Kodiak
The City of Kodiak is recruiting for a full-time
Municipal Corrections Officer . The position oversees the safety and security of the Kodiak Community Jail and the individuals being detained.
Responsibilities
Supervising prisoners; booking and releasing prisoners; conducting searches of prisoners and the facility; dispensing meals and medications; cleaning and disinfecting jail facilities; monitoring individuals assigned to both sentenced and pre-sentenced electronic monitoring programs; ensuring the jail has adequate supplies.
Maintaining the care, custody, and control of all individuals being detained in the Jail; monitoring behavior to mitigate health and safety concerns, escape attempts, and/or other related activities using verbal de-escalation, defensive tactics and physical restraints to maintain the safety and security of detainees, staff, and other personnel within the facility.
Conducting security checks including: screening visitors; monitoring dormitories for inappropriate activity; monitoring facilities for safety or security risks; making rounds at specified intervals; conducting prisoner headcounts; supervising the distribution of inmate meals and medication; and/or performing related activities.
Booking new individuals into the facility, verifying warrants, criminal charges, and protective custody holds; conducting strip searches when necessary; fingerprinting inmates; taking photographs; receiving and accounting for monies and personal effects; determining bed assignments.
Releasing individuals from the facility verifying bail procedures and court documents; completing necessary court paperwork and issuing bail receipts when applicable; ensuring the initial booking procedure is complete; ensuring individual receives all their personal property.
Supervising individuals assigned to sentenced and pre-sentenced electronic monitoring programs, installing or issuing equipment; monitoring the whereabouts of offenders and reporting violations; making contact with offenders to have them report for urinalysis testing; performing data entry related to monitoring activities.
Creating and maintaining jail records including jail logs, booking files, medication dispensation logs and reports regarding inmate activity; submitting written reports detailing all jail incidents resulting in bodily injury, property damage, or requiring criminal investigation.
Interacting with the public in a courteous, helpful and professional manner.
Inspecting and keeping records of all visitors to the facility.
Performing first aid as needed and/or arranging for medical transport or treatment.
Cleansing, disinfecting, and inspecting jail facilities; ensuring an adequate inventory of jail supplies.
Inspecting mail for contraband.
Performing other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications Employees must meet and maintain the minimum standards for certification as a municipal corrections officer as set out in statute by the Alaska Police Standards Council (APSC). Must be at least 19 years of age. High school diploma or GED and up to one year of corrections experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job.
Licensing Requirements
Valid Alaska Drivers License or ability to obtain within 30 days of hire
Ability to attend and successfully complete the Municipal Corrections Officer Training Academy
Possess or ability to obtain the basic APSC Municipal Corrections Officer Certification
Possess or ability to obtain First Aid/CPR/AED/Blood Borne Pathogens certifications
Obtain and maintain an Alaska Public Safety Information System (APSIN) security clearance
Ability to obtain certification in less-lethal tools and defensive tactics
The City of Kodiak is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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Municipal Corrections Officer . The position oversees the safety and security of the Kodiak Community Jail and the individuals being detained.
Responsibilities
Supervising prisoners; booking and releasing prisoners; conducting searches of prisoners and the facility; dispensing meals and medications; cleaning and disinfecting jail facilities; monitoring individuals assigned to both sentenced and pre-sentenced electronic monitoring programs; ensuring the jail has adequate supplies.
Maintaining the care, custody, and control of all individuals being detained in the Jail; monitoring behavior to mitigate health and safety concerns, escape attempts, and/or other related activities using verbal de-escalation, defensive tactics and physical restraints to maintain the safety and security of detainees, staff, and other personnel within the facility.
Conducting security checks including: screening visitors; monitoring dormitories for inappropriate activity; monitoring facilities for safety or security risks; making rounds at specified intervals; conducting prisoner headcounts; supervising the distribution of inmate meals and medication; and/or performing related activities.
Booking new individuals into the facility, verifying warrants, criminal charges, and protective custody holds; conducting strip searches when necessary; fingerprinting inmates; taking photographs; receiving and accounting for monies and personal effects; determining bed assignments.
Releasing individuals from the facility verifying bail procedures and court documents; completing necessary court paperwork and issuing bail receipts when applicable; ensuring the initial booking procedure is complete; ensuring individual receives all their personal property.
Supervising individuals assigned to sentenced and pre-sentenced electronic monitoring programs, installing or issuing equipment; monitoring the whereabouts of offenders and reporting violations; making contact with offenders to have them report for urinalysis testing; performing data entry related to monitoring activities.
Creating and maintaining jail records including jail logs, booking files, medication dispensation logs and reports regarding inmate activity; submitting written reports detailing all jail incidents resulting in bodily injury, property damage, or requiring criminal investigation.
Interacting with the public in a courteous, helpful and professional manner.
Inspecting and keeping records of all visitors to the facility.
Performing first aid as needed and/or arranging for medical transport or treatment.
Cleansing, disinfecting, and inspecting jail facilities; ensuring an adequate inventory of jail supplies.
Inspecting mail for contraband.
Performing other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications Employees must meet and maintain the minimum standards for certification as a municipal corrections officer as set out in statute by the Alaska Police Standards Council (APSC). Must be at least 19 years of age. High school diploma or GED and up to one year of corrections experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job.
Licensing Requirements
Valid Alaska Drivers License or ability to obtain within 30 days of hire
Ability to attend and successfully complete the Municipal Corrections Officer Training Academy
Possess or ability to obtain the basic APSC Municipal Corrections Officer Certification
Possess or ability to obtain First Aid/CPR/AED/Blood Borne Pathogens certifications
Obtain and maintain an Alaska Public Safety Information System (APSIN) security clearance
Ability to obtain certification in less-lethal tools and defensive tactics
The City of Kodiak is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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