Corrections Officer

TARGET CLOSE DATE : 01 / 31 / 2025

Note : This job posting may close before, or be extended beyond, the listed Target Close Date based on the employment needs of the Merit System.

Grade 16

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TYPE : Full time

JOB SUMMARY :

Corrections Officers work within a city / county jail, and are responsible for maintaining the security and safety of detained inmates and jail personnel. Employees in this job class have a variety of responsibilities within a jail, including : booking detainees into jail, overseeing the release or transfer of inmates, overseeing and monitoring jail visitations, overseeing release and return of inmates on work detail / work release, overseeing and directing inmates involved with housekeeping activities etc. Individuals are responsible for enforcing jail rules and regulations provide for the needs, health, and safety of inmates and jail personnel. Work is performed under constant supervision of Corrections Supervisor in strict compliance to specific policies and procedures.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS :

The following are job-related qualifications that are required for employment consideration for this position :

• Driver's License.
• High school diploma or GED.
• Never been convicted of a felony.
• Never been convicted of a crime of moral turpitude or serious misdemeanor (e.g., 3rd degree assault, domestic violence, weapon or drug charges).

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS :

The following are job-related qualifications deemed desirable by Merit System agencies. These qualifications may be considered by a hiring agency when reviewing applications and inviting candidates to participate in subsequent steps in the selection processes.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS :

Application for this position will be considered for the following Merit System employing agencies :

JOB DUTIES :

Typical job duties include, but are not necessarily limited to :

WORK ENVIRONMENT :

Work is conducted almost exclusively indoors in a secured detention facility setting with occasional visits to external locations such as court rooms or medical facilities. Work involves use of standard office equipment, as well as other equipment used in a jail setting, including : various restraints such as handcuffs and shackles, radio, etc. May require dealing with physically aggressive or violent individuals, and exposure to potential and real physical violence, as well as potential exposure to bodily fluids, contagious or infectious diseases, unpleasant smells, etc. Job may require working nights and weekends.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS :

Job involves physical exertion required for sustained periods of light physical activity such as walking or standing. May involve occasional lifting of items or objects weighing in excess of 75 lbs. with coworkers' assistance. Work involves physical abilities necessary for applying self-defense and restraint tactics in order to defend oneself from physical attack.

ACCOMMODATION :

To request an accommodation in the application or hiring process due to your own ongoing medical condition or disability, please contact our Accommodations Coordinator at accommodationrequest@pbjcal.org or phone at 205-279-3500 (select option 1) Monday through Friday, 8 : 00 a.m. to 5 : 00 p.m. Central Time. The accommodation process is reserved solely for job seekers with disabilities requesting accessibility assistance or an accommodation in the job application process.

EEO STATEMENT :

The Personnel Board of Jefferson County provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment with the Personnel Board of Jefferson County, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. Each Merit System member city / agency operate its own equal employment opportunity policies available on the individual city / agency website.

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DISCLAIMER :

This job description is not meant to be an all-inclusive list of the job duties, responsibilities, or skills and abilities required to do the job and may be changed at the discretion of the Personnel Board at any time.

Salary : $38,209 - $59,259