Corrections Officer - Part Time PRN

Corrections Officer

The Corrections Officer will be responsible for enforcing rules and regulations in prison or jails to prevent any disturbances and effectively determine the best course of action with inmates. Guards prisoners at the jail, assuming responsibility for all needs of prisoners in their care, custody and control during detention by performing the following duties. This is a PRN (as needed) position.

Hours are not guaranteed and will vary based on the operational needs of the facility. PRN Correctional Officers may be scheduled for day or night shifts, weekends, and holidays, and are subject to work any shift on an as-needed basis.

Principal Accountabilities:

• Successful candidates will be available for work either in a scheduled or on-call capacity
• Schedules will be on an as-needed basis and will vary depending on facility needs
• Candidates must be available to work a minimum of 4 shifts of 4 hours in any given 28-day period [any shift or day assigned], including weekends and holidays
• Operates as a Correctional Officer in a limited capacity
• Primary duties are as a Correctional Officer and/or Correctional Transport Officer
• Assists in the observation and supervision of inmate activities
• Observes, records, and provides written records of activity in housing units
• Answers phone, maintains logs, and documents incidents
• Assists with organizing and securing property received or released by inmates
• Performs other related duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:

• General or technical high school diploma or equivalent
• Must successfully complete all components of the Correctional Officer Testing Process
• Prefer experience and/or training related to corrections, criminal justice, or leadership
• Mental and emotional balance to competently handle a position with inherent authority over others in a responsible, mature, and professional manner
• Ability to display self-control and react appropriately in stressful or chaotic situations
• Ability to comply with and enforce rules and regulations
• Ability to complete tasks requiring physical activity exerting moderate, but not constant, physical effort - typically involving some combination of climbing and balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling
• Ability to participate in ongoing training, some of which may involve physical activity
• Must have a stable educational and work history and a police record free of pending charges and felony convictions
• Must have and maintain a valid Driver's license and satisfactory driving record
• Reading ability to clearly understand written procedures, policies, etc.
• Writing ability to complete incident reports, daily logs, etc.

Experience &

Education:

• General or technical high school diploma or equivalent
• Prefer minimum one (1) year experience in Corrections, Law Enforcement, or other related experience.
• Possess a Valid Missouri Motor Vehicle Operator's License.
• Must successfully complete all components of the Correctional Officer Testing Process

Physical Requirements/Working Environment:

PHYSICAL DEMANDS
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, sit, use hands to handle or feel objects, tools, or controls, reach with hands and arms, and communicate effectively through talking and hearing. The employee is occasionally required to climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, or run, and may be involved in physical confrontations requiring physical strength and agility.

Must have the ability to lift, carry, push, and pull objects and detainees weighing up to 100 pounds or more, and drag a minimum of 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. The employee must be able to perform the physical demands of searching detainees and their living spaces, restraining individuals, and responding to emergencies promptly and efficiently.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

WORK ENVIRONMENT
- The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate but can occasionally be loud. The employee will work in various environments within the correctional facility, including but not limited to cell blocks, common areas, administrative offices, and outdoor areas. The employee may be exposed to communicable diseases, blood borne pathogens, and other health risks associated with detainees. The employee must be able to work in a potentially hostile environment and maintain professional composure and effectiveness during confrontational situations.

The work involves exposure to stressful situations, such as emergency responses and inmate disturbances, requiring the ability to remain calm and make sound decisions. The employee may be required to work various shifts, including nights, weekends, holidays, and overtime, to ensure 24/7 coverage of the facility. The employee must…