Correctional Officer

Amenities :

The County of Northumberland offers a full benefits package to employees, including health insurance, prescription, vision, dental, vacation, holiday, sick, personal time, and retirement. Employment with Northumberland County may qualify you for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.

Position Summary :

Under direction, supervises inmates on assigned shift, enforces rules and regulations to ensure personal safety and that of staff and inmates; prevent escapes, maintain order and discipline, and escort inmates to and from their assigned housing units. This work is distinguished by the severity of consequences in case of error and the ongoing threat to personal safety.

What You'll Do :

• Observe inmates, monitor behavior during movements, recreation time, visitation, meals, and other activities. Communicate established limits for behavior and consequences, and enforce rules of conduct and security. Prepare written or verbal reports of significant violations or irregularities for relief officers and / or shift supervisors.
• Inspect cells, dormitories, yards, work locations, and other assigned areas within the facility for unauthorized objects or materials; check sanitary conditions, fire, and safety hazards.
• Certify commitment, transfer, or discharge documents. Evaluate, screen, and conduct pat-down and visual searches. Store, log, and return inmate property. Notify shift supervisor of special circumstances with inmates.
• Assist in preventing riots and escapes; assist in physically suppressing aggressive acts undertaken by prisoners in accordance with established policy.
• Distribute cleaning and sanitation supplies, personal laundry, and bedding for inmates.
• Escort medical staff in the distribution of medication.
• Complete forms and update records to ensure ongoing documentation of operations.
• Receive incoming telephone calls, respond to requests for information professionally, and provide basic information as required.
• If serving as a shift supervisor in the absence of a sergeant or lieutenant, ensure work assignments are completed according to policy, train new employees, intervene, and direct staff in crisis situations following procedures.

Job Requirements / Skills & Abilities :

Minimum Training & Experience :

Employment Category :

Working Conditions :

Work is performed in crowded settings, involves frequent threats to personal safety, and requires frequent interaction with angry or upset individuals. 24-hour availability for emergency call-in is required.

Disclaimer :

The above statements describe the general nature and level of work performed by this position. They are not exhaustive of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required.

Reports to : Sergeant, Lieutenant, Captain, Deputy Warden & Warden

Supervises : Inmates

FLSA Status : Non-Exempt

The information contained herein is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties, responsibilities, skills, or abilities required to perform the job successfully.

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