Correctional Officer(s)

Applications for this job will not be accepted or considered if submitted via indeed. Please pick up a paper application from Human Resources to apply. Alternatively, please visit our website posting for the job to apply there. Corrections Officer Hancock County Government is seeking full-time Corrections Officer (s) to fill vacancy in the Hancock County Jail. The Hancock County Jail is seeking two part-time correctional officers with the potential of moving to full-time. The schedule of this opening is based on a 4-week rotation that requires weekends. This position is expected to be on the 5pm-5am shift, however, it could be 5am-5pm depending on department needs. Pay will be based on experience and bargaining agreement pay scale. If you have any questions about this position, please reach out as soon as possible. We hope to fill this position soon. This is an investigative and protective services work whether full time or part time or in reserve capacity, involving custody, security, discipline, and rehabilitation of persons committed to a correctional facility.

Responsibilities of this position:

5-week certification training at The Maine Criminal Justice Academy Care, Custody and Control of the facility and residents Supervising court hearings Medical Transports Facility to Facility Transports Restraining aggressive residents Working nights, weekends and holidays Interaction with the public Minimum qualifications: Minimum 19 years of age Able to be successfully trained and certified as a Corrections Officer by the Maine Criminal Justice Academy Successfully pass a full personal, criminal, and motor vehicle background check Successfully complete physical assessment based on the Departmental Functional Job Description High School or Equivalent Driver's License Preferred skills include ability to apply modern correctional principles and practices; knowledge of applicable laws; ordinances, rules and regulations; ability to work in a team; ability to enforce the rules and policies with firmness, tact, and impartiality, and to deal courtesy with the public. The starting rate of pay for the Correction Officer position is $ 25.13 and additional compensation may be given consideration with relevant experience. Upon hire and periodically thereafter, must comply with Hancock County background check requirements with satisfactory results as outlined in current contract provisions. For a paper application or more information please contact Human Resources at 207.667.9542 ex 214. Applications for this job will not be accepted or considered if submitted via indeed. Please pick up a paper application from Human Resources to apply. Alternatively, please visit our website posting for the job to apply there. Applications will be accepted until positions are filled. Hancock County provides equal opportunity to all qualified employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Reasonable accommodations will be made for otherwise qualified persons with disabilities. Hancock County is a tobacco and smoke free workplace.

Pay:

From $25.13 per hour Expected hours: 20.0 - 39.0 per week

Benefits:

Paid time off Parental leave

Work Location:

In person