CORRECTIONAL OFFICER
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STRAFFORD COUNTY DOC IS ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS, AND INTERVIEWING FOR OPEN POSITIONS. See below for our application and mailing address.
WE OPENED OUR CURRENT FACILITY IN 2004 AND ARE PROUD TO HAVE:
A direct supervision management philosophy, state of the art information technology systems, ample housing for inmates of all classifications, a dedicated staff training area with gym and locker rooms, a complete kitchen facility,on-site medical services including dental and mental health, an intensive drug and alcohol Therapeutic Community Program, two video arraignment rooms, our Family Reception Center, and non-contact visiting (7 days a week.)
Do you have what it takes, Are you up to the challenge?
The correctional officer is responsible for the direct supervision, care, custody, and control of all inmates Incarcerated at the facility.
REQUIREMENTS:
- Applicants must be at least 18 years of age and possess a high school diploma or equivalent.
- Passing, at a minimum, four of the seven listed Physical Fitness standards.
- » Physical Fitness Requirements At least four (4) of these tests must be passed.
- Excellent communication and human relation skills, maintaining good health, and the desire for a challenging career.
BENEFITS: Strafford County offers an excellent benefits package which includes:
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WE ALSO OFFER:
- A climate controlled work environment
- County tuition reimbursement
- A six month probationary period under our Field Training Program
- On-site parking
- Meals and uniforms
- An Annual benefit to employees that maintain a superior level of physical fitness
- HIRING PROCESS: The following steps, which typically occur in the following order, will be successfully completed prior to being issued a conditional offer of employment.
- Application/ Resume Review & Initial Interview
- Physical Fitness Testing
- Aptitude Testing
- Facility Tour/ Job Shadow
- Background Investigation
- Final Interview
- Medical Evaluation and Drug Screening
- SCDOC Reserves the Right to Perform Polygraph Testing on Applicants During the Interview Process.
CORRECTIONAL OFFICERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO EXPAND THEIR EXPERTISE BY:
- Applying to join the Special Reaction Team (SRT) or Training for our Career Ladder Program -
- Career Ladder including Booking Officers, Field Training Officers, Central Control Officers and a Reception Officer receive additional pay once promoted.
APPLICATION:
Women are very successful in this profession and are encouraged to apply.
No experience is necessary to be a great correctional officer; all you need is the desire to learn and the physical and mental abilities to handle what may be a stressful environment at times.
Download the complete employment application in .pdf format:
» Strafford County Department of Corrections Application for Employment
If not already installed on your computer, you'll need Adobe Acrobat Reader to view the .pdf file.
SEND YOUR COMPLETED APPLICATION AND RESUME TO:
SCDOC Director of Training
SGT. Leonard Nadeau
266 County Farm Road
Dover, NH 03820
(603) 516-5158
CONTACT INFORMATION:
If you would like more information, call (603) 742-3310
Strafford County is an equal opportunity employer.
The Strafford County Department of Corrections is
seeking a Full-Time 40 hour Cook to join our cooking staff.
Some duties include preparing breakfast and lunch meals
in a timely and sanitary manner, operating kitchen
equipment safely, assisting with the cleaning and
organization of kitchen and restocking items as needed.
Experience preferred, dependability required.
This position is perfect for a talented individual in the food
service industry looking for a steady schedule with
benefits.
Pay: $18.43 - $20.75 per hour
Benefits:
• Paid training
• Ability to commute/relocate:
Dover, NH 03820:
Reliably commute or planning to
relocate before starting work (Required)
We offer competitive salary, paid vacation and
sick time, paid holidays and participation in the New
Hampshire Retirement System.
Applicants are required to
complete a background check.
Download the application, fill it out, save it, and email the file back to the contact person at the end of the job listing
» Strafford County Department of Corrections Application for Employment
If not already installed on your computer, you'll need Adobe Acrobat Reader to view the .pdf file.
