Part Time Corrections Officer

Tippecanoe County Government•Lafayette, IN

11d•Onsite

About The Position

This is a part-time position responsible for supervising and directing Work Release program operations during evening and weekend hours. The role involves ensuring participant compliance with facility rules, managing detainee booking procedures, conducting inspections, maintaining facility security, and responding to emergencies. The officer will also interact with employers, victims, and their families, while maintaining confidentiality and adhering to department policies.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Possession of or ability to obtain First Responder/CPR certification.
Ability to obtain any other required certifications.
Working knowledge of and ability to follow and make practical application of customary practices, procedures, rules, regulations, evidence-based practices, and personnel policies of the Department.
Working knowledge of and understanding and utilizing Effective Communication and Motivational Strategies when dealing with participants.
Working knowledge of and ability to properly use all assigned Department uniforms and/or equipment, including computer, printer, typewriter, calculator, breathalyzer, camera, intercom system, radio, telephone, surveillance/monitoring and video cameras, and electric locking devices.
Working knowledge of standard English grammar, spelling and punctuation.
Ability to prepare required forms and reports within Department deadlines.
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.
Ability to appropriately receive, secure and account for articles received in evidence, personal belongings of inmates and monies.
Ability to communicate orally and in writing with co-workers, inmates and their family members, other law enforcement agencies, Work Release employers, and the public by intercom, radio telephone or in person, including being sensitive to professional ethics, gender, cultural diversities and disabilities.
Ability to provide public access to or maintain confidentiality of department information and records according to state requirements.
Ability to comply with all employer and department policies and work rules, including, but not limited to, attendance, safety, drug-free workplace, and personal conduct.
Ability to understand, memorize, retain, and carry out written or oral instructions and present findings in oral or written form.
Ability to work alone with minimum supervision and with others in a team environment.
Ability to occasionally work evening, weekend, irregular and/or extended hours.
Ability to serve on 24-hour call and respond swiftly, rationally and decisively to emergency situations.
Possession of a valid driver’s license and demonstrated safe driving record.

Responsibilities

Supervise and direct Work Release program operations during evening and weekend hours.
Schedule and verify participant work and other leave from the facility.
Orient new participants to the program.
Maintain detailed records of participant activities and prepare reports.
Provide participants with meals and distribute prescribed medication.
Ensure compliance with facility rules and regulations.
Record and report inappropriate behavior to appropriate Department personnel.
Perform booking procedures for detainees, including photographing, fingerprinting, and data entry.
Receive and receipt money and personal property of detainees.
Ensure detainees are properly showered, changed into jail clothing, and searched for contraband.
Conduct random on-site inspections at work sites.
Search detainees upon return to the facility.
Collect and record fees.
Record rule violations and disciplinary actions.
Conduct revocation hearings, drug tests, and portable breath tests.
Inspect living quarters for cleanliness and contraband, and prepare written reports.
Distribute cleaning materials and personal items as needed.
Maintain interior and exterior security of the facility, including monitoring surveillance cameras, door controls, meals, and visitors.
Conduct patrols of the facility.
Maintain an accurate accounting of all inmates.
Maintain current knowledge of evidence-based practices in corrections.
Answer telephone and greet visitors, providing information and assistance.
Respond to inquiries and maintain communication with employers, victims, and victims’ families.
Maintain confidentiality requirements.
Serve on 24-hour call for emergencies.
Periodically perform duties of Case Manager and/or Head Correction Officer in their absence.
Perform related duties as assigned.