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- IN-HOUSE
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OPEN COMPETITIVE
| Job Title | Work Locations | County | Department | Salary | Filing Deadline | Check Status |
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| Accountant 010722-MABB01-380100 | DOC Administration Building: (245 McKee Road, Dover, DE, 19904) | Kent | DOC/Administration | Yearly: $32,731.00/Min - $40,789.00/Mid | Thursday, January 27, 2022 11:59 PM |
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| Accounting Specialist 012122-MABA02-380400 | DOC Administration Building: (245 McKee Road, Dover, DE, 19904) | Kent | DOC/Prisons | Yearly: $28,649.00/Min - $35,686.00/Mid | Friday, January 28, 2022 11:59 PM |
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| Administrative Specialist I 012022-MAAA01-380600 | Cherry Lane Prob & Parole: (314 Cherry Lane, New Castle, DE, 19720) | New Castle | DOC/Community Corrections | Yearly: $26,809.00/Min - $33,386.00/Mid; Hazardous Duty B: $1,100 | Sunday, January 30, 2022 11:59 PM |
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| Administrative Specialist I 012122-MAAA11-380400 | Howard R. Young Correctional Institution: (1301 E 12th St, Wilmington, DE, 19801) | New Castle | DOC/Prisons | Yearly: $31,202.00; Hazardous Duty B: $1,100 | Friday, January 28, 2022 11:59 PM |
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| Correctional Arts Program Coordinator 011322-MEAZ02-380400 | James T. Vaughn Correctional Center: (1181 Paddock Road, Smyrna, DE, 19977) | New Castle | DOC/Prisons | Yearly: $39,984.00/Min - $49,855.00/Mid; Hazardous Duty A1: $4,620 | Monday, February 14, 2022 11:59 PM |
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| Correctional Counselor 012022-MDDP01-380601 | Plummer Center: (38 Todds Lane, Wilmington, DE, 19801) | New Castle | DOC/Community Corrections | Yearly: $37,213.00; Hazardous Duty A1: $4,620 | Thursday, January 27, 2022 11:59 PM |
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| Correctional Counselor 012022-MDDP01-380600 | Community Corrections Treatment Center: (Smyrna Landing Road, Smyrna, DE, 19977) | Kent | DOC/Community Corrections | Yearly: $37,213.00; Hazardous Duty A1: $4,620 | Thursday, January 27, 2022 11:59 PM |
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| Correctional Counselor Supervisor 012122-MDDP04-380600 | Sussex Work Release Center: (23207 Dupont Blvd, Georgetown, DE, 19947) | Sussex | DOC/Community Corrections | Yearly: $62,256.59; Hazardous Duty A1: $4,620 | Friday, January 28, 2022 11:59 PM |
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| Correctional Officer 010122-MBDB01-380400 | Assignments are determined by vacancy levels: (New Castle, Kent, Sussex, ) | New Castle,Kent,Sussex | DOC/Prisons | Yearly: $44,500.00 | Monday, January 31, 2022 11:59 PM |
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| Correctional Officer/Physical Plant Maintenance Trades Mechanic I 080321-MCCH01-380400 | Assignments are determined by vacancy levels: (New Castle, Kent, Sussex, ) | New Castle,Kent,Sussex | DOC/Prisons | Yearly: $48,278.51 | Sunday, January 30, 2022 11:59 PM |
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| Correctional Officer/Youth Rehab Food Service Specialist I 010722-MCBC01-380400 | Assignments are determined by vacancy levels: (New Castle, Kent, Sussex, ) | New CastleC, Kent, Sussex | DOC/Prisons | Yearly: $48,278.51/Min; 5% SD *See Add'l Posting | Tuesday, July 26, 2022 11:59 PM |
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| Executive Secretary 012122-MAAZ06-380600 | DOC Administration Building: (245 McKee Road, Dover, DE, 19904) | Kent | DOC/Community Corrections | Yearly: $32,731.00/Min - $40,789.00/Mid | Friday, January 28, 2022 11:59 PM |
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| Planner V 010722-MFEA05-380100 | DOC Administration Building: (245 McKee Road, Dover, DE, 19904) | Kent | DOC/Administration | Yearly: $59,752.00/Min - $74,565.00/Mid | Thursday, January 27, 2022 11:59 PM |
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| Social Service Specialist III 011322-MDDO03-380400 | Howard R. Young Correctional Institution: (1301 E 12th St, Wilmington, DE, 19801) | New Castle | DOC/Prisons | Yearly: $32,731.00/Min - $40,789.00/Mid; Hazardous Duty A1: $4,620 | Friday, January 28, 2022 11:59 PM |
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CASUAL/SEASONAL
| Job Title | Work Locations | County | Department | Salary | Filing Deadline | Check Status |
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| Chaplain I 012022-MDHA01-380601 | Community Corrections Treatment Center: (Smyrna Landing Road, Smyrna, DE, 19977) Sussex Work Release Center: (23207 Dupont Blvd, Georgetown, DE, 19947) | Sussex,Kent | DOC/Community Corrections | Hourly: $19.18; Hazardous Duty B: $1,100 | Monday, January 31, 2022 11:59 PM |
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| Chaplain I 012022-MDHA01-380600 | New Castle Community Correction Center-Employee(s) may be required to work at: (PCCC, or Hazel D Plant, , ) | New Castle | DOC/Community Corrections | Hourly: $19.18; Hazardous Duty B: $1,100 | Monday, January 31, 2022 11:59 PM |
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IN-HOUSE
Applicants may only apply if they are current employees of the recruiting Department in a position covered by the Merit System who have completed their initial probationary period.
| Job Title | Work Locations | County | Department | Salary | Filing Deadline | Check Status |
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| Correctional Lieutenant 011322-MBDB04-380400 | Howard R. Young Correctional Institution: (1301 E 12th St, Wilmington, DE, 19801) | New Castle | DOC/Prisons | Yearly: $59,108.22; 5% SD *See Add'l Posting Info | Friday, January 28, 2022 11:59 PM |
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