The mission of the Idaho Department of Correction is to create a model correctional system that provides equitable access to programming and opportunities that reflect a community experience, foster connections, and restore victims of crime.
The Department is looking for candidates who want to make a positive impact! Working with Idaho's incarcerated population, correctional officers carry out the day-to-day operations of correctional institutions and have a tremendous opportunity to make a difference in an incarcerated individual's life. Begin an exciting and rewarding career with an organization that truly makes a difference transforming the lives one person, one family, and one community at a time.
Responsibilities
Correctional officers provide safety and security, while assisting in controlling, directing, and monitoring incarcerated individuals’ activities and movement. This includes maintaining security of the institution and controlling movement within the institution in accordance with established department methods and procedures. Additionally, correctional officers role model appropriate interactions and reinforce positive behavior change among incarcerated individuals.
The Department envisions a safer Idaho with fewer people in its correctional system and values integrity, respect, and positive attitude. As such, successful candidates for correctional officer will possess these character traits, along with problem solving skills, teamwork, and the desire to impact positive change. Other essential functions of this position include::
- Responding to emergency situations
- Assisting with facility operations and ensuring policies are followed
- Conducting counts of incarcerated individuals to maintain safety and security
- Escorting and transporting individuals and property within the institution or to other locations
- Reviewing and completing forms, court documents, and reports accurately
- Performing property checks, housing unit inspections, and searches (including pat and unclothed searches when necessary)
- Modeling professional conduct, setting clear boundaries, and encouraging positive behavior change
Qualifications
- U.S. citizen, at least 18 years of age
- High school diploma or GED
- Eligible to meet Idaho Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) academy requirements
- Experience using computers for data entry and reporting
- Not currently on felony or misdemeanor probation
- Eligible to own or possess a firearm under state or federal law
- Ability to pass a background investigation and aptitude test
Benefits
The State of Idaho offers a comprehensive benefits package, including:
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- PERSI retirement benefits
- Paid vacation, sick leave, parental leave, and 11 paid holidays per year
- Additional wellness and employee support programs
(*Benefits may not apply to temporary or seasonal positions.)
EEO/ADA/Veteran
The State of Idaho is committed to equal employment opportunities. We prohibit discrimination based on veteran status, disability, race, color, religion, political affiliation, sex, national origin, genetics, or any other protected status.
Reasonable accommodations are available at any stage of the recruitment process. Veterans may receive preference in accordance with state and federal law.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $24.60 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
