Certified Correctional Officer

Salary : $43,297.60 - $51,957.12 Annually Location : VA 24541, VA Job Type : Full Time Non Exempt Salary Job Number : 1002328 Department : Police Department Division : Adult Detention Opening Date : 12 / 04 / 2024 Closing Date : Continuous Description Directs, supervises, and trains inmate work-program crews. Oversees the care and custody of all inmates, and ensures the security and safety of the public, staff and inmates. Plans, organizes, and directs the safe and secure operations of inmate work crews. Provides oversight of inmate custody related to housing, movement, feeding, discipline, programs and activities. Trains and guides inmates to develop marketable work skill sets, habits, traits and attitudes. Provides appropriate incarceration related information and medical care. Coordinates with the watch commander to ensure that inmates receive appropriate medical treatment, counseling, and discipline. Completes logs and reports based on activities and observations. The essential functions of the job are not limited to those listed in the job description. The City retains the discretion to add to or change the duties of the position at any time. Directs and supervises inmate work crew operations by selecting and acquiring needed equipment and supplies; ensuring assigned equipment and vehicles are properly functioning; coordinating with other City staff to ensure assigned tasks are appropriately completed; assigning inmates to tasks based on their knowledge, skills, abilities or training status; ensuring safe work habits; insure inmate workers' work time and "pay" are correct; and training, coordinating, guiding, controlling and disciplining inmates. Ensures the security and custody of all assigned inmates by knowing and following all pertinent ADC procedures and guidelines; supervising, monitoring and controlling inmates; preventing escapes and defusing and controlling disruptive behavior; supervising, controlling and monitoring all inmate therapeutic, educational, social and religious programs and activities; observing and supervising all inmate visits; properly logging and reporting all pertinent observations and activities; notifying proper personnel of unusual activity or behavior; and noting any policy deviations in follow-up incident reports. Ensures the safety of all inmates, staff and visitors by reading, understanding and following all promulgated ADC procedures and guidelines; Ensuring that all gang, assaultive, enemy, medical or suicidal information is completely and properly noted during intake, or thereafter appropriately informing the watch commander, and ADC management through follow-up reports; and handling all emergency or unusual situations and inmate complaints according to ADC policies and guidelines. Observes and searches inmates, and housing, activity and work areas, by closely observing inmate behavior and interactions; intercepting notes and signals passed between inmates; frisking all inmates on irregular basis; strip searching all inmates entering security areas; properly searching inmate housing areas, and other likely hiding areas, for weapons, drugs and other contraband; and reporting building and equipment maintenance issues. Provides limited guidance, intervention, and appropriate incarceration related information to inmates, by informing and explaining current institutional rules, regulations and practices; and noting and reporting signs of disoriented, resistant and / or illiterate inmates. Prepares and submits work related security, safety and management documentation by thoroughly completing logs and reports on serious and unusual incidents, and inmate, visitor and volunteer behavior, etc.; and counting and reporting inmate census for official verification. ADDITIONAL DUTIES Performs additional duties as assigned. Education and Experience High School Diploma or GED supplemented by six months to one year of post-secondary study or training : e.g. vocational, business, technical school; and one to two years of experience. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered in lieu of the specific requirements listed above Certifications / Licenses Valid Driver's License with acceptable driving record according to City Criteria Jailor Certification by Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services Firearms Certification First Aid / CPR / Bloodborne Pathogens Job Knowledge Intermediate knowledge to perform most work in normal situations. Comprehension of standard situations and includes knowledge of most of the significant aspects of the subject. Reading Intermediate : Ability to read papers, periodicals, journals, manuals, dictionaries, and thesauruses. Writing Intermediate : Ability to write reports, prepare business letters, expositions, and summaries with proper format, punctuation, spelling, and grammar, using all parts of speech. Math Basic : Ability to perform the four basic arithmetic operations (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division). Communication Skills Decisions regarding interpretation of existing policies may be made. Contacts may involve stressful, negative interactions requiring high levels of tact and the ability to respond to aggressive interpersonal interactions. Elements of persuasion may be necessary to gain cooperation and acceptance of ideas. Independence and Decision-Making Normally performs the job by following established standard operating procedures and / or policies. There is a choice of the appropriate procedure or policy to apply to duties. Performance reviewed periodically. Technical Skills Work requires a comprehensive, practical knowledge of a technical field with use of analytical judgment and decision-making abilities appropriate to the work environment of the organization. Fiscal Responsibilities No budgetary / fiscal responsibility. Supervisory Responsibilities No responsibility for direction or supervision of others. PHYSICAL DEMANDS Work requires medium physical effort, exerting 20-50 lbs. occasionally, 10-25 lbs. frequently, or up to 10 lbs. constantly. Adequate vision, hearing and talking to use a computer, telephone and communicating effectively with others. Constant standing Frequent walking, reaching, handling, and twisting. Occasional sitting, pushing / pulling, fine dexterity, kneeling, and climbing. Rare carrying, crouching, crawling, bending, and balancing. NON-PHYSICAL DEMANDS Responsible for appropriate use and maintenance of City equipment, tools and other resources, including work time. Regular and predictable attendance is expected. May frequently experience time pressure, frequent change of tasks, irregular work schedule / overtime, performing multiple tasks simultaneously, working closely with others as part of a team, and noisy / distracting environment. May experience occasional emergency situations and tedious or exacting work. MACHINES, TOOLS, EQUIPMENT, SOFTWARE AND HARDWARE Typically requires use of standard office equipment and telephone; computer and related hardware and software, such as Microsoft Office Suite; radio, automated external defibrillator (AED); and any other equipment as appropriate or required. WORK ENVIRONMENT The work is typically performed in a secure detention