Corrections Officer
PLEASE NOTE: This recruitment is to establish an external eligibility list for anticipated Corrections Officer vacancies. Applications will remain "under review" until the next Physical Agility Test is scheduled - this is anticipated to occur sometime in the Fall of 2019.
The following post-offer, pre-employment tests are also required:
You will receive a sixty (60) second break.
PHASE II -To be completed within sixty (60) seconds:
You will receive a sixty (60) second break.
PHASE III -To be completed within one hundred and twenty (120) seconds:
Candidates who pass the agility test will continue in the selection process. These candidates will receive email notification to schedule the REACT Video Test, which takes up to three hours and consists of the following:
Candidates who pass the test will receive an email notifying them of their ranking on the eligibility list and will be contacted by the Prison Administration regarding the next step in the recruitment process. Candidates who do not pass the test will receive an email notification as well. In either case, candidates can access their test results by logging into their profile, selecting 'Applications' to view their submitted applications, and then selecting 'History' next to the Corrections Officer job title. Test results will not be available by phone.
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Job Description: |
GENERAL PURPOSE
The Corrections Officer is responsible for maintaining order and securing inmates in the county jail. SUPERVISION RECEIVED This position reports directly to a Corrections Supervisor (Lieutenant) and/or other higher level supervisory officer as designated. SUPERVISION EXERCISED This position is not responsible for the supervision of other employees. ESSENTIAL DUTIES OF THE POSITION When necessary, it is required that Corrections Officers be able to work in excess of eight (8) hours at one time and without restrictions and be able to perform the duties and responsibilities at 100% of capacity in order to be fit for duty. Processes incoming inmates. Conducts searches within the facility and searches inmates' cells in accordance with established policies, regulations, and/or procedures. Transports inmates. Monitors inmate activities, including both supervision and interaction with inmates. Coordinates daily activities of inmates. Makes required rounds to check safety and welfare of inmates Processes paperwork, completing required reports and forms on a daily basis, such as incidents of misbehavior or violation of rules. Interacts with the public via telephone or face to face and coordinates activities with outside agencies and internal county employees. Enters information into the jail's computer system. Reviews and interprets court orders, remands and releases. Observes inmates to detect violations of jail regulations or any unusual physical appearance or behavior. Physically restrains inmates when necessary to prevent injuries to staff, other inmates, and the public to maintain security. Uses weapons, handcuffs, and minimum amount of physical force to maintain discipline and order among inmates in situations which necessitate. Monitors inmates who pose a security risk to the facility. This may include those with a history of escape, assault towards staff, and/or preying on other inmates. Briefs officers on incoming shift as to unusual activities and inmate status. Attends shift briefings and reads bulletins issued by the department or institution to remain informed about changes in policies/regulations; receives work assignments. Manages inmates' housekeeping duties in the cell block area such as sweeping or mopping of floors, making beds, dusting, and vacuuming to maintain sanitary conditions. All other duties as assigned. Performs related work as may be required. *An employee assigned to this title shall perform a majority, but may not perform all, of the duties listed in this job description. Conversely, minor level duties performed on the job may not be listed. The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position. REQUIRED MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE – Completion of a high school, or general equivalency, diploma; AND Corrections Officers are required to possess a valid driver's license and maintain a clean driving record; AND Must be at least twenty-one (21) years of age; AND Experience working with an incarcerated population is preferred. OR EQUIVALENT COMBINATION OF EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE MEDICAL EXAMINATION – A post offer medical examination, including a urine drug screen, is a requirement for employment. Any medical or physical condition or defect which would cause the officer to be a hazard to himself, herself or others, or become aggravated as a result of performance of these duties, will be cause for the offer to be rescinded. Corrections Officers must pass a physical agility assessment test on an annual basis. PSYCHOLOGICAL EXAMINATION – A post offer psychological examination must be completed prior to hire. Failure to demonstrate sufficient capacity to perform duties of this position may be cause for the offer to be rescinded. BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION – A post offer criminal history check, child abuse clearance, credit check, and motor vehicle driving record check will be completed for all Corrections Officer candidates. Failure to successfully pass the background investigation will be cause for the offer to be rescinded. Additionally, criminal history, child abuse clearance, and credit check will be completed for the purposes of compliance every five years. Motor vehicle driving record checks will be completed on an annual basis. ACADEMY TRAINING – All Corrections Officer candidates shall be required to successfully complete a training program within the time period prescribed by law and successfully complete a one (1) year probationary period. FIREARM CERTIFICATION – A Corrections Officer's assignment requires carrying a firearm, and the officer must qualify upon hire as well as requalify annually to maintain his or her firearm certification. OLEORESIN CAPSICUM (OC SPRAY) – A Corrections Officer's assignment requires carrying an OC spray, also known as pepper spray, and the officer must qualify upon hire as well as requalify annually to maintain certification. ALL STAFF MUST CLEAR THE X-RAY MACHINE UPON ENTRANCE TO THE FACILITY AND ARE SUBJECT TO SEARCH AT ANY TIME. ALL MANDATORY TRAINING AS OUTLINED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS ADMINISTRATION MUST BE COMPLETED AS AN ESSENTIAL FUNCTION OF THE JOB. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES Knowledge of procedures to perform inmate and institutional searches. Knowledge of rules and regulations of the jail, as well as local, state and federal laws. Knowledge of first aid treatment. Knowledge of recreational activities utilized in an institutional setting. Ability to cope with crisis situations. Ability to react to emergency situations and use physical force necessary to defend oneself and others. Ability to follow orders explicitly. Ability to write concise/accurate reports/correspondence. Ability to empathize with persons of different backgrounds. Ability to communicate with inmates, co-workers and the public both verbally and in writing. Ability to perform simple mathematic calculations, i.e. calendar dates for entry/release, count money and maintenance of inmate inventory. Ability to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and information systems and/or equipment used by the agency, office, or related units. Ability to operate and drive a motor vehicle. Ability to qualify and use firearms properly. Ability to use fingerprint machine, handcuffs and shackles/body belt. Ability to read, write, speak, understand, and communicate in English sufficiently to perform the duties of this position. Persons with mental or physical disabilities are eligible provided they can perform the essential functions of the job after reasonable accommodation is made regarding their known limitations. If the accommodation cannot be made because it would cause the employer undue hardship, such persons may not be eligible. TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT Telephone, personal computer (including software such as Microsoft Office and jail specific software), calculator, two-way radio, cell phone, fax machine, copy machine, communications equipment, fingerprint machine, firearms, OC spray, control panel for doors/keys, electronic charge devices (e.g. X26-Taser), handcuffs, shackles/body belt, and first aid equipment. PHYSICAL DEMANDS While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to walk, sit, talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and taste or smell. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move more than 100 pounds. The employee must be able to lift, pull, bend, or physically restrain a combative or injured inmate weighing 165 pounds or more. The employee is regularly required to carry supplies weighing up to 30 pounds while climbing or descending stairs. 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 physical demands described here are representative of those which must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. WORK ENVIRONMENT The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee occasionally works in outside weather conditions. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions. May be exposed to fumes, airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, and/or blood/body fluids. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. SELECTION GUIDELINES Formal application, rating of education and experience, physical agility test, oral interview, physical and psychological evaluation, reference check, and background checks. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change. FLSA STATUS: FLSA NON-EXEMPT (Overtime Eligible) DESIGNATION: CAREER SERVICE PAY GRADE: PR-1 UNION STATUS: AFSCME PRISON |