Corrections Officer, Part Time

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• QUALIFICATIONS:
  
  ** Must possess a high school diploma or equivalency and be 18 years of age at time of hiring. Special consideration will be given to those who possess a Bachelor's Degree (Preferably in Criminal Justice) and military service with an honorable discharge. Must be able to clear a background check and successfully complete the Correctional Academy. Must be hard working, dependable and willing to meet the needs of a challenging career.
• Summary:
  
  ** Corrections Officer is responsible for the overall care, custody, and control of detainees in the facility.
• Supervision Exercised:
  ** Detainees
• Essential Functions:
  
  ** The following duties are normal for this position. They are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive.
• Maintains and updates Facility records (written and electronic) including detainee logs, cell searches, behavioral infraction reports and updated housing.
• Observes conduct and behavior of detainees.
• Inspects locks, doors, windows, walls, bars, and gates for tampering.
• Processes detainee mail per policy and procedure.
• Responsible for inside and outside perimeter security checks.
• May be responsible for processing commitments and releases.
• Responsible for monitoring suicidal detainees or detainees with special behavioral problems.
• Search detainees and cells for contraband.
• Conducts strip searches of same sex detainees.
• Supervises detainees during work assignments, recreation, and visitations.
• Responsible for oral and written reports.
• Prepares behavioral infraction reports, extraordinary occurrence reports, chronological reports, other reports as needed and updates housing.
• Responds appropriately to emergencies in the prison (which may include assaults, fires, riots, disturbances, natural disasters, medical emergencies and hostage situations).
• Responsible for using physical force to maintain discipline and order among detainees, only if necessary.
• Responsible to wok collectively with all departments and staff i.e.: case management, medical, maintenance, food service, in regards to their respective duties and security of the facility.
• Patrols assigned areas for evidence of forbidden activities, infraction of rules, unsatisfactory attitude, and for contraband.
• Maintains on-time regular attendance.
• Performs other related functions as assigned or required.
• NOTE:
  
  ** The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.
• Education and Experience:
  
  ** High school graduate or equivalent.
• Additional
  
  Job Requirements:
  
  ** Valid driver's license, satisfactory pre-employment drug screen and background check, and completion of computer skills testing.
• Certification/License:
  ** Must successfully complete correctional officer academy within one year of hire date, maintain annual certifications in First Aid, CPR (Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation) AED (Automated External Defibrillation), handgun, shotgun, Taser, O.C., and any other required certification/license or qualification.
• Schedule and On-Call-Requirement:
  ** Will be scheduled as deemed necessary. Ability to work the rotating shifts (including weekends and holidays) as required by a 24/7 operating facility. Must be available to work a minimum of 12 hours in a two (2) week pay period, if needed.

• QUALIFICATIONS:
  
  ** Must possess a high school diploma or equivalency and be 18 years of age at time of hiring. Special consideration will be given to those who possess a Bachelor's Degree (Preferably in Criminal Justice) and military service with an honorable discharge. Must be able to clear a background check and successfully complete the Correctional Academy. Must be hard working, dependable and willing to meet the needs of a challenging career.
• Summary:
  
  ** Corrections Officer is responsible for the overall care, custody, and control of detainees in the facility.
• Supervision Exercised:
  ** Detainees
• Essential Functions:
  
  ** The following duties are normal for this position. They are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive.
• Maintains and updates Facility records (written and electronic) including detainee logs, cell searches, behavioral infraction reports and updated housing.
• Observes conduct and behavior of detainees.
• Inspects locks, doors, windows, walls, bars, and gates for tampering.
• Processes detainee mail per policy and procedure.
• Responsible for inside and outside perimeter security checks.
• May be responsible for processing commitments and releases.
• Responsible for monitoring suicidal detainees or detainees with special behavioral problems.
• Search detainees and cells for contraband.
• Conducts strip…