Corrections Officer II

this job was posted by  : for more information, please see:  corrections officer ii full timemanual labor winfield, ks, us 9 days agorequisition  apply salary: 20.04 hourly class specification date:4/19/2022 job title:corrections officerii department:jail reportsto:corrections sergeant flsastatus:nonexempt starting salary:c description of work under general supervision, performs duties related to the enforcement of federal, state and county laws and ordinances in conjunction with processing and care of county prisoners.

• processes incoming inmates, to include searches, inventory of personal property, issuance of jail clothing, photographing, fingerprinting, and completion of the computer based booking program.
• maintains security, accountability and control of inmates.
• performs periodic shakedowns; periodically observes and monitors activities and well-being of inmates.
• inspects mail and personal property; provides basic first aid and cpr; calls for ems and officer support in emergencies; serves meals and ensures proper feeding of inmates and inmate hygiene; issues items from commissary; assists in the transportation of inmates; releases and logs out inmates for work release and checks them in on return.
• completes a variety of reports and documents; receives and secures bonds; maintains records; performs other duties as assigned.

• high school diploma or equivalent
• valid kansas drivers license
• minimum of 18 years of age or older by hiring date
• no felony convictions
• no convictions for domestic violence, stalking or related offenses
• must be able to perform the physical duties of the position of corrections officer
• working knowledge of first aid
• ability to learn regulations regarding jails and confinement of prisoners and of the principles, techniques and practices involved in prisoner care and maintenance
• ability to follow written and verbal instructions
• ability to perform a high level of sustained physical activity
• ability to communicate clearly and concisely verbally and in writing
• ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships and interact effectively with supervisors, co-workers, prisoners and the general public

any combination of experience and training equivalent to graduation from high school; some experience involving public contact is desirable.

• must possess good overall physical and mental condition consistent with the unassisted ability to perform, with or without reasonable accommodation, all statutorily defined activities, duties and tasks of a corrections officer.
• a corrections officer must be able to perform the physical functions of a corrections officer; stand for long periods of time; respond to emergencies, using physical force to subdue or restrain violent or combative inmates as warranted by the inmates actions/aggression.
• manually operate gates and doors; lift/carry/assist with the evacuation of unconscious or unwilling inmates; crouch/climb/kneel/crawl/walk as necessary to conduct searches; run up/down stairs; have correctable and peripheral vision to observe the activities of inmates; communicate effectively in verbal and written formats; take effective action to properly manage incarcerated adults.
• the ability to attend training in order to develop the skills needed to be an effective corrections officer; the ability to communicate effectively in verbal and written formats; the ability to type/keyboard in order to write reports and enter data into a computer based inmate database; the ability to interact in the adult correctional environment effectively and proactively; the ability to follow the policies, procedures, general orders and post orders of the facility;
  
  the ability to make decisions based upon the facts and circumstances present at the time of an incident or event and take action based upon the decision made.