Correctional Officers

Position Summary:

Incumbent serves as Correctional Officer for the Community Corrections Department, responsible for maintaining security and order in the Community Correction facility.

Essential Functions:

• Monitors and confirms all activities, work schedules, and appointments of the program participants.
• Maintains interior and exterior security of Community Correction facility, including monitoring surveillance cameras, door controls, visitors, and conducting security checks; maintaining accurate accounting of all clients.
• Conducts searches on person and property of program participants, and in some instances, civilians entering the facility.
• Supervises all daily activities of residents (chores, telephone calls, meals, commissary, etc.), observe prescribed medications being consumed.
• Performs induction and exit procedures of clients sentenced to the work release program.
• Also enters the information into the computer.
• Administers alcohol breath test using a portable instrument to detect alcohol use and completes drug screens on program participants. Collects DNA when needed.
• Collects program fees and issues receipts from various program participants.
• Assists clients with commissary purchases, including filling orders and collecting payments for said purchases.
• Must maintain log as required during shift and review logs from previous shifts.
• Prepare and submit reports according to department rules and deadlines, and testify in Court.
• Periodically transports clients to/from the facility to other detention facilities, to community service work, and various appointments, such as Court, medical appointments, mental health appointments, or other facilities as ordered by the Court.
• Prepare meals for clients as needed and follow all sanitary policies as established in in the Standard Operating Procedures.
• Periodically assists other department personnel as needed, including doing surveillance.
• Perform all other duties assigned by the supervisor(s) and/or Executive Director.

Requirements:

• Must be at least twenty-one years of age.
• Must have at least a high school diploma or GED.
• Ability to comply with Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986 and complete I-9 form and show proof of identity and employment eligibility.
• Possession of or ability to obtain and maintain required certifications, such as CPR certification.
• Working knowledge of standard English grammar, spelling and punctuation, and ability to prepare required forms and reports within department deadlines.
• Ability to pass a drug test, criminal background and reference check.
• 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 follow and make practical application of customary practices, procedures, rules, regulations, and personnel policies of the department including but not limited to attendance, safety, drug-free workplace, and personal conduct.
• Ability to obey all written and oral directives of the Work Release Supervisor and/or Executive Director.