Job Summary:

The Correctional Officer and Jailer will maintain order in a detention or correctional facility.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• None.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Enforces the facilitys rules and regulations.
• Ensures inmates follow regulations and behave in an orderly manner.
• Issues clothing and other authorized items to inmates.
• Counts and accounts for all inmates.
• Escorts inmates who are in transit between the facility and other locations.
• Inspects inmates and their cells for materials not permitted in facility such as weapons or drugs.
• Inspects and keeps records of all visitors to the facility.
• Inspects mail for contraband.
• Settles disputes between inmates.
• Inspects the condition of the facility and its doors, windows, locks, and gates.
• Logs inmate activities; prepares reports of progress, work, and incidents.
• Prepares daily schedules for inmates.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to learn the regulations and procedures for the facility.
• Ability to work and remain calm in a high-pressure environment.
• Ability to remain impartial when interacting with inmates.
• Excellent time management and organizational skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or similar software to prepare reports.
• Ability to safely operate weapons and tools as needed.

Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Previous experience preferred; on-the-job training required.

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods of standing and walking.
• Physically able to detain an inmate if needed.
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds at a time.