What are the responsibilities and job description for the Corrections Officer position at Duchesne County?
Join our team at the Duchesne County Sheriff's Office! We offer competitive benefits, including:
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance: We pay 80% to 95% of your premiums.
- Retirement Contributions: The County contributes to your Utah Retirement Systems (URS) account.
- Paid Time Off (PTO): Start earning PTO immediately upon hire.
- Annual Paid Holidays: Enjoy 108 hours of paid holidays each year.
Be part of a dedicated team committed to serving our community. Apply today!
If not certified, no problem. We will assist you with that obstacle and send you to (POST)Police Officer Standard Testing, plus pay you while you attend.
POSITION PROFILE
Under the supervision of the Corrections Corporal, performs a variety of correctional duties related to the security, safety, order, control, and discipline of the jail, including incarceration and supervision of inmates.
GOALS
- To provide safety and security for incarcerated inmates.
- To maintain county, office, and personal integrity.
- To enhance inmate development.
- To reduce office and countywide liabilities through knowledge and practices of the Policy and Procedures associated with Correction Officer functions.
- To provide a safe environment to the community and visitors of Duchesne County.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Provides security of the county jail, i.e. inspections of locks, gates, doors, and perimeter gates.
- Supervises inmates in accordance with establishing policies, regulations, and procedures.
- Observes conduct and behavior of inmates to prevent disturbances and escapes; searches inmate cells for contraband articles; patrols assigned areas for evidence of forbidden activities and infractions of inmates.
- Employs various forms of discipline as needed to maintain order among inmates.
- Performs inmate supervision during recreation, meal periods, and transit.
- Provides necessary needs (physical, medical, etc.) of inmates.
- Performs various tasks associated with the acceptance of new arrestees, such as searches, pat-downs, bookings, and logs, secures confiscated property brought in by arrestee, and reviews offense status and classification to determine the level of security and confinement.
- Performs various duties associated with the release of inmates. Verifies that all Duchesne County-issued property is returned and in proper condition; completes release paperwork; forwards any court documentation to the appropriate courts; and returns all property to the individual that was confiscated at booking.
- Prepares arrest records including reports, bookings, releases, fingerprinting, and mug shot photography; assists in the maintenance of various records and information reporting materials and databases.
- Operates and oversees the Control Room and masters all security and electronic functions to ensure the total security of the facility. Maintains a daily log of all activity and incidents.
- Subject to on-call status as needed.
- Subject to rotating shifts including nights, weekends, and holidays.
- Performs related duties as business necessitates.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
- High School Diploma or equivalent;
- Must be at least 21 years of age; and
- Bilingual Spanish is desired, but not required.
LICENSE AND CERTIFICATION
- Must have a current and valid Utah Driver's License; and
- Must complete, graduate, and receive certification in Special Functions Officer and Basic Corrections Officer from the Utah Peace Officer Standards and Training Academy (POST) within 10 weeks of hire.
OTHER REQUIREMENTS
- Must pass a comprehensive background check and drug testing.
- Must successfully complete one year of probation including a Field Training Officer course to continue employment with the Duchesne County Sheriff's Office.
- Must complete CPR certification within one year and renew as required.
