Corrections Officer

Hamilton County•Cumberland, RI

8h•Onsite

About The Position

Incumbent serves as Corrections Officer/Juvenile Services Center for the Sheriff, responsible for maintaining security and order in the Juvenile Services Center. This position involves maintaining interior security, performing booking procedures, escorting and transporting juveniles, searching inmates and facilities, issuing medications, conducting cell shakedowns, ensuring compliance with facility rules, physically restraining juveniles when necessary, preparing reports, answering phones, greeting visitors, responding to inquiries and grievances, and potentially training new personnel. The role requires adherence to department policies and procedures, with potential for exposure to bloodborne pathogens and other infectious diseases. Employees must comply with the agency's Drug Free Workplace Policy, including random drug testing.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED
Corrections officer certification from Indiana Law Enforcement Academy within time specified by department
Ability to meet all department hiring and retention requirements, including not posing a direct threat to the health and safety of other individuals in the workplace.
Working knowledge of and ability to follow and make practical application of customary practices, procedures, rules, regulations, personnel policies, and work rules of the employer/department, including, but not limited to, attendance, safety, drug-free workplace, and personal conduct.
Ability to obey all written and oral orders/directives from department superiors, and appropriately respond to constructive criticism.
Ability to receive, secure, and account for money and personal belongings of juveniles.
Working knowledge of and ability to properly use and maintain department uniforms, vehicles, equipment and weapons, including, but not limited to, computer, printer, copier, fax machine, audio and video recorders, 35mm camera, intercom, alarm panels, tear gas/mace, binoculars, baton/nightstick, TASER, breathalyzer, and hand cuffs.
Ability to physically perform the essential duties of the position.
Ability to deal swiftly, rationally and decisively with potentially violent individuals in precarious situations and perform duties despite the stress of potential injuries and/or loss of life to self and/or others.
Ability to de-escalate volatile situations by means of conversation/negotiation, and by physical force as situations demand.
Working knowledge of standard English grammar, spelling and punctuation, and ability to prepare required forms and reports within department deadlines.
Ability to provide public access to or maintain confidentiality of department information/records according to state requirements.
Ability to effectively listen, comprehend and communicate with co-workers, other County departments, juveniles and their families, other law enforcement agencies, schools, volunteers, and the public by intercom, radio, telephone or in person, including being sensitive to professional ethics, gender, cultural diversities and disabilities.
Ability to work alone and with others in a team environment with minimum supervision, and maintain appropriate, respectful interrelationships with co-workers.
Ability to competently serve the public with diplomacy and respect, including occasional encounters with irate/hostile persons.
Must begin the three shot Hepatitis B vaccination and subsequent training within 10 days of their initial job assignment per OSHA 29 CFR 1910.1030(f)(2)(i) or provide official documentation of prior vaccination.
Must comply with the agency's Drug Free Workplace Policy, including random drug testing and disclosure of certain drug prescriptions.

Nice To Haves

Ability to occasionally work extended hours.
If previously vaccinated for Hepatitis B, official documentation must be provided to the supervisor identifying the dates in which each shot was appropriately administered.
A Temporary Medical Declination may be made for a period of up to six months. A Declination form must be completed, outlining the medical reasons for the temporary declination and forwarded to the Safety & Risk Manager. Employees temporarily declining the vaccine are prohibited from performing any duties in which they may be exposed to a blood borne pathogen or other potentially infectious disease until they are able to begin/continue the series of vaccinations.

Responsibilities

Maintains interior security of Juvenile Services Center as assigned, including monitoring surveillance cameras, door controls, meals, and visitors, and conducting patrols.
Maintains accurate accounting of all juveniles.
Performs booking procedures of individuals being detained, including photographing/video taping, fingerprinting, entering information on computer, receiving and accounting for money and personal property, and searching for weapons and other contraband.
Escorts juveniles to/from recreation, visitation, library, and other activities in the Juvenile Services Center.
Transports juvenile inmates to/from various locations, such as courts, medical appointments, Department of Corrections (DOC), and other detention facilities, including communicating/coordinating with other law enforcement agencies, courts and related departments to coordinate transport activity.
Searching inmates and facilities, and seizing weapons and/or contraband; ensuring medical information/documents are forwarded to Jail Nurse as appropriate.
Transports juveniles to various locations, such as treatment centers and GED test sites, and periodically transports individuals to mental health or other care facilities as ordered by court.
Issues/monitors prescribed medications according to physician's orders, and ensure juveniles receive proper medical attention as needed.
Conducts routine "shakedowns" of all cells for contraband, and prepares written report of findings.
Ensures compliance with facility rules and regulations, and records and reports inappropriate behavior to appropriate department personnel.
Properly secures and/or physically restrains violent and uncontrollable juveniles as situations demand.
Prepares and submits required reports according to department deadlines.
Answers telephone and greets visitors as assigned, including providing information and assistance, taking messages, or directing to appropriate individual or department.
Responds to inquiries regarding individual juveniles and JDC activities.
Responds to juvenile grievances following established chain of command procedures.
May periodically train new personnel as assigned.
Performs related duties as assigned.