Corrections Officer

Overview

Corrections Officers are responsible for care, custody and control of the inmates housed within the Montgomery County Jail while using proper safety methods and techniques.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the safety and security of the Montgomery County Jail while ensuring the care, custody and control of the inmates housed in the Jail.
• Inspect all assigned areas to ensure conformance with security standards.
• Supervise the cleaning of the housing units.
• Feed the inmates at the established times and account for all eating utensils and trays before and after meals.
• Distribute personal hygiene supplies, clean clothing and linens and other items to the inmates at specified times.
• Collect and maintain information on inmates using established Jail logs.
• Maintain and update inmate custody records.
• Record, summarize and verify inmate accounts.
• Process inmates in and out of custody according to policy.
• Photograph and fingerprint inmates.
• Provide general supervision of inmates and inmate workers including monitoring the movement of all persons to and from the jail.
• Move inmates from one location to another within the facility as required.
• Conduct security checks, wellness checks, routine and emergency counts and searches of housing and common areas.
• Report any irregularities or deficiencies, violations of law, or violations of rules and regulations to immediate supervisor using the appropriate forms.
• Assist in emergencies and evacuations as required.

Qualifications

Background Check

A physical agility test, a background investigation including a criminal background check and a pre-employment polygraph examination will be completed.

Shifts

Must be able to work any shift. Shifts are as follows :

Disqualifying Criteria

Please review the Disqualifying Criteria before submitting your initial application. The criteria are available in the referenced guidelines.

Tattoo Policy

All applicants must comply with the Tattoo Policy. All MCSO Personnel cannot display tattoos that are sexually suggestive, vulgar, racist, contain profane language, promote violence, discriminate, or suggest intolerance of a particular race, religion, gender or sexual orientation, national origin, or that are associated with groups known or suspected of criminal activity. Civilian personnel are permitted more latitude regarding visible tattoos as long as they do not violate these parameters. Tattoos located behind the ear or on the back of the neck are permitted. Tattoos on the face, neck, or head are prohibited. Hand tattoos must be covered with an agency-approved garment or tattoo-concealing makeup for specified events such as court appearances, community outreach activities, photographs or media videos, or when directed by a Command Staff member.

Equal Opportunity

The Montgomery County Sheriff's Office is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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