Two Bridges Regional Jail

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Now hiring Correctional Officers - We will train the right candidate!

Two Bridges Regional Jail is the first regional jail operating in New England, and opened in November 2006.  We have state of the art jail management systems and utilize the direct supervision approach to inmate management. 

We are looking for smart, articulate communicators who have an interest in working with people and have great interpersonal skills. 

This is a line staff level position, responsible to the Shift Commander I.  The correctional officer ensures a high quality direct supervision corrections facility by providing for the care, custody, and control of inmates; supervises inmates to ensure a safe and humane environment; handles inmate discipline fairly and effectively; responds to inmate requests in a fair and balanced fashion;  builds positive rapport and personal credibility with inmates; supervises inmates in a well-organized and attention getting manner; resolves inmate problems and conflicts; and maintains effective administration and staff relations.  

APPLICATION/HIRING PROCESS

APPLICATION EVALUATION: Applications are reviewed after receipt to verify that each candidate meets TBRJ hiring guidelines. Candidates who do not meet these guidelines are disqualified from further consideration and will be notified as such.  Applicants who do meet the guidelines WILL BE INVITED to participate in the following:

 

·      WRITTEN EXAM: Applicants must score an 80 or better on the written exam to proceed to the Oral Board interview. Test questions are multiple choice and fall within the categories of Writing Skills and Reading Comprehension.

 

·      PHYSICAL AGILITY TEST (PAT): The PAT is a pass/fail test. It consists of a timed 150# Dummy Drag (one minute), stair climb, and a timed 1.0 mile run. Standards for successful completion of the PAT are listed below.

 Standards/ Must pass to continue process:

 

50’ 150lb. Body Drag

 

Candidate will drag a 150-pound dummy in a straight line a total of 50 feet within one minute. The clock will start as the candidate secures the dummy.  Candidate will then drag the dummy to the finish line/stopping point.  The clock will not stop until the entire dummy’s body is across the finish line.

 

Stair Climb

 

The candidate must be able to run or jog up and down a flight of designated stairs without stopping.

Gender

MALE

FEMALE

Age

18-29

30-39

40-49

50-59

20-29

30-39

40-49

50-59

1.0 Mile Run

8:20

8:36

9:00

10:10

10:04

10:38

11:41

13:14

 

The candidate will walk, jog, run, or any combination thereof, a distance of one mile.  A measured, level course will be used, such as an indoor or outdoor track. Exact distances will be indicated.  A monitor will keep record of the distance and time the applicant has completed. The test administrator will count out loud the number of laps completed.

   

 

·        ORAL BOARD INTERVIEW: All candidates successfully passing the written and PAT above will be scheduled for an Oral Board interview. Oral Boards are usually scheduled within one week of successful completion of the exam process above.  The Oral Board is a structured interview that evaluates applicants' skills in the areas of commitment and independence; judgment and logic; decision making decisiveness; tact & diplomacy and communication skills.

 

NOTE: Each component of the TBRJ examination process must be completed successfully. Failure to successfully complete a component will result in disqualification from further consideration.

 

 Applicant’s who are eliminated from consideration, must wait six months from date of elimination before reapplying.

HOW TO APPLY

                             Click here for Application                Click Here for Job Description                   

 

If you are interested in a Correctional Officer position, please submit all necessary documentation via USPS or email to:

 

Two Bridges Regional Jail

Attn:  Diane Hammond

522 Bath Road

Wiscasset,  ME  04578

(207) 882-2626  Fax (207) 882-4638

dhammond@tbrj.org

                                                        

TBRJ offers great benefits including . . .

 

  • Starting Hourly Rate  $14.00 - $20.00

  • Educational incentives of .25 per hour for an Associate’s Degree/.50 per hour for a Bachelors Degree; tuition reimbursement for approved course work.

  • Longevity increases at 3-5-10 years
  • Benefits package includes:

-    90 % paid health insurance (family, single, or employee with children)

 -    $200 a month flex allowance to be used to purchase other benefits such as Dental, Life Insurance, Income Protection, 457 Retirement Plans, and more...

 -     12 paid Holidays

 -     60 hours of Earned Leave Time per year

 -     Up to 100% Educational Reimbursement

 -     Maine State Retirement (25-year retirement at 50 percent of your salary)

 -     Excellent On-site Training at our state-or-the-art facility with continuous Training and Educational Opportunities

 -     Advancement Opportunities

 -     On-site Fitness Center

Security staff enjoy. . .

  • 12 hour rotating schedule!

  • Every other weekend off!

If you are serious about a career in corrections or criminal justice, have a clear background, and are at least 18 years of age with a high school diploma or its equivalent, then WE WANT YOU!

Join our dedicated team of professionals as we transition into the future!!

 

Lincoln and Sagadahoc counties encourage diversity in their work force. We are Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employers. Applicants will be considered for these positions on the basis of ability.   

(Last updated on 10/04/2011)

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522 Bath Road

Wiscasset, ME 04578

Tel (207)882-4268

Fax (207)882-4638