Corrections/Communications Officer

The Adams County Sheriff's Department is now accepting applications for the position of Corrections/Communications Officer for a NEW correctional facility currently being built. The purpose of the Corrections/Communications Officer is to maintain the Corrections/Communications facility and inmates in a safe and secure manner.

Applicants must be a citizen of the United States, at least 19 years of age, possess a high school diploma or G.E.D. certificate, have a valid driver's license or state issued identification.

Essential Functions:

• Supervise and control inmate behavior in the corrections facility through the use of direct contact, surveillance devices, patrolling, and inspections of persons and areas.
• Direct inmates while they are moving through the facility, monitor actions, and approve entry or exit.
• Search inmates' persons, clothing, living areas, and other facility areas for weapons or contraband.
• Enforce procedures for secure areas to maintain general security of the corrections facility.
• Transport inmates safely and securely while outside the facility.
• Maintain fire safety, respond to emergency situations, and review emergency procedures to be initiated in case of fire, escape, disaster, or riot.
• Follow established procedures to record, admit, and release inmates into and from the corrections facility.
• Perform medical support services, including administering medication, arranging medical and dental care, and supervising inmates during such care; investigating inmate injuries, determining necessity of emergency medical treatment, and applying first aid as needed.
• Enforce inmate procedures and rules concerning such areas as mail, telephone, access to courts, and visitation.
• Review, investigate, and enforce inmate discipline.
• Exercise interpersonal and human relations skills to ensure health and welfare of inmates.
• Prepare and serve food and supervise cleanup as needed.
• Establish, maintain, and update inmate records, accounts, and files, including inventorying and securing inmate personal property.
• Provide court-related records and legal testimony as required.
• Conduct and participate in employee orientations, training, and communications.
• Operate and maintain equipment, tools, and devices related to corrections operations (i.e. corrections vehicle, photographic camera, cell doors, fire equipment, computer)
• Maintain facility upkeep and maintenance; report mechanical failures.
• Periodically count inmates, determine their location, and record inmate locations lists.
• Classify inmates, assign to housing areas, review arrest record and select inmates for trustee duties.
• Investigate, record and report inmate grievances and explain procedures to inmates.
• Supervise and arrange inmate activities such as counseling, social services, recreation, religious services, and library use.
• Direct and control inmate work program.
• Conduct inmate support activities and notify inmates concerning daily schedule.
• Direct and control inmate hygiene, laundry, housekeeping, and sanitation.
• Provide administrative support to prepare reports, file documents, and answer telephone.
• Operate console radio equipment and provide appropriate command, control, and support information for public safety.
• Answering incoming 911 emergency calls and obtain the basic required information from the caller for an emergency response.
• Monitor alarm systems for local businesses and residences and alert the appropriate public safety agencies as necessary.
• Monitor cameras focused on the jail booking desk, waiting area, and door to the communications office.
• Offer basic self-help assistance to callers, as appropriate.
• Answer incoming non-emergency administrative calls, obtain pertinent information from the caller, and respond to requests for information as appropriate.
• Maintain forms, logs dispatch cards, incoming/outgoing teletype messages, reports to/from records, and other files and records according to established procedures.
• Be alert to and aware of ongoing activities involving other console operators and offer backup assistance.
• Participate in special projects and assignments that are directly related to the mission, operation, and/or maintenance of the center.
• Perform other duties as directed or as the situation dictates.

Essential Knowledge, Experience, and Abilities:

• Thorough knowledge of and experience in using a standard keyboard for typing or date entry.
• Thorough knowledge of the basic principals of mathematics and the ability to post simple accounts according to established procedures.
• Ability to understand and follow specific oral and written instructions.
• Ability to retain composure when dealing with violent or hostile prisoners.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, and to complete standardized report forms and compose brief descriptive narratives.
• Ability to maintain the confidentiality of all departmental communications, documents, and records.
• Ability to deal professionally and tactfully with the general public, inmates, government officials, law enforcement agencies and fellow employees.
• Ability to learn the care and operation of the Communications Division equipment, including computer input and retrieval procedures.
• Ability to learn and apply the policies, operating procedures, and methods utilized in the Communications Division.
• Ability to type accurately while conversing with callers.
• Ability to read, write, and speak the English language proficiently.
• Ability to read maps to determine exact location for dispatch.
• Ability to deal tactfully and efficiently with a variety of people, including those who are frightened, incoherent, hostile, under great stress, or mentally incapacitated.
• Ability to respond rapidly and effectively to emergency situation and to maintain the emotional composure necessary to organize work and to maintain a high level of productivity during the periods of stress or high activity.
• Ability to handle and maintain confidential information.
• Ability to differentiate between an emergency and non-emergency call.
• Ability to distinguish colors on dispatching screens, status boards, etc.

Essential Education, Certifications, and/or Licenses:

• Graduation from an accredited high school or successful completion of high school GED test.
• Must be certified, as mandated by the Sheriff's Department, within twelve months of the date of hire.
• Must possess a valid state of Nebraska motor vehicle operator's license.
• Must obtain certification in CPR with a time frame as established by the department.
• Must obtain NCIC certification for the teletype within a time frame as established by the department.
• Must obtain notary accreditation.

Essential Physical Demands and Typical Working Conditions:

• Incumbents are required to perform physical activities to support the control and supervision of inmates, including, but not limited to, the following: ability to subdue combative prisoners, operate restraint devices, walk and stand continuously, and mop or sweep floors.
• Work duties require lifting up to 50 pounds.
• Incumbents are often placed in a position of physical and mental stress.
• Must be able to work in a sitting position for an extended period of time.
• Must be able to speak clearly for accurate and efficient communication.
• Hearing must be normal in each ear and must meet requirements established by departmental policy.
• Vision must be correctable to 20/20 in both eyes and color vision must be normal as outlined by department policy.
• Maintain clean hygiene and professional appearance.

Essential Attendance and Availability Requirements:

• Must maintain an acceptable level of attendance, punctuality, and availability as determined by the County; must work such regularly scheduled hours as are determined by the County; must work any required overtime, weekends, and holidays.
• Must work at the assigned work site.
• Must travel as required.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $21.75 per hour

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan

Schedule:

• 12 hour shift
• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Holidays
• Night shift
• Overnight shift
• Overtime
• Weekends as needed

Work Location: In person

Salary : $22