Corrections Officer

Orange Beach, AL
Orange Beach Police Department

Salary: $18.25 – $25.76 Hourly

Position Summary:

Under immediate direction this person completes all necessary reports. Processes and releases prisoner’s from jail. Completes bond forms, and insures that all prisoners are fed, bathed and exercised daily. Enforces all Departmental Policies designated by the Chief of Police pertaining to jail. Perform other duties as directed by the Chief of Police or his designee.

Essential Functions:

  • Insures that prisoners clean cells.
  • Insures that prisoners are fed daily.
  • Insures that prisoners shower daily and receive exercise period.
  • Insures that prisoners are transported to medical facilities as needed.
  • Dispenses all medications that have been prescribed
  • Performs spot inspections of the jail for cleanliness, contraband and security.
  • Fingerprint and photograph prisoners as needed.
  • Processes and releases prisoners.
  • Completes arrest reports, bond forms, fingerprint cards and daily jail records as required.
  • Supervises jail trustees
  • Types furlough and work release forms for trustees as directed.

Requirements:

  • See well enough to read print without error and operate a vehicle.
  • Willing to work overtime, non-standard hours, weekends and holidays.
  • Willing to travel.
  • Submit to drug screening test or tests, as directed.
  • Strength and mobility to deal with rowdy and unruly prisoners.
  • Possess a valid Driver’s License.
  • Speak well enough to address groups of two or more and to testify in court and to be understood on the radio and telephone.
  • Possess a High School diploma or its equivalent.