Correctional Officer

About this role

<undefined><span style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px;" data-pasted="true">A Position in the Iowa Department of Correction is more than a job. It's a calling.&nbsp;</span></undefined><br><br><undefined><span style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px;">Corrections employees transform lives, equipping Iowans in the criminal justice system with the skills they need to contribute to their communities, inside and outside our walls. Join us at the Anamosa State Penitentiary as a Correctional Officer!&nbsp;</span></undefined><br><br><undefined><span style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px;">Patrols facilities and makes security checks; inspects all areas of the institution (e.g., perimeter towers, control centers, cell areas, rooms, halls, dormitories, recreation/work areas and grounds) for safety/security deficiencies; searches individuals, vehicles, packages, mail, equipment, clothing and offender quarters for contraband items.</span></undefined><br><undefined><span style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px;">Escorts offenders, visito

Requirements

Graduation from high school, GED, or equivalency.<br><br>For additional information, please click on this <u><a href="https://das.iowa.gov/sites/default/files/hr/documents/class_and_pay/JobClassDescriptions/CorrectionalOfficer-86406.pdf" style="background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0); color: rgba(32, 98, 145, 1)" target="_blank">link to view the job description</a></u>.