Job Details

Corrections Officer

Under the supervision of the Corporal Corrections Deputy, the employee provides security and operational support for the County Jail. The employee ensures the safe and effective operation of the jail. The employee handles official documents and information, entering information into computer and ensuring in-jail warrants are served.

Examples of Duties / Knowledge & Skills

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: The following list was developed through a job analysis; however, it is not exhaustive and other duties may be required and assigned. A person with a disability which is covered by the ADA must be able to perform the essential functions of the job unaided or with the assistance of a reasonable accommodation.

Corrections Security and Operations: The employee performs duties to ensure the safe and efficient operation of the jail.

• Places arrestees in custody; completes formal booking procedure as required.
• Assists in the application of bail within departmental guidelines.
• Assists with transfer to other jurisdictional agency as required.
• Searches inmates for weapons and contraband, seizing evidence as required.
• Issues jail clothing, sheets, blanket, and mattress upon entrance of a new inmate.
• Explains to inmate jail rules, regulations, and restrictions; issues inmate a rule book and gathers signature.
• Ensures inmate has the opportunity for telephone communication after booking.
• Escorts nurse around facility while making routine visits for inmate health care.
• Witnesses breathalyzer tests administered to inmates as required; administers random drug tests.
• Ensures meals are obtained for inmates and are distributed within established policy and health standards and regulations; maintains strict utensil inventory at beginning and end of meal times.
• Guards and monitors inmates with an emphasis on well-being and security; maintains constant radio contact with on-duty Communications Officers for alerts from video and electronic voice monitoring equipment in individual cellblocks to prevent suicide or potential endangerment to any inmates.
• Reports to supervisor any illness of inmates, unusual circumstances, unsafe conditions, or other matters that pertain to inmates or jail.
• Maintains the security of the jail facility by checking all locks, doors, and windows; accounts for all keys and personal card-key for electronic locks; makes hourly floor checks of all cellblocks and inmates.
• Makes security checks of fire escapes and accesses; makes security check of exterior premises including parking lot; notifies supervisor or non-duty patrol officers of any persons on the premises without authorization or that appear to pose a threat to the facility.
• Provides security during visitation hours, jail canteen, transfer to medical facility, extradition transfer, religious services, lawyer interview, bail applications, etc.
• Investigates and reports issues between prisoners; isolates or segregates as warranted to protect inmates, jail staff, and general public; makes written report of all incidents involving force.
• Intervenes during physical altercations involving inmates.
• Makes recommendations to supervisor for trustee assignments; supervises work details; reports any issues or deficiencies in writing.
• Identifies and searches all visitors and trustees entering and leaving the jail.
• Conducts visitations per established policy; controls and supervises visitors with regard to contraband, dangerous instruments, and weapon introduction within the secure area of the facility; ensures visitors comply with all regulations and that criminal offenders are prohibited from visiting.
• Conducts frequent cell-block shake-downs and inspections for the purpose of contraband seizure.
• Conducts roll-call of all prisoners at the start and end of each shift.
• Delivers all inmate correspondence to and from the courts and officials, maintaining confidentiality of contents.
• Assists during periodic inspection of the jail facility by representatives of the Grand Jury, Department of Corrections, Department of Public Health, State Fire Marshal, etc.
• Provides transport of inmates to court as needed; listens to judge's ruling and comments; takes notes.

Corrections Administration: The employee organizes and inputs information, official documents, reports, and warrants.

• Completes booking reports, fingerprint cards, and medical screening forms; takes photographs, completes computer data entry, and makes appropriate cell assignment for prisoners.
• Inventories personal property, jewelry, monies, etc. for inmates; receipts as required; returns property to individuals upon release and gathers signature for verification of inventory.
• Maintains logs of all jail visitors and ensures order on visitation day.
• Maintains inmate history, disciplinary reports, illness, and various other records concerning inmates.
• Serves indictments and warrants in accordance with established procedures for in-jail arrests or additional charges or holds.
• Makes written execution upon service of warrant and returns to issuing authority.
• Locates and transfers records for the court; ensures confidentiality of internal business records per departmental procedure.
• Makes frequent inventories of needed supplies; maintains forms and printed materials in sufficient quantity to accommodate continuous use; notifies supervisor deficiencies and needs.
• Completes incident and disciplinary reports related to inmates.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications & Requirements

Minimum Qualifications

• Possession of a high school diploma or GED.
• Ability to gain and maintain Jail Management Certification.
• Possession of a current and valid driver's license.
• Ability to work non-standard hours.