About This Role
The Corrections Officer is responsible for all activities related to the safe and secure operation of the jail, including inmate activities from intake to release, and various duties directly related to inmate affairs. The role is based within the Sheriff's Office.
Responsibilities
- Make periodic cell checks to count inmates, check on inmates' condition, and report damage to any jail property
- Perform thorough searches of all areas open to inmates to look for weapons, contraband, and damage
- Conduct searches on inmates' clothing and bodies to find concealed articles
- Inspect inmate mail, search all visitors entering the jail, and conduct cell searches for contraband control
- Make periodic inspections of the perimeter of the jail looking for any breach in the security of the facility
- Maintain inmate discipline by writing reports on rule infractions and enforcing specific punishments
- Supervise the behavior and work of inmates assigned to special details, usually related to cleaning functions
- Manage the inmate booking/intake process, including paperwork, proper maintenance of inmate property, pat down searches and/or strip searches, and obtaining photographs and fingerprints of inmates
- Manage the inmate release process, including the return of inmate property, all related paperwork, and proper methods for releasing inmates on bond or personal recognizance
- Transport inmates safely to state prisons, other Sheriff's Offices, medical facilities, or other locations as specified by the shift supervisor
- Process visitors into the visiting area, including verifying identification
- Monitor visiting closely with frequent visual checks of the visiting area
- Inspect inmate mail for contraband and distribute mail to the inmate population
- Operate the computerized control panel for doors, lights, cameras, communications system, fire detection system, and video recording system
- Monitor inmate telephones
- Perform other job duties as assigned
Requirements
- Possess good moral character as determined by a comprehensive background investigation including fingerprinting to disclose State and Federal Criminal records
- Demonstrate positive interpersonal skills
- Ability to communicate effectively
- Ability to exercise independent, good judgment
- Ability to act quickly and remain calm in emergencies
- Ability to communicate effectively in both verbal and written forms
- Ability to comprehend and follow verbal or written orders/instruction
- Ability to effectively communicate and interact with various types of people
- Ability to perform tasks requiring physical endurance and agility under frequently adverse conditions