Corrections Officer

Location

Position is located in Sells, AZ.

Position Summary

Under general supervision, performs correction officer duties and duties associated in the development of supervisory skills and techniques in the security, custody and control of inmates in correctional facility setting.

The work is normally reviewed upon completion, with occasional spot checks while in process, to ensure accuracy, timeliness and conformance to established standards; major work tasks are covered by instructions or procedures and unusual situations are referred to a supervisor.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Supervises and observes inmate behavior and builds rapport with inmates.
• Ensures policies, rules, and regulations of correctional facility operations are adhered to.
• Uses techniques in verbal intervention, listening skills and physical force techniques to minimize and control disturbances, injuries, and thwarting escape attempts.
• Maintains discipline and order among prisoners using non-lethal weapons, if necessary.
• Performs security measures by inspection of locks, grills, doors, and gates for evidence of tampering.
• Escorts inmates to and from visitation, tribal court, medical appointments or religious services that may include driving inmates to locations outside correctional facility.
• Performs inmate searches for contraband articles.
• Processes paperwork for the receiving and incarceration of incoming prisoners.
• Serves inmate meals and provides other services as required.
• Patrols assigned areas for evidence of prohibited activities, rule infractions, security breaches.
• Reports correctional facilities observations to supervisor as required.
• Conducts regularly scheduled head counts of inmates.
• Prepares reports regarding inmate behavior, actions, security breeches or other incidents.
• Performs Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation or First Aid as required in the event of medical emergencies.
• Wears, carries and uses protective equipment such as respirators, protective masks and personal safety equipment.
• Keeps logs of inmate property, booking information, and receives inmate in / out going mail.
• Testifies in court.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned and contributes to a team effort.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Minimum Qualifications

Security Clearance

Licenses, Certifications, Special Requirements

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