Corrections Officer

Position: CORRECTIONS OFFICER - FULL TIME
Salary: $19.25 - $22.77 Hourly
Location : Judicial, AL
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: FHP
00176
Department: Police
Division: Corrections
Opening Date: 04/11/2025
Closing Date: 7/15/2026 11:59 PM Central
FLSA: Non-Exempt

Description

Under the supervision of the Chief Corrections Officer, the employee serves as a correctional officer providing security and operational support for the City jail. Employee completes inmate booking, explains rules and regulations, and issues inmate supplies. Employee enters information into jail management software, monitors inmate activities, and transports inmates to court proceedings. The employee maintains a safe and secure environment within the confines of the facility.

Work is performed in accordance with established rules, regulations, and instructions from superior officers, and work is reviewed upon completion. This job is considered safety-sensitive and is subject to pre-employment background check and random drug screens.

Essential Functions

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: The following list was developed through a job analysis; however, it is not exhaustive and other duties may be required and assigned. A person with a disability which is covered by the ADA must be able to perform the essential functions of the job unaided or with the assistance of a reasonable accommodation.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTION:
Corrections Unit Operations. Follows established protocol to maintain a safe and secure jail environment. Maintains control of inmates according to standard operating procedures.

Places arrestees in custody; completes formal booking procedure as required.

Assists in the application of bail within departmental guidelines.

Assists with transfer to another jurisdictional agency as required.

Searches inmates for weapons and contraband, seizing evidence as required.

Issues jail clothing, sheets, blanket, and mattress upon entrance of a new inmate.

Explains jail rules, regulations, and restrictions to inmates.

Ensures inmate has the opportunity for telephone communication after booking.

Escorts nurse around facility during routine visits for inmate health care, as directed.

Witnesses breathalyzer tests administered to inmates as required.

Ensures meals are obtained for inmates and are distributed within established policy and health standards and regulations; maintains strict utensil inventory at beginning and end of mealtimes.

Guards and monitors inmates with an emphasis on well-being and security.

Transports inmates to medical appointments, court, and related facilities.

Reports to supervisor any illness of inmates, unusual circumstances, unsafe conditions, or other matters that pertain to inmates or jail.

Maintains the security of the jail facility by checking all locks, doors, and windows; accounts for all keys and personal cardkey for electronic locks; makes scheduled floor checks of all cell blocks and inmates.

Conducts security checks of fire escapes and accesses; conducts security checks of exterior premises including parking lot; notifies supervisor or on-duty patrol officers of any persons on the premises without authorization or that appear to pose a threat to the facility.

Provides security during visitation hours, transfers to medical facilities, extradition transfer, religious services, lawyer interview, bail applications, etc.

Investigates and reports issues between prisoners; isolates or segregates as warranted to protect inmates and jail staff; prepares a written report of all incidents involving force.

Intervenes during physical altercations involving inmates.

Makes recommendations to supervisor for trustee assignments; supervises work details; reports any issues or deficiencies in writing.

Identifies and searches all visitors and trustees entering and leaving the jail.

Conducts visitations per established policy; controls and supervises visitors regarding contraband, dangerous instruments, and weapon introduction within the secure area of the facility; ensures visitors comply with all regulations and that criminal offenders are prohibited from visiting.

Conducts cell-block shakedowns and inspections for the purpose of contraband seizure according to established protocol.

Conducts rollcall of all prisoners at the start and end of each shift.

Delivers all inmate correspondence to and from the courts and officials, maintaining confidentiality of contents.

Monitors inmates in the exercise yard.

Assists during periodic inspection of the jail facility by representatives of the Department of Public Health, State Fire Marshal, etc.

Provides transport of inmates to court as needed; listens to judge's ruling and comments; takes notes.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTION:
Jail Operations Support. Provides support to ensure appropriate and required jail processes are accomplished.

Completes booking reports, fingerprint cards, and medical screening forms; takes photographs, completes computer data entry, and makes appropriate cell assignment for prisoners.

Inventories personal property, jewelry, monies, etc. for inmates; receipts as required;…