CORRECTIONAL OFFICER Government of the District of Columbia 48 reviews - Washington, DC $46,643 - $57,776 a year 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 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. Minimum Qualifications Must be 21 years of age. High School Diploma or GED Possess and maintain a valid drivers' license. 2 to 3 years of general work experience/or combination of experience and post-secondary education. Must be able to possess a firearm Requirements Must pass pre-employment testing Pass a thorough background investigation of character and personal history Must pass Drug and Alcohol Screening Must pass Pre-employment physical examination to include TB testing prior to entry on duty (cost incurred by applicant) Must be able to work rotational shifts Additional Information This position is identified as High Potential Risk (HPR). All applicants and selectees for employment are tested for drugs and are subject to random drug/alcohol testing. Selectees to this position are designated as Essential Personnel. Its important that candidates: * Be empathetic and objective to understanding of persons in custody to effectively manage inmates. * Be able to demonstrate tact with others * Be of good moral character * Demonstrate leadership in program and services to show that they can effectively manage inmate population. * Employee Benefits Selectee will be eligible for medical, dental, vision and life insurance, annual (vacation) and sick leave and will be covered under the District of Columbia governments retirement plan. However, if selectee was previously employed in the District of Columbia government under an appointment for which he/she was eligible for Civil Service Retirement (CSR), contributions to CSR will resume upon reemployment. Work Environment Work is performed in a Correctional/penal setting with and around inmates. The District of Columbia Government is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 16 hours ago - save job - original job Apply On Company Site Other jobs you may like Armed Special Police Officer Butler Security Inc - Washington, DC 8 days ago Easily apply Metro Transit Police Officer Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority - Washington, DC 13 days ago POLICE OFFICER Arlington County, VA - Arlington, VA 19 days ago Armed Special Police Officer United American Security - Washington, DC - Washington, DC 18 days ago Special Police Officer (Armed) REVEL SECURITY - Washington, DC 13 days ago Easily apply