About This Role
This corrections officer role involves ensuring the welfare of adult and juvenile inmates, as well as departmental and superior court staff, while maintaining security, control, and custody within a direct supervision jail. The position requires proactive engagement with inmates to manage behavior and influence their treatment and privileges.
Responsibilities
- Maintain security of the assigned facility by observing and controlling inmate behaviors, enforcing discipline, and reporting observations
- Inspect living conditions within housing units for compliance with sanitation objectives
- Conduct checks of inmate housing and cell searches for inmate census and detection of contraband
- Control, operate, and inspect life safety equipment, electronic safety and surveillance equipment, and door control systems
- Perform booking, fingerprinting, identification, and records maintenance procedures
- Review all incident numbers, log major rule violations, and print out major charge sheets
- Review all officer incident reports, evidence, and major charge sheets to ensure violations are clearly identified, protocols are followed, and reports are completed correctly
- Conduct inmate hearings within a timely manner
Requirements
- High school diploma or General Education Development (GED) Certificate
- At least 18 years of age
Important Details
- Schedule: Rotating shifts including days, evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays; operates 24 hours a day, 365 days per year
Application Process
- Submit a completed application with qualifying education and experience clearly documented in the "Education" and "Work Experience" sections
- Complete a Physical Fitness Assessment (scheduled dates: Saturday, October 17, 2026 - Start at 8:00am; Saturday, December 5, 2026 - Start at 8:00am)
- Attend Oral Board Interviews (scheduled monthly for eligible candidates)
- Complete Polygraphs, Background Investigations, and Psychological Test (dates, times, and locations will be notified)
- Attend Corrections Officer Training Academy (next scheduled academy: April 5, 2027)
About the Company
The Sheriff's Department performs corrections work.