Correctional Officer Job Description Template

Job title

Correctional Officer

Job summary

[Company name] is seeking a dependable correctional officer to join our team in [city, state]. In this role, you will supervise people in housing units, conduct counts and security checks and support our team’s commitment to safety, quality and service.

Responsibilities

• Supervise people in housing units
• Conduct counts and security checks
• Search people, cells and areas for contraband
• Escort people within and outside the facility
• Respond to fights, disturbances and emergencies
• Enforce rules and de-escalate conflicts
• Write incident reports and logs
• Follow company policies, safety procedures and applicable regulations

Required qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Working knowledge of facility security procedures and search and contraband detection
• Firm, fair communication and situational awareness
• [Add role-specific requirements, such as driver’s license or ability to pass a background check, if job-related]

Preferred qualifications

• State corrections officer certification
• CPR and first aid
• Defensive tactics training
• Experience with radios

Skills

• Use-of-force policies
• Report writing
• Defensive tactics
• Emergency response
• Composure
• Integrity

Work environment and schedule

Officers work inside secure facilities that can be noisy, crowded and tense, with the risk of assault. Some work in transport or perimeter posts. Facilities operate 24/7, so officers work rotating shifts, nights, weekends, holidays and mandatory overtime.

Pay and benefits

$[min]–$[max] per [hour/year], depending on experience. [List benefits: health insurance, paid time off, retirement plan, training and certification support.]

Equal opportunity

[Company name] is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law, and we provide reasonable accommodations upon request.