Correctional Security Leader - Inmate Welfare & Ops

We are looking for a Correctional Officer!

The purpose of this classification is to perform security and general work functions associated with maintaining the safety, security, control, and welfare of inmates in correctional facilities and on work details.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Supervises, observes, and monitors inmate activities inside the facility on a continual basis; supervises inmates working in the Correctional Institute and on outside work detail; takes counts of inmates as required.
• Searches inmates, visitors, mail, cells, building, and grounds to locate and remove contraband or weapons; evaluates and creates ways to stop flow of contraband into the facility.
• Issues vehicles, keys, and weapons; maintains property room and inventories kitchen knives and tools.
• Monitors security of Correctional Institute; manages key control for the housing floor; inspects doors, fences, and other areas to assure facility security; monitors and responds to alarms; operates security doors and gates via master control panel.
• Communicates with staff of adjoining shifts to gather/exchange information on inmate activities.
• Performs various functions associated with ensuring the health, safety and welfare of inmates such as distributing meals, and toiletries, providing clothing, bedding and supplies, obtaining medical aid, coordinating visitation, distributing mail, and coordinating telephone communications.

• Health/Major Medical
• Dental
• Long term Disability
• Employer-Paid Pension
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Vacation
  - Annually
• Paid Sick
• Incentive Pay & Longevity Pay
• Wellness Clinic