Corrections Officer - Jail

Corrections Officer

Location:

18100 Cumberland Road - Noblesville, Indiana, 46060

Hamilton County is one of Indiana's fastest growing, highest educated and wealthiest counties in the state and the Midwest. Two-thirds of the workforce lives and works in the county -- a percent that has remained constant since 2010. Hamilton County is continually recognized in rankings ranging from "Best Cities to Relocate To" and "Best City to Raise a Family" to "Healthiest County in Indiana" and "Happiest Suburbs in the Nation".

Come be a part of all Hamilton County has to offer as we work together to serve the citizens of Hamilton County.

Position:
Corrections Officer

Department:
Jail

Work Schedule:

As assigned

Status:
Full-Time

FLSA Status:
Non-exempt

Hourly Rate: $28.8462 per hour

Incumbent serves as Corrections Officer for the Sheriff, responsible for maintaining security and order in the jail, government and judicial center, and transporting inmates to/from these and other facilities.

Duties:

A corrections officer for the Hamilton County Sheriff's Office may be assigned to one or more of the following facilities or roles to require the duties outlined in this section: government and judicial center, jail, historic courthouse and transport.

Maintains security of jail, government and judicial center and historic courthouse, monitoring activities throughout facility including monitoring surveillance cameras, door controls, meals and visitors, and conducting patrols in and outside of these facilities. Maintains accurate accounting of all inmates.

Performs booking procedures of individuals being detained, including photographing/video taping, fingerprinting, entering information on computer, receiving and accounting for money and personal property, and ensuring inmates are properly showered, changed into jail clothing, and searched for weapons and other contraband. Do periodic checks of the county parking lots to check security and issue citations for improper parking.

Performs duties in control room as assigned, including monitoring alarms and many closed-circuit cameras throughout facility; coordinating with jail, Prosecuting Attorney, and court personnel regarding transporting inmates for appearance; dispatching other Corrections Officer/Courthouse Security personnel to assignments and periodic emergencies; answering telephone and providing information and assistance as requested. Periodically uses intercom to notify all building personnel of emergencies, such as bomb threats or severe weather.

Monitors activities throughout facility and in courtroom during legal proceedings as assigned, including conducting foot patrol and searching facility as needed; conducting sobriety tests as needed; pursuing/apprehending/searching suspects/arrestee, and seizing weapons and/or contraband; escorting inmates, witnesses, and/or jurors to/from courtroom and building; mediating citizen disputes and solving problems; and examining firearms used as evidence in court proceedings to ensure safety of court personnel and the public.

Occasionally responds to emergency security and medical calls.

Performs bonding procedures, including completing required forms, ensuring documentation is correct, receiving and receipting bond money, returning personal belongings, and releasing inmates.

Escorts inmates to/from recreation, visitation, library, court, medical, programs, and meetings.

Issues/monitors prescribed medications according to physician's orders, and ensures inmates receive proper medical attention as needed.

Receives/distributes, examines and logs incoming/outgoing mail and personal items for inmates. If serving as member of Special Emergency Response Team (SERT), conducts routine cell block security checks for contraband in all cells and dormitories, and prepares written report of findings. If not on SERT, may occasionally perform emergency "shakedowns" as appropriate.

Ensures compliance with facility rules and regulations and records and reports inappropriate behavior to appropriate department personnel. Properly secures and/or physically restrains violent and uncontrollable inmates as situations demand.

May supervise and direct activities…