The Delaware Department of Correction (DOC) is holding a Correctional Officer (CO) Hiring Event on Saturday, March 18, from 8:30 am to 12:00 noon. The event will take place at the DOC Administration Building located at 245 McKee Road in Dover. The DOC is inviting interested individuals to come and learn more about the hiring process, and what it’s like to work for the DOC and start their application. The best part? The DOC offers a $10,000 signing bonus to newly hired Correctional Officers.
The DOC is looking for individuals who are passionate about making a difference in their community, are interested in law enforcement and public safety, and who have excellent communication skills. During the hiring event, attendees can meet with Correctional Officers and Human Resource staff, ask questions about the hiring process, and learn more about what it takes to become a CO.
Current DOC staff members are the best recruiters for the agency. They know the job, the culture, and what it takes to succeed as a CO. That’s why the DOC is offering a $1,000 recruitment bonus to staff members who refer a successful applicant. The bonus is paid to the referring staff member after the new Officer graduates from the Correctional Employee Initial Training (CEIT) Academy. An additional $1,000 bonus is paid after the new Officer works for the DOC for 18 months.
The DOC is committed to creating a diverse workforce and encourages out-of-state residents to apply. In addition, the DOC offers free temporary lodging to cadets who reside more than 75 miles from the DOC Training Academy while they attend the Correctional Officer academy.
To be eligible to apply, individuals must be at least 19 ½ years old with no maximum age limit. The State of Delaware does not require a Civil Service Exam. For more information about becoming a Correctional Officer and how to apply, visit JoinDelawareDOC.com. The Correctional Officer Recruitment flyer is attached, and interested individuals are encouraged to share it with friends and family.
The DOC also encourages potential applicants to contact their recruiters at 302.739.JOIN (5646) or e-mail doc.recruiting@delaware.gov if they have any questions about the application, hiring process, or training academy.
In conclusion, the DOC’s Correctional Officer Hiring Event is an excellent opportunity for individuals interested in law enforcement and public safety to start their careers. DOC staff members are the best recruiters for the agency, and the DOC is offering a $10,000 signing bonus to newly hired Correctional Officers. By attending the event, interested individuals can learn more about the hiring process, what it’s like to work for the DOC, and start their application.