Correctional Officer

Jail OfficerReports to and receives assignments, instructions, and directions from Sergeants, Jail Administrator, Captain, and Chief of Police. Reads pass-on information from logs and other pertinent information received during briefing prior to the beginning of shift. Observes and monitors jail inmates for compliance with the rules and regulations of the facility in compliance with all State, Federal, and Tribal laws, rules and regulations. Take appropriate action to deter and report any behavior that is in violation of the policies and procedures. During the supervision of inmates in their cell, work assignment, meals, recreation or any other supervision of inmates the officer will maintain control in a professional and consistent manner in compliance all policies and rules as established. Officers will be required to book offenders, prepare logs, maintain records of jail activities, operate control room, and complete other duties as assigned.Complete intake of inmates into the Jail facility: duties include but are not limited to obtaining, verifying and input information in a record keeping data base, search of inmates for contraband, fingerprinting and photographing inmates, and advising the inmate of jail rules and policies, and preparing related documentation of these actions.Monitor and operate facility control room and all surveillance equipment, electronic doors, and other equipment.Observe and monitor inmates for compliance issues, adjustment difficulties, mental health or other management problems.Supervise inmates to ensure appropriate behavior during meals, recreation, in their cells, or other areas of the jail premises.Enter into cells for searches for contraband, tampering or destruction of the cell and inspect for sanitation and safety issues.Monitor and control jail visitation; to include verification of visitors, and purpose of visit.Prepare inmates for transfer, transport, or release from the facility. The officer is to conduct a search of all offenders being released from the facility.Complete all booking and release records for inmates.Will be required to work varied hours and shifts including but not limited to days, evenings, nights, weekends, holidays and rotating on-call schedule to include being on call 24/7.Key Job KnowledgeHave the ability to develop knowledge of the policies and standard operating procedures as directed by Cherokee Tribal Detention Center.Have the ability to work in a jail environment in a professional and pro-social manner when dealing with staff, inmates, and the general public.Specialized classroom and field training of 40 hours per year are deemed necessary to expand job knowledge and skills.Yearly physical fitness evaluations are made to ensure officers remain qualified to perform job duties.One (1) year in the position would be necessary to become proficient in most phases of the job. Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians