Correctional Officer

Correction Officers, under supervision, maintain security and are responsible for the care, custody, control, job training and work performance of sentenced and detained people in custody within New York City correctional facilities. They supervise people in custody's visits, recreational programs, meals, and other congregate activities; inspect assigned areas for conditions which threaten safety and security; conduct searches in order to detect contraband; complete forms and reports; maintain appropriate log books; communicate with other area Correction Officers to exchange pertinent information; issue verbal orders, announcements and explanations to people in custody; observe those in custody and make recommendations concerning medical and/or psychiatric referrals; safeguard Department supplies and equipment; escort people in custody within and outside of the facility including their transportation in Departmental vehicles; respond to unusual incidents and disturbances; enforce security procedures in accordance with Department guidelines; request medical assistance for people in custody when necessary; count and verify the number of people in custody present in assigned areas; verify identification of people in custody; supervise people of either sex; operate a motor vehicle; and perform related work.

Special Working Conditions:

Correction Officers will be required to work various shifts including nights, Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays. Some of the physical activities performed by Correction Officers and environmental conditions experienced are: walking and/or standing in an assigned area for 8 ½ to 17 hours continuously; walking up several flights of stairs; working outdoors in all kinds of weather; exposure to chemical agents; being subjected to close contact with people in custody; possible physical restraint of a person in custody; interactions with different persons in custody categories e.g., people in custody under mental health observation; responding to various incidents as required; carrying or donning heavy equipment; lifting/moving heavy objects. (This is a brief description of what you might do in this position and does not include all the duties of this position.)

Starting base salary: $56,838; with significant earning potential.

80% of new officers earned at least $30,000 in overtime during their first full year on the job.

After 5.5-years, base salary is $109,352.

In addition, after 5, 10, 15, and 20 years of service, incumbents receive longevity pay in the amounts of $4,799, $5,799, $6,799 and $9,314, respectively, in addition to their base salary.

Pay: From $56,838.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Uniform allowance
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person