Correctional Officer (51050)

A Corrections Officer is responsible for all activities relating to the safe and secure operation of the Jail.  This includes all inmate activities from receiving into booking, up to and including release.  Persons in this position are responsible for basic security, inmate booking, inmate transport, medical and food service responsibilities, inmate visitation, inmate mail, and electronic monitoring of the entire Jail facility.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED:  Work is performed under the supervision of the Corrections Shift Supervisor.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:  An employee in this class may be called upon to do any or all of the following:  (These examples do not include all of the tasks which an employee may be expected to perform).

• Obtaining and recording required information from inmate at the time of admission to the 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 the time of detention.
• Safeguard inmate's personal belongings and return to them upon release.
• Screen inmates for unusual medical or psychological conditions and report same to supervisors and medical personnel.
• 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 inmate count including movement of inmates.
• Enforce inmate rules by making written reports and making violations known to a supervisor.
• Investigate violations of inmate's rules and regulations.  Interview witnesses, victims and others in order to prepare required reports.
• Inspect cells and premises for security and sanitation.
• Distribute food trays, laundry, mail, commissary and bedding supplies.
• Controls inmate's by patrolling corridors and other areas in and around the jail.
• Check with court for proper commitment papers and appearances.
• Taking of bonds and being responsible for lawfully releasing inmates.
• Transporting of inmate's to court, medical and other appointments.
• Perform related work as required.

QUALIFICATIONS -  Applicants for the position of Corrections Officer must:

• Applicant must have passed the Michigan Sheriff's Association - EMPCO written exam for Corrections Officers and submit documentation of their score at the time of application submission.
• Applicant must have taken and passed the MSCTC-LCOPAT physical fitness test within the last year and submit documentation at the time of application submission.
• Applicant must be a minimum of 18 years of age.
• Applicant must possess a valid driver's license.
• Applicant must be free of any felony convictions.
• Applicant must have a minimum successful completion of High School or equivalent.

Information on how to register for the written test may be found: https://www.empco.net/msa/

Information on the MSCTC-LCOPAT Physical Test may be found: http://www.misctc.org/standards.html

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS:

• Ability to physically and verbally control disruptive inmates.
• 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 orders/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 Corrections Academy Certification as a Corrections Officer when requested by this department.