# Adult Corrections Officer, State of Hawaii, Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation - Internship Program

Provider: [State of Hawaii, Department of Human Resources Development](https://programs.cccareers.org/providers/state-of-hawaii-department-of-human-resources-development)

- Program type: Internship
- Branches: All branches
- Format: In person
- Length: 91 - 120 days
- Locations: Honolulu, HI
- Website: https://dhrd.hawaii.gov
- Contact: Gordon Higa, dhrd.skillbridge@hawaii.gov
- Page: https://programs.cccareers.org/programs/state-of-hawaii-department-of-human-resources-development-adult-njj6bn

## Summary

Initially receives training and orientation in basic security and custodial duties; performs security and custodial duties at a variety of posts as assigned; and performs other related duties as assigned.

## Job description

Assists and / or supervises the oversight of residents in housing units, during meals and bathing, at recreation, in various testing procedures and on work assignments; escorts residents to and from activities and on trips outside the facility; stands armed watch on post or patrols grounds, security walls and fences; takes periodic counts of inmates; participates and assists in searches of residents and inspection of quarters for contraband; guards entrance ways and searches vehicles; informs visitors of rules and assists and / or performs the search of their person; reports infractions of rules or suspicious occurrences to a higher level officer and / or takes other required action; prevents escapes and / or injury by residents to themselves, employees and to property; participates in searches for escapees; receives and checks firearms, ammunition and other supplies and equipment; assists in advising new residents on rules, procedures, schedules, etc.; may provide information to individual residents on community resources and makes referrals to the professional staff; observes and reports on conditions affecting the wellbeing and behavior of residents, and other information which may be helpful in the correctional process; assists in maintaining and encouraging communication and relations with inmates including group discussion sessions with inmates; makes entries in a log and prepares reports as necessary.

## Locations

- Honolulu, HI, 96813 (near Schofield Barracks, Wheeler Army Air Field, Helemano Military Reservation, Fort Shafter, Tripler Army Medical Center, Joint Base Pearl Harbor Hickam, Marine Corps Base Hawaii, Pacific Missile Range Facility)

Source: public DoD SkillBridge listings via CCC Programs. Confirm details with the provider and your chain of command.