Corrections Officer

Salary: $19.95-$23.16

Position Summary:

The Corrections Officer is responsible for the care, custody, and control of inmates housed at the Slidell City Jail. This role also includes maintaining the safety, sanitation, and operational integrity of the jail facility, in accordance with department policy and applicable laws.

Essential Functions:

1. Conduct thorough searches and maintain control of all prisoners in custody.
2. Perform regular inspections of the jail for contraband and ensure proper operation of security systems and documentation of maintenance.
3. Carry out all phases of inmate booking, detention, and release according to department policies and Corrections Division Standard Operating Procedures.
4. Accurately document daily operational events in the Jail Log Book.
5. Monitor and supervise the daily activities of inmates while maintaining security and performing routine inspections of all areas accessible to prisoners.
6. Oversee inmate work details on-site, as assigned.
7. Assist with or administer basic needs of inmates, including meals, hygiene, housing, and medical care.
8. Order and receive jail supplies and equipment, following City of Slidell purchasing procedures.
9. Report for duty during natural or man-made disasters and be available for duty during emergencies and other critical events.

Requirements:

1. Must possess a High School graduation diploma or GED (General Education Diploma) equivalent.
2. Successful completion of Civil Service testing administered by the City of Slidell Human Resources Department.
3. Equivalent combination of related higher education, corresponding training, certifications or experience with other law enforcement agencies or prisoner detention centers, that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities and demonstrates the ability to successfully perform the job may be evaluated and determined to meet Required Minimum Qualifications at the sole discretion of the Slidell Chief of Police.
4. Must be eighteen (18) years of age or older at the time of employment.
5. Must possess a valid state driver’s license without record of suspension or revocation in any state.
6. Must be a United States citizen.
7. Must be proficient in reading and writing the English language.
8. Must not have any felony convictions or disqualifying criminal history.
9. Must be of good moral character and of temperate and industrious habits.
10. Must successfully complete a Louisiana Peace Officer Standards and Training (P.O.S.T.) Corrections (Jailer) Academy within the first year of employment. This includes 90 hours of instruction in topics such as inmate contact and restraint, CPR/first aid, detention procedures, and inmate welfare.
11. A newly hired employee must complete a twelve (12) months probationary period.
12. The officer’s supervisor will conduct quarterly performance evaluations during the probation period and at the completion of the 12-months’ probation period. The Corrections Officer must meet or exceed the satisfactory level on his/her evaluation(s) and must maintain a “Meets Acceptable Level” for ongoing annual performance evaluations or may be subject to disciplinary action up to and including termination.