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State of Iowa
Correctional Supervisor
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What they do
A Correctional Officer, Detention Officer, or Jailer supervises people being held in correctional facilities, including those awaiting trial, in detention, and inmates who are serving sentences. Maintains order and security within a jail or prison, conducts inspections and searches, enforces regulations, and supervises activities and visits.
$55,752 / year median in Iowa
+6% projected growth
Job Description
The Iowa Correctional Institution for Women is a multi-faceted facility that serves as the sole female facility and female reception center for the Iowa Department of Corrections.
Schedule:
Shift:
Afternoon shift (1:00 PM- 11:00 PM)
Rotation:
6 days on/4 days off, 5 days on/5 days off, 5 days on/3 days offKey Responsibilities:
Shift Supervision & Security:
Supervise employees during assigned shifts. Visit all staffed areas and living/working units for incarcerated individuals once per shift, documenting rounds using a PDA. Assign area and personal offender searches. Ensure the overall orderly operations of the institution.Staff Management & Development:
Identify training and developmental needs for Correctional Officers (COs), providing necessary coaching to improve job performance. Assist with training sessions and orientation as designated.Administrative & HR Duties:
Maintain, approve, and deny CO work time and leave requests within the WorkDay and Kronos systems. Complete CO work schedules. Develop and write timely performance evaluations for assigned COs.