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.
Inc - 3.0 Newark, NJ Job Details Full-time 23 hours ago Qualifications Inmate crisis intervention techniques Correctional facility patrol procedures Incident reporting compliance Correctional facility incident response Records maintenance Physical security log maintenance Correctional facility report writing Facility security measures implementation Alarm system monitoring procedures Correctional facility access control procedures Inmate count and tracking procedures Intake Correctional search and seizure procedures Routine inspections De-escalation techniques Conflict de-escalation Mid-level Providing care for residents Drug testing (community supervision) Security system monitoring (security system operation) Safety records management Incident report writing Physical security incident reporting Client progress monitoring (community supervision)
Full Job Description Position Summary:
The Overnight Counselor is responsible for the supervision, accountability, and monitoring of residents assigned through the New Jersey Department of Corrections Residential Community Release Program (RCRP). This position ensures compliance with all DOC contractual requirements, facility policies, and applicable State of New Jersey regulations during overnight hours. The counselor maintains a safe, secure, and structured environment while supporting residents' rehabilitation and reentry process.
Key Responsibilities:
Maintain direct supervision and accountability of all residents in accordance with RCRP and NJ DOC standards Conduct and document scheduled and random bed checks and facility rounds per policy Enforce all RCRP rules, curfews, counts, and movement procedures Complete formal resident counts at required intervals and reconcile discrepancies immediately Monitor compliance with authorized movements, passes, and sign-in/sign-out procedures Administer and document breathalyzer, urine screens, and other monitoring protocols as required by DOC guidelines Prepare and submit incident reports, unusual occurrence reports, and disciplinary documentation in accordance with NJ DOC reporting timelines Immediately report escapes, walk-aways, contraband, or violations to supervisory staff and follow chain-of-command notification procedures Maintain log books and electronic records in compliance with audit and inspection standards Conduct intake/orientation procedures for new admissions during overnight hours when applicable Utilize approved de-escalation techniques and respond to behavioral or medical emergencies following facility and DOC protocols Ensure facility security , including monitoring entrances/exits, alarms, and restricted areas Communicate effectively with custody staff, case management, and incoming shifts to ensure continuity of supervision
