Correctional Officer I/II

About the role

A correctional officer is a custodian of inmates in our jail system. It is a position of authority and commitment to integrity. It is a career that upholds the rules of incarceration yet protects the welfare of inmates.

Responsibilities

• Receives, books, fingerprints, and photographs inmates.
• Receives and records personal property of inmates.
• Assures that inmates are searched, clothed, and assigned to cells.
• Confines and releases inmates from cells.
• Maintains discipline and orderly conduct.
• Patrols the internal and external perimeters of the custodial facility, making periodic inspections of conditions.
• Enforces rules and regulations governing the conduct of inmates and visitors.
• Examines mail and packages to be received by inmates.
• Operates a County vehicle to transport and escort inmates to and from medical facilities, other detention facilities, courts, and other locations.
• Serves as a peace officer within the authority and limits of California Penal Code Sections 830.1( c ) and 832.

Requirements

• Knowledge, Skill and Ability to demonstrate an aptitude for correctional work, learn, understand and carry out oral and written instructions; learn the techniques of and perform inmate supervision; learn, understand and apply departmental and other applicable laws and regulations; learn standard broadcasting procedures of a police radio system, make independent decisions and adopt quick, effective and reasonable course of action with respect for the rights of others; work under stressful or dangerous conditions, often involving considerable personal risk or risk to others; maintain accurate records and prepare clear and concise reports and other written materials; to learn from experience and apply knowledge gained effectively.

Qualifications

• Correctional Officer I: Successful completion of the Adult Corrections Officer CORE course as mandated by the California Board of State & Community Corrections (BSCC) and S.T.C. within one year of employment.
• Correctional Officer II: One year of experience equivalent to a Calaveras County Correctional Officer I, successful completion of the Adult Corrections Officer CORE course as mandated by the California Board of State & Community Corrections (BSCC), successful completion of the Penal Code 832 Laws of Arrest and Firearms certification course within one year of advancement to Correctional Officer II.

Skills

• Use effective verbal and non-verbal communication.
• Perform CPR and first-aid.
• Use riot control equipment, restraining devices, fire extinguishers and other security and safety equipment.
• Drive a County vehicle while monitoring inmates.

Benefits

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