What are the responsibilities and job description for the Correctional Officer position at Chick Buckbee Juvenile Center?
CORRECTIONAL OFFICER I, II, III
LOCATION: DEPT OF HOMELAND SECURITY, DIVISION OF CORRECTIONS AND REHABILITATION
J.M. “CHICK” BUCKBEE JUVENILE CENTER, HAMPSHIRE COUNTY, WV.
SCHEUDLE: ROTATING SHIFT UNLIMITED ORIGINAL FULL-TIME PERMANENT
DUTIES: UNDER DIRECT SUPERVISION, AN EMPLOYEE IN THIS CLASS PERFORMS BASIC SECRUITY
DUTIES AT A JUVENILE FACILITY IN DIRECT CONTACT WITH RESIDENTS. THIS OFFICER IS
RESPONSIBLE FOR THE SECURITY AND CONTROL OF ONE OR MORE GROUPS OF RESIDENTS,
IN A WORK SETTING OR HOUSING UNIT. AS A RESULT OF CONTINUOUS INTERACTION WITH
RESIDENTS, THIS OFFICER BECOMES A “ROLE MODEL” AS RESPONSIBLE, MATURE BEHAVIOR
IS DEMONSTRATED IN A VARIETY OF SITUATIONS. THE CORRECTIONAL OFFICER IS
PRIMARILY RESPONSIBLE FOR FACILITATING POSITIVE BEHAVIOR CHANGES AND
IMPROVEMENTS IN A DAILY LIVING AND SOCIAL SKILLS OF THE RESIDENTS. THE WORK
INVOLVES A HIGH DEGREE OF MENTAL STRESS FROM CONSTANT CONTACT WITH RESIDENTS
AND SOME DANGER OF BODILY HARM. WILL PERFORM OTHER DUTIES AS ASSIGNED.
REQUIREMENTS: TRAINING: GRADUATION FROM A STANDARD HIGH SCHOOL OR THE EQUIVALENT.
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:
APPLICANTS MUST SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETE A PSYCHOLOGICAL EXAMINATION PRIOR TO
APPOINTMENT AND AS REQUIRED THEREAFTER.
APPLICANTS MUST SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETE A MEDICAL EXAMINATION PRIOR TO
APPOINTMENT AND AS REQUIRED THEREAFTER.
APPLICANTS MUST SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETE A PHYSICAL PERFORMANCE TEST PRIOR TO
APPOINTMENT AND ANNUALLY THEREAFTER.
APPLICANTS MUST SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETE A CHEMICAL URINALYSIS DRUG-SCREENING
TEST PRIOR TO INITAIL EMPLOYMENT. ALL EMPLOYEES IN THIS JOB CLASS SHALL BE
SUBJECT TO RANDOM DRUG TESTING, AS WELL AS DRUG TESTING FOR REASONABLE
SUSPISION.
SET FORTH IN AGENCY POLICY.
APPLICANT’S CHARACTER AND SUITABILITY FOR EMPLOYMENT AS A CORRECTIONAL OFFICER
MUST BE VERIFIED THROUGH AN AGENCY INVESTIGATION PRIOR TO EMPLOYMENT.
APPLICANT’S BACKGROUND MUST BE CLEAR OF FELONY CONVICTIONS.
APPLICANT’S BACKGROUND MUST BE CLEAR OF ANY ACTIVITY PROHIBITED BY THE PRISON
RAPE ACT.
APPLICANTS ARE SUBJECT TO RECURRING BACKGROUND CHECK AS MAY BE REQUIRED BY
LAW, RUDE, STANDARD, OR POLICY.
APPLICANTS WILL BE REQUIRED TO WORK VARIOUS SHIFTS AND IT IS UNDERSTOOD
SCHEDULES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME.
APPLICANTS ARE SUBJECT TO MANDATORY OVERTIME REQUIREMENTS AND MUST BE
AVAILABLE FOR ASSIGNMENT TO ANY LOCATION IN THE STATE OF WEST VIRGINIA.
APPLICANTS MUST POSSESS A VALID DRIVER’S LICENSE PRIOR TO APPOINTMENT AND
CONTINUOUSLY MAINTAIN SUCH LICENSE WHILE EMPLOYED IN THIS CLASSIFICATION.
APPLICANTS SHALL SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETE TRAINING AS REQUIRED BY POLICIES
ESTABLISHED BY THE COMMISSIONER, OR AS MAY BE REQUIRED BY LAW, RULE, OR
STANDARD.
APPLICANTS MUST POSSESS THE ABILITY TO PERFORM THE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND
TASKS OF THE CLASSIFICATION. CORRECTIONAL OFFICERS I,II,III DEPENDS ON THE AMOUNT OF EXPERIENCE FOR EACH CLASSIFICATION
SALARY RANGE: 30,664 TO 44,289.96 DEPENDING ON EXPERIENCE.
TO APPLY: GO TO WEBSITE: WV DIVISION OF PERSONNEL, CREATE AN ACCOUNT, SEARCH FOR
JOBS AND APPLY.
IF YOU HAVE ADDITIONAL QUESTION’S OR CONCERNS YOU CAN CALL THE
CHICK BUCKBEE JUVENILE CENTER FACILITY AT:
304-496-1341 WITH ANY QUESTIONS. THANK YOU.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $47,900.00 - $50,400.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Preferred)
Shift availability:
- Day Shift (Preferred)
- Night Shift (Preferred)
- Overnight Shift (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $47,900 - $50,400