Corrections Officer

About the role

Corrections Officers work within a city/county jail, and are responsible for maintaining the security and safety of detained inmates and jail personnel.

Responsibilities

• Conducts booking and classification for detainees upon arrival to jail by reviewing arrest reports, obtaining personal information, collecting property, and assigning housing locations in order to create an official record of arrests conducted within the jurisdiction.
• Classifies detainees to determine appropriate housing location (e.g., felon, female, gang affiliation, mental illness, disabled) and assigns to appropriate holding cells based on known characteristics.
• Collections personal property (e.g., shoe strings, belts, sunglasses, wallets, money) from incoming detainees to be stored during detention.
• Provides for the health and safety needs of inmates by monitoring activities, securing the jail facility, and performing inspections.
• Performs various administrative duties by reviewing/verifying information, filing documents, and writing reports in order to provide services to the general public.
• Oversees the entry and/or exit of detainees, inmates, and other various authorized individuals (e.g., family/friends, attorneys, clergy, work release inmates) within the jail facility by documenting visits, arranging transport, and providing necessary security for safety purposes.
• Maintains cleanliness and operational use of the jail facility by performing housekeeping and maintenance activities and/or directing trustee inmates in housekeeping and maintenance activities.
• Enforces jail rules and regulations by using intervention techniques, disciplining inmates who have violated rules and regulations, and answering questions in order to maintain order within the jail facility.
• Distributes and/or assists medical personnel (e.g., nurses, doctors) in the distribution of prescription medications to meet the medical needs of inmates.
• Restrains and/or isolates disruptive inmates when other options have been exhausted to ensure the safety of jail personnel and other inmates.

Requirements

• Driver's License.
• High school diploma or GED.
• Never been convicted of a felony.
• Never been convicted of a crime of moral turpitude or serious misdemeanor (e.g., 3rd degree assault, domestic violence, weapon or drug charges).

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in security, law enforcement, military, or corrections field.
• Experience in customer service or working with the public.

Benefits

Agencies provide competitive pay and comprehensive benefits packages to include medical and dental insurance, employer-sponsored retirement plan (pension), generous paid holidays, sick and vacation leave, and more.

Pay

The pay range for this job varies depending upon the Merit System employing agency.

Schedule

Work involves physical exertion required for sustained periods of light physical activity such as walking or standing. May involve occasional lifting of items or objects weighing in excess of 75 lbs. with coworkers’ assistance. Work involves physical abilities necessary for applying self-defense and restraint tactics in order to defend oneself from physical attack. Work Environment Work is conducted almost exclusively indoors in a secured detention facility setting with occasional visits to external locations such as court rooms or medical facilities. Work involves use of standard office equipment, as well as other equipment used in a jail setting, including: various restraints such as handcuffs and shackles, radio, etc. May require dealing with physically aggressive or violent individuals, and exposure to potential and real physical violence, as well as potential exposure to bodily fluids, contagious or infectious diseases, unpleasant smells, etc. Job may require working nights and weekends.

EEO Statement

The Personnel Board of Jefferson County provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment with the Personnel Board of Jefferson County, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. Each Merit System member city/agency operates its own equal employment opportunity policies available on the individual city/agency website.

Accommodation

To request an accommodation in the application or hiring process due to your own ongoing medical condition or disability, please contact our Accommodations Coordinator at accommodationrequest@pbjcal.org or phone at 205-279-3500 (select option 1) Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Central Time. The accommodation process is reserved solely for job seekers with disabilities requesting accessibility assistance or accommodation in the job application process.

Disclaimer

This job posting is not meant to be an all-inclusive list of the job duties, responsibilities, or skills and abilities required for this position and may be changed at the discretion of the Personnel Board at any time.