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OPEN COMPETITIVE
| Job Title | Work Locations | County | Department | Salary | Filing Deadline | Check Status |
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| Accounting Specialist 091522-MABA02-380400 | DOC Administration Building: (245 McKee Road, Dover, DE, 19904) | Kent | DOC/Prisons | Yearly: $30,672.00/Min - $38,340.00/Mid | Friday, October 14, 2022 11:59 PM |
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| Administrative Specialist I 100422-MAAA01-380600 | Cherry Lane Prob & Parole: (314 Cherry Lane, New Castle, DE, 19720) | New Castle | DOC/Community Corrections | Yearly: $28,759.00/Min - $35,949.00/Mid; Hazardous Duty B: $1,100 | Saturday, October 15, 2022 11:59 PM |
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| CO/Physical Plant Maintenance Master Electrician 081822-UCCH09-380400 | Assignments are determined by vacancy levels: (New Castle, Kent, Sussex, ) | New Castle,Kent,Sussex | DOC/Prisons | Yearly: $61,108.22 | Friday, October 21, 2022 11:59 PM |
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| Correctional Counselor 091922-UDDP01-380400 | James T. Vaughn Correctional Center: (1181 Paddock Road, Smyrna, DE, 19977) | New Castle | DOC/Prisons | Yearly: $38,713.00; Hazardous Duty A1: $4,620 | Tuesday, October 11, 2022 11:59 PM |
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| Correctional Officer 100122-UBDB01-380400 | Assignments are determined by vacancy levels: (New Castle, Kent, Sussex, ) | New Castle,Kent,Sussex | DOC/Prisons | Yearly: $45,000.00 | Monday, October 31, 2022 11:59 PM |
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| Correctional Officer/Physical Plant Maintenance. Trades Mechanic 091922-UCCH01-380400 | Assignments are determined by vacancy levels: (New Castle, Kent, Sussex, ) | New Castle,Kent,Sussex | DOC/Prisons | Yearly: $49,278.51 | Tuesday, March 21, 2023 11:59 PM |
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| Correctional Officer/Physical Plant Maintenance/Trades Technician 091422-UCCH08-380400 | Northern Region: (1301 E 12th Street, Wilmington, Delaware, 19801) Northern Satellite Region: (Primary Loc:BWCI;Secondary Loc:NCCCC, New Castle, Delaware, 19720) | City of Wilmington,New Castle | DOC/Prisons | Yearly: $56,321.47 | Tuesday, March 14, 2023 11:59 PM |
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| Correctional Officer/Youth Rehab Food Service Specialist I 091222-UCBC01-380400 | Assignments are determined by vacancy levels: (New Castle, Kent, Sussex, ) | New Castle,Kent,Sussex | DOC/Prisons | Yearly: $49,278.51 | Monday, March 13, 2023 11:59 PM |
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| Information Resources Supervisor 100422-MEBA04-380100 | DOC Administration Building: (245 McKee Road, Dover, DE, 19904) | Kent | DOC/Administration | Yearly: $42,320.00/Min - $52,900.00/Mid; Hazardous Duty B: $1,100 | Wednesday, October 19, 2022 11:59 PM |
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| Master Correctional Counselor 100522-UDDP03-380400 | Howard R. Young Correctional Institution: (1301 E 12th St, Wilmington, DE, 19801) | New Castle | DOC/Prisons | Yearly: $46,074.00/Min; Hazardous Duty A1: $4,620 | Wednesday, October 12, 2022 11:59 PM |
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| Paralegal II 100522-UAFD12-380400 | James T. Vaughn Correctional Center: (1181 Paddock Road, Smyrna, DE, 19977) | New Castle | DOC/Prisons | Yearly: $40,999.00; Hazardous Duty A1: $4,620 | Wednesday, October 12, 2022 11:59 PM |
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| Senior Accountant 093022-MABB02-380100 | DOC Administration Building: (245 McKee Road, Dover, DE, 19904) | Kent | DOC/Administration | Yearly: $37,207.00/Min - $46,509.00/Mid | Monday, October 10, 2022 11:59 PM |
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| Senior Correctional Counselor 093022-UDDP02-380400 | Plummer Center: (38 Todds Lane, Wilmington, DE, 19801) | New Castle | DOC/Prisons | Yearly: $40,999.00; Hazardous Duty A1: $4,620 | Wednesday, October 12, 2022 11:59 PM |
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| Senior Correctional Counselor/Master Correctional Counselor 092122-UDDP02-380400 | James T. Vaughn Correctional Center: (1181 Paddock Road, Smyrna, DE, 19977) | New Castle | DOC/Prisons | Yearly: Senior Corr. Couns. $40,999; Master Corr. Couns. $46,074; Hazardous Duty A1: $4,620 | Thursday, October 13, 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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| Accounting Specialist 091422-MABA02-380100 | DOC Administration Building: (245 McKee Road, Dover, DE, 19904) | Kent | DOC/Administration | Hourly: $15.73 | Wednesday, October 12, 2022 11:59 PM |
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| Background Investigator 060222-MXBA01-380100 | Morris Correctional Inst: (300 Water St, Dover, DE, 19904) | Kent | DOC/Administration | $20.50/hour | Wednesday, November 30, 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 Captain 100522-UBDB06-380600 | Plummer Center: (38 Todds Lane, Wilmington, DE, 19801) | New Castle | DOC/Community Corrections | Yearly: $74,140.56 *See Add' l Posting Info Below | Thursday, October 13, 2022 11:59 PM |
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EXEMPT-NON MERIT
| Job Title | Work Locations | County | Department | Salary | Filing Deadline | Check Status |
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| Deputy Warden I 100422-MBDF01-380600 | Community Corrections Treatment Center: (Smyrna Landing Road, Smyrna, DE, 19977) | Kent | DOC/Community Corrections | Yearly: $92,734.62; Hazardous Duty A1: $4,620 | Thursday, October 13, 2022 11:59 PM |
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