JOB
Special Hiring Rates: $53,000 upon hire/reallocation - Critical Vacancy Pay Facilities: Huttonsville Correctional Center and Jail, Mount Olive Correctional Complex and Jail, Western Regional Jail and Corrections Facility, Northern Correctional Facility (including Ohio County Correctional Center), Northern Regional Jail and Correctional Facility, Chick Buckbee Juvenile Center, Vicki Douglas Juvenile Center, Potomac Highlands Regional Jail and Correctional Facility, and Eastern Regional Jail and Corrections Facility (including Martinsburg Correctional Center) $48,000 upon hire/reallocation - Remainder of the Division of Corrections and Rehabilitation facilities Under general supervision at the full performance level, serves as a lead workers of Correctional Officers. These positions are responsible for planning, assigning and reviewing the work of other Correctional Officers to ensure facility security and/or the functioning of a specialized post or unit. Distinguishing Characteristics: These positions serve as lead worker or as a key control, tool control, and armory officer and hold the assigned rank of Corporal. They may also serve as non-supervisory K-9 handlers.Click The APPLY Link To Apply Online. IMPORTANT: Your eligible score will be based on information provided in your application; therefore, make sure your application is detailed and complete. You MUST complete ALL parts of the application, including the Work Experience section. ATTENTION: Applicant must verify post high school education by submitting an official transcript or diploma, training or licensure earned pertaining to this position by the closing date of the posting, if not previously verified. To be considered to receive credit for Veterans preference, you must verify eligibility by attaching a copy of your Member 4 DD214 to your application prior to submitting it. If you are unable to attach this document, please go ahead and apply. However, you must email the document to applicantservices@wv.gov or mail to WV Division of Personnel, 1900 Kanawha Blvd. E., Building 3, Suite 500, Charleston, WV 25305. A service connected disability must be verified by a U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs letter and may also be provided by the options mentioned above. This announcement is for one or more specific vacancies and only applies to the location(s) indicated. Your application will remain active for this job for 180 days or until the job is filled. Application for this job does not automatically qualify you for other positions. Be sure to submit your application for each position of interest. To receive an email notice anytime jobs in this or other categories are posted, you may choose to complete a Job Interest Card from the slide-out menu located at the top left of our Job Opportunities page.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
Conduct orientation and/or on-the-job training of Correctional Officers. Read and implement training materials, post orders, administrative regulations, log entries and/or memoranda. Provide guidance and direction to subordinate officers. Monitor the performance of subordinate officers, making assignments to units as necessary. Obtain information from previous shift regarding activities occurring on that shift.Conduct/assist with offender intake/discharge procedures. Observe offenders to detect unusual or prohibited behavior and maintain custody and control within the correctional facility. Perform and train subordinate officers to conduct offender counts and offender escort/transport security. Perform and train subordinate officers to conduct contraband searches. Instruct offenders in performing assigned tasks. Maintain public safety and control of offenders by ensuring the enforcement of rules, regulations and state law; report violations. Testify in internal disciplinary hearings and in court. Listen and respond appropriately to offender requests, problems and complaints. Models appropriate personal and social living skills when interacting with offenders. Recognize and train subordinate officers to respond to potential or actual emergencies, such as but not limited to, fires, physical altercations, disturbances or escapes in a manner that is consistent with policy, procedure and state law and ensure public safety. Handles and operate security/communications equipment and/or firearms as directed in a manner that is consistent with policy, procedure and state law and ensures public safety. Conduct incident inquiries/investigations as assigned.Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Knowledge of correctional security, treatment and support program operations. Knowledge of rules, regulations and state law. Skill in locating and identifying contraband.Ability to operate a motor vehicle. Ability to train subordinate officers on the rules, regulations and state law. Ability to lead subordinate staff and offender activities and work details. Ability to resolve offender and subordinate staff problems and conflicts. Ability to follow and issue written and oral direction within a formal chain of command. Ability to interact positively with staff, inmates and the public. Ability to run, jump, climb stairs and physically restrain violent residents. Ability to use appropriate physical force to control offenders when necessary. Ability to safely handle and use firearms, chemical agents and mechanical restraints and to obtain certification in the use of this equipment. Ability to conduct correct contraband searches. Ability to write routine reports and complete standard forms. Ability to read, understand and apply training and directive materials. Ability to complete tasks in a specialized assignment. Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
Additional Information: Upon completion of the first year of continuous service in the position, any employee hired into the rank of the Correctional Officer series shall receive a retention incentive of $2,000.Employees in this classification shall receive an annual base building pay differential of $250 on July 1st, beginning July 1, 2024. This pay differential shall be allowed to take DCR employees’ salaries above the maximum of the compensation range.If an employee is hired into a Critical Vacancy Pay Facility (CVPF) and leaves the facility, the additional pay differential of $5,000 shall be removed from their salary, unless transferring to another CVPF. If you decide to apply you will be required to answer the online Supplemental Questions shown in the tab above. Your responses will be made available to the hiring manager. You will be required to verify all responses. IMPORTANT: Any related experience indicated in the Supplemental Questions MUST also be detailed in the "Work Experience" section of your application. 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