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Corrections Officer

Foley, AL ยท On-site

$39K - $51K/yr

Prevents prisoner escape. Performs inspections and searches of physical premises and cells checking ... Interacts and communicates with a wide variety of groups and individuals to include police officers ...

Corrections Officer

Foley, AL ยท On-site

$39K - $51K/yr

Prevents prisoner escape. Performs inspections and searches of physical premises and cells checking ... Interacts and communicates with a wide variety of groups and individuals to include police officers ...

APD Transport Officer

Albuquerque, NM ยท On-site

$43K - $58K/yr

... officers; in temporary detention of prisoners at the Albuquerque Police Department's Prisoner ... Maintain the secure supervision and custody of prisoners while being detained at the Prisoner ...

Corrections Officer - Lateral

Ephrata, WA ยท On-site

$82K - $90K/yr

Position Summary Lateral Corrections Officer Pay Ranges from $39.67 - $43.35/hour. Supervision of ... House the prisoner according to the needs of the prisoner, housing availability and security ...

Armed Detention Officer -

Worcester, MA ยท On-site

$17.50 - $22.25/hr

Armed Detention Officer - Active & Retired Law Enforcement/Corrections with at least 3 years ... Escort prisoner in medical facilities if admitted. * Transport prisoners from correctional ...

Corrections Officer

Ottawa, KS ยท On-site

$40K - $52K/yr

Oversees inmates and officers during booking and release, visiting hours, change of shifts ... Observes and responds to obvious and subtle changes in prisoner conversation or behavior that might ...

Corrections Officer

Ottawa, KS ยท On-site

$40K - $52K/yr

Oversees inmates and officers during booking and release, visiting hours, change of shifts ... Observes and responds to obvious and subtle changes in prisoner conversation or behavior that might ...

Armed Detention Officer-

Burlington, VT ยท On-site

$17.25 - $20.75/hr

Armed Detention Officer- Are you looking to be part of a company where teamwork is encouraged? A ... Escort prisoner in medical facilities if admitted. * Transport prisoners from correctional ...

Armed Detention Officer

Wilmington, DE ยท On-site

$17 - $20.50/hr

Armed Detention Officer Are you looking to be part of a company where teamwork is encouraged? A ... Escort prisoner in medical facilities if admitted. * Transport prisoners from correctional ...

Armed Detention Officer-

Syracuse, NY ยท On-site

$17.25 - $20.75/hr

Armed Detention Officer- Are you looking to be part of a company where teamwork is encouraged? A ... Escort prisoner in medical facilities if admitted. * Transport prisoners from correctional ...

Armed Detention Officer -

Providence, RI ยท On-site

$17.75 - $21.25/hr

Armed Detention Officer - Are you looking to be part of a company where teamwork is encouraged? A ... Escort prisoner in medical facilities if admitted. * Transport prisoners from correctional ...

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Corrections Officer

Foley, AL โ€ข On-site

GovernmentJobs.com
Recruiting and Staffing Servicesย โ€ขย 11 - 50 employees

$39K - $51K/yr

Full-time

Posted 11 days ago


Job description

Job Opportunity

Under general supervision, this position maintains security within the institution and oversees the health and safety of staff and prisoners. Physically patrols and visually inspects units, yards, buildings, prisoners, prisoner property, and clothing to ensure welfare, safety, and security. Maintains visual surveillance of grounds by foot. Prevents prisoner escape. Performs inspections and searches of physical premises and cells checking for contraband and compliance with regulations. Investigates and reports unusual circumstances. Conducts, pats, and/or strip searches prisoners and visitors. Reports to the Command Sergeant.

Essential Functions

  • Ensures the safety and security of the jail and everyone in it.
  • Books/processes new inmates, which includes fingerprinting and photographing inmates.
  • Controls inmate movement and jail records/logs including housing assignments, meals, boards, and inmate rosters during each shift.
  • Maintains control and discipline including use of physical restraint and restraining devices.
  • Takes actions in suspected or obvious cases of medical emergencies.
  • Receives and reviews a variety of information to include arrest reports, criminal histories, information on arrestees, personal information, warrants, on-views, victim notifications, teletype/hit confirmations, police reports, complaints, inmate ID information, SOP reports, TTY reports, shift reports and caution reports.
  • Prepares and/or generates a variety of information to include medical histories, mental health histories, booking paperwork, bond sheets, money receipts, property sheets, disciplinary reports, incident reports, court report/list, jail rosters, nurse list, maintenance reports, medication logs, and release paperwork.
  • Refers to city operation policies, Corrections SOPs, e-mails, booking paperwork, arrest reports, criminal history, court commitments, standard operating procedures, shift reports, jail rosters, caution indicators, holds with other PDs, city operational policies and court personnel.
  • Utilizes a variety of computer software such as Jail Pak, Gmail, Microsoft Word, Word Perfect, camera system, door lock system, internet, intercom, Baldwin County Jail View, fingerprinting software, and US Foods.
  • Interacts and communicates with a wide variety of groups and individuals to include police officers, other public agencies, court magistrates, general public, inmates, Corrections Officers, Court Clerks, bonding companies, visitors, Chief of Police, Deputy Chief of Police, Lieutenant over jail, nurses, and the Chief Corrections Officer.

Education and Experience High School Diploma or its equivalent and one (1) year of experience in a job related field; or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities. Special Qualifications Must be 18 years of age and possess a valid driver's license. Must obtain the following certifications: Taser Certification, OC Spray Certification, CPR/First Aid and AED Certifications. Must successfully pass an obstacle course, written exam, criminal background investigation, polygraph examination, psychological evaluation, and drug and medical screenings.