Corrections Officer

• Oversees the care, custody, and control of inmates by transporting and escorting individuals to and from various sites including courts and medical facilities.
• Screens and assesses inmates' behaviors, attitudes, and custody classifications upon intake and throughout incarceration.
• Performs regular well-being checks and provides emergency first aid as necessary.
• Conducts inmate and cell searches, vehicle inspections, and shakedowns to prevent and detect contraband and ensure safety.
• Supervises inmate activities, enforces facility rules and regulations, and refers inmates to appropriate services or units.
• Distributes meals, hygiene items, and ensures basic needs are met.
• Monitors facility operations, including maintaining security systems, testing audio/video surveillance, and tracking inmate movement and visitation.
• Reports maintenance and safety issues to appropriate departments and assists with facility upkeep, including refilling supplies and preparing cleaning equipment.
• Completes booking and release procedures, including fingerprinting, documenting personal property, updating records, and coordinating with other agencies regarding court appearances or detainments.
• Prepares, updates, and maintains a variety of records and reports, such as rosters, time sheets, booking forms, inventory logs, and daily activity reports.
• Tracks and records community service hours worked by inmates participating in related programs.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• High school diploma or GED; or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job.
• Additional certifications in CPR and First Aid may be required or provided upon hire.

• Work is primarily performed within a secure correctional facility with frequent contact and interaction with inmates.
• Requires the ability to remain alert and responsive in potentially high-stress and high-risk situations.
• Occasional lifting requirements of up to 75 pounds, and on rare occasions a push/pull requirement of up to 300 pounds with assistance of co-workers.
• Work may involve exposure to physical threats, noise, verbal abuse, and communicable diseases.
• Duties may require standing or walking for extended periods, climbing stairs, and performing physically demanding tasks such as restraining inmates or responding to emergencies.
• Use of personal protective equipment (PPE) may be required in specific situations.

• Knowledge of State and Federal laws and regulations.
• Knowledge of Court and Probation Rules and Regulations.
• Ability to understand written and oral directions and instructions.
• Ability to write legible reports and knowledge of the inmate handbook.
• Ability to deal effectively with jail occupants, visitors, and other personnel.
• Ability to perform duties and tasks, and to assign duties and tasks, in an effective, efficient and safe manner.
• Thorough knowledge of the operations manual and emergency plan.
• Thorough knowledge of the facilities entire floor plan, including camera and alarm locations.
• Ability to identify persons with mental problems, and those who may be depressed and/or suicidal.
• Ability to identify staff personnel by sight and voice, good communication skills and the ability to deal effectively with adverse persons and situations.

• Shifts may vary and include evenings, weekends, holidays, and overnights depending on facility staffing needs.
• Must pass a physical examination, psychological examination and background check.
• Must be able to perform the job with or without reasonable accommodations.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States.

• Yes
• No

• Yes - 5+ years
• Yes - 3 to 5 years
• Yes - 1 to 3 years
• Yes - Less than 1 year
• No

• Yes
• No

• Yes
• No

• Yes - 5+ years
• Yes - 3 to 5 years
• Yes - 1 to 3 years
• Yes - Less than 1 year
• No

• Yes
• No

• Yes
• No

• Yes, 5+ years
• Yes, 3-5 years
• Yes, 1-3 years
• Yes, less than 1 year
• No

• Yes - I am a qualified veteran who served during a qualifying wartime period.
• Yes - I am a disabled veteran with a 10% or higher disability rating.
• Yes - I am the spouse of a deceased veteran or the spouse of a disabled veteran who is unable to work due to their disability.
• No - I do not wish to claim Veteran's Preference Points.

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