Interviews January 9, 2025; Mandatory MMPI January 11, 2025

GENERAL PURPOSE The Corrections Officer is responsible for maintaining order and securing inmates in the county jail.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED/EXERCISED This position reports directly to a Corrections Supervisor (Lieutenant) and/or other higher level supervisory officer as designated. This position is not responsible for the supervision of other employees.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES OF THE POSITION When necessary, it is required that Corrections Officers be able to work in excess of eight (8) hours at one time and without restrictions and be able to perform the duties and responsibilities at 100% of capacity in order to be fit for duty.

Processes incoming inmates; conducts searches within the facility and searches inmates' cells in accordance with established policies, regulations, and/or procedures; transports inmates as necessary; monitors inmate activities, including both supervision and interaction with inmates; coordinates daily activities of inmates; makes required rounds to check safety and welfare of inmates; processes paperwork, completing required reports and forms on a daily basis, such as incidents of misbehavior or violation of rules; interacts with the public via telephone or face to face and coordinates activities with outside agencies and internal county personnel; enters information into the jail's computer system; reviews and interprets Court orders, remands and releases; observes inmates to detect violations of jail regulations or any unusual physical appearance or behavior of inmates; physically restrains inmates when necessary to prevent injuries to staff and other inmates and to maintain security; uses weapons, handcuffs, and minimum amount of physical force to maintain discipline and order among inmates in situations which necessitate; learns names and identification numbers and recognizes faces of problem inmates by observing and receiving information from other officers so that such persons can be closely observed then briefs officers on incoming shift as to unusual activities and inmate status; on reporting to work, attends shift briefings and reads bulletins issued by the department or institution to keep abreast of changes in policies/regulations; receives work assignments; directs inmates in housekeeping duties in the cell block area such as sweeping/mopping of floors, making beds, and dusting/vacuuming to maintain sanitary conditions.

*An employee assigned to this title shall perform a majority, but may not perform all, of the duties listed in this job description. Conversely, minor level duties performed on the job may not be listed.

REQUIRED MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE - *Completion of a high school, or general equivalency, diploma; AND* Corrections Officers are required to possess a valid driver's license and maintain a clean driving record; AND Preferred age requirement is twenty-one (21) years of age. We will consider applicants between eighteen (18) and twenty (20) years of age based on maturity and documented work experience, education and/or military experience.

MEDICAL EXAMINATION -- a post offer medical examination, including a urine drug screen, is a requirement for employment. Any medical or physical condition or defect which would cause the officer to be a hazard to himself, herself or others, or become aggravated as a result of the performance of these duties, will be cause for the offer to be rescinded.

Corrections Officers must pass an annual physical agility assessment test.

PSYCHOLOGICAL EXAMINATION - A post-offer psychological examination must be completed prior to hire. Failure to demonstrate sufficient capacity to perform duties of this position may be cause for the offer to be rescinded.

BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION - A post-offer criminal history check, child abuse clearance, credit check, and motor vehicle driving record check will b completed for all Corrections Officers candidates. Failure to successfully pass the background investigation will be cause for the offer to be rescinded.

Criminal history and child abuse clearances will be completed for the purpose of compliance every five (5) years. Motor vehicle driving record checks will be completed annually.

ACADEMY TRAINING -- All candidates shall be required to successfully complete a training program within the time period prescribed by law and successfully complete a one (1) year probationary period.

*FIREARM CERTIFICATION -- *Assignment requires carrying a firearm, and the officer must qualify upon hire as well as requalify annually to maintain his or her firearm certification.

OLEORESIN CAPSICUM (OC SPRAY) -- Assignment requires carrying an OC spray (pepper spray) and the officer must qualify upon hire as well as requalify annually to maintain certification.

ALL STAFF MUST CLEAR THE X-RAY MACHINE UPON ENTRANCE TO THE FACILITY AND ARE SUBJECT TO SEARCH AT ANY TIME.  

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES Knowledge of: procedures to perform inmate and institutional searches; rules and regulations of the jail, as well as local, state and federal laws; first aid treatment; recreational activities utilized in an institutional setting.   Ability to: cope with crisis situations; react to emergency situations and use physical force necessary to defend oneself and others; follow orders explicitly; write concise/accurate reports/correspondence; empathize with persons of different backgrounds; communicate with inmates, co-workers and the public both verbally and in writing; perform simple mathematic calculations, i.e. calendar dates for entry/release, count money and maintenance of inmate inventory; utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and information systems and/or equipment used by the agency, office, or related units; operate and drive a motor vehicle; qualify and use firearms properly; use fingerprint machine, handcuffs and shackles/body belt; read, write, speak, understand, or communicate in English sufficiently to perform the duties of this position.

TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT Telephone, personal computer (including word processing and other specialized software), calculator, two-way radio, cell phone, fax machine, copy machine, communications equipment, fingerprint machine, firearms, OC spray, control panel for doors/keys, electronic charge devices (e.g. X26-Taser), handcuffs, shackles/body belt, and first aid equipment.   PHYSICAL DEMANDS While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to walk, sit, talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and taste or smell.

The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move more than 100 pounds. The employee must be able to lift, pull, bend, or physically restrain a combative or injured inmate weighing 165 pounds or more. The employee is regularly required to carry supplies weighing up to