Corrections Officer

Job Description

Job Description

Salary : $20.50

Job Summary

The Corrections Officer will be responsible for enforcing rules and regulations in prison or jails to prevent any disturbances and effectively determine the best course of action with inmates. Guards' prisoners at the jail, assuming responsibility for all needs of prisoners in their care, custody and control during detention by performing the following duties.

Principal Accountabilities

• Coordinate and direct work assignments of Correctional Officers during assigned shifts, (e.g., vendors, contract personnel, maintenance, cooks, support services, and programs and health professionals.)
• Monitors all jail activities to ensure that they are following approved jail policies and procedures; makes recommendations regarding changes or updates to policy, procedure, and training.
• Reviewing of inmate incidents and rules violations determines appropriate disciplinary action; participates in disciplinary hearings to resolve problems and inmate grievances.
• Motivates, directs, and holds line officers accountable for the daily operations of the
• Monitors jail equipment, security, and computer systems to ensure they remain functional; orders and oversees repairs when necessary.
• Ensure the food is properly prepared and meals served on
• Oversees classification of inmates and ensures compliance with approved policies and procedures regarding inmate housing, inmate visiting.
• Assist with the training of personnel and participate in the process improvement of Jail
• Directs and evaluates special assignments within the facility, including randomly conducted cell inspections and emergency drills.
• Oversee the classification of inmates lodged in the Review all booking and release documents.
• Participate in the coordination of prisoner transport and assist with staff scheduling and shift
• Review inmate misconduct reports, refer appropriate cases to disciplinary hearings, schedule and conduct disciplinary hearings.
• Ensure on - duty medical unit staff are in the facility and providing services as Distribute medication to inmates in the absence of nursing staff.
• Performs work per established rules and post orders and can receive specific instructions and general administrative directions.

Knowledge & Skills

Experience & Education

Physical Requirements / Working Environment

PHYSICAL DEMANDS While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, sit, use hands to handle or feel objects, tools, or controls, reach with hands and arms, and communicate effectively through talking and hearing. The employee is occasionally required to climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, or run, and may be involved in physical confrontations requiring physical strength and agility. Must have the ability to lift, carry, push, and pull objects and detainees weighing up to 100 pounds or more, and drag a minimum of 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. The employee must be able to perform the physical demands of searching detainees and their living spaces, restraining individuals, and responding to emergencies promptly and efficiently. The work involves exposure to potentially dangerous situations and requires the ability to react quickly and calmly in high-pressure circumstances.Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

WORK ENVIRONMENT The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate but can occasionally be loud. The employee will work in various environments within the correctional facility, including but not limited to cell blocks, common areas, administrative offices, and outdoor areas. The employee may be exposed to communicable diseases, bloodborne pathogens, and other health risks associated with detainees. The employee must be able to work in a potentially hostile environment and maintain professional composure and effectiveness during confrontational situations. The work involves exposure to stressful situations, such as emergency responses and inmate disturbances, requiring the ability to remain calm and make sound decisions. The employee may be required to work various shifts, including nights, weekends, holidays, and overtime, to ensure 24 / 7 coverage of the facility. The employee must adhere to strict security protocols and maintain high standards of safety and security for both staff and detainees.

Travel

Travel requirements will vary with the assignment.

Shift / Work Schedule

Benefits

Option health / dental / vision insurance available for family / dependents at employee's expense

Disclaimer

The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not intended to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.