Correctional Officer - Maine State Prison

Location: Warren,Maine,United States

Correctional Officer - Maine State Prison

Code 5207

We’re hiring moral, ethical, and dedicated individuals to join our team as Correctional Officers at Maine State Prison in Warren, ME. Through the Maine Model of Corrections, we are committed to providing a safe and secure environment for both staff and residents, and we believe that hiring dedicated individuals with a strong sense of compassion and professionalism is crucial to achieving this goal.

Pay Grade: 16 $24.97 - $30.09 hourly (This rate includes $1/hr. institutional stipend)
No experience necessary. Paid training with State Certification provided.
Lateral credit considered for experienced Correctional Officers.
•    Base pay with no experience: $24.97 per hour
•    Base pay with experience: up to $30.09 per hour
•    Annual range: $51,937.60-$62,587.20 when averaging 40-hours per week, not including shift differentials or Premium Overtime rate.

Work/Life Balance:

A base schedule of working 7 out of 14 days per pay period ADDS UP TO HALF OF THE YEAR OFF!

We are a 24/7/365 secured facility with 12-Hour shifts, Night, Weekend, and Shift Differentials, Premium Overtime Pay, and Merit and Longevity Increases.

The workweek in a two-week pay period includes:

• 3 days on and 4 days off one week
• 4 days on with 3 days off the next week

Mandated Overtime following a 12-hour shift is no more than 3 additional hours. NO MANDATED OVERTIME ON YOUR SCHEDULED DAYS OFF unless in extremely rare, emergency cases. 

Minimum Requirements to Apply:

• At least 18-years-old.
• Possess a High School Diploma or equivalent (HiSET, GED, etc.).
• Hold a valid driver's license.

Background check is required. Must have no serious criminal or extensive motor vehicle records. Not all infractions are automatic disqualifiers. Find Automatic Disqualifiers at https://www.maine.gov/dps/mcja/attending/training/basic-corrections/standards.

Benefits Summary (further details below):

We offer a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Health, Dental, Vision, and Life insurances.
• 25-year MainePERS Retirement.
• Paid Vacation, Holidays, and Sick leave.
• 6 weeks of Paid Parental Leave for new parents.
• 17 days of paid Military Leave for active-duty soldiers.
• Employee Assistance Program offering free support on work/life, financial, legal, and confidential counseling matters.
• Gym Membership Reimbursement up to $40 per month.
• We are an eligible employer in the Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness Program.
• Uniforms provided.
• Free meals when service is during your shift.

Duties:

We believe that compassion plays a vital role in the transformation process, so we seek candidates who are able to foster positive relationships with residents while maintaining appropriate boundaries. As a Correctional Officer, you are responsible for maintaining and ensuring the safety and security of all individuals under your care. This includes enforcing rules and regulations, monitoring resident behavior, and responding to emergencies as needed.

Responsibilities Include:

• Observe, monitor, direct, oversee, and evaluate the activity and movement of residents within a specified area.
• Participate in the development and implementation of residents’ treatment strategies.
• Ensure observance of institutional rules, security, and safety.
• Counsel, support, and advise residents regarding personal matters, institutional rules and regulations, health and safety standards, and treatment strategies.
• Assist residents in adjusting to institutional life.
• Evaluate potential problems and emergencies through intervention and behavior management.
• Utilize pro-social communication, de-escalation techniques, and other methods to maintain safety and security.

Desirable Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

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