Correctional Officer 5 - DHS - DCR - Central Regional Jail - Braxton Co.

Nature of Work

Under general supervision, performs administrative duties as shift or unit supervisor. This position serves as the shift commander at a regional jail. The officer will maintain and supervise the enforcement of rules and regulations necessary for the control and management of offenders and the maintenance of public safety. This position will report to the Captain. This officer plans, directs, and reviews the work of subordinates or performs administrative duties related to the security or operation of a specialized unit. Prepares work schedules, makes required adjustments and maintains required adjustments to leave and overtime. Delegates and monitors subordinates assignments. Encourages staff mentoring, development and advancement. Observes and interacts with inmates to facilitate positive behavior. Conducts investigations of reported or suspected incidents. Ensures offender escort/transportation security. Prepares detailed reports to the chief correctional officer concerning facility operation, progress, problems and recommendations for action. Listens to problems and concerns of staff and inmates and resolves issues through appropriate action. Notifies supervisors, subordinates and support staff of potential or actual emergencies and implements emergency procedures. Functions as the chief correctional officer in his/her absence. Performs related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Training: Graduation from a standard high school or the equivalent.

Experience: Five (5) years of full-time or equivalent part-time paid experience as a correctional officer, probation/parole officer, any US Military Service (Part-time National Guard service may be included as military service using the Division of Personnel's internal conversion calculation), police officer or in criminal justice or related field.

• Applicants must successfully complete competitive promotion selection process governed by agency policy.
• 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 initial employment.
• All employees in this job class shall be subject to random drug testing, as well as drug testing for reasonable suspicion as 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 Elimination Act.
• Applicants are subject to recurring background checks as may be required by law, rule, 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 must maintain a working telephone in order for the agency to contact them.
• Applicants shall successfully complete training as may be 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.
• Applicants shall successfully complete a Supervisor Training Course within six (6) months of promotion.