Corrections Officer

Union Affiliation

Kalamazoo County Sheriff’s Deputies Association, an Affiliate of the Police Officers Association of Michigan (POAM).  to view the collective bargaining agreement.

The purpose of this job is to oversee inmates' custody, safety, and security in the Kalamazoo County Jail. This position works in a 24-hour lockdown facility. Assignments are made any day of the week and on any shift.

• Observe inmate activity to detect unusual or prohibited behavior that might threaten the facility's security or others' safety.
• Respond quickly to calls for assistance in the jail.
• Prepare written reports after responding to critical incidents.
• Accurately count inmates under their supervision several times during each shift.
• Conduct a thorough search of inmates and jail cells.
• Monitor inmate feeding, recreational activities, and inmate visits.
• Correctly deliver prescribed medication to inmates.
• Ensure the facility's security systems, firefighting equipment, and other equipment are operating.
• Perform related work as required.

Required Education and Experience

• Must have:
  Michigan Sheriff's Coordinating Training Council (M.S.C.T.C.) certification within one year of hire. Two years of college or the equivalent with military service. Michigan Law Enforcement Commission on Standards (M.C.O.L.E.S.) certification is accepted but must still have M.S.C.T.C. certification within one year of hire.
• Two years of law enforcement or corrections experience, any equivalent combination of training, education, and experience that provides the required skills, knowledge, and abilities.

VETERANS:
Please provide your joint services transcript with your application.