Corrections Officer

Job Title

Under direct supervision, oversees and monitors the activities of inmates to ensure the security of the jail facility; may perform other duties as required.

Job Duties

• Monitors inmates during meals, work, recreation, housekeeping, and visitation;
• Distributes meals, medication, mail, and personal items to prisoners;
• Escorts inmates to and from secured areas, confinement, and court;
• Transports inmates to and from the facility as required;
• Conducts routine security checks of jail areas and equipment;
• Searches inmates and cell areas;
• Conducts inmate head counts;
• Handles inmate complaints, requests, and/or difficult situations;
• Reports problems or unusual circumstances to superiors;
• Assists in the booking and processing of inmates;
• Runs records checks and enters inmate information into the computer to generate required reports;
• Prepares files on inmates;
• Assists in processing the release of inmates from the jail;
• Prepares, types, and maintains jail activity reports, daily log, and other related documents;
• Operates a control board and electronic doors;
• Monitors audio and video equipment to observe inmate activity;
• Utilizes an intercom, paging system, and emergency system as necessary;
• Attends staff meetings and training sessions as required.

Qualifications

• Must be a United States Citizen.
• Must be 18 years of age.
• Must have a High School Diploma or GED.
• Must have a valid driver's license and proof of insurance.
• Must have a Social Security card

Supplemental Information

Working Conditions:

Works an 8-hour shift, in a uniform assignment in the jail, with 2 consecutive days off on either 1st, 2nd, or 3rd shift, and may be required to work during other than one's assigned shift.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Ability to remain calm during stressful situations; ability to communicate effectively with others; ability to prepare clear and concise reports and written materials; ability to maintain accurate records and files; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others; ability to perform tasks requiring physical endurance and agility under adverse conditions; ability to solve problems and make on-the-spot decisions; ability to evaluate reports and statistics; ability to maintain order in a potentially hostile environment; knowledge of the techniques and related safety practices for overseeing inmates in a controlled environment; some basic knowledge of technology and computer applications.

NOTE: The lists of Job Duties and Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities are not necessarily all inclusive.