Correctional Officer Part Time South Bend

Position: Correctional Officer Part Time at St. Joseph County, IN South Bend, IN

Correctional Officer Part Time job eph County, IN. South Bend, IN.

Incumbent serves as a Correction Officer for St. Joseph County Jail, responsible for assisting County employees and overseeing recruitment activities.

Summary

Supervise inmates in the St. Joseph County Jail in accordance with established policies, regulations, orders, and procedures by performing assigned duties.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Observe inmate conduct and behavior
• Treat inmates, visitors, and staff in a courteous and professional manner
• Take necessary actions according to training to prevent disturbances and escapes
• Inspect all security measures for functionality & operability
• Conduct inmates searches for contraband
• Observe and supervise inmates during work assignments
• Patrol assigned areas on foot while looking for forbidden activities or unsatisfactory performance
• Report observations in written, computerized, and verbal form
• Employ weapons or force to maintain order within the jail when necessary
• Escort inmates within the jail, to/from court, to medical treatments both in and outside the facility all while ensuring the safety of the inmate, corrections officers, and any other persons who could be in contact with the inmate
• Respond to calls for assistance by running up to ½ mile
• Possess and maintain the ability to move people away from danger, including by carrying unconscious people and providing emergency aid
• Possess and maintain the ability to effect a forcible arrest
• Use appropriate equipment and training to restrain people from physically striking or injuring others

Supervisory Responsibilities

This policy has inmate supervision responsibilities only.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform listed duties in a satisfactory manner. Abilities such as multitasking, and prioritization are essential. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or abilities necessary. Individual must be able to attend a 2-week (80‑hour total, M‑F) jail school training before you are able to work any shift.

Within the first year of employment individual must also be able to attend a separate 40‑hour state mandated school.

Education and Experience

High school diploma or general education degree (GED)

Language Skills

Individual must be able to read and interpret documents; such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instruction materials, and policy & procedure manuals. Individual must possess the ability to communicate effectively with fellow staff and inmates through written, computerized, and verbal methods.

Mathematical Skills

Individual must possess basic mathematical skills such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, units of measure, whole numbers, fractions, and decimals.

Reasoning Ability

Applicant must possess ability to solve problems in time sensitive, fluid, hectic and even chaotic situations where the level of control is often limited. Applicant must be able to quickly and correctly interpret and execute orders given by command staff.

Certificates, Licenses, Registration

Applicant license status must be in good standings.

Physical Demands

The 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. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to walk up to two miles per day. Employee may also be required to stand or sit for extended periods of time.

The employee is occasionally required to run for distances of up to one half mile and must be able to climb and descend stairways unassisted. The employee must possess the ability to speak and hear. Sight abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. The St. Joseph County Jail will provide specialized self‑defense training.

Each applicant must meet the minimum physical requirements to participate and successfully complete this training. Each applicant must…