Correctional Duty Officer

Overview

Category:
Corrections

Schedule/

Hours:

24 Hour facility. Currently hiring for 3rd shift

This position is responsible for:

• Supervises and monitors the activities of inmates ensuring safety and compliance with established laws, rules and regulations. Produces reports and records of inappropriate behavior.
• Makes periodic, random rounds of the facility; records any incidents occurring on assigned shift by use of inmate incident reports or on logs. Facilitates and records headcounts to ensure inmate accountability.
• Obtains urine specimens and tests for alcohol use by inmates, using specified procedures.

• Conducts pat, wand, room and vehicle searches for detection and deterrence of contraband. Documents results of searches.
• Monitors Center activities by use of video surveillance camera system.
• Secures, distributes and records inmate medication(s) in accordance with established procedures.

Mental and

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to lead and supervise others.
• Ability to meet attendance requirements.
• Ability to read, write and communicate the English language.
• Ability to respond to emergency situations quickly and calmly while maintaining control and initiating proper action.
• Ability to perform combinations of sitting, standing and walking. Distance traveled is usually within the same building.
• Limited amount of physical effort required associated with walking, standing, lifting and carrying objects less than 25 pounds.

Working Conditions:

• Work is an office environment where there are limited physical discomforts associated with changes in weather or discomforts associated with noise, dust, dirt and the like.

• PTO Accrual
• Benefits: including medical, dental, haring, vision
• Paid Holidays

High School Diploma or G.E.D.
and one year experience performing correctional, security or social service work preferred
.

or

any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Equal Opportunity

Employer:

Veterans | Disabled