Corrections Officer

Salary: $18.54/ Hour

Position Summary:

The position is located in the Police Department, Technical Services Division, Correction Section. The major job function involves the physical and custodial care of inmates and the day-to-day operation and general upkeep of the Municipal City Jail. The employee provides meals for inmates and tends to disciplinary requirements of inmates. This position is categorized as a high-risk position.

Essential Functions:

• Receives, processes and searches inmates.
• Controls the movement and activities of inmates.
• Photographs and fingerprints inmates, suspects and applicants; oversees permitted telephone calls.
• Maintains records related to inmates in custody.
• Observes and routinely checks inmates in custody to assure their health and safety.
• Prepares and serves meals to inmates.
• Issues clothing, medication, supplies; checks and maintains inventory.
• Returns inmates’ property upon release.
• Prepares inmates for court appearances and transfer to other facilities.
• Ensures the security, health, safety and well-being of inmates.
• Performs routine housekeeping duties and maintains cleanliness of the facility.
• Accesses AFIS for proof of inmate identification when necessary.
• Handles visitation for prisoners by family, ministry and attorneys.
• Successfully completes annual training programs and all other in-service training as required.
• Protect private and sensitive information by maintaining Criminal Justice Information Systems (CJIS) compliance.
• Performs any other duties as assigned by the City Manager or his/her designee.

Requirements:

• Education level of high school diploma / GED or above.
• Possession of a valid Oklahoma driver’s license or a valid driver’s license from State of residency.
• No felony criminal convictions or pending felony criminal charges.
• No misdemeanor criminal convictions in the last three (3) years or pending misdemeanor criminal charges.