Correctional Officer jobs in Iowa
Correctional Officer enforces rules and regulations in a prison, jail or other holding facility. Presides over prisoners awaiting trial or those who have been convicted of a crime. Being a Correctional Officer oversees prisoner conduct and safety. Supervises prisoners during meals, recreation, work and other daily activities. Additionally, Correctional Officer documents violations and takes appropriate disciplinary actions. Requires a high school diploma or its equivalent. Typically reports to a supervisor or manager. The Correctional Officer possesses a moderate understanding of general aspects of the job. Works under the close direction of senior personnel in the functional area. May require 0-1 year of general work experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
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Correctional Officer
- Fort Dodge Correctional Fcilty
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Fort Dodge, IA
FULL_TIME
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Fort Dodge Correctional Facility
Now Hiring
Correctional Officers- Starting pay $24/hour
- Shift Differential
$1.00/hour for third shift
$3000 Recruitment Bonus
CORRECTIONAL OFFICER- As part of a multi-disciplinary team, observes incarcerated individual behavior/interaction with staff, other incarcerated individuals, and visitors; communicates and documents observations to ensure effective security and consistent application of incarcerated individual change principles.
- Continuously interacts with incarcerated individuals, utilizing behavioral techniques to assist in the development of problem-solving skills, facilitating behavior change, role-playing, effective disapproval, providing positive reinforcement when appropriate, and instituting corrective measures through the effective use of disapproval.
- Patrols facilities and makes security checks; conducts rounds and incarcerated individual counts; inspects all areas of the institution and grounds for safety/security deficiencies.
- Conducts searches of incarcerated individuals, vehicles, packages, equipment, incarcerated individuals' cells and property for contraband items.
- With a balanced approach, instructs incarcerated individuals in rules, policy, procedure, expectations, and assists incarcerated individuals in the development of attitudes and skills necessary for successful adaptation to life within an institution and a pro-social lifestyle.
- Escorts incarcerated individuals, visitors, and staff inside/ outside of the institution and verifies possession of appropriate passes or legal documents.
- Interacts with the general public, visitors, and victims in person or via phone. Provides information, security, and assistance.
- Role models pro-social behaviors that convey dignity and respect for others and acknowledge that incarcerated individuals can change their lives by development of skills and the adoption of pro-social attitudes and behaviors.
- Maintains logs, prepares reports, and enters information into the Department of Corrections electronic record system.
- Operates electronic doors, telephone systems, two-way radios, intercom, alarm systems, closed circuit TV systems, personal data assistants, computer terminals, and weapons/ incarcerated individual control devices.
- Attends training and professional development classes.
Graduation from high school, GED, or equivalency.
Additional Qualification Requirements
All applicants must be able to successfully pass the following:- Psychological tests
- A background investigation check.
- A post-offer health screen administered by an institutional physician.
- A urinalysis screen for drugs.
- All new employee training during the probationary period, including local orientation, new employee orientation, and emergency preparedness training.
- Designated positions in this job class require applicants to obtain a Commercial Driver's License and endorsements within a period of time as determined by the appointing authority at the time of hire.
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Correctional Officer
- Dallas County, IA
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Adel, IA
FULL_TIME
- To be considered for this position, please apply at: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/dallascountyia Primary duties include those duties assigned by the Sheriff, Chief Deputy, Jail Administrator...
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Correctional Officer
- State of Iowa - Executive Branch
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Anamosa, IA
FULL_TIME
- Job DescriptionJoin us at the Anamosa State Penitentiary as a Correctional Officer!Patrols facilities and makes security checks; inspects all areas of the institution (e.g., perimeter towers, control ...
- 1 Day Ago
Correctional Officer
- Fayette County Sheriff's Office
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Union, IA
PART_TIME,FULL_TIME
- The Fayette County Sheriff’s Office is looking for Full-time/Part-time correctional officers to work in our jail. This position will pay $19.21/hr and will include all shifts, weekends and holidays. A...
