Lincoln County
Job Summary
The Corrections Officer will enforce rules and regulations in prison or jails to prevent disturbances and determine the best course of action with inmates. Guards prisoners at the jail assume responsibility for all needs of prisoners in their care, custody, and control during detention by performing the following duties.
Principal Accountabilities
Coordinate and direct work assignments of Correctional Officers during assigned shifts (e.g. vendors, contract personnel, maintenance, cooks, support services, and programs and health professionals).
Monitors all jail activities to ensure that they are following approved jail policies and procedures; makes recommendations regarding changes or updates to policy, procedure, and training.
Review inmate incidents and rules violations, determine appropriate disciplinary action, and participate in disciplinary hearings to resolve problems and inmate grievances.
Motivates, directs, and holds line officers accountable for the daily operations of the facility.
Monitors jail equipment security and computer systems to ensure they remain functional; orders and oversees repairs when necessary.
Ensures the food is properly prepared and meals are served on schedule.
Oversees classification of inmates and ensures compliance with approved policies and procedures regarding inmate housing, inmate visiting.
Assists with the training of personnel and participates in the process improvement of jail operations.
Directs and evaluates special assignments within the facility including randomly conducted cell inspections and emergency drills.
Oversees the classification of inmates lodged in the review of booking and release documents.
Participates in the coordination of prisoner transport and assists with staff scheduling and shift.
Review inmate misconduct reports, refer appropriate cases to disciplinary hearings, schedule and conduct disciplinary hearings.
Ensures on-duty medical unit staff are in the facility and providing services as distributed medication to inmates in the absence of nursing staff.
Performs work per established rules and post orders and can receive specific instructions and general administrative directions.
Knowledge & Skills
General or technical high school diploma or equivalent.
Must successfully complete all components of the Correctional Officer Testing Process.
Prefer experience and/or training related to corrections, criminal justice, or leadership.
Mental and emotional balance to competently handle a position with inherent authority over others in a responsible, mature, and professional manner.
Ability to display self-control and react appropriately in stressful or chaotic situations.
Ability to comply with and enforce rules and regulations.
Ability to complete tasks requiring physical activity, exerting moderate but not constant physical effort - typically involving climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling.
Ability to participate in ongoing training, some of which may involve physical activity.
Must have a stable educational and work history and a police record free of pending charges and felony convictions.
Must have and maintain a valid driver's license and satisfactory driving record.
Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
Ability to write simple correspondence.
Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to prisoners and other employees of the organization.
Ability to add and subtract two-digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 10s and 100s.
Ability to perform these operations using units of American money and weight measurement.
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
Experience & Education
General or technical high school diploma or equivalent.
Prefer minimum one (1) year experience in Corrections Law Enforcement or other related experience.
Possess a valid Missouri Motor Vehicle Operators License.
Must successfully complete all components of the Correctional Officer Testing Process.
Physical Requirements / Working Environment PHYSICAL DEMANDS While performing the duties of this job the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, sit, use hands to handle or feel objects, tools or controls, reach with hands and arms, and communicate effectively through talking and hearing. The employee is occasionally required to climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl or run and may be involved in physical confrontations requiring physical strength and agility. Must have the ability to lift, carry, push and pull objects and detainees weighing up to 100 pounds or more and drag a minimum of 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus. The employee must be able to perform the physical demands of searching detainees and their living spaces, restraining individuals and responding to emergencies promptly and efficiently. The work involves exposure to potentially dangerous situations and requires the ability to react quickly and calmly in high-pressure accommodations. May be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Travel Travel requirements will vary with the assignment.
Shift / Work Schedule
12-hour shifts (5am-5pm or 5pm-5am)
2 week rotating schedule: Mon Tues Fri Sat Sun Wed Thu
Benefits
14 paid holidays
Receive 8 hours vacation and 4 hours personal time per month
Potential for overtime or comp time
CERF Retirement
Paid health / dental / vision insurance for employees
Option health / dental / vision insurance available for family / dependents at employees expense
Required uniforms and equipment provided.
Qualifying employer for Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
County provided Life and AD&D insurance
Optional additional voluntary life insurance
Key Skills
CCTV
Federal Agencies
Customer Service
Clearance
Facility
Suspicious Activity
Property Damage
Public Safety
Daily Operations
Professional Development
Access Control
Communication
General Public
Procedures
Powerpoint
Disclaimer The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not intended to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.
