Correctional Officer (Corrections)

Correctional Officer Position

Join our team at the Merrimack County Department of Corrections! We serve the community and its criminal justice system by providing security, supervision, and assistance to persons remanded to our custody. Our policy is to meet or exceed the standards set by the American Correctional Association, the National Commission of Correctional Healthcare, the New Hampshire Association of Counties, and the Merrimack County Board of Commissioners. Our correctional officers are focused on providing a safe and secure environment while managing the daily care, custody, and control of the inmates under correctional supervision.

The County offers a comprehensive benefit package. Eligibility is dependent on employment status but may include : Onsite Fitness Center Discounted Onsite Child Care Health Insurance Dental Insurance Section 125 Plan (FSA) & HRA Life Insurance Annual Leave / Sick Leave / Personal Leave / PTO Leave Short-Term Disability Paid Holidays / Holiday Allotment NH State Retirement Plan Optional Health Benefit Shift & Weekend Differentials Deferred Compensation Tuition Assistance Identity Theft Protection Coverage Note : Eligibility for benefits varies based on employment status.

Required Education & Experience :

Education : Possession of a high school diploma or equivalent.

Experience : Prior correctional experience or any equivalent combination of education and experience which demonstrates possession of the required knowledge, skills and abilities with or without reasonable accommodation as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act.

Additional Eligibility Qualifications : Certified Correctional Officer by the New Hampshire Association of Counties. NH Driver's License or ability to obtain one.

A drug screen & background check will be required of all conditional hires.