Correctional Services Officer (Part-Time)

City of Santa Ana, CA • Santa Ana, CA

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About The Position

The City of Santa Ana is looking for individuals who are results-oriented, possess great attitude, demonstrate creativity and innovation, work efficiently, show a record of success and have a passion for public service. Having highly talented employees provides the best service to our community. Under general supervision of full-time staff, performs duties related to booking, monitoring and maintaining order among inmates in a direct supervision jail facility. This part-time classification is distinguished by the need to exercise independent judgment and initiative in the performance of duties within specific areas of responsibility in a Type II jail facility that uses a 'direct supervision' inmate management philosophy. Incumbents will work independently under the indirect supervision of designated full-time jail or police department personnel.

Requirements

• Sufficient training, education, and/or experience to demonstrate the skills and abilities listed.
• Successful completion of pre-employment process including comprehensive background investigation with no felony convictions.
• 18 years of age at the time of application.
• Must possess and maintain a valid California Class C driver's license as a condition of employment.

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual fluency in English and any one of the following languages: Spanish, Chinese, Korean, Vietnamese, and other languages designated by the Orange County Registrar of Voters.

Responsibilities

• Assists in monitoring the conduct of inmates in a variety of custodial situations within a jail facility.
• Performs inmate intake processes by searching, accepting property, checking criminal history records, booking, issuing clothing, fingerprinting and photographing inmates.
• Ensures that inmate property is recorded and safely secured.
• Escorts inmates to housing modules from attorney visits, medical visits, and inmates returning from court.
• Escorts and directs inmates to recreational, operational and rehabilitative activities; observes interaction and verbally or physically intervenes if necessary.
• Assists in ensuring that the facility is clean, well-maintained and secure.
• Monitors condition of jail facility, identifies hazards or maintenance issues and refers matters requiring attention to appropriate personnel.
• Receives, resolves or attempts to resolve complaints or requests from inmates; refers matters to supervisors.
• Completes appropriate records such as assignment logs, transfer and release paperwork, etc.
• Responds appropriately to inquiries regarding inmates.
• Receives and checks incoming and outgoing mail and correspondence.
• Observes and directs activities during inmate visits.
• Enforces jail rules and prepares written documentation concerning incidents or violations.
• Controls or assists in monitoring access to attorney rooms and visiting areas within the facility.
• Assists in processing inmates for court appearances as necessary.
• Operates department vehicle to pick up medications from local pharmacies, as needed.
• Operates manual and electronic jail security systems.
• Provides escort services for maintenance staff and other service providers within the jail facilities.
• Performs administrative tasks updating classification or housing information, serving subpoenas, processing paperwork and preparing memos and reports.
• Assists in ensuring that operations comport to applicable state and federal laws concerning the confinement and security of inmates as well as other administrative regulations, judicial rulings, and Police Department manuals, policies and regulations.
• Performs other related functions as assigned.

Benefits

• Equal opportunity employer.
• Reasonable accommodation for persons with disabilities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Industry: Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support