Recruitment #091819-MCBC01-380400
Opening Date | 9/20/2019 12:00:00 AM |
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Closing Date | 3/18/2020 11:59:00 PM |
Type of Recruitment | Open Competitive |
Salary | Yearly: $46,278.51/Min; 5% SD *See Add'l Posting |
Salary Plan | |
Pay Grade |
8 |
Employment Type |
Actual Vacancies |
Employment Term |
Regular |
Agency | DOC/Prisons |
Location(s) |
Assignments are determined by vacancy levels: (New Castle, Kent, Sussex, ) |
Contact Name | Department of Correction Human Resources |
Contact Phone | (302)857-5298 |
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The Delaware Department of Correction (DOC) recognizes its employees are a highly valued resource. For that reason we are now providing monetary recruitment incentives to new DOC employees in accordance to the DOC Employee Signing Bonus Program.
The program provides recruitment incentives as follows:
NOTE: You may get more information during the hiring process. This program is administered by the Department of Correction Bureau of Administrative Services. The program may be terminated by the Department of Correction at any time with or without notice.
JOB REQUIREMENTS for Correctional Officer/Youth Rehab Food Service Specialist I
Applicants must have education, training and/or experience demonstrating competence in each of the following areas:
Writing Exercise: A writing exercise will be given at the time of interview.
Incumbents working four or more hours of work between the hours of 6:00 p.m. and 8:00 a.m. the following day will receive 5% shift differential pay.
The Correctional Employee Initial Training (CEIT) program is approved by the Veterans Administration of Delaware State Approving Authority for the training of Veterans.
Selected incumbent’s annual base starting salary is $38,880. Upon successful completion of the Correctional Employee Initial Training (CEIT) course, and after being assigned to a facility, the salary will increase to $46,278.51. Additionally the incumbent will be eligible for a 5% shift differential if he/she works four or more hours between the hours of 6:00 p.m. and 8:00 a.m.
Prior to institutional assignment, candidates must successfully complete all phases of an eleven-week Correctional Officer Basic Course. This course is administered by the Department of Correction at the Employee Development Center. Coursework includes physical, classroom and hands-on training. Instruction is provided in the areas of inmate supervision, defensive tactics, riot control, weapons, report writing and emergency medical training.
This posting may be closed on or before 3/18/20 upon filling the vacant positions.
DOC: For admission to the State of Delaware Department of Correction Academy applicants who are made a conditional offer of employment shall be required to successfully complete a criminal background check, physical ability test to demonstrate fitness for duty, an approved psychological examination, pre-employment drug test and medical examination. The recruiting agency requires the applicant to pay for the medical examination as part of the conditional offer of hire.
This position is a classification organized under an exclusive bargaining representative (labor organization). The candidate selected for this position shall be asked to join and pay dues to the labor organization or may, decline joining the labor organization and not pay dues or a fee. The labor organization has been elected by employees as their representative for collective bargaining and other work related purposes.
Upon a conditional offer, the applicant must undergo a pre-employment base line two step tuberculin skin test (TST) as part of the hiring process.
The application and supplemental questionnaire are evaluated based upon a rating of your education, training and experience as they relate to the job requirements of the position. It is essential that you provide complete and accurate information on your application and the supplemental questionnaire to include dates of employment, job title and job duties. For education and training, list name of educational provider, training course titles and summary of course content. Narrative information supplied in response to the questions must be supported by the information supplied on the application including your employment, education and training history as it relates to the job requirements.
Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities in all phases of the application and employment process. To request an auxiliary aid or service please call (302) 739-5458. TDD users should call the Delaware Relay Service Number 1-800-232-5460 for assistance. The State of Delaware – An Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer.