Civilian Corrections Officer

Franklin County•Union, MO

4h•Onsite

About The Position

Under general supervision, monitors inmate activities to provide safety and security for all Franklin County Adult Detention Center inmates and visitors; assists inmates with medical needs; provides inmates transportation for courts and other detention facilities. Performs law enforcement duties in accordance with the mission, goals, and objectives of the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office and in compliance with Federal, State, and local laws and statutes.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED equivalent
Must possess a valid Missouri driver license
Must be a Missouri resident
must successfully complete corrections certification through detention officer training
additional training and/or other specialized certifications may be required
Knowledge of: County and Department policies and procedures.
Knowledge of: Forensic interviewing and interrogation methods.
Knowledge of: Evidence collection and handling protocols and regulations.
Knowledge of: Investigative methods and techniques.
Knowledge of: Federal, State, and local laws, statutes, and ordinances.
Knowledge of: Firearm safety regulations, procedures, and practices.
Knowledge of: Radio communication procedures and practices.
Knowledge of: Basic knowledge for operating computers and electronics.
Skills in: Typing and entering data with speed and accuracy.
Skills in: Hand-to-hand combat and defensive techniques and tactics.
Skills in: Firearm proficiency.
Skills in: Emergency vehicle operation.
Skills in: Communication clearly both verbally and in writing.
Skills in: Collecting and analyzing evidence, commensurate with job duties.
Skills in: Conducting interviews and interrogations.
Skills in: Determining and applying the proper use of force.
Skills in: Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships.

Responsibilities

Processes inmate into the detention facility; updates and maintains inmate records and documents.
Operates doors, cameras, and alarms from the control center.
Escorts inmates to court; transports inmates to other facilities as required.
Searches inmates and facilities for contraband; receives, inspects, and processes inmate mail and removes contraband as necessary.
Conducts and oversees inmate visitation.
Distributes meals and medications to inmates; supervises meals.
Maintains accurate chronological reports.
Enforces laws governed by the Revised Statutes of the State of Missouri and upholds the U.S.Constitution.
Provides emergency assistance and responds to dispatched calls for service.
De-escalates potentially violent situations; applies reasonable physical force when intervening in conflicts.
Protects crime scenes; gathers information, conducts interviews and interrogations; completes investigations and follow-ups.
Serves arrest warrants and other civil documents; enforces protection orders.
Conducts search and seizures; protects and collects evidence; makes arrests and transports prisoners.
Writes and reviews reports; prepares warrant applications; prepares documents for court appearances.
Provides credible testimony under oath in court.
Operates a vehicle in all weather conditions.
Uses radio for transmitting and receiving communications.
Participates in maintaining office vehicles and equipment.
Maintains mandated training requirements of the state and sheriff’s office.
Maintains physical fitness level necessary to complete assigned duties.
Maintains positive community and interpersonal relations.
Performs other duties as assigned.