This Corrections Officer Internship is geared towards students in their last semester of high school or career technical center who have the intent of obtaining a full time position as a Corrections Officer. This position will allow the student to observed and learn the operations of County Jail. Upon graduation from high school or career technical center, the intern may by offered a position as a full time Corrections Officer.
Observes:

• Corrections Officers maintain the safety and security of the Montgomery County Jail while ensuring the care, custody and control of the inmates house in the Jail.
• Corrections Officers Inspect all assigned areas to ensure conformance with security standards.
• Corrections Officers supervise the cleaning of the housing units.
• Corrections Officers feed the inmates at the established times and account for all eating utensils and trays before and after meals.
• Corrections Officers distribute personal hygiene supplies, clean clothing and linens and other items to the inmates at specified times.
• Corrections Officers collect and maintain information on inmates using established Jail logs.
• Corrections Officers maintain and update inmate custody records.
• Corrections Officers record, summarize and verify inmate accounts.
• Corrections Officers process inmates in and out of custody according to policy.
• Corrections Officers photograph and fingerprint inmates.
• Corrections Officers provide general supervision of inmates and inmate workers including monitoring the movement of all persons to and from the jail.
• Corrections Officers move inmates from one location to another within the facility as required.
• Corrections Officers conduct security checks, wellness checks, routine and emergency counts and searches of housing and common areas.
• Corrections Officers report any irregularities or deficiencies, violations of law, or violations or rules and regulations to immediate supervisor using the appropriate forms.
• Corrections Officers assist in emergencies and evacuations are required.

• 18 years of age
• Last semester of High School or Career Technical Center program with a tentative graduation date and in “good academic standing”
• Demonstrates the ability to complete the Criminal Justice Information Systems (CJIS) Security Awareness Training
• Ability to obtain Agency CPR and First Aid Certification

Upon passing a Physical Agility Test, a background investigation including a criminal background check and a a pre-employment polygraph examination will be completed.

Please review the Disqualifying Criteria before submitting your initial application process. Disqualifying Criteria

All Applicants must be able to comply with the Tattoo Policy stated below:

All MCSO Personnel cannot display any tattoo that is sexually suggestive, vulgar, racist, contains profane language, promotes violence, is discriminatory or suggests intolerance of a particular race, religion, gender or sexual preference, national origin, associated with groups that advocate such thoughts, or is recognized as a symbol of a gang or group known or suspected of criminal activity.

Civilian personnel are permitted more latitude regarding visible tattoos so long as tattoos do not violate the parameters above. Tattoos located behind the ear or on the back of the neck are permitted. All other tattoos on the face, neck, or head are prohibited. Personnel will be required to cover hand tattoos, other than a wedding ring on the traditional finger, with an agency approved garment or by using tattoo-concealing makeup for specified events such as court appearances, community outreach activities, photographs or video for media or social media, or when directed by a Command Staff member.

The Montgomery County Sheriff's Office is an Equal Opportunity Employer.