Job description

Are you looking for a great way to start or enhance your corrections career? If so, Knox County Sheriff Patrick Polky is looking to immediately hire new applicants and experienced Corrections Officers as Jailers for positions that have recently become vacant at the Knox County Correctional Facility, located in Rockland, Maine.

Several new promotions have opened a few line position, creating an opportunity for those who are not yet 21, and seeking employment in criminal justice fields, to come work with an agency that is committed to training, advancement, and family.

The County of Knox provides several great benefits, including providing advanced steps on our pay scale with proof of previous full-time corrections experience and the ability to carry 1-for-1 years of service from corrections into our other positions, such as Patrol Deputy.

Interested people who have either been convicted of or engaged in certain minor criminal acts may still be eligible for employment, based on Maine Criminal Justice Academy standards, and are encouraged to apply.

Corrections Officers supervise inmates within an assigned area and maintain order and security, through fair and impartial application of policies and procedures and accepted correctional security and supervision practices.

Duties include making periodic activity and physical security checks of all inmate housing areas; controlling inmate movements within an assigned area; booking, fingerprinting, and processing new inmates; supervising dispensing meals and medication; and supervising recreational activities.

Employees work 7, 12 hour shifts in a 14 day pay period, shifts are either 6AM - 6PM or 6PM to 6AM and are 3on-4off-4on-3off. Applicants must be open and available to any and all shifts, including overtime.

Applicants must be high school graduates or have equivalent education; be licensed to operate a motor vehicle; have no criminal record; be willing to submit to oral, psychological and polygraph examinations; and be willing to complete the Basic Corrections Training Program.

Certification and experience is preferred, but we are willing to train all qualified candidates.

The County provides an excellent benefits package to full-time employees; including, health insurance (fully paid for employee only or 75% paid for dependents), paid vacation and sick leave, retirement plan options include Maine State Retirement (25 years no age), 401, 457, and ROTH, and other voluntary benefits.

Interested applicants may apply electronically here on Indeed.com. Application forms and job descriptions can also be found on the County’s website: www.knoxcountymaine.gov.

The County reserves the right to reject any and all applications and to select the most qualified applicants.

Knox County is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $21.52 - $25.21 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 12 hour shift
• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Holidays
• Night shift
• On call
• Overnight shift
• Overtime
• Weekend availability

COVID-19 considerations:
Sheriff Polky has implemented measure that are current with Maine CDC guidelines to keep employees, the incarcerated, and public safe.

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• Corrections: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• MCJA Basic Correction certification? (Preferred)
• Driver's License (Required)

Work Location: In person

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