Correctional Officer/Trades Instructor I
Correctional Officer/Trades Instructor I
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The Delaware Department of Correction (DOC) recognizes its employees as a highly valued resource and are offering Monetary Recruitment Incentives to new DOC employees in accordance with the DOC Employee SigningBonus Program.
The program provides recruitment incentives as follows:
- Sign-On Bonus- $5000 to new Cadets paid in installments.
- Out of State Correctional Officer Pay - Upon successful completion of the Correctional Employee Initial Training (CEIT) course employees who have equivalent work experience from another Department of Correction agency may be placed on the salary step table with up to 10 qualified years of experience.
NOTE: This program is administered by the Department of Correction Bureau of Administrative program may be terminated by the Department of Correction at any time with or without notice.
Summary Statement
Essential Functions
- Instructs and oversees inmates in vocational trades in a classroom workshop and/or in a vocational trades shop or construction site.
- Instructs inmates in the proper use of power equipment and hand-tools.
- Instructs and oversees inmates in the cleaning lubricating and adjustment of equipment and tools.
- Enforces rules regulations policies and procedures.
- Maintains discipline order and security in assigned locations.
- Prepares various reports and maintains accurate records.
- Maintains an effective working relationship with inmates by inspiring their confidence and cooperation.
Job Requirements
JOB REQUIREMENTS for Correctional Officer/Trades Instructor I
Applicants must have education training and/or experience demonstrating competence in each of the following areas:
- At least 19 1/2 years of age.
- Possession of a High School Diploma or equivalent.
- Six months experience in vocational trades such as carpentry plumbing furniture repair auto mechanics computer technology or printing.
- Possession of a valid Drivers License (not suspended revoked or cancelled or disqualified from driving).
Additional Posting Information
Employees in a Correctional Officer (CO) series position will be eligible to retire under the provisions of HB363 if at the time of retirement they have completed twenty-five (25) years of pension creditable State service and with at least twenty (20) of those years of pension creditable service as a CO series classified position.
Incumbents working four or more hours of work between the hours of 6:00 p.m. and 8:00 following day will receive 5% shift differential pay.
Selected incumbents annual base starting salary is $51540.00. Upon successful completion of the Correctional Employee Initial Training (CEIT) course and after being assigned to a facility the salary will increase to $61776.00.
DOC Special Requirement: Prior to institutional assignment candidates must successfully complete all phases of an eleven-week Correctional Officer Basic Course. This course is administered by the Department of Correction at the Employee Development Center. Coursework includes physical classroom and hands-on training. Instruction is provided in the areas of inmate supervision defensive tactics riot control weapons report writing and emergency medical training.
A writing sample will be requested at the time ofinterview.
Conditions of Hire
Benefits
To learn more about the comprehensive benefit package please visit our website at Process
The application and supplemental questionnaire are evaluated based upon a rating of your education training and experience as they relate to the job requirements of the position. It is essential that you provide complete and accurate information on your application and the supplemental questionnaire to include dates of employment job title and job duties. For education and training list name of educational provider training course titles and summary of course content. Narrative information supplied in response to the questions must be supported by the information supplied on the application including your employment education and training history as it relates to the job requirements.
Once you have submitted your application on-line all future correspondence related to your application will be sent via email. Please keep your contact information current. You may also view all correspondence sent to you by the State of Delaware in the My Applications tab .
Accommodations
Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities in all phases of the application and employment process. TDD users may request an auxiliary aid or service by calling or by visiting . You may also call or email for additional applicant services support.
The State of Delaware is an Equal Opportunity employer and values a diverse workforce. We strongly encourage and seek out a workforce representative of Delaware including race color religion age sex national origin disability status genetics protected veteran status sexual orientation gender identity or expression.
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Employment Type
Full-Time
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