Correction Officer

Junction City, KS
Geary County Sheriff

Salary: $16.39/hr.

Position Summary:

The job duties of the Correction Officer include but are not limited to take care of the needs of the inmates in the Geary County Detention Center; to provide the proper treatment, cleanliness, and basic care of the inmates and the facility; to ensure that the inmates are granted their constitutional rights; to enforce all federal, state, and local law resolutions; and to provide responsive, courteous and efficient service to County residents and the general public. Performs other duties as assigned.

Essential Functions:

  • Inmate Security. Record all requests and activities of inmates including medical problems, medication, etc.
  • Monitors jail activities via video monitors in control room, monitor recreation activities, chaplain visits, meetings such as AA, library program.
  • Monitors jail visitation and take prisoners back and forth from visitation.
  • Checks prisoners on a half-hour basis.
  • Conducts routine shakedowns, pat searches and strip searches of inmates. Issues clean uniforms and bedding to inmates. Serves meals to prisoners.
  • Dispenses commissary items as ordered by inmates.
  • Monitor medical status of prisoners. Dispenses medications and notify physician of medical needs.
  • Maintains the jail in a good clean order.
  • Book-In. Books in and processes inmates in and out of jail. Fingerprints and photographs inmates.
  • Maintain accounting for prisoner money and possessions.
  • Transports. Transports and secures inmates to and from court, hospitals and doctor and other law enforcement agencies.
  • Administrative Tasks. Meets the public at the detention center and supervise visiting hours and AA meetings. Makes minor plumbing repairs, replace light bulbs and make adjustments to equipment.

Requirements:

  • High school diploma or GED.
  • A valid Kansas driver’s license.
  • Must reside within a 60-mile radius of worksite within 90 days of employment.