Correctional Officer
Job Description
Exciting employment
opportunities in the field of Corrections at Two Bridges Regional Jail
(TBRJ)
TBRJ is the
first regional jail operating in New England, and the newest
correctional facility in Maine having recently opened in November 2006.
We have state of the art jail management systems and utilize the direct
supervision approach to inmate management.
We are looking for
smart, articulate communicators who have an interest in working with
people and have great interpersonal skills.
This is a line staff level position,
responsible to the Shift Commander II of the Two Bridges Regional Jail.
The correctional officer ensures a high quality direct supervision
corrections facility by providing for the care, custody, and control of
inmates; supervises inmates to ensure a safe
and humane environment; handles inmate discipline fairly and
effectively; responds to inmate requests in a fair and balanced
fashion; builds positive rapport and personal credibility with inmates;
supervises inmates in a well-organized and attention getting
manner; resolves inmate problems and conflicts; and maintains effective
administration and staff relations.
Open until filled.
We will train the
right candidate!
Great benefits including
. . .
We offer
the following that are equal to 50% of your annual
salary:
-
Starting Hourly Rate
$13.75 - $18.49
-
Educational incentives
of .25 per hour for an Associate’s Degree/.50 per
hour for a Bachelors Degree
-
Benefits package
includes:
- 90 % paid
health insurance (family, single, or
employee with children)
- $200 a month
additional benefit to be used to purchase
other benefits such as, dental,
life insurance, income protection, 457 retirement
plans, and more...
- 12 paid
holidays
- 160 hours of
earned leave time per year
- Up to 100%
Educational reimbursement
- Maine State
Retirement (25-year retirement at 50 percent
of your salary)
- Excellent
on-site training at our state-or-the-art
facility with continuous
training/educational opportunities
- Advancement
opportunities
- On-site
fitness center
If you are serious about a
career in corrections or criminal justice, have a clear
background, and are at least 18 years of age with a high
school diploma or its equivalent, then WE WANT YOU!
Join our dedicated team of professionals as we
transition into the future!!
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