Strafford County Department of Corrections
Job Description 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
