Corrections Officer

About the role

This is corrections security and custody work, at the full performance level, ensuring the care, custody and control of inmates in a County correctional facility. Work includes immediate responsibility for enforcing rules and regulations, maintaining order and discipline among inmates, escorting inmates, and preventing escapes; work also involves operation of electronic control panels and other security equipment, as well as, computers.

Responsibilities

• Directly supervises the inmate population by enforcing rules and regulations of the institution.
• Maintains security of the facility by performing security procedures which include, conducting and documenting routine tours and rounds; performing cell searches; performing clothed and unclothed inmate searches; monitoring the movement of inmates, staff, volunteers, and visitors; collecting urine samples.
• Manages housing unit operations which includes monitoring inmate activities in the dayroom and outdoor exercise yard; supervising the distribution of meals, medication, commissary, and laundry; conducting a physical count of all inmates; issuing movement passes; confiscating and accounting for inmate property and conducting rounds, medical checks and psychiatric checks.
• Affirms the cleanliness of all areas of the institution and conducts daily inspections of dayrooms, cells, and all other working areas. Assures all inmates maintain an acceptable level of hygiene.
• Maintains an accurate log of all activities, writes incident reports, inmate misconducts reports, and reports all information through the chain of command.
• Communicates professionally and respectfully with inmates, staff, volunteers, and visitors.
• Calls and responds to security and medical emergencies.
• Administers first aid/CPR and follows the Use of Force policy when handling situations.

Requirements

A position in this class reports to supervisory-level corrections personnel.

Qualifications

Required Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:

• Ability to learn and understand the rules and regulations relating to the operation of a correctional facility.
• Ability to quickly learn the methods and techniques used in the control and custody of inmates, including appropriate use of force and defensive tactics.
• Ability to supervise the activities of inmates in custody.
• Ability to understand and follow both verbal and written instructions.
• Ability to remain alert at all times.
• Ability to react quickly and calmly in emergencies.
• Ability to keep records and to write clear and concise reports.

Skills

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Benefits

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Pay

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Schedule

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Comments

A COUNTY APPLICATION MUST BE COMPLETED IN ITS ENTIRETY AND SUBMITTED, TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR THIS POSITION. APPLICANTS SHOULD NOT STATE "SEE RESUME" ANYWHERE IN THE COUNTY APPLICATION - THE INFORMATION MUST BE ON THE ACTUAL COUNTY APPLICATION. IF AN APPLICANT DOES NOT COMPLETE THE ENTIRE COUNTY APPLICATION, HE/SHE WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED. Applicants must be over age 21. Possession of a valid motor vehicle operator's license is also required. A criminal background check is required.