Correctional Officer

Duchesne County•Duchesne, UT

11d•Onsite

About The Position

Under the supervision of the Corrections Corporal, the Correctional Officer performs a variety of correctional duties related to jail security, safety, order, control, and discipline, including the incarceration and supervision of inmates. The position aims to provide safety and security for incarcerated inmates, maintain county, office, and personal integrity, enhance inmate development, reduce liabilities through knowledge and use of applicable policies and procedures, and provide a safe environment for the community and visitors of Duchesne County. The role includes securing and monitoring the jail, supervising inmates, processing arrestees and inmate releases, maintaining records, and operating the facility’s control room. The officer may be on call as needed and works rotating shifts that include nights, weekends, and holidays. Related duties may be performed as business necessitates.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Must be at least 21 years of age.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual Spanish is desired but not required.

Responsibilities

Provide security for the county jail, including inspecting locks, gates, doors, and perimeter gates.
Supervise inmates in accordance with established policies, regulations, and procedures.
Observe inmate conduct and behavior to prevent disturbances and escapes; search cells for contraband; and patrol assigned areas for evidence of forbidden activities or infractions.
Use appropriate forms of discipline to maintain order among inmates.
Supervise inmates during recreation, meals, and transit.
Provide for inmates’ necessary physical and medical needs.
Process newly arrested individuals, including conducting searches and pat-downs, completing bookings and logs, securing confiscated property, and reviewing offense status and classification to determine security and confinement level.
Perform inmate release duties, including verifying the return and condition of county-issued property, completing release paperwork, forwarding court documentation to the appropriate courts, and returning property confiscated at booking.
Prepare arrest records, reports, bookings, releases, fingerprint records, and mug shot photographs; assist with maintaining records, reporting materials, and databases.
Operate and oversee the Control Room and master security and electronic functions to maintain facility security.
Maintain a daily log of activities and incidents.
Be available for on-call status as needed.
Work rotating shifts that include nights, weekends, and holidays.
Perform related duties as business necessitates.