Corrections Deputy

Salary: $54,956.00 – $72,385.00 Annually

Position Summary:

Primary functions of the job are to provide care, custody, safety, security and supervision for inmates. This includes all inmate activities from intake to release according to State and Federal laws, oversee that the conduct of all persons allowed lawful entry to the jail is in compliance with department rules and regulations and accurately prepare and maintain documents in accordance with Department policy.

Essential Functions:

• Obtaining and recording required information from inmate at time of admission to facility.
• Searching inmate and property for weapons and contraband.
• Book and fingerprint prisoners and prepare records of clothing, money and other items on the prisoner at time of detention.
• Safeguard inmate’s personal belongings and return to them upon release.
• Screen inmates for unusual medical or psychological conditions and report same to supervisors.
• Physically and verbally control disruptive inmates.
• Escort individual or groups of inmates out of cells for rehabilitation, visiting, exercise, sick call, court appearances, attorney visits, transfers to other facilities, etc.
• Maintain cell count including movement of inmates.
• Enforce inmate rules by making written reports and making violations known to supervisor.
• Investigate violations of inmate’s rules and regulations. Interview witnesses, victims and others in order to prepare required reports.
• Inspect cells and premises for security and sanitation.
• Distributes food trays, laundry, mail commissary orders and bedding supplies.
• Controls inmates by patrolling corridors and other areas in and around the jail.
• Check with court for proper commitment papers and appearances.
• Taking bonds and being responsible for lawfully releasing inmates.
• Administer PBT tests to inmates to determine alcohol content.
• Practical knowledge of applicable Federal, State and local laws and informing supervisors when non-compliance is known.
• Supervise and guard prisoners.
• Perform emergency firefighting functions pending arrival of fire department.
• Answer the telephone and give allowable information to the public.
• Act as bailiff and provide court security when directed.
• Escort and retain custody of inmates removed from jail for approved functions.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• Graduation from an accredited high school (GED acceptable) and one to three years of responsible work experience required.
• Passing score on the EMPCO written test for local corrections officer candidates as recognized and approved by the Michigan Sheriff’s Coordinating and Training Council (MSCTC) with a minimum score of 70% or better required.
• An Associate’s degree with a major in Criminal Justice or a closely related field preferred.
• Graduation from a MSCTC approved local Corrections Academy, or two years of related work experience in a correctional facility may substitute for the Associate’s degree.
• Physical ability by successfully completing the Michigan Sheriffs’ Coordinating and Training Council (MSCTC) Local Corrections Officer Physical Ability Test (LCOPAT).
• Good moral character as determined by a favorable comprehensive background investigation.The background investigation is understood to encompass all forms of pre-employment screening, including but not limited to: drug screen, physical, criminal background, driving record, sex offender registry, education, training and licensing verification, credit check, school and employment records, home environment, personal traits, integrity and professional and personal references.Consideration will be given to all criminal and civil law violations as indicating a lack of good character.
• Mental fitness as determined by an evaluation by a licensed health care professional which demonstrates that the candidate is free from mental or emotional instabilities which may impair the performance of the essential job functions.
• Possession of a valid State of Michigan Operator’s License and maintains eligibility to drive as per the County’s driving policy and the Sheriff’s Office policies and procedures.