Correctional Officer

Join us at Clarinda Correctional Facility as a Correctional Officer.

At the full performance level, maintains security and manages offenders consistent with their programming and behavioral objectives in an adult correctional institution; performs related work as required.

The starting wage for this position is $24.48 hourly and offers great benefits and IPERS retirement.

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Minimum Qualification Requirements Graduation from high school, GED, or equivalency.

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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.