- 26 Days Ago
Correctional Officer
- State of Iowa - Executive Branch
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Coralville, IA
FULL_TIME
- Job DescriptionThis position is eligible for a $3000 recruitment bonus.CORRECTIONAL OFFICERThe Iowa Corrections System is making significant strides to implement evidence-based practices system-wide t...
- 2 Days Ago
Correctional Officer
- State of Iowa - Executive Branch
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Clarinda, IA
FULL_TIME
- Job DescriptionAt the full performance level, maintains security and manages offenders consistent with their programming and behavioral objectives in an adult correctional institution; performs relate...
- 3 Days Ago
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Corrections Officer
- King County Dept of Adult & Juvenile Detention
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Seattle, WA
- Corrections Officer King County is one of the largest corrections employers in the state of Washington. Corrections offi...
- 6/2/2024 12:00:00 AM
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- YUBA COUNTY
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Marysville, CA
- *LATERAL HIRING INCENTIVES · Hiring Bonus $2,500 - $10,000 (DOE) · 50 Hrs. Sick & 50 Hrs. Vacation @ Hire · Reduced Trai...
- 6/1/2024 12:00:00 AM
Corrections Officer
- Cowlitz County
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Kelso, WA
- Salary : $63,740.64 - $73,731.48 Annually Location : Longview, WA Job Type: Full Time Job Number: 2024-026 Department: C...
- 6/1/2024 12:00:00 AM
Correctional Officer
- Missouri Department of Corrections
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Pacific, MO
- Job Description Job Description The Missouri Department of Corrections is committed to ensuring public safety through ma...
- 6/1/2024 12:00:00 AM
Correctional Officer
- West Virginia Division of Corrections and Rehabilitation
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Huttonsville, WV
- Correctional Officer Pay Rate: $40,000 - $53,000 The State of West Virginia is hiring for three jobs: Correctional Offic...
- 5/30/2024 12:00:00 AM
Correctional Officer
- West Virginia Division of Corrections and Rehabilitation
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Glenville, WV
- Correctional Officer Pay Rate: $40,000 - $53,000 The State of West Virginia is hiring for three jobs: Correctional Offic...
- 5/30/2024 12:00:00 AM
Correctional Officer
- West Virginia Division of Corrections and Rehabilitation
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Julian, WV
- Correctional Officer Pay Rate: $40,000 - $53,000 The State of West Virginia is hiring for three jobs: Correctional Offic...
- 5/30/2024 12:00:00 AM
Correctional Officer
- West Virginia Division of Corrections and Rehabilitation
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Mount Hope, WV
- Correctional Officer Pay Rate: $40,000 - $53,000 The State of West Virginia is hiring for three jobs: Correctional Offic...
- 5/30/2024 12:00:00 AM
About Iowa
Iowa (/ˈaɪəwə/ (listen)) is a state in the Midwestern United States, bordered by the Mississippi River to the east and the Missouri River and Big Sioux River to the west. It is bordered by six states; Wisconsin to the northeast, Illinois to the east, Missouri to the south, Nebraska to the west, South Dakota to the northwest and Minnesota to the north.
In colonial times, Iowa was a part of French Louisiana and Spanish Louisiana; its state flag is patterned after the flag of France. After the Louisiana Purchase, people laid the foundation for an agriculture-based economy in the heart of the Corn...
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Income Estimation for Correctional Officer jobs
$42,834 to $53,388
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What does a Correctional Officer do?
Correctional Officer in Carson City, NV
Correctional officers oversee and manage individuals who are being detained.
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Correctional Officer in Winston Salem, NC
While they maintain appropriate professional boundaries, officers actively participate in inmates’ rehabilitation.
November 03, 2019
Correctional Officer in Lowell, MA
The detainees a correctional officer will oversee can be incarcerated for any number of reasons, which run the gamut from awaiting a court hearing for a minor offense to serving on death row.
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