Correctional Officer I

Vacancy Announcement

Correctional Officer I
James River Correctional Center
ND Dept of Corrections & Rehabilitation

Location: Jamestown
Salary: $2,020/month
Closing Date: Open Until Filled
Position Number: 530-518-5810
Requisition Number: None
Status: Full-time, Temporary
Type of Recruitment: Internal/External
Job Order Number: None
Date Posted to Web: August 27, 2008

Minimum Qualifications:

Requires a high school diploma or GED and two years of work experience in corrections, security, law enforcement, military police, or two years of college coursework.

If unable to find qualified applicants, we will consider underfilling as a Corrections Trainee, with a salary of $1950 per month. Minimum qualifications require a high school diploma or GED. Preference will be given to individuals who have previous experience working in a correctional setting, as a peace officer, or have a military police background. Individuals must be able to successfully complete required basic correspondence courses and institutional cross training programs.

Individual must be flexible and innovative in carrying out assigned responsibilities. Must successfully complete standard background and criminal record check.

Application Procedures:

Submit the following documents to:

Mark Bollinger, Human Resource Officer I
James River Correctional Center
2521 Circle Dr
Jamestown, ND 58401
701-253-3804
mbollinger@nd.gov

Application Form – SFN 10950
Letter of Interest
Transcripts (if applicable)

Application forms (SFN 10950) may be obtained at the James River Correctional Center, Jamestown Job Service (701-253-6200), or the following website: http://www.nd.gov/hrms/. DOCR internal applicants should complete the DOCR Internal Application (SFN 18116), in lieu of SFN 10950, available on the DOCR Intranet under State Forms/Internal Employment. Application materials must be received by 4:00 p.m. on the closing date listed above. Application materials must clearly explain how experience and education are related to the minimum qualifications and job duties.

Applicants who are residents of ND and eligible to claim veteran's preference must include Form DD214. Claims for disabled veteran's preference must include a current statement of disabled status from the Veteran's Affairs Office.

Contact Mark Bollinger, Human Resource Officer at 701-253-3804 or TTY 800-366-6888 for more information or assistance in the application or interview process.

Summary of Work:

Responsible for performing security duties in the maintenance of care, custody and control of inmate residents at the James River Correctional Center. Duties include, but are not limited to:

Supervision of resident movement within the facility and local community;
Enforcing rules of conduct as they relate to security, leisure and work standards by informal resolution or written report;
Complete verbal and written reports to supervisors regarding inmate behavior, rule violation, work and repair orders, security issues, and transportation of inmates.
Monitoring and reporting of inmate activities;
Training of inmate residents and assisting them in the rehabilitative process, through development and implementation of individual performance plans; serve as role model for inmates
Maintenance of safety and sanitation guidelines and support of institutional objectives;
Participate in searches of inmates’ cell, body (clothed and unclothed), property and work area to ensure control of contraband and compliance with institutional health standards.
Conduct inmate counts at designated times in assigned unit to ensure security and early detection of escapees.
Transport inmates to medical appointments out of the facility, etc. apply restraints and maintain custody.
Cross trained to work in all housing units.

Equal Opportunity Employer
The state of North Dakota does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, or disability in employment or the provision of services, and complies with the provisions of the North Dakota Human Rights Act.

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