What are the responsibilities and job description for the Corrections Officer I position at Jackson County Missouri?
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Department: Corrections
Grade: 140
Salary: $25.00/hour
** The Detention Center is a 24/7 facility and vacancies to be filled may be in any of three different shifts
Job Duties
- Responsible for providing security for inmates housed at the Jackson County Detention Center and following written procedures and guidelines in the department's policy and procedure manual.
- Associate may be assigned to different posts, areas and shifts depending upon the needs of the operation
- Receives and processes new inmates; checks for proper commitment papers, conducts searches for contraband, physically assesses inmate for injuries or other health concerns, inventories personal property, escorts inmate through all intake functions and areas
- If overtime is required, the associate is subject to being held over/drafted and/or called in to report for work when staffing shortages, department emergencies and other assignments require.
Minimum Qualifications
- High School Diploma or its equivalent.
- One year of experience working in the Criminal Justice System.
- Complete and pass the Jail Academy Exam.
- Pass and maintain firearms qualification.
- Certified in First Aid, CPR, and AED.
- Must possess/maintain an active telephone.
- Must possess/maintain valid Missouri or Kansas Driver's License.
- Must be able to regularly and reliably report to work on time for scheduled shift.
- Must submit to and pass a police background check, drug screen, motor vehicle record check and physical examination. BARGAINING UNIT POSITION.
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Salary : $25
