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  • Corrections Officer

  • Rockingham County, NH
  • Chesapeake, Virginia 23322 United States View Map

Scope of PositionThe Corrections Officer maintains discipline and order of incarcerated inmates in treatment housing areas and worker training sites within the county correctional facility. They are committed to providing a safe environment for the inmate population here at Rockingham County Corrections and assist inmates in enhancing and acclimating to their personal lives. The Corrections Officer is responsible for the care, custody, and overall control of the inmate population through enforcing policies and procedures. Officers will act as ex officio constable as appointed, with general police powers, including arrests within the jail or during transports. Further, they respond to the needs of the jail by working up to 16 hours on occasion.QualificationsMust have a high school diploma or equivalency to qualify for NH Association of Counties “Corrections Officer Academy” Certification.Must be able to pass physical requirements of Group II Retirement Certification.Must possess a current and valid driver's license.Good writing skills with the ability to articulate well.Good interaction skills.Must pass polygraph test.Status / ShiftFull Time / Non-Exempt / UnionShift Differential2nd Shift: $1.75/Hour3rd Shift: $2.00/HourWeekend Premium: $3.00/HourEqual Employment OpportunityMandatory post offer physical and drug testing for new hire. Criminal records check required.#J-18808-Ljbffr

Scope of PositionThe Corrections Officer maintains discipline and order of incarcerated inmates in treatment housing areas and worker training sites within the county correctional facility. They are committed to providing a safe environment for the inmate population here at Rockingham County Corrections and assist inmates in enhancing and acclimating to their personal lives. The Corrections Officer is responsible for the care, custody, and overall control of the inmate population through enforcing policies and procedures. Officers will act as ex officio constable as appointed, with general police powers, including arrests within the jail or during transports. Further, they respond to the needs of the jail by working up to 16 hours on occasion.QualificationsMust have a high school diploma or equivalency to qualify for NH Association of Counties “Corrections Officer Academy” Certification.Must be able to pass physical requirements of Group II Retirement Certification.Must possess a current and valid driver's license.Good writing skills with the ability to articulate well.Good interaction skills.Must pass polygraph test.Status / ShiftFull Time / Non-Exempt / UnionShift Differential2nd Shift: $1.75/Hour3rd Shift: $2.00/HourWeekend Premium: $3.00/HourEqual Employment OpportunityMandatory post offer physical and drug testing for new hire. Criminal records check required.#J-18808-Ljbffr

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