Correctional Officer class 65 - Central Falls, United States - D. W. Wyatt Detention Facility

Description

Looking for an exciting career in the Law Enforcement Field.

The Wyatt Detention Facility is seeking men and women of good moral character to participate in its next Correctional Officers' Academy.

Recruits who successfully complete the Training Academy will be eligible for full-time Correctional Officers positions at the Wyatt Detention Facility.

Shift and days off will vary.

Correctional Officer's position includes, but is not limited to, the following conditions and expectations:

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• This position has primary direction and control of detainees placed in our facility.
• The Correctional Officer must possess a professional work ethic and work well under pressure in a security environment

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Ability to:

• React to physical confrontations and emergency situations quickly and effectively
• Stand and sit for long periods of time
• Bend, reach, kneel and crouch
• Climb up and downstairs and ladders with speed and agility
• See clearly and recall visual details
• Perform multiple physical tasks simultaneously
• Drive vehicles including automobile and van
• Speak, read, and write in English clearly
• Hear and understand speech and radio transmissions
• Lift up to 50 pounds

NO face or next tattoos

Must have a current driver's license

Must have a GED or High school Diploma

Must be able to work any shift

Must be able to work double shifts


DESIRABLE BACKGROUND

Working skill in:
- maintaining security, control, and custody of detainees;
- responding to emergency situations quickly, calmly, and decisively;
- observing situations and recalling facts;
- interacting with people of varied social, economic, and cultural backgrounds;
- communicating effectively, both orally and in writing;
- establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with others;
- listening effectively;

• Ability to use IPC skills to deescalate situations.

- maintaining records and preparing reports;
- performing defensive tactics which require quick reflexes, agility, coordination, and strength;
- identifying normal and abnormal patterns in behavior;

• Performing tasks requiring manual dexterity.

BENEFIT OFFERED

• Health Insurance
• FSA
• Dental Insurance
• Vison
• Additional Life
• Paid Life Insurance
• Tuition reimbursement
• 401k Match
• Roth plan
• Paid Vacation
• Paid Sick time
• Paid Personnel time
• Paid Award time
• Referral Program Pay
• 100 % club
• 2 Wellness days
• Monthly Employee Appreciation meals
• Yearly Correctional Officer Week
• Holiday Party with toys distribution
• Ability to read, write, and speak Spanish desirable.
• Females encouraged to apply.

SALARY $20/HOUR; WHILE COMPLETING THE 6 WEEK CORRECTIONAL ACADEMY.

SALARY $22.50 after graduation

Union Postion
This agency participates in E-Verify for employment eligibility verification. Equal Opportunity Employer.


ANNUAL SALARY:
MINIMUM STARTING SALARY WITH SHIFT DIFFERENTIAL, ROLL CALL PAY, etc. $47,000+

AVERAGE SALARY WITH OVERTIME $75,000+


Pay:
$47, $75,000.00 per year


Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k)

matching

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Holidays
• Monday to Friday
• Night shift
• Overtime
• Weekends as needed

Education:

• High school or equivalent (required)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (preferred)
• Night Shift (preferred)
• Overnight Shift (preferred)

Work Location:
In person