Correctional Officer

This position oversees and maintains care, custody, and control of incarcerated persons within a facility, while enforcing the rules, regulations, policies, and procedures of the agency. Supervises all functions and movement within the institution to include, but not limited to: internal movement of incarcerated persons, utilization of recreation yards/spaces, visitation, medication administration, meals, classes, and commissary.

• Oversees and monitors the activities of the incarcerated persons in living areas, recreationactivitiesareas, dining areas and visitation areas.
• Coordinates and monitors movement of incarcerated persons, conducts counts, and providesemergencyresponseas needed.
• May be assigned to various posts including, but not limited to, the control room, front andsally port entrance, health services, special housing, perimeter security, transportation, work details,reception, intake, andvisits officer, etc.,asrequiredbymanagement.
• Provides security in program activities and supervises labor crews in various areas around facility.
• Conducts shakedown for contraband materials, either individually or as part of a specialized team. Confiscates contraband in accordance to facility policies and procedures.
• Initiatesdisciplinaryreportsonincarcerated persons.
• Prepares reportsandmaintainsdailylogsasrequired.
• Ensurespromptandappropriateassistancetoincarcerated personsintheeventofinjury,illnessortrauma.
• Promotesfacilitycleanlinessandreports needformaintenanceor repairs.
• Servesasmemberofspecialteamstorespondtoemergencies as required.
• Completestrainingcourses as required byfacilityand industrytrainingstandards.
• Performs correctional dutiesforanyshiftas defined by management.
• Is available for mandatory or volunteer overtime to support necessary staffing of the facility.
• Obtains certification to carry a department issued service weapon during training and maintains this certification throughout employment.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• High school diploma or equivalent certification required. College coursework and advanced training in behavioral sciences, correctional services, or related field preferred. Training in cultural diversity or sensitivity preferred.
• Training in cultural diversityorsensitivitypreferred.
  
  Possessionofapplicable staterequisitesfor employment.

• Abilityto workovertimeasrequired.
• Abilityto handle physical and mental stress associated with workingextendedhours.
• Mustbeable toregularlyreport to work without beinglate.
• Abilityto bephysicallyalert on anyshift thatis assigned.
• Abilityto work upto sixteen (16) hours within a rolling
  24-hour period.
• Mayberequiredto possess valid state driver’slicense.
• Mustbemature,flexible,abletocommandtherespectandconfidenceofinmatesordetainees and staff, philosophically committed to the objectives of the facility, and possess ahightoleranceto mental stress.
• Abilityto work with computers andthenecessarysoftwareused bythedepartment.
• Ability to physically perform the essential duties of the position, including, but not limited to, sitting and walking at will, walking/standing and/or sitting for long periods, lifting heavy objects, crouching/kneeling, bending at waist, close and far vision, reaching, handling/ grasping/fingering objects, hearing sounds/communication, and physically restraining incarcerated persons during emergency situations.
• Ability to deal swiftly, rationally and decisively with potentially violent individuals in precarious situations and perform duties despite the stress of potential injuries and/or loss of life to self and/or others.
• Ability to de-escalate volatile situations by means of conversation/negotiation. Working knowledge of standard English grammar, spelling and punctuation, and ability to prepare required forms and reports within department deadlines.
• Ability to effectively listen, comprehend and communicate with co-workers, other County departments, incarcerated persons and their family members, other law enforcement agencies, and the public by intercom, radio, telephone or in person, including being sensitive to professional ethics, gender, cultural diversities and disabilities.
• Ability to comply with all employer and department policies and work rules,…