Correctional Officer, Maine State Prison

Warren, Maine, United States Full-time

Correctional Officer – Maine State Prison

Code: 5207 Pay Grade: 16 $18.13 - $22.61 per hour
This rate includes $1/hr. institutional stipend but does not include applicable night or weekend shift differentials

Close: Once Filled

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CURRENT VACANCY INFORMATION
The Department of Corrections is accepting applications for Correctional Officers at the Maine State Prison in Warren, Maine. This position is open to current Maine DOC Correctional Officers who wish to transfer to this facility and all outside candidates.

JOB DESCRIPTION

As a Correctional Officer, your work will involve the custody, security, discipline, treatment, and rehabilitation of adult inmates committed to the Maine State Prison. This includes monitoring prisoner behavior, directing and overseeing prisoner activities, enforcing prisoner discipline and writing incident reports. This position requires exposure to chemical agents (OC Spray).

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES REQUIRED TO PERFORM THE JOB SUCCESSFULLY:

Knowledge of prisoner motivation and psychology.

Knowledge of problems associated with institutional life.

Knowledge of prisoner rehabilitation and treatment programs.

Knowledge of correctional institution rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.

Ability to understand and follow instructions.

Ability to interpret and enforce correctional center rules, regulations, policies, practices, and procedures.

Ability to perform various strenuous duties such as climbing stairs and/or escorting unruly inmates.

Ability to stand for long periods of time.

Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.

Ability to handle critical and stressful situations.

Ability to communicate effectively.

Ability to write clearly and effectively.

Ability to read and perform basic math functions.

Ability to observe situations and behavior in detail.

Ability to make decisions and act quickly in emergency and dangerous situations.

Ability to model appropriate behavior, attitude, ethics, and morals.

Ability to utilize standard desktop computer technology (e.g. word processing, spreadsheets, databases, internet, e-mail).

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Graduation from high school or equivalent.

Some positions, based upon collateral duties/option, may require background education and/or experience in an appropriate field (e.g. food preparation; skilled trade/training experience; retail experience; supply room experience).

LICENSING/CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

At time of hire: Valid Driver’s License

Prior to attaining Permanent Status: Maine State Driver’s License

Completion of the Basic Corrections Training Course (organized and funded by DOC upon hire – includes mandatory exposure to chemical agents)

BENEFITS

Value of State-paid Dental Insurance: $13.13 biweekly

Value* of State-paid Health Insurance:

Level 1: 100% State Contribution (employee pays nothing): $444.68 biweekly
Level 2: 95% State Contribution (employee pays 5%): $422.45 biweekly
Level 3: 90% State Contribution (employee pays 10%): $400.21 biweekly
Level 4: 85% State Contribution (employee pays 15%): $377.98 biweekly

*The level of the actual value of state paid Health Insurance will be based on the employee’s wage rate and status with regard to the health credit premium program.

Value of State’s share of Employee’s Retirement: 22% of pay.

If you prefer to complete a paper application please request through email at doc.jobs@maine.gov

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Application Form

1. First Name *

2. Last Name *

3. Address *

4. Email *

5. Phone *

6. Resume or Work History - If you do NOT have a resume, please visit http://www.maine.gov/bhr/node/174 and complete the work history section. Once complete, the document can be uploaded to the Resume or Work History section below *

7. Cover Letter

8. Are you a current or former employee of the State of Maine? *

9. Have you ever worked, attained licensing or certification attend school or been convicted of a criminal offense under a different name? *

9a. If Yes, list name(s) below:

10. Are you at least 18 years of age? *

11. Do you have a valid driver's license? *

11a. State Issued

11b. If Yes, which type?

Class A
Class B
Class C

12. List your geographical location preference (i.e. County and/or Town and/or Facility etc)

13. *Only for candidates who upload a resume: If your resume does not have month/year of employment listed, please list the Company Name, Job Title, and Month and Year You Started and Ended Your Three (3) Most Recent Jobs. This is necessary for assessment of qualifications.

14. Are you willing to work overtime? *

15. What shifts are you willing to work? *

16. Veteran's Preference: Maine law provides a preference to qualified veterans and Gold Star spouses by ensuring they are offered an interview. If you are a veteran or Gold Star spouse and wish to take advantage of this preference, please indicate by checking the appropriate box below. Documentation is required. For more information, visit http://www.maine.gov/bhr/state_jobs/veteran.htm

16a. If you are a veteran or Gold Star spouse and wish to take advantage of the veteran's preference, please submit documentation here (DD 214, DD 1300).

17. Only US.. citizens or aliens who have a legal right to work and remain permanently in the U.S. are eligible for employment. Can you, after employment, submit verification of of your legal right to work in the United States? *

18. Voluntary Identification of Disability: Applicants who self-identify as having a disability may increase their liklihood of being interviewed for vacancies. You are considered to have a disability if you have a physical or mental impairment or medical condition that substantially limits a major life activity, or if you have a history of such impairment or medical condition.

19. The State of Maine conducts background checks. Have you ever been convicted of any violation of law by any court of law? *

19a. If Yes, please list offenses. (Include any guilty pleas entered, military court martial, traffic violation convictions for Operating Under the Influence (OUI) or traffic violations that resulted in your license being suspended. Do not include here any juvenile adjudications or traffic violations not listed above. More information may be requested depending on position.

20. Before you submit your application, the State of Maine requires you read and accept the terms and conditions associated with the application process: http://www.maine.gov/bhr/node/175 Please type your name below to confirm you are agreeing to the terms and conditions. *

21. Please access the Department of Corrections Supplemental application form at http://www.maine.gov/corrections/Career/index.shtml "Paperwork to get the process started" and upload. *

22. Disability Preference: Maine law provides a hiring preference to persons with disabilities by ensuring that one person with a disability is offered an interview if they meet the minimum qualifications of this position. If you believe that you qualify and wish to request a disability preference, please indicate by checking the appropriate box below. Documentation is required.

22a. If you wish to take advantage of this preference and are a person with a disability, please provide a statement on professional letterhead certifying that a qualified professional with advanced training related to disabilities is verifying that you are a person with a disability who has a physical or mental impairment that substantially limits one or more major life activities.

23. Disability Preference: Maine law provides a hiring preference to persons with disabilities by ensuring that one person who is eligible for the federal Ticket to Work program is offered an interview if they meet the position's minimum qualifications. If you believe that you qualify and wish to request a disability preference, indicate by checking the appropriate box. Documentation is required.

23a. If you wish to take advantage of this preference, please submit documentation here. For Ticket to Work, please provide documentation from the Social Security Administration that you receive disability benefits.

24. For more information on the Disability Preference, visit: http://legislature.maine.gov/statutes/5/title5sec7054-C.html and Social Security Administration’s Ticket to Work Program, https://www.ssa.gov/work/.

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