Corrections Officer

Responsibilities

• Maintains security of the correctional facility by observing and controlling inmate behavior, enforcing discipline, and reporting observations.
• Guide and oversee all inmate movement throughout the facility including determining best routes for escort, who can and cannot visit with inmates, and supervision during meal times.
• Observes, recognizes, and is aware of inmates with symptoms of alcohol or drug abuse and withdrawal, mental or emotional disorders, and issues and stressors that arise with inmates themselves and inmates around them.
• Be able to recognize and address violent offenders and potential threats, de-escalate situations between inmates, and notify supervisors of any potential problem or incident.
• Conducts checks of inmate housing and cell searches for inmate census, compliance, and detection of contraband.
• Controls and operates life safety equipment, electronic safety and surveillance equipment, and door control systems.
• Performs booking, fingerprinting, identification, and records maintenance procedures that may include pat-downs, entering charges into the system, preliminary medical screening, notifying supervisors of any possible intake problems, clearing inmates for release, and assisting in the transportation to and from other facilities.
• Maintains the security of inmates transported to the holding area in the Courts building and provides escort, transport services, and security of inmates to various locations including during recreation, religious services and programs.
• Assists with screening and distributing and retrieving inmate meal trays, mail and medication.
• Participates in evacuation procedures and maintains security in emergency situations of the facility.
• Maintains appropriate security and confidentiality of all information and materials encountered in performance of the officer’s duties.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent (G.E.D.)
• Valid Michigan Driver’s license without record of suspension or revocation in any State.
• Completion of Michigan Sheriffs’ Coordinating and Training Council Corrections Academy within one year of hire.
• LEIN Certification within 6 months of hire.
• CPR/First Aid/AED Certification within 1 year of hire.
• Local Corrections Officer’s Physical Ability Test (LCOPAT).
• Michigan Sheriffs’ Coordinating and Training Council Written Examination (EMPCO) & Mental Health (Psychological) Examination & Medical Screening.
• Candidates must pass a drug screen (which includes testing for THC) in order to be hired for this position.

Qualifications

Prefer an Associate’s Degree in Corrections, Criminal Justice, or related field preferred.

Skills

N/A

Benefits

Excellent Benefits Plan: Health benefits begin on the first of the month after your hire date
Medical, Dental & Vision (3 medical plans to choose from, 2 of which have a $0 biweekly premium)
County-funded Health Savings Account with our two high-deductible medical plans
County-paid employee life insurance coverage
County-paid short-term disability coverage, up to 52 weeks
Generous retirement plan, including a county contribution of 10% of your annual earnings
Tuition Reimbursement Program for college degree courses
Generous PTO plan, including front-loaded hours into PTO bank at hire, and annually on January 1.
13 paid holidays, in addition to PTO
FREE use of Allegan County government's two fitness centers

Pay

$26.41 per hour to start, full-time
This position works an 84-hour two-week pay period.

Schedule

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