Civilian Correctional Officer

APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED FROM THE GENERAL PUBLIC BEGINNING JANUARY 01, 2026 THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2026.
Job Title: Civilian Correctional Officer

To perform this position successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed in this document are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Wayne County provides reasonable accommodation to qualified employees and applicants with known disabilities who require accommodation to complete the application process or perform essential functions of the job unless the accommodation would cause an undue hardship.

Incumbent serves as the Civilian Correctional Officer for the Sheriff’s Department, responsible for maintaining the safety and security of inmates and jail staff.

• Performs booking procedures of detained individuals, including fingerprinting, obtaining background and medical information, photographing, searching individuals, and accounting for individual’s money and property.
• Processes individuals out of jail facility, verifying release orders, completing documents, and returning personal property. Performs bonding procedures, completing required forms, receiving bond money, and writing receipts and checks to the County Clerk.
• Conducts security and inmate body count checks of jail facility including, monitoring security cameras, monitoring detainee’s activity and behavior, reporting all unusual/unruly activity, and securing and/or physically restraining violent and uncontrollable detainees. Conducts routine "shakedowns" of all cells and prepares written reports.
• Escorts detainees to/from sick calls. Conducts search of suspects/arrestees and seizes weapons or contraband.
• Ensures personal hygiene and health of detainees and cleanliness of cell areas, accounting for all cleaning supplies and equipment issued to detainees. Issues prescribed medications according to physician orders, including verifies with physician and maintaining records. Follows appropriate procedures to ensure all detainees receive medical attention.
• Oversees detainees in allowable activities and responds to detainees grievances following established chain of command procedures. Distributes daily meals and ensures all trays are removed from cellblock.
• May ensure proper training of jail personnel, including developing training programs, instructing training courses, and documenting training program.
• Prepares written reports, such as memos, letters, and activity reports. Enters data into computer. Maintains cell block logs and records inmate activity.
• Answers business or emergency telephones from the public, enters date on computer, and types reports. Receives security or fire alarms and/or activates alarms and fire protections system in an emergency. Maintains communication equipment.
• Secures, protects, and documents crime scenes within the jail, including collecting and preserving evidence and interviewing witnesses.
• Serves subpoenas, civil process papers and other documents. Gives testimony in legal proceedings.
• Responds to detainee grievances following established chain of command procedures.
• Attends prescribed in-service or other training programs for certification/re-certification in specialized law enforcement areas.
• Operates jail computer system, entering information, generating reports, and reporting hardware and software problems.
• Maintains uniform in a neat and professional manner.
• Maintains confidentiality and security of information/cases.
• Makes daily inspection of each cell and housing unit during assigned workdays.
• Evaluates new arrivals for medical problems and closely monitors intoxicated persons and/or persons at the jail with medical problems in a manner prescribed by the jail’s medical office or other jail policy.
• Performing other duties, as are required which pertain to the jail operation and/or other departmental activities.

• High school diploma or GED and Indiana Law Enforcement Academy Training as a Correctional Officer.
• Possession of or ability to obtain possession of certification in first responder/CPR.
• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Working…