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New York State Department of Corrections and Community Supervision Corrections Officer Trainee in Various, New York
NY1495875
Correction Officer Trainee.
Pay: $ 53323.00-$ 68716.00/year.
Correction Officers are responsible for the custody and security, as well as for the safety and well-being of incarcerated individuals in New York State Department of Corrections and Community Supervision (DOCCS) correctional facilities, shock incarceration correctional facilities, work release centers and drug treatment campuses.
All applicants subject to Drug Screening, Criminal Background and Reference Check, and Medical Exam.
JOB SUMMARY: Correction officer positions are located throughout New York State in various facilities of the NYS Department of Corrections and Community Supervision. As a correction officer, under the direct supervision of a higher-ranking officer, you would be responsible for the custody and security, as well as the safety and wellbeing, of criminal offenders in State Correctional Facilities. You would supervise the movement and activities of inmates; make periodic rounds of assigned areas; conduct searches for contraband; maintain order within the facility; and prepare reports as necessary. You would advise inmates on the rules and regulations governing the operation of the facility and assist them in resolving problems. You would have a high degree of responsibility for your actions and decisions. You would play a large role in the rehabilitative process related to the incarcerated population. You may also be required to carry firearms in the performance of certain duties and to perform other related work as required.
The Correction Officer Trainee examination offers the opportunity to apply and compete in a Department of Civil Service test utilizing an online questionnaire.
In the online questionnaire, a candidate will answer questions regarding their education, certification, licensure, and experience. The information provided in the online questionnaire will be used to review a candidate's qualifications and serves as the test for these titles.
Questions about eligible list usage, eligible list status, and the hiring process for these positions should be directed to DOCCS. In addition, candidates should contact DOCCS directly with any changes to name, phone number, email, mailing address, or location preferences.
Email: recruitment@doccs.ny.gov Phone: (518) 485-9500
Candidates can find out more at https://doccs.ny.gov/employment/correction-officer-trainee and apply online at https://www.cs.ny.gov/testing/dec-instrument/cot-overview.cfm.