Corrections Officers work within a city/county jail, and are responsible for maintaining the security and safety of detained inmates and jail personnel. Employees in this job class have a variety of responsibilities within a jail, including: booking detainees into jail, overseeing the release or transfer of inmates, overseeing and monitoring jail visitations, overseeing release and return of inmates on work detail/work release, overseeing and directing inmates involved with housekeeping activities etc. Individuals are responsible for enforcing jail rules and regulations provide for the needs, health, and safety of inmates and jail personnel. Work is performed under constant supervision of Corrections Supervisor in strict compliance to specific policies and procedures.

TYPICAL JOB DUTIES:

• Conducts booking and classification for detainees upon arrival to jail by reviewing arrest reports, obtaining personal information, collecting property, and assigning housing locations in order to create an official record of arrests conducted within the jurisdiction.

• Classifies detainees to determine appropriate housing location (e.g., felon, female, gang affiliation, mental illness, disabled) and assigns to appropriate holding cells based on known characteristics.

• Collects personal property (e.g., shoe strings, belts, sunglasses, wallets, money) from incoming detainees to be stored during detention.

• Provides for the health and safety needs of inmates by monitoring activities, securing the jail facility, and performing inspections.

• Performs various administrative duties by reviewing/verifying information, filing documents, and writing reports in order to provide services to the general public.

• Oversees the entry and/or exit of detainees, inmates, and other various authorized individuals (e.g., family/friends, attorneys, clergy, work release inmates) within the jail facility by documenting visits, arranging transport, and providing necessary security for safety purposes.

• Maintains cleanliness and operational use of the jail facility by performing housekeeping and maintenance activities and/or directing trustee inmates in housekeeping and maintenance activities.

• Enforces jail rules and regulations by using intervention techniques, disciplining inmates who have violated rules and regulations, and answering questions in order to maintain order within the jail facility.

• Distributes and/or assists medical personnel (e.g., nurses, doctors) in the distribution of prescription medications to meet the medical needs of inmates.

• Restrains and/or isolates disruptive inmates when other options have been exhausted to ensure the safety of jail personnel and other inmates.

• Driver's License.

• Never been convicted of a felony.

• Never been convicted of a crime of moral turpitude or serious misdemeanor (e.g., 3rd degree assault, domestic violence, weapon or drug charges).

• High school diploma or GED

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Preferred Qualifications are examples of experience and education considered to be highly desirable by hiring agencies.

• Experience in security, law enforcement, military, or corrections field.

• Experience in customer service or working with the public.