Strafford County is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Please submit resume to Bill Hayes at
bhayes@co.strafford.nh.us or call 603-516-5206
Job Type: Full-time
PER DIEM CORRECTIONAL OFFICER
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POSITION:
PER DIEM CORRECTIONAL OFFICER
SUMMARY:
Under the supervision of the Shift Supervisor performs a variety
of work for the care, custody and control of inmates incarcerated at the
facility and others under departmental supervision.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Currently Certified Correctional Officer or Police Officer
OR
Retired Corrections Officer or Police Officer
AND
High school graduate or equivalent.
Good physical and mental health.
Ability to work as an individual and also as a team member.
Ability to supervise others.
Ability and willingness to follow orders promptly and accurately.
Willing to work all shifts.
Agree to report any personal arrest and/or conviction within 24
hours to a supervisor.
Agree to submit to background check at least every three (3) years.
Successfully complete orientation and on the job training, followed by
in-house training every year thereafter.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
The Per Diem Correctional Officer will be responsible for the direct
supervision of inmates incarcerated at the facility and those under
departmental supervision who may not be incarcerated but are
otherwise under departmental control.
The Correctional Officer will be responsible for:
1. Following all federal, state and local laws.
2. Following the department Operational Guidelines regarding all
assigned duties.
3. Reporting for duty at the designated time dressed in proper
uniform.
4. Demonstrating his/her knowledge of accepted correctional
practices through the utilization of the Strafford County
Department of Corrections Operational Guidelines.
5. Supervising and giving instruction to incarcerated inmates.
6. Being proficient at implementing emergency procedures by
following the Strafford County Department of Corrections
Emergency Manual.
7. Being proficient in all areas ofresponsibility i.e.: Housing Pods 1,
2 and 3, Zone Officer, and Reception Officer.
Strafford County Department of Corrections
Job Description
8. Perform oversight and assistance in the conduct of the departments
programs. Designed to transition inmates into society and reduce
the recidivism rate of released inmates.
9. Conducting headcounts accurately and promptly and visually
identify each inmate.
10. Maintaining the Officer's and Visitor's Logs.
11 . Maintaining a pass-on of all relevant events.
12. Doing daily searches of his/her area to make sure it is safe and
secure.
13. Conducting clothed and unclothed search on irunates, when
necessary.
14. Conducting metal detectors searches on civilians entering the
facility.
15. The general housekeeping of his/her area.
16. Enforcing all inmate rules of the Strafford County Department of
Corrections.
17. Having knowledge of and proficiently protect the due process
rights of all inmates incarcerated at the facility.
18. Perfoming any and all other duties as assigned.
You are being asked the following questions to comply with the Federal Prison Rape Elimination Act
(PREA):
Have you ever engaged in sexual activity in the community facilitated by force, the threat of force, or
coercion? Yes No
Have you ever been convicted of domestic violence? Yes No
Have you ever been convicted of stalking? Yes No
Have you ever been convicted for sex offenses committed in the community?
Yes No
Have you ever engaged in any type of sexual misconduct either in the workplace or the community?
Yes No
If you answered ' Yes' to any of the above questions, please explain:_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
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_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________I have read and understand the job description of a Per Diem Correctional Officer and agree to cany out my assigned
duties in an ethical and responsible manner. I understand I will be on probation for a period of six months and that period
may be extended at the request of the Superintendent. I have also read the questions pertaining to the Prison Rape
Elimination Act and have answered truthfully.
Signature Date______________________________________________________________________________________________________
Interested parties should contact Lt. Nadeau so that he may explain the hiring/testing process as applicable.
Lt Leonard Nadeau:
603-516-5158
Strafford County is an Equal Opportunity Employer
RN/LPN
The Medical Department at Strafford County Department of Corrections is seeking RN/LPN applicants for:
FULL TIME 2nd SHIFT RN/LPN POSITION (immediate opening) Supervisory and/or Correctional experience preferred
FULL TIME 2nd SHIFT LPN POSITION Acute Care or Correctional experience preferred
RN WEEKEND BAYLOR POSITION Acute Care or Correctional experience preferred
Applicants must have an unencumbered NH license in good standing with the Board of Nursing.Correctional
Nursing experience preferred.Interested applicants may send a resume or letter of interest to
Tracy M. Warren RNC, CCHP-RN SCDOC email: twarren@co.strafford.nh.us
Strafford County is an equal opportunity employer
