Correctional Officer 1

This is an entry-level position under direct supervision that performs security duties at a Correctional Facility. Correctional Officers contribute to the public safety mission by providing for the safety and security of the public, staff, and inmates ensuring the care, custody and control along with compliance with policy and procedure. Officers provide security over adult inmates at a facility or work unit; supervise the daily activities of inmates while observing and recording their behavior and movement to ensure their safe and secure confinement. They interact with the visitors, staff, inmates and public to maintain orderly and secure operations. The work involves a high degree of mental stress from constant contact with inmates. Required to successfully complete the Academy training program. Travel may be required to perform duties in other DCR facilities. Performs related duties as assigned.

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 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.

Special Hiring Rates:

$45,000 upon hire and $47,500 after 6 months - 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) (SPB3088)

$40,000 upon hire and $42,500 after 6 months - Remainder of the Division of Corrections and Rehabilitation facilities (SPB 3088)

Additional Information, per SPB 3088:

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.

Probationary period 1 year.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $20.62 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Work Location: In person