Corrections Officer
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Under direct supervision, oversees and monitors the activities of inmates to ensure the security of the jail facility; may perform other duties as required.
Duties:
- Monitors inmates during meals, work, recreation, housekeeping, and visitation;
- Distributes meals, medication, mail, and personal items to prisoners;
- Escorts inmates to and from secured areas, confinement, and court;
- Transports inmates to and from the facility as required;
- Conducts routine security checks of jail areas and equipment;
- Searches inmates and cell areas;
- Conducts inmate head counts;
- Handles inmate complaints, requests, and/or difficult situations;
- Reports problems or unusual circumstances to superiors;
- Assists in the booking and processing of inmates;
- Runs records checks and enters inmate information into the computer to generate required reports;
- Prepares files on inmates;
- Assists in processing the release of inmates from the jail;
- Prepares, types, and maintains jail activity reports, daily log, and other related documents;
- Operates a control board and electronic doors;
- Monitors audio and video equipment to observe inmate activity;
- Utilizes an intercom, paging system, and emergency system as necessary;
- Attends staff meetings and training sessions as required.
Qualifications:
- Must be a United States Citizen.
- Must be 18 years of age.
- Must have a High School Diploma or GED.
- Must have a valid driver's license and proof of insurance.
- Must have a Social Security card.
Supplemental Information:
Working Conditions:
Works an 8-hour shift, in a uniform assignment in the jail, with 2 consecutive days off on either 1st, 2nd, or 3rd shift, and may be required to work during other than ones assigned shift.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Ability to remain calm during stressful situations; ability to communicate effectively with others; ability to prepare clear and concise reports and written materials; ability to maintain accurate records and files; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others; ability to perform tasks requiring physical endurance and agility under adverse conditions; ability to solve problems and make on-the-spot decisions; ability to evaluate reports and statistics; ability to maintain order in a potentially hostile environment; knowledge of the techniques and related safety practices for overseeing inmates in a controlled environment; some basic knowledge of technology and computer applications.
Note: The lists of Job Duties and Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities are not necessarily all inclusive.
Employer: Fairfield County Ohio
Location: Lancaster 43130, OH
Salary: $50,003.20 - $55,931.20 Annually
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 315-2
Department: SHERIFF CIVIL
Opening Date: 09/17/2024
Address: 210 E. Main Street Lancaster, Ohio, 43130
Phone: 740-652-7880