What are the responsibilities and job description for the Correctional Technician position at Whitworth Women's Facility?
Job Summary: Correctional Technicians work under close supervision to assist in maintaining order and security, and in maintaining and updating records of inmates in correctional facilities. They must have excellent report writing skills to accurately document and update inmate information.
Duties:
- The work hours will be 8:00 am - 4:30 pm & 2:00 pm - 10:30 pm.
- Enforce rules, regulations, institutional policies, procedures, and state laws necessary for observing offenders and maintaining public safety
-Observes conduct and behavior of offenders to prevent disturbances and escapes; reports changes to supervisor
-Maintains contact with certified law enforcement staff via telephone, radio, etc
-Guards facility entrances to screen all personnel before entry and departure
-Grants access to employees, contractors, volunteers, and visitors who possess permission to enter the facility.
-Searches for and identifies all personnel before departure to prevent escapes
-Inspects inventories and maintains physical control of logs, keys, tools, and related equipment
-Continuously patrols assigned areas and reports any problems/security violations to supervisor
-Prepares and updates reports and logs to provide an accurate, factual description of events during the assigned shift.
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of inmates in the correctional facility
Skills:
- Strong written communication skills with an emphasis on report writing
- Attention to detail and accuracy in record keeping
- Ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive information
- Familiarity with computer software programs for record keeping
Benefits:
- Competitive salary
- Health insurance
- Retirement plan
- Paid time off
Requirements:
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Previous experience in inspecting and maintaining logs, tools, keys and related equipment preferred
- Ability to pass a background check and drug screening
- Must be able to work in a correctional facility environment
If you have experience in key and tool control, and enjoy working in a fast-paced environment, we encourage you to apply for this Correctional Technician position.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $34,581.82 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Evening shift
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
Salary : $34,582