Correctional Officer

Salary: $2,008 – $2,441 Bi-weekly

Position Summary:

This classification is responsible to supervise inmates and a variety of inmate activities in a detention facility. Maintains security and monitors inmate behavior and performs related duties as required. Specific duties and/or assignment areas may be assigned to positions in this classification by the Facility Manager.

Essential Functions:

• Escorts inmates to desired locations inside and outside the facility and locks and unlocks secured areas.
• Keeps records on inmate movement, personal data, activities and authorized visitors.
• Takes and verifies inmate counts, location and status of inmates; counts and logs keys.
• Deals with evacuating inmates; and searches for missing or escaped inmates.
• Supervises inmate work, searches inmates, shakes down dorms; performs security rounds/checks; verifies inmate identity.
• May be assigned to provide inmate transportation and when doing so ensures that inmates are
properly secured prior to leaving a facility and while in a vehicle.
• Ensures that all safety measures are followed at all times while transporting inmates including but not limited to pre and post trip vehicle inspections.
• Immediately contacts safety authorizations and facility management in the event of an accident. Provides detailed information, both verbally and written, to requesting authorities.

Requirements:

• Must have successfully completed a BOC/STC Certified Correctional Officer Core Course (minimum 116 hours) and a minimum of 24 hours of training pursuant to Section 832 of the California Penal Code.
• Must possess, or be able to obtain by time of hire a valid State of California driver’s license.
• Possession of a High School Diploma or G.E.D. Certificate.
• Must be at least 20 years of age with vision correctable to 20/30.
• Must successfully complete a pre-employment physical with the City physician.
• Applicants for this classification will be required to pass a Background and Physical Agility Tests.