Corrections Officer

Salary: $23.55-24.23 per hour Bi-weekly

Position Summary:

This position will supervise inmates who are confined 24 hours a day, seven days a week in the Burnet County Jail system to ensure the safe keeping of all inmate property and maintain care for all persons in the custody of the Sheriff. This position may also perform basic administrative duties to arrange and coordinate the surrender and transfer to Burnet County Texas of individuals accused or convicted of offenses outside the territory of the asylum state and within the territorial jurisdiction of Texas. This position description applies to all BCSO Corrections Officer positions and functions.

Essential Functions:

1 Performs required duties in all areas of assigned responsibilities
2 Maintains physical fitness required to perform essential job duties
3 Must immediately respond to emergency situations and routine drills
4 Must use reasonable force when necessary to prevent a direct threat to the health and safety of individuals in jail facilities
5 Supervises inmate feeding
6 Supervises the cleaning of jail housing area
7 Supervises inmate movement within the facility
8 Distributes mail, hygiene items and approved items to inmates
9 Supervises inmate recreational activities
10 Must be able to effectively utilize emergency equipment including all fire and emergency medical equipment
11 Must work shift assigned
12 Enforces all applied rules and regulations of given position
13 Remains current on all departmental policies and procedures. Ensures that these policies are followed and applied
14 Handles volatile situations quickly, responsively and professionally
15 Maintains control and custody of inmates during tour of duty
16 Maintains safety and security of facilities assigned
17 Completes mandatory paperwork relating to the custody and care of inmates
18 Produces legal documents required in daily performance of duties
19 Conducts security checks as required
20 Attends and completes all training required by statute or TCOLE to maintain required certification(s) and license(s).
21 Must be able to be trained in the proficient use of firearms (shotguns and hand guns).
22 Must be able to be trained in the use of chemical agents.

Requirements:

• High School diploma or GED.
• Minimum 18 years of age.
• Must obtain Basic Jailer License within twelve (12) months.
• Must possess a valid Driver’s License and obtain a Texas license within 30 days of hiring.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen
• Communications skills, both oral and written
• Basic computer skills
• Knowledge of security procedures