facility, both indoors and outdoors, where there is constant exposure to communicable diseases and physical danger or abuse. There is daily exposure to respiratory hazards, extreme temperatures, noise and vibration, wetness / humidity, and physical hazards. There is frequent exposure to fire hazards, and rare exposure to mechanical, chemical and electrical hazards, and explosives. The employee is expected to use appropriate protective equipment for the assigned task (handgun, pepper spray, handcuffs, gloves, protective eyewear and mask, etc.); and any other equipment as apparent or assigned. Accident Insurance The City provides optional off the job accident insurance through Allstate. This insurance provides reimbursement for treatments associated with a wide array of accidents and injuries, and is available for immediate family members. Premiums are paid entirely by the employee through payroll deduction. Annual Leave Employees accrue annual leave hours based on the length of time they work for the City and their duty cycle. Hours are accrued on a semi monthly pay cycle. Employees are not eligible to use annual leave hours during their first six months of employment. Critical Illness The City provides optional critical illness insurance through Allstate. This insurance provides a lump sum benefit payment if an employee is diagnosed with a covered illness. Examples include heart attack, stroke, coronary atery by-pass surgery, and so on. Premiums are based on age and tobacco use. Premiums are paid entirely by the employee through payroll deduction. Cancer Benefit The City provides optional cancer insurance through Allstate. This insurance provides a benefit payment if an employee is diagnosed with cancer and provides a benefit during cancer treatments. Premiums are paid entirely by the employee through payroll deduction. Deferred Compensation The City of Danville offers a 457 plan to employees, which provides an opportunity to set aside a portion of your salary for retirement. Income taxes are not paid on the money your defer until you retire and start using it or leave the City. Enrollment in this plan is optional. Dental Insurance Employees have the opportunity to enroll in dental insurance through Delta Dental.There is an option of a Low PPO plan or a High PPO plan, and coverage is available for immediate family members. Employees pay the entire premium for this insurance through payroll deduction. Direct Deposit Employees have the option of having their paycheck directly deposited into your financial checking and / or savings account each pay period. Employees may select up to three accounts at the same or different financial institutions for direct deposit. Disability Insurance Employees are given the option of selecting Short-term and / or Long-term disability insurance programs through The Standard for protection in the event that they become disabled through a non-work related injury. Premiums are paid entirely by the employee through payroll deduction. Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Employees and their dependent family members are eligible to use the City of Danville's Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with Sentara Health. The EAP offers free and confidential counseling services to help employees and their dependants deal with serious problems in their lives such as family or marital disputes, problems with alcohol and / or drug abuse, emotional illness, financial or legal worries, or difficulties with stress on the job. In addition to counseling services, the EAP also provides free legal, financial, and Identity Theft guidance. Employee Health and Wellness Center Employees and eligible dependents have access to the CareTeam Health and Wellness Center, which offers high-quality convenient medical care for an extremely low cost- sometimes it is free City employees have dedicated nurse practitioners that provides primary care, lab services, chronic disease management, health and wellness coaching, and a variety of other things. Flexible Spending Account Employees have the option of participating in the flexible spending account (FSA). The FSA allows employees to select a set amount of money to be withheld from their paychecks each pay period for a year to cover certain medical and child care expenses. This money is deducted before taxes are calculated. Money put into the FSA is accessible to the employee through a debit card or through reimbursement. Health Insurance The City of Danville is self-insured and offers medical and prescription drug coverage through Gateway Health. This coverage is offered to employees and their dependents. The City pays a portion of the health insurance premiums and the employee pays a portion. Employees have the choice between a traditional PPO plan and two high deductible plans (HDHP). HDHP have an option to enroll in a Health Savings Account (HSA). Holidays The City of Danville offers the following paid holidays : New Year's Day, Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, 1 / 2 day Day before Thanksgiving, Thanksgiving Day, Day after Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve Day, Christmas Day, Easter Monday, George Washington Day, Columbus Day, Veteran's Day, and Your Birthday Retirement System After five years of employment with the City of Danville, employees are vested in the City's Employees' Retirement System (ERS). ERS is a defined benefit retirement plan with the purpose of providing retirement, disability, and death-in-service benefits. Contributions by employee are mandatory. Sick Leave Sick leave is a privilege granted to all full-time employees. Sick leave is accrued on a semi monthly basis. Term Life Insurance The City of Danville offers optional group term life insurance benefits to employees through The Standard. The amount of death benefit is the employee's annual salary doubled and rounded to the next highest $1,000 up to a maximum of $200,000. Double indemnity (twice the death benefit) is provided for death by accident. The cost of this benefit is divided equally between the City and the employee, which means that the City pays one-half of the premium and the employee pays one-half of the premium. Tuition Reimbursement The City of Danville recognizes the value of educational training, and therefore, provides limited financial reimbursement to employees taking eligible course on their own time. Employees are eligible for tuition reimbursement after their first six months of employment. Vision Insurance Employees have the option of enrolling in vision insurance through BlueView Vision. Coverage is available for immediate family members. Employees pay the entire premium for this insurance through payroll deduction. Universal Life Insurance The City offers optional universal life insurance benefits to employees through Allstate. Employees can select a benefit amount. Premiums are based on an employee's age and tobacco use. Coverage can be selected for an employee's spouse and children. 01 Do you currently possess Jailor Certification by Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services? Yes No 02 Have you ever been or are you currently certified as a correctional officer or jailer? Yes No Required Question

Salary : $43,298 - $51,957