Correctional Officer jobs in Plainfield, NJ

Correctional Officer enforces rules and regulations in a prison, jail or other holding facility. Presides over prisoners awaiting trial or those who have been convicted of a crime. Being a Correctional Officer oversees prisoner conduct and safety. Supervises prisoners during meals, recreation, work and other daily activities. Additionally, Correctional Officer documents violations and takes appropriate disciplinary actions. Requires a high school diploma or its equivalent. Typically reports to a supervisor or manager. The Correctional Officer possesses a moderate understanding of general aspects of the job. Works under the close direction of senior personnel in the functional area. May require 0-1 year of general work experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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Security Officer
  • Hackensack Meridian Health
  • Edison, NJ FULL_TIME
  • Overview

    Hackensack Meridian Health's New Security Program to Increase Patient Safety! 

    HMH is launching new security initiatives (including a new Wand program). 

    Immediate openings now across all our locations!

    New Rates And Benefits Start Day One!

     

    As a security officer, your presence is often the first impression that patients, their families, visitors, and employees have of Hackensack Meridian Health every day. By acting in a professional and empathetic manner, often in the face of medical emergencies, your contributions will be vital to the work we do for the community. You will assume responsibility for the safety and well-being of patients, team members, physicians, visitors and Medical Center property. Your role is critically important to creating a safe and welcoming environment and you are certain to find this a very rewarding career.

    Responsibilities

    • Makes continuous patrols throughout the Medical Center to observe and take corrective action regarding violations and detrimental conditions 
    • Responds to calls for security assistance by any person within the Medical Center and takes proper action 
    • Security Officers provide continuous coverage of the Medical Center, controlling access to the area and assisting patients and visitors as necessary
    • Maintains and controls access to all facilities owned or operated, leased or owned by Hackensack Meridian Health.
    • Conducts preliminary and/or detailed investigations of all unusual occurrences falling under the realm of security matters including but not limited to interviews witnesses, obtaining signatures and collects accurate information
    • Provides escorts to team members and visitor vehicles as requested within jurisdiction
    • Makes continuous inspections of outer buildings, grounds, and parking lots
    • Inspects all packages leaving the Medical Center when necessary and according to policy

    Qualifications

    Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

    • Must be a high school graduate or GED
    • Must be able to read and write English
    • Valid Driver's License from a USA state

    Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Preferred:

    • Previous experience as Security Officer or Law Enforcement experience
  • 20 Days Ago

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Security officer
  • Harvard
  • Woodbridge, NJ FULL_TIME
  • Company Overview : Harvard Protection Services is one of the fastest growing, privately owned provider of high-quality security services in the United States. We are an industry leader and are well kn...
  • 20 Days Ago

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Loan Officer
  • Paramount Residential Mortgage Group
  • Eatontown, NJ FULL_TIME
  • Overview PRMG is Built by Originators for Originators. There is a reason why PRMG is consistently voted one of the best places to work. We focus on the areas that make an Originator successful and hav...
  • 21 Days Ago

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Officer Transport
  • H.Essers
  • Deal, NJ FULL_TIME
  • 7500 REASONS TO CHOOSE FOR H.ESSERS H.Essers is an international and reliable player in the logistics sector, but above all a family business that has offered jobs and job security since 1928. Our 750...
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Identification Officer
  • New Jersey Department of Corrections
  • Rahway, NJ FULL_TIME
  • TITLE: Identification Officer SALARY: $44,021.26 - $61,744.33LOCATION: East Jersey State Prison, Identification Office – Rahway, NJJOB DESCRIPTION: Under direction of a supervisory officer, performs w...
  • 2 Days Ago

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Security Officer
  • Visual Protection Security Services
  • Keyport, NJ PART_TIME,FULL_TIME
  • The ideal candidate for this position is a motivated and well-rounded professional with a strong sense of responsibility and dedication to the community. The successful Security Officer candidate will...
  • 2 Days Ago

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Staff Nurse (Part-Time)
  • City of New York
  • New York, NY
  • Job Description The New York City Department of Correction (DOC) is an integral part of the Citys evolving criminal just...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Investigative Attorney
  • City of New York
  • New York, NY
  • Job Description The New York City Department of Investigation (DOI) is one of the oldest law enforcement agencies in the...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Vendex Investigator
  • City of New York
  • New York, NY
  • Job Description The New York City Department of Investigation (DOI) is one of the oldest law enforcement agencies in the...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Investigative Specialist 2 Medicaid (Multiple Positions)
  • StateJobsNY
  • New York, NY
  • One year of permanent service as an Investigative Specialist 1. OR Seven years of experience in conducting field investi...
  • 3/26/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Correctional Officer
  • Federal Bureau of Prisons
  • Brooklyn, NY
  • Why work for the Federal Bureau of Prisons? To protect society and positively change the lives of those in our care. You...
  • 3/26/2024 12:00:00 AM

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CONFIDENTIAL HR Manager
  • Solomon Page
  • Hanover, NJ
  • Experienced HR Manager needed for Hanover, NJ client. The ideal person will have 5+ years experience as HR Manager withi...
  • 3/26/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Confidential Investigator
  • City of New York
  • New York, NY
  • Job Description The New York City Department of Investigation (DOI) is one of the oldest law enforcement agencies in the...
  • 3/25/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Security Screener - Full Time
  • MSA Security®, An Allied Universal® Company
  • New York, NY
  • Overview MSA Security®, An Allied Universal® Company, is a leading global provider of high consequence threat solutions....
  • 3/13/2024 12:00:00 AM

Plainfield is a city in Union County, New Jersey, United States, known by its nickname as "The Queen City." As of the 2010 United States Census, the city's population increased to 49,808, its highest ever recorded population in any decennial census, with the population having increased by 1,979 (+4.1%) from the 47,829 counted in the 2000 Census, which had in turn increased by 1,262 (+2.7%) from the 46,567 counted in the 1990 Census.[21] The area of present-day Plainfield was originally formed as Plainfield Township, a township that was created on April 5, 1847, from portions of Westfield Towns...
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Income Estimation for Correctional Officer jobs
$50,189 to $62,548
Plainfield, New Jersey area prices
were up 1.5% from a year ago

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They must be aware of their surroundings at all times and these officers are required to report any inmate violations in jail or prison rules and regulations.
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Correctional Officer in Gastonia, NC
From working for local prisons which may require only a high school diploma to working for federal prisons that may require a 4-year college degree, it takes serious time commitment to become a correctional officer.
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