Employment Type Full-Time
Vacancy 1
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Principal Accountabilities
Coordinate and direct work assignments of Correctional Officers during assigned shifts (e.g. vendors, contract personnel, maintenance, cooks, support services, and programs and health professionals).
Monitors all jail activities to ensure that they are following approved jail policies and procedures; makes recommendations regarding changes or updates to policy, procedure, and training.
Review inmate incidents and rules violations, determine appropriate disciplinary action, and participate in disciplinary hearings to resolve problems and inmate grievances.
Motivates, directs, and holds line officers accountable for the daily operations of the facility.
Monitors jail equipment security and computer systems to ensure they remain functional; orders and oversees repairs when necessary.
Ensures the food is properly prepared and meals are served on schedule.
Oversees classification of inmates and ensures compliance with approved policies and procedures regarding inmate housing, inmate visiting.
Assists with the training of personnel and participates in the process improvement of jail operations.
Directs and evaluates special assignments within the facility including randomly conducted cell inspections and emergency drills.
Oversees the classification of inmates lodged in the review of booking and release documents.
Participates in the coordination of prisoner transport and assists with staff scheduling and shift.
Review inmate misconduct reports, refer appropriate cases to disciplinary hearings, schedule and conduct disciplinary hearings.
Ensures on-duty medical unit staff are in the facility and providing services as distributed medication to inmates in the absence of nursing staff.
Performs work per established rules and post orders and can receive specific instructions and general administrative directions.
Knowledge & Skills
General or technical high school diploma or equivalent.
Must successfully complete all components of the Correctional Officer Testing Process.
Prefer experience and/or training related to corrections, criminal justice, or leadership.
Mental and emotional balance to competently handle a position with inherent authority over others in a responsible, mature, and professional manner.
Ability to display self-control and react appropriately in stressful or chaotic situations.
Ability to comply with and enforce rules and regulations.
Ability to complete tasks requiring physical activity, exerting moderate but not constant physical effort - typically involving climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling.
Ability to participate in ongoing training, some of which may involve physical activity.
Must have a stable educational and work history and a police record free of pending charges and felony convictions.
Must have and maintain a valid driver's license and satisfactory driving record.
Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
Ability to write simple correspondence.
Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to prisoners and other employees of the organization.
Ability to add and subtract two-digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 10s and 100s.
Ability to perform these operations using units of American money and weight measurement.
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
Experience & Education
General or technical high school diploma or equivalent.
Prefer minimum one (1) year experience in Corrections Law Enforcement or other related experience.
Possess a valid Missouri Motor Vehicle Operators License.
Must successfully complete all components of the Correctional Officer Testing Process.
Physical Requirements / Working Environment PHYSICAL DEMANDS While performing the duties of this job the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, sit, use hands to handle or feel objects, tools or controls, reach with hands and arms, and communicate effectively through talking and hearing. The employee is occasionally required to climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl or run and may be involved in physical confrontations requiring physical strength and agility. Must have the ability to lift, carry, push and pull objects and detainees weighing up to 100 pounds or more and drag a minimum of 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus. The employee must be able to perform the physical demands of searching detainees and their living spaces, restraining individuals and responding to emergencies promptly and efficiently. The work involves exposure to potentially dangerous situations and requires the ability to react quickly and calmly in high-pressure accommodations. May be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Travel Travel requirements will vary with the assignment.
Shift / Work Schedule
12-hour shifts (5am-5pm or 5pm-5am)
2 week rotating schedule: Mon Tues Fri Sat Sun Wed Thu
Benefits
14 paid holidays
Receive 8 hours vacation and 4 hours personal time per month
Potential for overtime or comp time
CERF Retirement
Paid health / dental / vision insurance for employees
Option health / dental / vision insurance available for family / dependents at employees expense
Required uniforms and equipment provided.
Qualifying employer for Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
County provided Life and AD&D insurance
Optional additional voluntary life insurance
Key Skills
CCTV
Federal Agencies
Customer Service
Clearance
Facility
Suspicious Activity
Property Damage
Public Safety
Daily Operations
Professional Development
Access Control
Communication
General Public
Procedures
Powerpoint
Disclaimer The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not intended to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.
Employment Type Full-Time
Vacancy 1
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