Corrections Officer

Jackson County is accepting applications to establish an eligibility list to fill future Full Time and Limited Term Corrections Officer positions.

This is a specialized non-law enforcement position in the Corrections Division of the Sheriff's Office. Employees work under close proximity to moderate supervision in maintaining security in a jail facility. Persons in this position operate under rigid state and municipal rules and regulations in the care of inmates and maintenance of safety and security within the jail system. Other duties must be performed as assigned by the Jail Administrator, Chief Deputy Sheriff, and or Sheriff.

Please note:
Full Time Positions are benefited. Limited Term Positions are not benefited.

• Maintains inmate records
• Maintains jail security
• Searches inmates and cells for contraband articles
• Monitors conduct and behavior of inmates to prevent disturbances and escapes
• Escorts inmates to and from visiting room
• Serves meals and distributes commissary items to prisoners
• Receives inmates to the county jail and safeguards their possessions including currency; processes inmates per booking procedures
• Cares for and ensures the safety of all inmates
• Appears in court and testifies as witness
• Monitors activities of Electronic Monitoring or Huber Law participants
• Receives and records fines and bail money
• Acts courteous, cooperative and respectful at all times with the public, public officials, clients, service vendors, inmates, peer employees, all county related departments, and supervisors
• Completes reports and required documentation per department policy in an accurate and timely manner
• Maintains up-to-date job knowledge, certifications, licenses and registrations. Keeps up to date on laws, rules, and regulations. Recommends policy/procedure changes to supervisor

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High School Diploma or equivalent; post‑secondary course work and/or knowledge of public safety and security is preferred.

• Knowledge of rules, regulations, statutes and policy regarding custody and discipline of prisoners and operation of jail facilities
• Knowledge of public safety, and security operations, rules, regulations precautions, prevention, and the protection of people, data and property
• Knowledge of laws, court procedures, precedents, government regulations, executive orders, agency rules and the democratic political process
• Knowledge of state statutes, county ordinances and other regulations which apply to county lands and facilities

• Excellent interpersonal skills in dealing with the public in enforcement situations required
• Utilize effective communication skills; be polite, courteous and professional in manner
• Problem Identification skills – identifying the nature of problems
• Social Perceptiveness skills – being aware of others’ reactions and understanding why they react the way they do
• Critical Thinking skills – using logic and analysis to identify the strengths and weaknesses of different approaches
• Speech skills – talking to others to effectively convey information
• Active Listening skills – listening to what other people are saying and asking questions as appropriate
• Judgment and Decision Making skills – weighing the relative risks and benefits of a potential action

• Documenting/Recording Information – entering, recording, storing, or maintaining information in written, oral or electronic data format
• Resolving Conflict, Negotiating with Others – handling complaints, arbitrating disputes, resolving grievances or otherwise negotiating with others
• Communicating with Other Workers – observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources via contact with supervisors, fellow workers and subordinates, the public, government and other external sources
• Operating Vehicles or Equipment – running, maneuvering, navigating, or driving vehicles or mechanized equipment
• Performing General Physical Activities – performing physical activities that require moving one's whole body, such as in climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, where the…