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ENIOR

ORRECTIONAL

FFICER

Class Code: 86409

Ability to accurately evaluate information/situations and apply good judgement in dealing with people.

Ability to recognize emergency/dangerous situations and respond appropriately.

Ability to coordinate eyes and hands as required to operate institution equipment, which may include weapons.

Ability to physically respond to emergencies quickly and restrain inmates as required.

Displays high standards of ethical conduct. Exhibits honesty and integrity. Refrains from theft-related,

dishonest or unethical behavior.

Works and communicates with internal and external clients and customers to meet their needs in a polite,

courteous, and cooperative manner. Committed to quality service.

Displays a high level of initiative, effort and commitment towards completing assignments efficiently. Works

with minimal supervision. Demonstrates responsible behavior and attention to detail.

Responds appropriately to supervision. Follows policy and cooperates with supervisors.

Aligns behavior with the needs, priorities and goals of the organization.

Encourages and facilitates cooperation, pride, trust, and group identity. Fosters commitment and team spirit.

Expresses information to individuals or groups effectively, taking into account the audience and nature of the

information. Listens to others and responds appropriately.

Visual acuity sufficient to perform inspections, identify individuals at a reasonable distance and observe details

of incidents.

Auditory acuity sufficient to hear conversations and distinguish between normal/abnormal sounds in an

institutional setting.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Graduation from high school, or G.E.D. and experience equal to one-year of full-time work as a correctional

officer;

experience equal to two-years’ full-time work experience as a law enforcement officer;

employees with current continuous experience in the state executive branch that includes the equivalent of

eighteen months of full-time work as a Corrections Food Service Coordinator or State Industries Technician or

in a position whose duties include leading/directing inmates and security work (e.g., conducting shakedowns,

escorting inmates, quelling disturbances, etc.) shall be considered as qualifying.

NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Designated positions assigned to the Canine (K-9) Unit require the employee to establish and maintain an in-

home kennel facility and provide care for the dog as needed 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, year around as

determined by the Department of Corrections.

NOTE:

Employees assigned to the Canine (K-9) Unit work irregular days and hours and travel to all prisons and

community based corrections facilities.

Effective Date:

05/12 BR

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