Detail Officer in Hamilton, Georgia at Harris County Board of Commissioners
Job Description
JOB SUMMARY
This position is responsible for ensuring public safety and safety of the inmates while on detail, supervising all activities of the inmates, and completing tasks/work order requests in a timely and safe manner.
MAJOR DUTIES
- Ensures public safety and the inmate’s safety while supervising outside details.
- Accountability of inmates through constant monitoring, counting, and calling into the prison on an hourly basis.
- Maintains positive control of inmates at all times and is able to defuse negative situations.
- Ensures post certification is current by attending required training on a yearly basis.
- Attends recertification on weapons training on a yearly basis.
- Ensures compliance with standard operating procedures in maintaining and providing proper safety equipment.
- Trains assigned inmates on various types of equipment such as shovels, bush axe, rakes, chainsaws, mowers, trimmers, and pole saws.
- Trains assigned inmates on hazardous chemicals such as gasoline, 2 cycle oil, weed killers, and hydraulic fluids.
- Searches facilities and work areas for dangerous situations and contraband.
- Maintains a guard line by placing detail signs on the job site.
- Ensures the safety of the officer and inmates working in dangerous environments like roadways, county roads, highways, and interstates.
- Certified in First aid, CPR, and safety to assist in being a First Responder.
- Coordinates with other counties and entities to complete and satisfy contracts to their standards.
- Watches the interactions between inmates and the public due to possible contraband and escapes.
- Maintains vehicle inspections, daily work logs, inventory of tools and equipment.
- Maintains a clean driving record and keeps up with CDL certifications.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED BY THE POSITION
- Knowledge of first aid, fire, safety, and being a first responder.
- Knowledge of power equipment such as chainsaws and weed eaters.
- Knowledge of vehicle maintenance and routine inspections.
- Knowledge of standard operating procedures of department of corrections applied to the job relation.
- Knowledge of radio and communications within the department (10 codes).
- Knowledge of county roadways and right of ways in relation to cutting county property, city and state.
- Knowledge of firearms operation.
- Knowledge of non-lethal weapons such as taser, OC sprays, batons, and handcuffs shields.
- Skills in oral and written communication.
- Skill in interpersonal relations.
- Skill in map reading and following directions of job sites.
SUPERVISORY CONTROLS
The Detail Supervisor - Sergeant assigns work in terms of general instructions. The supervisor spot checks completed work for compliance with procedures, accuracy, and the nature and propriety of the final results.
GUIDELINES
Guidelines include Standard Operating Procedure Offender Work Details Policy Number 207.04, Control of tool and equipment reference number IIB01-0002 Policy Number 218.02, Control and dispensation of gasoline and hazardous materials Policy Number 218.03, Health Services – Physical Health reference number VH31-0002, Incident Reporting Policy Number 203.03, and Use of Force and Restraint for Offender Control Policy Number 209.04. These guidelines are generally clear and specific but may require some interpretation in application.
COMPLEXITY/SCOPE OF WORK
- The work consists of related inmate safety, supervisory, and security duties. Adverse weather and dealing with offenders and different personalities contribute to the complexity of the position.
- The purpose of this position is to ensure public safety and safety of the inmates while on detail, supervises all activities of the inmates, and completing tasks/work order requests in a timely and safe manner. Success in this position contributes to the mission of the prison by ensuring the safety of the general public and the inmates, the facility is secure, and all guidelines are met.
CONTACTS
- Contacts are typically with other municipalities, Department of Transportation, other counties, local law enforcement, Public Works Department, EMS, and Fleet Maintenance.
- Contacts are typically to provide services, to resolve problems, and to give or exchange information.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS/ WORK ENVIRONMENT
- The work is typically performed while intermittently sitting, standing, walking, bending, crouching or stooping. The employee occasionally lifts light objects, distinguishes between shades of color, and utilizes a sense of smell.
- The work is typically performed occasionally in cold or inclement weather. The employee is exposed to dust, dirt, or grease and machinery with moving parts. Work requires use of protective devices such as masks, goggles, and gloves.
SUPERVISORY AND MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITY
None.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- High school diploma or equivalent required; and
- More than two years of related experience required; or
- Any equivalent combination of education, experience, and training which provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the work.
- Possession of or ability to readily obtain a valid driver’s license issued by the State of Georgia for the type of vehicle or equipment operated.
- This position is required to supervise state inmate labor. Employee must pass P.O.S.T. certification within the timeframe required by this department, which is normally within six months, but may be altered.
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