Correctional Officer

The Iowa Department of Corrections (DOC) mission is “Creating Opportunities for Safer Communities”, and at Mount Pleasant Correctional Facility (MPCF), the mission is “Helping People Become Their Best”. As a Correctional Officer you can help make a positive impact on incarcerated individuals’ lives and our community by supporting, motivating, and influencing change in others. At MPCF you will be part of a diverse team working toward helping reintegrate individuals back into the neighborhoods of Iowa. If you see yourself as a positive role model and find fulfillment in helping others, this is the position for you. Available Shift Options 2 pm – 10 pm and/or 10 pm – 6 am. The Mount Pleasant Correctional Facility MPCF has a long history of helping people since 1861. Both staff and incarcerated individuals have opportunities to give back to the local surrounding communities through collaborative programs. MPCF is a minimum‑custody, male facility that houses approximately 1,150 incarcerated individuals. We focus on re‑entry efforts by providing treatment, work, education, and apprenticeship opportunities to help the success of our individuals returning to our communities. Preferred Characteristics Use interpersonal skills and appropriate communication to provide corrective action and guidance while maintaining a safe environment. Listen openly to incarcerated individuals’ questions or grievances to help resolve or refer problems to appropriate staff. Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing. Work without supervision and make appropriate decisions. Manage multiple tasks, prioritize, and be flexible in work. Work with outside agencies, co‑workers, incarcerated individuals, and the public professionally. Possess creative thinking, self‑confidence, and strong role‑modeling. Become an essential team player with opportunities for growth. Provide input into treatment through reporting to treatment, medical, and education teams. Make an impact on the lives of incarcerated individuals during difficult moments. Participate in continuous training for professional development and personal growth. Join specialty teams such as Crisis Negotiation or Crisis Emergency Response. Opportunity for promotion. Typical Responsibilities Provide security and care to incarcerated individuals, ensuring safety of inmates and staff, enforcing rules and regulations, maintaining order, escorting individuals, and supervising activities and programs. Patrol facilities, conduct security checks, inspect all areas for safety/security deficiencies, and search individuals, vehicles, packages, and living areas for contraband. Verify inmate population in an assigned area at regular or irregular intervals and participate in inmate counts. Observe inmate behaviour and interaction with staff, other inmates, and visitors. Interact continuously with inmates, assisting in problem‑solving skill development, providing positive reinforcement, and instituting corrective measures (informal counseling or sanctions, formal disciplinary action, or physical force) as authorized. Instruct inmates in policy, procedure, expectations, and assist in developing attitudes and skills for successful adaptation to institutional life. Supervise inmates’ work assignments and evaluate work performance. Perform all work under the general supervision of a superior. What We Offer Excellent pay and benefits package including health, dental, flexible spending, and life insurance. Bi‑weekly vacation accrual and separate sick leave. Iowa Public Employee Retirement System (IPERS) retirement package. Optional 401A plan with employer contributions. Eligibility & Requirements Graduation from high school, GED, or equivalency. Pass psychological tests. Pass a background investigation check. Pass a post‑offer health screen administered by an institutional physician. Pass a urinalysis screen for drugs. Complete all new employee training during the probationary period, including local orientation, new employee orientation, and emergency preparedness training. For designated positions, obtain a Commercial Driver’s License and endorsements within a period of time as determined by the appointing authority at the time of hire. E‑Verify and Right to Work Marianne: The State of Iowa participates in E‑Verify, a federal program that helps employers confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. New hires will be verified through the E‑Verify system to ensure authorization to work in the United States. Iowa also complies with federal Right to Work laws, protecting employees’ rights to work without being required to join a labor organization. #J-18808-Ljbffr State of Iowa