Correctional Officer I
About The Position
This is a non-peace officer classification. A Correctional Officer performs routine support work in law enforcement operations, including monitoring and caring for incarcerated persons, maintaining jail security, transporting inmates, acting as a Security / Court Bailiff when assigned, providing public assistance at the front counter, utilizing computer and telecommunications equipment, and preparing, maintaining, and retrieving Sheriff’s Office records. The Correctional Officer I is an entry-level position working under close supervision, performing duties according to established procedures. Incumbents may advance to Correctional Officer II after gaining experience, obtaining required certification, and demonstrating proficiency.
Requirements
- Must be at least 18 years of age at the time of application.
- Must be a United States citizen.
- Must be in good mental and physical health as determined by a physical or psychological examination.
- Must be able to pass the Modoc County Sheriff’s Physical Agility Test (PAT).
- Must be physically capable of overcoming the resistance of inmates when necessary.
- Must be of good moral character as determined by a background investigation.
- No felony convictions.
- Possession or ability to obtain a California Driver’s License.
- Equivalent to completion of the twelfth grade.
- Successfully complete the P.C. 832 training within the probationary period.
- Complete the S.T.C. Core Correctional training within the probationary period.
Nice To Haves
- In addition to the above, successful completion of the required probationary period as a Correctional Officer I with the Modoc County Sheriff’s Office, or two (2) years of combined experience as a Correctional Officer I with another California Agency.
Responsibilities
- Prepares all necessary booking, medical screening, and classification documents promptly.
- Photograph and fingerprint all incarcerated persons.
- Make the necessary warrant, license status, and criminal history inquiries via the LEA WEB System.
- Conduct security checks of all jail facilities and equipment.
- Conduct searches of inmates and jail facilities for contraband.
- Promotes acceptable attitudes and behaviors of inmates to assist them in adjusting to a confinement setting.
- Supervise visits of inmates.
- Supervise inmate workers in jail areas.
- Dispense and maintain logs of prescribed medications.
- Supervise the preparation and serving of inmate meals.
- Report any suspicious activity inside or outside of the jail.
- Responds to emergencies involving inmates and/or staff as required.
- Answers administrative telephone lines.
- Assist the public at the front counter.
- Accesses various computer systems to obtain and enter information.
- Receive, inventory, mark, and control any property and evidence as necessary.
- Receive and provides a receipt for funds collected for inmate services.
- Maintains and updates files and manuals.
- Monitors video and audio security systems.
- Assists department personnel and the public in person and by telephone.
- Assists public safety dispatchers in their duties when necessary.
- Prepare inmates and the necessary paperwork for court appearances promptly to not delay the judicial process.
- Apply appropriate restraints on inmates for transportation.
- Transport and supervise inmates at outside appointments.
- Distribute commissary.
- Evacuate inmates in case of emergency.
- Testify in court.
- Sort, file, copy, and distribute a variety of documents.
- Livescan or fingerprint the public.
- Assist animal control within the facility by receiving and releasing animals from animal control or from the public who may bring them in. Update paperwork and maintain food and water inside the kennel as necessary.
- Performs all other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
