Corrections Officer Job Gallup area,New Mexico USA,Security

Definition

The purpose of this position is to provide a safe and secure setting for McKinley County Adult Detention Center. This is accomplished by providing security checks, conducting detainee searches, conducting Facility Counts and providing direct and indirect supervision of inmates. Other responsibilities include assisting with maintaining facility sanitation; serving detainee meals; processing detainees into facility; and performing other duties as needed.

Essential

Job Functions

This information is intended to be descriptive of the key responsibilities of the position. The list of essential functions below does not identify all duties performed by any single incumbent in this position. Additionally, please be aware there are physical demands of each essential function.

Provide security checks of the facility and outer perimeter to ensure there are no breaches of security. Monitor all detainee activity. Perform detainee pat searches, bunk searches, cell searches and housing unit searches, while confiscating unauthorized or illegal materials from the units. Inspect physical structure of the units for damages. Inspect all equipment, doors, locks, and mobile equipment for missing parts.

Maintain a Logbook documenting all daily activities and pertinent information. Inform Shift Commander of all unusual activities and respond to emergency situations.

Conducts Facility Counts at designated and random, unannounced times by counting detainees to ensure all detainees are accounted for, safe, and secured. Conducting Facility Counts and confirming detainee’s physical appearance matches the Count Sheet and Identification Wristband.

Provides direct and indirect supervision for detainees housed in Specialty Housing Units. Escort detainees from housing units to Sick Call, Mental Health Appointments, Programs, Video Court Arraignments, Attorney Visitation, Visitation, Zoom Visitation and Work Details. Provide transport for detainees to and from court, hospital, and scheduled medical/dental appointments.

Facilitates sanitation by issuing cleaning supplies to units, detainee hygiene, clean clothing, and bed linen. Ensure detainees receive a meal tray three times daily.

Processes new intakes by booking required information into the facility data base; logging and storing personal property and ensuring a Medical Health Assessment has been conducted, followed by forwarding documents to appropriate personnel.

Minimum Qualifications Requirements

High School Diploma, or GED equivalent.
Must have a Valid Driver’s License and maintain a satisfactory driving record
Must be at least 18 years of age at time of hire

Preferred Qualifications

College course work in related fields: criminal justice, social work, or psychology
Experience working in a correctional facility
Basic computer/data entry experience
Experience working in local/county government

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Knowledge of basic computer/data entry skills
Knowledge of chain of command as it relates to a detention center
Skilled in establishing and maintaining effective relationships with co-workers, superiors, detainees, inmates, and members of the public
Ability to prepare clear comprehensive written and oral reports
Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
Ability to learn security, regulations and laws governing detention operations
Ability to follow chain of command
Ability to make effective decisions while in stressful situations and circumstances

Guidelines

Guidelines include Federal, State, local and Tribal laws, statutes, ordinances, court orders, agency policies, practices, and procedures. Other guidelines include County policy and procedures. Due to the wide variety of jurisdictions involved, there may be a variety of…