional Treatment Facility (CTF). As an entry level Correctional Officer, incumbent serves in a developmental capacity, under the overall supervision of a Supervisory Correctional Officer and a Training Coordinator. Incumbent undergoes an intensive training program, which consists of formal classroom instruction, demonstrations, selected reading in the correctional field, and on-the-job training (OJT) under close supervision.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Correctional Officers enforce the regulations governing the operation of the facility, serving as both a supervisor and counselor of inmates. During emergencies or other periods of heavy workload or limited staff, may be required to work long and irregular hours, unusual shifts, Sundays, holidays and unexpected overtime. Duties include, but are not limited to the following under close supervision. As training progresses the supervision becomes more intermittent.
Enforces rules and regulations governing facility security, inmate accountability and inmate conduct to ensure judicial sanctions are carried out and inmates remain in custody. Provides custody and security of inmates including observing actions of inmates. Conduct pat and strip searches of offenders. Restraining and securing sometimes assaultive inmates; escorts/transports offenders by walking and/or vehicles. Submit disciplinary reports on inmate violations of rules and regulations, and submit reports on illegal or questionable occurrences. Conducts inventory of individual inmate property and documents. Assist in the supervision of inmates in living quarters, visiting hall, during recreational activities, while in transit and during sleeping hours. Count inmates at designated and random times as instructed. Maintains accountability of inmates assigned to work detail. Respond to emergency situations such as escape, suicide, riot and other disturbance, in accordance with Department policies, procedures, rules, regulations and post orders. Perform other related duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION
This position requires Specialized Experience that have equipped the applicants with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position to be filled. To be creditable, one (1) year of specialized experience must have been equivalent to at least the next lower grade in the normal line of progression.
