Corrections Officer

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES
The Corrections officer is responsible for day-to-day duties and functions within the jail. The Corrections officer is responsible for the proper completion of all required booking forms and procedures for detainees being brought into and released from the jail. His/her responsibilities will include functions pertaining to jail security, detainee care, and related functions as determined by the Chief of Police or their designee.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Intake and booking of detainees prior to incarceration, including the completion and maintenance of various reports/forms as deemed necessary by the Chief of Police or their designee.
• Verifying detainees’ identification as well as physical and mental condition upon arrival and prior to incarceration.
• Physical search of all detainees upon arrival in the jail, prior to incarceration, including those being transported to another agency or facility.
• Confirmation that the detainee’s name has been run through a computer system to check for any other outstanding charges, locally or elsewhere.
• Collection and storage of detainee property prior to incarceration.
• Photographing and fingerprinting (when applicable) detainees brought into the jail.
• Making cell assignments and maintaining applicable records.
• Issuing and maintaining bedding and other items as deemed necessary by the Chief of Police or their designee.
• Distributing, maintaining, and inventorying jail uniform clothing.
• Maintaining and updating applicable logs.
• Verifying detainee population count at the beginning of each shift.
• Physical check of detainees in the jail and documentation of the same at 30-minute intervals throughout the shift.
• Monitoring of detainees for suspicious or unusual behavior or activities.
• Escort and security of detainees while in custody, including to court appearance.
• Supervising shower privileges.
• Supervising of detainee visitation.
• Regular security checks of all interior and exterior jail doors.
• Monitoring of the jail security systems, plumbing, ventilation, electronic systems, etc., to ensure proper operation.
• Monitoring and maintaining the necessary quantity of supplies for adequate jail operations.
• Handles emergency or disaster situations involving detainees as they arise (i.e. illness, injury, suicide watch, fires, attempted escapes, etc.).
• Transporting detainees to other facilities as needed.
• Upon the transfer of a detainee to another agency or institution, the Corrections Officer will ensure that any necessary documentation is complete, signed, and copies accompany the detainee.