Correctional General Maintenance Officer

Looking to join our team and be a part of an organization that is making a difference in the lives of individuals in our custody and in the community? If yes, check out the opportunity below!

The Connecticut Department of Correction is recruiting for a Correctional General Maintenance Officer to fill a current vacancy at York Correctional Institution in East Lyme, Connecticut.  

The position is full time on first shift, Monday through Friday, from 7:45 AM until 3:00 PM.

Also, please note that this recruitment may be used to fill any upcoming vacancies within the agency in District 3 in Niantic, Uncasville or Brooklyn, Connecticut for the next year.

What we can offer you

At the Connecticut Department of Correction (DOC), we offer an exceptional opportunity for maintenance professionals who are looking to foster their careers in Connecticut. By joining our team at the York Correctional Institution in East Lyme, you will have the chance to work in a world-class organization that values your expertise and dedication. Apply today and take the next step in your career!

As a part of our team, you can expect the following:

• Explore our new State Employee Benefits Overview page to get an understanding of the various benefits we provide to our employees.
• The opportunity to work for a Forbes top company: 'Forbes' State of Connecticut Ranked One of the Best Employers of 2023 - State of CT Receives National Recognition for Offering Job Growth, Competitive Benefits, and Flexible Schedule! This recognition highlights our commitment to providing a supportive and rewarding work environment.
• Professional growth and development opportunities to enhance your skills and advance your career. We believe in investing in our employees' success.
• A healthy work/life balance is a priority for us. We are committed to fostering an environment that supports the personal and professional growth of all employees.

Position highlights

As a Correctional General Maintenance Officer at York Correctional Institution, you will have the opportunity to:

• Provide maintenance of critical systems such as security fence and motorized gates, cell and facility door locs and hardware, and surveillance cameras and infrastructure;
• Supervise assigned inmates at York Correctional Institution;
• Keep a record of tool inventory/control;
• Perform snow and ice removal to maintain safe access for the police, medical, staff and public;
• Protect the health and safety of the public, staff and inmates;
• Maintain mandated compliance with Federal & State statute and agency directives and polices by assuring humane conditions of confinement in the facility through repair and maintenance;
• Other duties as assigned.

Selected candidates will be required to attend a 14-week paid hazardous duty training at the Maloney Center for Training & Staff Development located in Cheshire, Connecticut.

For more details about this role, please refer to the class specification.

About us

The Connecticut Department of Correction has been proudly serving and protecting the citizens of the State of Connecticut since 1968. We operate 14 correctional facilities and are widely recognized as a national model for safety, security, and order. Our mission is to not only ensure the safety and security of our facilities but also to provide programming, education, and treatment that empower willing inmates to improve themselves and successfully reintegrate into society.

At the Department of Correction, our dedicated correctional professionals embody our values of Professionalism, Respect, Integrity, Dignity, and Excellence (PRIDE) every day. We foster an inclusive and collaborative work environment that values and respects everyone's contributions.

The York Correctional Institution is a high-security facility.  It serves as the state's only institution for female offenders.  It serves all superior courts in Connecticut and manages all pretrial and sentenced female offenders, whatever their security level.