County Correctional Police Officer

Salary: $42,000

Position Summary:

The processing for this position involves a comprehensive background check which must be passed at all phases and includes: criminal background check, psychological examination, medical examination, and interview screening.

Under supervision during an assigned tour of duty within an adult county correctional facility or institution, performs a wide variety of tasks in support of the safety, security and welfare of inmates, facility personnel and visitors; performs other related duties as required.

Essential Functions:

• Maintains care, custody and control of inmates in accordance with established policies, rules, regulations and procedures.
• Observes inmates directly and indirectly through visual, audio and video monitoring to check for unusual or abnormal activity and ensure the security, safety and welfare of inmates, facility personnel and the public.
• Observes unusual odors such as smoke, fire, marijuana, controlled substances and/or alcohol, to protect the security, safety and welfare of inmates and facility personnel.
• Continually keeps track of the number of assigned inmates through periodic head counts.
• Physically patrols and visually inspects cell block areas, tiers, grounds and corridors to check for safety and security hazards such as fires, smoke, broken pipes, unlocked doors and windows or locks that have been tampered with.
• Logs and tracks movements of inmates to the infirmary, work detail, cell block area, visitation rooms, court appointments or other assignments.
• Records facility personnel’s entrance and exit times.
• Escorts groups of inmates during movements within or outside the institution to prevent disorder or breaches in security.
• Physically restrains inmates when necessary, to prevent injuries and maintain security.
• Learns names, identification numbers and faces of problem inmates.
• Briefs oncoming officer(s) of inmate status, unusual activities, block, climate and problems related to post assignment.
• Enforces security procedures for keys, equipment and supplies.
• Maintains an adept sense of awareness regarding clues on escape attempts, contraband, gambling or other security matters.
• Reports information in accordance with established policies, regulations and procedures.
• Directs inmates in routine housekeeping duties within the cell block area.
• Completes head counts, records bedding inventory and fills out safety report forms.
• Prepares written reports concerning incidents of inmate disturbances and/or injuries.
• May screen visitors and provide security for the entrance of the facility.
• Conducts cell and dormitory searches in accordance with established policies, regulations and procedures.
• Utilizes various electronic and/or manual locking devices designed to keep areas of facility secure.
• Patrols the outside perimeter of the facility.
• Transports or may assist with the transport of inmates to and from other facilities, court appearances, off-premise medical appointments, emergency medical treatment facilities and court issued programs and
  clinics.
• Assists in coordinating jail-to-courtroom video monitored court proceedings, observes, controls directs inmates during procedures.
• May operate emergency vehicles as directed.
• Periodically checks to ensure that fire suppressant systems are operational.
• Collects contraband introduced into facility and conducts further investigation to ascertain the source of such.
• Secures crime or emergency scenes within and/or upon the grounds of the correctional facility.
• May photograph and/or collect evidence for investigative purposes within correctional facility or institution.
• May assist in the activities involved in classifying inmates and coordinating inmate records.
• May receive inmates into custody, conduct searches and make initial assessment of inmate for health, safety and security reasons.
• May perform programmatic services such as providing inmates access to educational programs, law library, entry programs and other services available during and after incarceration for rehabilitation needs.
• Monitors incoming and outgoing mail per established guidelines.
• May oversee the work of inmates assigned to food service, housekeeping and/or laundry duties.
• May maintain, record and distribute supplies as necessary.
• May assist in the development and delivery of basic agency training for newly appointed employees and ongoing training for current employees.
• May conduct tours and information sessions of the correctional facility.
• May supervise inmates and offenders sentenced to court ordered programs or services as directed and/or authorized by the County.
• May take part in a specialized unit (Emergency Services) requiring additional training and/or certification, such as SWAT, SORT/SOG (Special Operations Group, Bomb Squad, HAZMAT, K-9, MART (Mass Arrest Response Team) or Hostage/Crisis Negotiation Team.
• Will be required to learn how to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and information systems used by the agency, office or related units.

Requirements:

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum of eighteen (18) years of age.
• Appointees must possess a driver’s license valid in New Jersey.
• Must be a citizen of the United States.
• Appointees must have successfully completed the Basic Course for County Correction Officers training program mandated by the New Jersey Police Training Commissions within 12 months of hire. Such training includes successful attainment of a satisfactory level of proficiency in the use of firearms.