Corrections Officer

Orange Beach, City of • Police Department, AL

10h • Onsite

About The Position

Under immediate supervision, the Corrections Officer completes all necessary reports, processes and releases prisoners from jail, completes bond forms, and ensures that all prisoners are fed, bathed and exercised daily. Enforces all Departmental Policies designated by the Chief of Police pertaining to jail. This role involves handling sensitive information confidentially, maintaining a professional attitude, providing responsible leadership, and communicating positively and professionally. The officer must attend all department and City meetings, become familiar with and comply with pertinent state and national policies, as well as city-wide and departmental policies, and federal laws. The position requires promptness and punctuality in reporting for work and meetings, and performing other assigned duties.

Requirements

• High School diploma or its equivalent.
• Willing to work overtime, non-standard hours, weekends and holidays.
• Willing to travel.
• Submit to drug screening tests, as directed.
• Strength and mobility to deal with rowdy and unruly prisoners.
• Possess a current and valid Driver’s License.
• Speak well enough to address groups of two or more and to testify in court and to be understood on the radio and telephone.
• Verbal skills to communicate factual information to co-workers, supervisors, general public, court personnel and inmates.
• Deescalation skills.
• Ability to read print without error and operate a vehicle.
• Writing skills to clearly and neatly complete routine forms and reports.
• Reading skills to understand professional publications, court records and complex statutes.
• Skills in basic math to complete inventories and monthly reports.
• Listening skills to receive dispatched calls and take complaints.
• Knowledge of the City, its buildings and road system.
• Knowledge of city, state and federal laws and court procedures.
• Knowledge of city and departmental rules, regulations, policies and procedures.
• Ability to work independently without close supervision.
• Physical ability sufficient to safely restrain inmates when necessary.

Nice To Haves

• N/A

Responsibilities

• Ensures that prisoners clean cells.
• Ensures that prisoners are fed daily.
• Ensures that prisoners shower daily and receive exercise period.
• Ensures that prisoners are transported to medical facilities as needed.
• Dispenses all medications that have been prescribed.
• Performs spot inspections of the jail for cleanliness, contraband and security.
• Fingerprint and photograph prisoners as needed.
• Processes and releases prisoners.
• Completes arrest reports, bond forms, fingerprint cards and daily jail records as required.
• Supervises jail trustees.
• Types furlough and work release forms for trustees as directed.
• Maintains and inspects all security systems on a daily basis.
• Reports any equipment that is faulty or signs of excessive wear.
• Ensures all video recording equipment is operational.
• Reports for duty in a clean uniform.
• Maintains good public relations.
• Attends various training classes related to duties.
• Reads journals and other printed materials to stay abreast of new trends, tactics and methods of jail operation.
• Completes all necessary reports to department standards.
• Cares for animals in impound in the absence of Animal Control or Support Services.
• Works events and festivals as needed or directed by the Chief of Police or designee.
• Handles sensitive information in a confidential manner.
• Maintains a highly professional attitude and demeanor at all times.
• Provides responsible, appropriate, and satisfactory leadership within the City.
• Communicates positively and professionally in all aspects of the position.
• Attends all department meetings, City meetings, and professional development activities.
• Becomes thoroughly familiar with all pertinent state and national policies and comply with said policies.
• Complies with City wide and departmental policies, as well as state and federal laws.
• Ensures the positive promotion of the City.
• Is prompt and punctual in reporting for work, meetings, etc.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED