What are the responsibilities and job description for the Correctional Officer position at Leelanau county?
Job Overview
To lawfully maintain custody and security of inmates and oversee inmate activity. To admit, maintain custody and discharge inmates according to State and Federal laws. To accurately prepare and maintain documents in accordance with Department policy. To oversee the health, welfare and safety requirements of inmates. To maintain personal qualification that may be required by the department to perform related work.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED
Work is performed under the supervision of Senior Corrections Deputy, Corrections Sergeants, Jail Lieutenant, Undersheriff and Sheriff.
SUPERVISION EXERCISED
Supervision is exercised over all inmates committed to the custody of the Sheriff. To oversee that the conduct of all persons allowed lawful entry to the jail is in compliance with department rules and regulations.
Responsibilities
-Ability to physically and verbally control disruptive inmates.
-Normal psychological profile and stability.
-Ability to deal effectively with complex human behavior problems.
-Ability to act quickly and calmly in emergencies.
-Ability to work effectively with the public and other criminal justice employees.
-Ability to comprehend and follow verbal and written instructions.
-Ability to communicate effectively in both verbal and written forms.
-Ability and willingness to enforce laws, rules and regulations with firmness and tact.
-Must successfully complete the State of Michigan certification as a Corrections Officer.
Experience Needed
An Employee in this classification, upon appointment, must have the following training and experience.
-Graduation from an accredited high school.
-Associates degree in Criminal Justice or Corrections preferred.
-Some responsible work experience.
-Ability to accurately enter and retrieve data from a computer terminal.
-Familiarity with firearms and ability to qualify according to department standards.
Typical Work
An employee in this classification may be called upon to perform the following tasks, which are illustrative and not exhaustive in nature.
-Obtaining and recording required information from inmate at time of admission to facility.
-Searching inmate and property for weapons and contraband.
-Book and fingerprint prisoners and prepare records of clothing, money and other items on the prisoner at time of detention.
-Safeguard inmate’s personal belongings and return to them upon release.
-Screen inmates for unusual medical or psychological conditions.
-Acceptable working knowledge of emergency first aid and CPR as prescribed by the American Red Cross.
-Physically and verbally control disruptive inmates.
-Escort individual or groups of inmates out of cells for rehabilitation, visiting, exercise, sick call, court appearances, attorney visits, transfers to other facilities, etc.
-Maintain cell count including movement of inmate.
-Enforce inmate rules by making written reports and making violations known to supervisor.
-Investigate violations of inmate rules and regulations.
-Interview witnesses, victims and others in order to prepare required reports.
-Inspect cells and premises for security and sanitation.
-Distributes medication, food trays, laundry, mail commissary orders and bedding supplies.
-Controls inmates by patrolling corridors and other areas in and around the jail.
-Check with court for proper commitment papers and appearances.
-Taking bonds and being responsible for lawfully releasing inmates.
-Administer PBT tests to inmates to determine alcohol content.
-Practical knowledge of applicable Federal, State and local laws and informing supervisors when non-compliance is known.
-Supervise and guard prisoners.
-Perform emergency firefighting functions pending arrival of fire department.
-Answer the telephone and give allowable information to the public.
-Act as bailiff and provide court security when directed.
-Escort and retain custody of inmates removed from jail for approved functions.
-Perform other necessary duties as required by superiors during the course of employment.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $20.88 - $28.08 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 12 hour shift
Ability to Commute:
- Suttons Bay, MI 49682 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Suttons Bay, MI 49682: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $21 - $28
