State of Hawaii, Department of Human Resources Development

Initially receives training and orientation in basic security and custodial duties; performs security and custodial duties at a variety of posts as assigned; and performs other related duties as assigned.

ABOUT THE JOB

Assists and / or supervises the oversight of residents in housing units, during meals and bathing, at recreation, in various testing procedures and on work assignments; escorts residents to and from activities and on trips outside the facility; stands armed watch on post or patrols grounds, security walls and fences; takes periodic counts of inmates; participates and assists in searches of residents and inspection of quarters for contraband; guards entrance ways and searches vehicles; informs visitors of rules and assists and / or performs the search of their person; reports infractions of rules or suspicious occurrences to a higher level officer and / or takes other required action; prevents escapes and / or injury by residents to themselves, employees and to property; participates in searches for escapees; receives and checks firearms, ammunition and other supplies and equipment; assists in advising new residents on rules, procedures, schedules, etc.; may provide information to individual residents on community resources and makes referrals to the professional staff; observes and reports on conditions affecting the wellbeing and behavior of residents, and other information which may be helpful in the correctional process; assists in maintaining and encouraging communication and relations with inmates including group discussion sessions with inmates; makes entries in a log and prepares reports as necessary.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assists and supervises the oversight of residents in various settings such as housing units, during meals, and at recreation.
• Escorts residents to and from activities and on trips outside the facility.
• Stands armed watch on post or patrols grounds, security walls, and fences.
• Participates and assists in searches of residents and inspection of quarters for contraband.
• Guards entrance ways and searches vehicles and visitors.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Must meet all federal and State regulations applicable to the carrying, use, and possession of firearms and ammunition.
• Qualified for use of, access to firearms at all times through the department's Training and Staff Development Office.
• Subject to drug screening and intensive background check.
• Ability to perform the essential functions of the position effectively and safely, with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Knowledge of basic English and basic purposes of a prison.

ADDITIONAL ELIGIBILITY

All applicants must meet all federal and State regulations applicable to the carrying, use and possession of firearms and ammunition at the time of appointment; must be qualified for use of, access to firearms at all times through the department's Training and Staff Development Office, which includes being drug free; subject to drug screening and subject to intensive background check; must be able to perform the essential functions of the position effectively and safely, with or without reasonable accommodation; knowledge of basic English; basic purposes of a prison; learn and apply basic security and custodial procedures and techniques; learn about basic human development and the use and care of firearms and apply such knowledge; learn to observe the habits and understand the attitudes and behavior of adult felons in confinement; work cooperatively and effectively with others; develop the ability to supervise adult residents individually and in groups; maintain personal integrity in dealing with adult criminals; discuss the behavior and attitudes of adult residents as well as to understand and explain institutional rules, regulations and SOPs; learn correctional concepts and techniques including group discussion techniques and assist in maintaining relations and effective communication with residents; defend oneself and prevent escapes; think and act quickly in emergencies; complete reports.

TARGET MOCS

All MOCs

OTHER

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