Job Description
The Utah Department of Corrections has a current opening for a Correctional Officer (Case Manager) with the Division of Prison Operations, Inmate Placement Program in Logan, Utah. If you like making a difference in inmates' lives and want to be a positive role model, this opportunity is for you. This position requires you to have current certification. This position is not eligible for telework.
Principal Duties :
- Performing security and custody duties, including inmate supervision, cell searches, skin searches, inspections, inmate movement, preparing inmate incident reports and disciplinary reports.
- Reviewing, investigating documents and processing grievances, complaints and / or implementing disciplinary actions.
- Obtain and execute warrants, conduct searches, raids and investigations, maintaining proper chain of evidence.
- Conducts Risk Assessments (LSRNR).
- Creates Case Action Plans (CAP) and works with offenders to achieve goals.
- Ensures compliance with applicable federal and / or state laws, regulations and / or agency rules, standards and guidelines, etc.
- Works closely with allied agencies housing state offenders.
The Ideal Candidate :
Is certified as a Correctional Officer.Has two years of progressively responsible professional experience in corrections, behavioral, social sciences or a related field.Has knowledge of counseling and guidance principles and techniques.Has written and spoken knowledge of the English language.Has knowledge of theories of personality and deviant behavior, delinquency, criminology and corrections.Has the ability to administer assessments, create case action plans and draft reports.Has knowledge of stratification, sociology of the family, racial and cultural minorities, urban sociology and social problems.Has knowledge of research techniques and the writing of professional reports.Can present effective interpretations of programming and operational policies and procedures, and verbally and / or in writing.Exercises good judgement on the basis of previous training and experience.Has excellent communication skills, both verbal and in writing.Has the ability to establish and maintain satisfactory working relationships with offenders and institutional staff, administrative personnel and with the personnel of other agencies, e.g., community-based programs and services.Has high standards and a good work ethic.Preferences :
A minimum of 2 completed years as a Correctional Officer at the time of application, or an applicant with at least 2 years of current jail experience.Why You Should Join Our Team :
This is an exciting time for Corrections as we take the lead in the historic overhaul of our criminal justice system. As one of the State's largest agencies, we are constantly on the lookout for high-character people. You will receive great health and retirement benefits, as well as generous paid time off, so you can spend more time with your family and have a positive work-life balance. This is an outstanding opportunity for an outstanding individual.