Corrections Officer

Duchesne, UT
Duchesne County Sheriff

Salary: $22.62 per hour.

Position Summary:

Under the supervision of the Corrections Corporal, performs a variety of correctional duties related to the security, safety, order, control, and discipline of the jail, including incarceration and supervision of inmates.

Essential Functions:

  • Provides security of the county jail, i.e. inspections of locks, gates, doors, and perimeter gates.
  • Supervises inmates in accordance with establishing policies, regulations, and procedures.
  • Observes conduct and behavior of inmates to prevent disturbances and escapes; searches inmate cells for contraband articles; patrols assigned areas for evidence of forbidden activities and infractions of inmates.
  • Employs various forms of discipline as needed to maintain order among inmates.
  • Performs inmate supervision during recreation, meal periods, and transit.
  • Provides necessary needs (physical, medical, etc.) of inmates.
  • Performs various tasks associated with the acceptance of new arrestees, such as searches, pat-downs, bookings, and logs, secures confiscated property brought in by arrestee, and reviews offense status and classification to determine the level of security and confinement.
  • Performs various duties associated with the release of inmates. Verifies that all Duchesne County-issued property is returned and in proper condition; completes release paperwork; forwards any court documentation to the appropriate courts; and returns all property to the individual that was confiscated at booking.
  • Prepares arrest records including reports, bookings, releases, fingerprinting, and mug shot photography; assists in the maintenance of various records and information reporting materials and databases.
  • Operates and oversees the Control Room and masters all security and electronic functions to ensure the total security of the facility. Maintains a daily log of all activity and incidents.
  • Subject to on-call status as needed.
  • Subject to rotating shifts including nights, weekends, and holidays.
  • Performs related duties as business necessitates.

Requirements:

  • High School Diploma or equivalent;
  • Must be at least 21 years of age; and
  • Bilingual Spanish is desired, but not required.
  • Must have a current and valid Utah Driver’s License; and
  • Must complete, graduate, and receive certification in Special Functions Officer and Basic Corrections Officer from the Utah Peace Officer Standards and Training Academy (POST) within 10 weeks of hire.
  • Must pass a comprehensive background check and drug testing.
  • Must successfully complete one year of probation including a Field Training Officer course to continue employment with the Duchesne County Sheriff’s Office.
  • Must complete CPR certification within one year and renew as required.