Correctional Officer

DUTIES:

Supervises program participants in establishing specific standards/goals, providing corrective instruction, maintaining and documenting discipline, performing intake procedures of participants according to prescribed legal guidelines and policies and procedures of the Community Justice Center/Work Release Center, including maintaining participant files, and ensuring completion requirements. Explains program rules and regulations and fee structure to participants. Also, responsible for informing staff and supervisor(s) of organizational developments.

Ensures interior and exterior security of the correctional facility, including monitoring program participant activities, verifying work schedules and other leaves from the facility, signing participants in/out, ensuring proper completion of assigned work, collecting and recording required fees, recording rule violations and conducting Alco-sensor test, metal detector search, strip search, and collects urine drug/alcohol screens.

Conducts routine inspections of the entire facility, checking the cleanliness of dorm/living areas of the facility, accounting for all cleaning supplies and equipment, accounting for the whereabouts of participants, searching for contraband, and detecting potential health, safety, and security hazards.

Oversees program participants in allowable activities, such as telephone calls, counseling, and Evidence-Based Programming. Encouragement/guide in resolving conflicts and direct personnel and participants toward various program opportunities.

Ensures compliance with facility rules and regulations, including recording and reporting inappropriate behavior to appropriate Department personnel and taking necessary action to correct any problems that arise. Responds to participant's grievances following established chain of command procedures. Thorough knowledge and understanding of Indiana Risk Assessment System (IRAS) and Evidence-Based Practices. Ensures program participants follow recommendations of the Indiana Risk Assessment System (IRAS), and case plan in accordance with the IRAS and court-ordered requirements.

Retrieves/distributes meals. Monitors prescribed medication according to the physician's orders. Receives, distributes, examines, and logs incoming/outgoing mail and personal items for participants.

Monitors closed circuit television/camera system. Receives security of fire alarms and responds appropriately while maintaining computer log. Answers telephone and provides information and assistance, taking messages or directing calls/visitors to more appropriate individuals or departments.

Maintains Center vehicles and ensures proper operation. Maintain mileage logs. Transports and/or escorts program participants to various locations as deemed necessary, such as Court, Department of Corrections, medical facilities and hospitals, appointments, recreation, library, and other meetings and activities.

Maintains and updates logs, incident reports, and daily activity reports, including submitting all reports and summaries of activities according to established Department deadlines.

Maintains participant’s files by program date until participant completes requirements.

Prepares required documents, and evaluations/narrative reports. Closes files and collects statistical data for required reports/logs.

Maintains knowledge of Best Practices in the correctional field, utilizing Evidence-Based Practices and attending/participating in various trainings.

Occasionally testifies in legal proceedings/court.

Occasionally responds to emergencies on a 24-hour basis.

Performs related duties as assigned.

I. JOB REQUIREMENTS AND DIFFICULTY OF WORK:

High school diploma or GED.

Possession of and ability to obtain/maintain required certifications and training, including but not limited to First Responder/CPR certification, Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA), and defense tactics training. Completion of Correctional Officer training by attending/participating in various trainings yearly.

Ability to appropriately receive, secure, and account for articles received in evidence, offenders’ fees, or personal belongings of participants.

Thorough knowledge of and ability to make practical application of the customary practices, procedures, rules, and regulations of the Department and to take authoritative action as situations demand.

Working knowledge of and ability to use all assigned Department equipment.

Working knowledge of standard English grammar, spelling, and punctuation, and ability to complete required reports within Department deadlines. Ability to understand, memorize, retain, and carry out oral and written instructions and present findings in oral or written form.

Working knowledge of universal health precautions and bloodborne pathogens control, and the ability to apply such knowledge to protect oneself against infection.

Ability to establish and implement Department policies, directives, and general orders.

Ability to effectively communicate with co-workers, Department superiors, law enforcement agencies, Courts, participants, and members of the public, including being sensitive to professional ethics, gender, cultural diversities, and disabilities.

Assist participants with modifying behavior by promoting and modeling positive social values, encouragement, personal accountability, daily living skills, personal hygiene, health care issues, and guidance in resolving conflict.

Ability to provide public access to or maintain confidentiality of Department information and records according to state requirements. Ability to comply with all employer and Department policies and work rules, including, but not limited to, attendance, safety, drug-free workplace, and personal conduct. Ability to meet all Department hiring requirements, including passage of a drug test.

Ability to competently serve the public with diplomacy and respect, including occasional encounters with hostile/violent persons.

Ability to work irregular and/or extended hours as required in a 24 hour/7 days a week facility.

Ability to work alone with minimum supervision and with others in a team environment, often under time pressure, and on several tasks at the same time.

Ability to deal swiftly, rationally, and decisively with potentially violent individuals in precarious situations, and take authoritative action by applying appropriate discretion and common sense. Ability to de-escalate volatile situations utilizing conversation/negotiation. Properly secures and/or physically restrains violent and uncontrollable detainees as situations demand.

Ability to perform essential functions of the position without posing a direct threat to the health and safety of self and other individuals in the workplace.

Possession of a valid Indiana driver’s license and a demonstrated safe driving record.

II. RESPONSIBILITY:

Incumbent performs a variety of supervisory duties according to established Departmental policies and procedures, making independent decisions and taking authoritative action in response to situational demands. Errors in decisions or work are primarily prevented or detected through supervisory review or notification from other departments or agencies. Undetected errors could lead to endangerment to self/others and/or have adverse effects on Department operations.

III. PERSONAL WORK RELATIONSHIPS:

Incumbent maintains frequent contact with co-workers, Department superiors, law enforcement agencies, Courts, participants, and members of the public for purposes of exchanging information, executing policies, supervising/instructing personnel, and resolving problems.

Incumbent reports directly to the Shift Supervisor and the Security Supervisor.

IV. PHYSICAL EFFORT AND WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Incumbent performs duties in a 24 hour/7 days a week Work Release facility and is regularly exposed to hazards and violence associated with such facilities. Regular duties involve sitting/walking at will, sitting for long periods, standing/walking for long periods, lifting/carrying objects weighing less than 25 pounds, pushing/pulling objects, bending, reaching, crouching/kneeling, close/far vision, color/depth perception, speaking clearly, hearing sounds/communication and handling/grasping/fingering objects. Incumbent occasionally responds to emergencies on a 24-hour basis.

APPLICANT/EMPLOYEE ACKNOWLEDGMENT

The job description for the position of Residential Officer in Charge (OIC) for the Madison County Community Justice Center describes the duties and responsibilities for employment in this position. I acknowledge that I have received this job description, and understand that it is not a contract of employment. I am responsible for reading this job description and complying with all job duties, requirements and responsibilities contained herein, and any subsequent revisions.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $18.00 per hour

Expected hours: 16 – 29 per week

Benefits:

• Employee assistance program

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Preferred)
• Night Shift (Preferred)
• Overnight Shift (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Anderson, IN 46016 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Anderson, IN 46016: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $18