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Corrections Officer

Corrections Officer

Allegan CountyAllegan, MI, US
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Allegan County has much to offer, with 24 Townships, 9 Cities, and 2 Villages across nearly 900 square miles.

The landscapes range from the lakeshore to beautifully wooded lands, our County’s natural resources are a gift to be treasured.

Allegan County businesses, citizens, and employees are world-class, and we remain a welcoming, closely-knit community.

We are one of the fastest-growing counties in Michigan.

Allegan County Government places high importance on our core values :

  • Respect, Integrity, Commitment and Honesty.  A common thread among our leadership, employees and volunteers is a strong desire to serve and be part of something meaningful.
  • We were recently identified as “Best in Class Winner” among mid-size companies for our excellence in optimizing employee and organizational well-being.
  • We have also received the Impact Award for excellence in educating our employees about their retirement plans and overall financial wellness.
  • We are looking for dedicated, caring, energetic people to join our team!
  • Job Summary Performs a variety of routine and specialized duties to maintain custody and control and ensure the health and safety of inmates, staff, volunteers and the public.

Major duties include supervising inmates, conducting safety and security inspections, providing access to health care and assisting with medication passes, conducting housing inspections, passing meal trays, assisting with coordinating well-being activities and completing head counts.   Starting Wage :

  • $24.74 - $25.89 per hour to start (depending on previous experience), full-time This position works an 84-hour two-week pay period.  Excellent Benefits Plan :   Health benefits begin on the first of the month after your hire date - Medical, Dental & Vision (3 medical plans to choose from, 2 of which have a $0 biweekly premium) - County-funded Health Savings Account with our two high-deductible medical plans - County-paid employee life insurance coverage - County-paid short-term disability coverage, up to 52 weeks - Generous retirement plan, including a county contribution of 7% of your annual earnings - Tuition Reimbursement Program for college degree courses - Generous PTO plan, including front-loaded hours into PTO bank at hire, and annually on January 1. - 13 paid holidays, in addition to PTO - FREE use of Allegan County government's two fitness centers  Responsibilities and Duties : Maintains security of the correctional facility by observing and controlling inmate behavior, enforcing discipline, and reporting observations.
  • Guide and oversee all inmate movement throughout the facility including determining best routes for escort, who can and cannot visit with inmates, and supervision during meal times.
  • Observes, recognizes, and is aware of inmates with symptoms of alcohol or drug abuse and withdrawal, mental or emotional disorders, and issues and stressors that arise with inmates themselves and inmates around them.
  • Be able to recognize and address violent offenders and potential threats, de-escalate situations between inmates, and notify supervisors of any potential problem or incident.
  • Conducts checks of inmate housing and cell searches for inmate census, compliance, and detection of contraband.
  • Controls and operates life safety equipment, electronic safety and surveillance equipment, and door control systems.
  • Performs booking, fingerprinting, identification, and records maintenance procedures that may include pat-downs, entering charges into the system, preliminary medical screening, notifying supervisors of any possible intake problems, clearing inmates for release, and assisting in the transportation to and from other facilities.  Maintains the security of inmates transported to the holding area in the Courts building and provides escort, transport services, and security of inmates to various locations including during recreation, religious services and programs.
  • Assists with screening and distributing and retrieving inmate meal trays, mail and medication.
  • Participates in evacuation procedures and maintains security in emergency situations of the facility.
  • Maintains appropriate security and confidentiality of all information and materials encountered in performance of the officer’s duties.

    • Required Education and Experience :

  • High School Diploma or equivalent (G.E.D.) Prefer an Associate’s Degree in Corrections, Criminal Justice, or related field preferred.
  • Valid Michigan Driver’s license without record of suspension or revocation in any State.
  • Completion of Michigan Sheriffs’ Coordinating and Training Council Corrections Academy within one year of hire.
  • LEIN Certification within 6 months of hire.
  • CPR / First Aid / AED Certification within 1 year of hire.
  • Local Corrections Officer’s Physical Ability Test (LCOPAT).
  • Michigan Sheriffs’ Coordinating and Training Council Written Examination (EMPCO) & Mental Health (Psychological) Examination & Medical Screening Click here to review entire job description Allegan County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer.

    • A copy of our EEO Utilization report is available on our website :

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