Corrections Officer I

Position Summary

Under general supervision, performs duties related to the enforcement of federal, state and county laws and ordinances in conjunction with processing and care of County prisoners.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Processes incoming inmates, to include searches, inventory of personal property, issuance of jail clothing, photographing, fingerprinting, and completion of the computer based booking program.
• Conducts searches of inmates and their clothing searches for contraband; prepares and maintains logs and reports.
• Oversees inmates Maintains security, accountability and control of inmates. Performs periodic shakedowns; periodically observes and monitors activities and well-being of inmates.
• Inspects mail and personal property; provides simple basic first aid and CPR calls for EMS and officer support in emergencies; serves meals and insures proper feeding of inmates and inmate hygiene issues items from commissary; assists in the transportation of inmates.
• Releases and logs out inmates for work release and checks them in on return; Releases inmates with the approval of the Shift Supervisor after all checks required by facility policies and procedures are completed and are deemed accurate.
• Completes a variety of reports and documents; receives and secures bonds; maintains records; performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Valid Kansas Drivers license
• Minimum of 18 years of age or older by hiring date.
• No Felony Convictions
• No convictions for domestic Violence, Stalking or related offenses.
• Must be able to perform the physical duties of the position of Corrections Officer.
• Working knowledge of first aid.
• Ability to learn regulations regarding jails and confinement of prisoners and of the principles, techniques and practices involved in prisoner care and maintenance.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Ability to perform a high level of sustained physical activity.
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely verbally and in writing.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships and interact effectively with supervisors, co-workers, prisoners and the general public.

Experience and Training

• Any combination of experience and training equivalent to graduation from high school; some experience involving public contact is desirable.