Corrections Officer

Description

Responsible for overseeing individuals who have been arrested and are awaiting trial or who have been sentenced to serve time in jail for Montgomery County.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• High school diploma or other equivalent
• Prior military, law enforcement or security experience preferred
• 18 years of age, ability to pass a background check, drug screening and a physical exam

• Valid Driver’s License and reliable transportation

• Ability to remain calm under pressure and handle stressful situations
• Excellent time management skills and ability to multi-task and prioritize work
• Ability to fulfill all duties with minimal supervision and to work independently
• Assess situations rapidly and make logical decisions in a timely manner
• Analyze facts and exercise sound judgment
• Ability to effectively manage projects and multiple priorities simultaneously
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Problem solving and critical thinking skills
• Strong math, spelling, computer, and calculator abilities
• Ability to communicate in a professional, calm, and courteous manner with the general public and employees
• Attention to detail

Include the following. Duties and responsibilities, as required by business necessity may be added, deleted, or changed at any time at the discretion of management, formally or informally, either verbally or in writing. Schedule and shift assignments and work location may be changed at any time, as required by business necessity.

The work environment characteristics and physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Personal contacts an employee makes with others (face-to-face and telephone) to perform the duties of the job:

Within the immediate organization, department, office, project, or work unit, and in related or support units; and/or with members of the public in very highly structured situations.

With employees in the same organization, but outside the immediate department or division and/or with members of the public, as individuals or groups, in a moderately structured setting.

With individuals or groups from outside the organization in a moderately unstructured setting. The contacts are not established on a routine basis; the purpose and extent of each contact is different.

With high-ranking officials from outside the organization at national or international levels in highly unstructured settings.