Correction Officer -Somerset County Jail

Wage & Pay Scale Modification to the CBA allows for hiring of experienced Corrections Officers at a rate of pay commiserate with years of experience up to the amount equal to, but not to exceed, eight (8) years of Service at the Somerset County Jail. The employee must be certified by the Maine Criminal Justice Academy and provide verifiable documentation of years of service.

This is a line staff level position, responsible to the Assistant Shift Commander of the Somerset County Jail. The correctional officer ensures a high quality direct supervision corrections facility by providing for the care, custody, and control of inmates.

The correctional officer supervises inmates to ensure a safe and humane environment; handles inmate discipline fairly and effectively; responds to inmate requests in a fair and balanced fashion; builds positive rapport and personal credibility with inmates; supervises inmates in a clear, well-organized and attention getting manner; resolves inmate problems and conflicts; and maintains effective administration and staff relations.

• Be committed to the missions of the Somerset County Jail and Somerset County Sheriff's Office.
• Be committed to the principles of direct supervision in all aspects of the work.
• Work as a member of a team in the performance of duties.
• Be punctual for scheduled work and use time appropriately.
• Work in harmonious relationship with staff and community.
• Perform duties in a conscientious, cooperative manner.
• Perform required amount of work in a timely fashion with a minimum of errors.
• Be neat and maintain a professional appearance.
• Possess a valid Driver’s license.
• Understand and work within Somerset County and the Somerset County Jail’s Polices and Procedures.
• Assure quality in work performed in order to facilitate the delivery of quality services.
• Accept shared responsibility with other team members to successfully accomplish goals of each team of which s/he is a member.
• Maintain confidence and protect Somerset County by keeping information concerning inmates, clients and operations confidential.
• Take direction in a professional manner from the correctional Supervisors and administrative staff.

• Ensures a safe and secure facility by complying with policies, procedures, post orders, and training and by employing principles of direct supervision.
• Employs time management techniques to effectively prioritize assigned tasks.
• Ensures inmate’s court appearances by organizing, preparing inmates to be transported.
• Meets cleanliness and hygiene expectations by supervising the cleaning, disinfecting of inmate quarters and providing necessary linen and supplies.
• Takes emergency action when necessary by established emergency procedures and protocols.
• Maximizes compliant inmate behavior and minimizes the occurrence of disruptive inmate behavior in the living unit by proactively supervising and clear communicating of the rules and expectations to inmates.
• Responds to all incidents of inmate behavior immediately.
• Responds fairly and effectively and within established parameters to inmates when disciplining them for disruptive behavior or rule violations.
• Ensures inmates follow required behavior standards by supervising recreation, visiting, dining, education, work programs, treatment, social services, and other activities.
• Meets all legal requirements by maintaining accurate logs on all significant activity in the housing unit.
• Ensures the safety of staff and inmates by performing searches of inmates, rooms, and the entire facility to prevent use of prohibited materials and seizes any contraband.
• Responds to inmate requests in a fair and balanced manner and avoids inmate manipulation.
• Creates an environment of mutual respect between the inmate and officer by demonstrating fairness, consistency, and responding in a courteous manner.
• Demonstrates effective skill in organizing, supervising, and motivating inmates in their activities.
• Provides guidance and leadership in the resolution of inmate problems by recognizing the steps involved in conflict resolution and dealing with confrontational situation.
• Provides for inmate’s needs by…