Corrections Officer

About This Role

Working under the direction of a Sergeant or designee, the Corrections Officer sets and conveys expectations for the incarcerated population, manages and regulates offender behavior, assesses risk, ensures basic needs are met, and influences productive activity and engagement. This role operates within the framework of Strategic Inmate Management (SIM).

Responsibilities

• Conduct routine security and health inspections, detecting potential contraband and/or hazards
• Report damage/dangers and stay vigilant of potential security breaches
• Establish and maintain effective work relationships with clients, supervisors, County employees, elected officials, attorneys, law enforcement, judges, other agencies, and the public
• Comply with Civil Service Rules, collective bargaining agreements, County policies, department policies and laws to create a cooperative, safe, respectful and quality work environment
• Serve as the sole authority in the unit, supervising inmates, unit activities and deciding matters concerning inmates and housing area activities
• Establish and maintain a positive supervisory relationship with the incarcerated population, directing, redirecting and coaching
• Provide information and respond to legitimate requests and concerns, utilizing available resources
• Interact professionally with inmates, initiating interactions, setting expectations and listening
• Obtain and maintain knowledge of inmates (e.g., acknowledging by name, recognizing behavior changes, understanding restrictions)
• Detect and address problems early (e.g., monitor behavior, recognize potential problems or conflicts) and alert supervisors of potential issues
• Provide positive reinforcement, serving as a role-model for appropriate social behavior
• Hold inmates accountable for complying with rules and expectations utilizing positive motivation techniques
• Encourage in-unit activities participation, understanding available programming opportunities
• Collaborate with leadership and peers, providing support on inmate management issues and strategies
• Prepare reports and written materials
• Report to work with regular, consistent attendance
• Perform other duties as assigned and directed

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• At least 19 years of age
• Compliance with random drug testing
• Valid driver’s license upon hire and maintained throughout employment
• Complete training in Defensive Tactics (DT) courses within six (6) months of hire and maintained throughout employment
• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification within six (6) months of hire and maintained throughout employment