FT Correctional Officer
About The Position
-Candidates for this position must be able to respond to emergency situation in the jail, provide medical assistance including CPR. -Process incoming arrestees and perform the interviews to obtain medical history, criminal history, jail classification, inmate searches, secure/inventory personal property, take photographs and fingerprints, issue jail clothing and bedding. -Conduct searches of inmates' cell, body (Clothed and Unclothed), property and work area to ensure control of contraband and compliance with institutional health standards. -Supervise the daily activities of inmates, including general care, discipline, medical needs, and cleaning of cell blocks. -Monitors video cameras inside and outside of the facility. -Conduct inmate counts at designated times to ensure security and early detection of escapees. -Complete verbal and written reports to supervisors regarding inmate behavior, rule violation, work and repair orders, security issues, and transportation of inmates.
Requirements
- Must be 18 or older
- Must be able to pass a background check in accordance to Federal, State, and Local requirements
- Complete CO Basic Certification within 1st year of employment
- Ability to react effectively and deal tactfully with persons in emergency and stressful situations
- Must be able to read, write, and understand English
- Ability to understand and follow written and oral instructions
- Knowledge in use of computers and video camera monitoring equipment
- Ability to interact with inmates in the housing unit and actively supervise them to identify problems in their early stages
- Ability to communicate positively and use management techniques to prevent negative behavior and encourage positive behavior
- Must be able to hand high levels of stress while making prompt and effective decisions
- Ability to deal with inmates with tact and impartiality; exhibit sound judgment, imagination, initiative, and problem-solving capability in dealing with inmates
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, law enforcement, other agency personnel, and the public
Responsibilities
- Respond to emergency situations in the jail
- Provide medical assistance including CPR
- Process incoming arrestees and perform interviews to obtain medical history, criminal history, jail classification
- Conduct inmate searches
- Secure/inventory personal property
- Take photographs and fingerprints
- Issue jail clothing and bedding
- Conduct searches of inmates' cell, body (Clothed and Unclothed), property and work area
- Supervise the daily activities of inmates
- Monitor video cameras inside and outside of the facility
- Conduct inmate counts
- Complete verbal and written reports to supervisors
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
