Correctional Officer

Job Description

JOB SUMMARY

This position is responsible for protecting the public by operating safe and secure facilities through the well-trained staff and effective offender management as well as fulfilling the needs of the county entities or contracted details.

MAJOR DUTIES

• Supervises the daily activities of 156 inmates, ensuring they obey the rules and ensure their whereabouts at all times.

• Provides a physical presence and face-to-face interaction with inmates.

• Reviews current policies and procedures to ensure compliance.

• Accounts for the inmates’ location at all times.

• Keeps a log of all incidents and movements within the facility.

• Maintaining program integrity.

• Keeps up to date on emergency procedures.

• Maintains key control.

• Writes specific rules violated or special events.

• Conducts strip searches and pat downs.

• Conducts frequent and unannounced searches for items not authorized, items altered from their original state, or items not issued by the institution.

• Inventories inmates’ personal property.

• Conducts administrative segregation and disciplinary isolation checks.

• Aids in inmate rehabilitation – schedules work assignments and provides access to a counselor for educational opportunities.

• Maintains communication in daily prison functions.

• Maintains personal accountability.

• Prevents disturbances, assaults, and escapes.

• Maintain POST certification through training.

• Attends recertification on weapons training on an annual basis.

• Trains assigned inmates on hazardous chemicals such as gasoline, 2 cycle oil, week killers and hydraulic fluids.

• Ensures the safety of the officer and inmates working dangerous environments like roadways, county roads, highways and interstates.

• Trained in first aid, CPR and safety.

• Responsible for entering incident reports, institutional files, and disciplinary reports.

• Submits GCIC/NCIC background checks on all new arrivals, inmates pending release, inmate visitors and volunteers. Forwards to the Warden for final approval.

• Acknowledges new inmates arriving to Harris County Prison in Scribe; maintains population count.

• Compiles names of inmates who are in need of a detail or need to be reassigned due to disciplinary reasons and transfer request. Prepares paperwork and institutional files for Classification Committee.

• During transport of inmates, ensures all inmates have been placed in restraints, facial images are taken, property search, vehicle has been inspected and weapon secured.

• Prepares pardon and parole discharge paperwork so the Counselor can discuss with the inmate. If needed, submits a clothing request and purchase bus tickets for transportation.

• Ensures all inmates have received/appropriate paperwork has been completed to be issued a Georgia Birth Certificate, driver’s license or Georgia , and social security card upon release.

• Inspects all outgoing and incoming inmate mail for items that have not been approved to enter the facility. Decides if items being requested are approved according to GDC regulation.

• Makes contact with the Clerk of Courts to request final dispositions for inmates returning from court as well as law enforcement agencies on inmates with pending charges for verification on detainer status.

• Prints all parole notification and detainer notification and dispersed to the appropriate staff member to be discussed with the inmate.

• Transports inmates to scheduled doctor appointments as well as Emergency Room visits.

• Assists in emergency situations and staffing shortages. Assists in the Control Room and monitor visitation of inmates’ family during weekends.

• Speaks with inmates’ family regarding issues with ordering packages, placing funds on account, phones not accepting calls, and property.

• Ensures supplies are ordered and remain in stock in read…