Correctional Officer (Female)

Responsibilities

• Maintains security of the jail to ensure the safety and well-being of inmates and staff, according to all applicable laws, policies, and procedures.
• Keeps jail area clean and orderly.
• Takes custody of, books, and releases inmates by performing tasks such as fingerprints, photographs, searches, and inventories of personal belongings; assigns and escorts inmates to cells; issues uniforms, bedding, personal products, and other supplies; ensures proper placement of inmates; and releases inmates upon posting of bail, signing of signature bond, direction of an appropriate authority, or for work release purposes.
• Maintains jail security through periodic rounds, security inspections, and searches of inmates and their quarters for contraband or unauthorized/dangerous materials; maintains surveillance of inmates and jail activities via visual and audible devices.
• Enforces regulations and discipline policies related to the security and operation of the facility.
• Conducts inmate counts and ensures inmates do not escape the facility.
• Establishes and maintains relationships with inmates to monitor for illegal activities, violations of jail regulations, unusual or suspicious behaviors, and signs of mental and physical illness.
• Provides for medical, mental, or other attention necessary for inmates' welfare according to established policies and procedures.
• Dispenses inmate medication and keeps accurate records of such disbursements.
• Assists with the operation of the food service program and supervises inmate workers assigned to the kitchen.
• Supervises cleaning, laundry, and daily hygiene according to established schedules and procedures.
• Responds to emergency situations according to office policies and procedures; may employ force to quell disturbances and maintain discipline.
• Takes precautionary steps to prevent transmission of communicable diseases.
• Maintains Huber inmate compliance with Huber laws, rules, and policies by checking in Huber inmates, verifying employment, conducting job site and home visits, managing transfers to or from other facilities, conducting random drug and alcohol testing, and depositing Huber funds.
• Transports prisoners to and from facilities, courts, and medical/mental treatment facilities.
• Monitors and operates all equipment and alarms located in the master control center.
• Administers Intoxilyzer tests.
• Directs visitors and coordinates visits with family, friends, clergy, attorneys, and probation and parole personnel.
• May conduct jail tours.
• Prepares and maintains proper and accurate records and reports.
• Collects and issues receipts for bail bonds and fine payments.
• Responds to inquiries and complaints from the public.
• Attends training and in-service as required.

Note: The list of duties is indicative, not restrictive, and employees may not perform all duties regularly. Additional duties may be assigned as needed.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Ability to supervise the activities of adult inmates with tact, fairness, firmness, and good judgment.
• Ability to supervise and assist with the immediate evacuation of inmates during emergencies.

Qualifications

• Good knowledge of Wisconsin Statutes and rules and regulations relating to the care and commitment of prisoners and operation of the department.
• Ability to learn procedures governing proper maintenance and operation of the facility and maintain a constant working knowledge of inmate status.
• Knowledge of the proper operation of all communications and emergency equipment available to the facility.
• Ability to use good judgment in accepting prisoners of various types, such as juveniles, injured parties, mentally or physically unfit, or intoxicated and physically violent individuals.
• Knowledge of techniques in inmate control and precautionary measures in escorting and supervising inmates.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relations with other employees, County officials and officers, and the general public.
• Ability to deal firmly with potentially dangerous persons while maintaining empathy for and awareness of their personal needs.
• Ability to maintain security and confidentiality according to department policy.