Corrections Officer

OSAGE COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE
POSITION DESCRIPTION

Position: Corrections Officer

Reports to: Corrections Sergeant

Objective
Support the protection of life and property in the community through maintenance and effective operations of the County Jail.

Supervision-Responsibility for work of others
No responsibility for the direction or supervision of others.

General Description

Under the general supervision of a Corrections Corporal, books inmates into jail and arrange for discharge, transporting inmates as needed and the proper cleaning of the Sheriff’s Department.

Actual duties and workload vary according to assigned shift. Personal conduct (on-duty as well as off-duty) must be such that it does not bring disrepute or unnecessarily endanger the public’s trust or confidence in the agency or its members.

Important and Essential Duties
The duties listed are typical examples of the work, they are neither restricted to nor all- encompassing of the duties to be performed under this job title. Osage County Sheriff’s Office retains the right to modify or change the essential and additional functions of the job at any time.

• Assumes responsibility for inmate health and safety.
• Conducts booking and discharge procedures.
• Transports inmates to court and other facilities.
• Answers incoming telephone inquiries.
• Performs jail security checks.
• Supervised inmate activities.
• Assists with medication dispersal.
• Supervises inmate visitation.
• Provides court room security as needed.
• Serves warrants and civil papers as needed.

• Assists with food preparation and disbursal to inmate population.
• Performs general janitorial services to Sheriff’s Department.
• Performs intoxilyzer tests on Driving Under the Influence classification arrests.
• Correctly complete a task in a timely manner.
• Completely and factually document information and data without duplication.
• Possess and maintain the physical ability necessary to complete the essential duties of the position.
• Maintain an acceptable level of availability for work to include rotating shifts, evenings, weekends, holidays, and emergency call-in for emergency situations.

Other/Marginal Duties

• Complete assigned and self-initiated workloads in a punctual and professional manner.
• Performs other duties and responsibilities as needed or assigned including general cleaning, emptying trash, and other housekeeping duties.

Job Qualifications/Requirements

• The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Special Requirements Must be able to pass all pre-employment requirements, including but not limited to, psychological examination and thorough background investigation.

General RequirementsMust be 18 years of age at the time of hire
US Citizen
No felony or serious misdemeanor convictions

Education/Experience
High School Diploma or general equivalency diploma (GED)

License or Certification

Ability to secure and maintain required certifications to include bi-annual cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) training and intoxilyzer 5000 training and be qualified with handguns.

Essential Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
Some assignments may require additional skills and abilities not listed here.

• The ability to work in a cooperative and collaborative effort to support the mission of the Osage County Sheriff’s Office.

• The ability to deal with sensitive information in a discreet manner maintaining confidentiality.
• The ability to effectively engage in more than one activity at a time.
• The ability to effectively communicate via personal, telephonic, radio, and written means. This includes speaking clearly and concisely in a well-modulated voice using proper diction, spelling, and grammar.
• The ability to apply problem solving skills to best serve the public and the multiple agencies we assist.
• Ability and willingness to adhere to moral and ethical principles and to possess sound moral character and honesty.
• Ability to work in a cooperative or coordinated effort whether as part of a group or persons acting together as a team or in the interest of a common cause.
• Ability to judge, make decisions or form an opinion objectively, authoritatively, and wisely especially in matters affecting action, good sense and discretion.
• Adheres to Osage County Sheriff’s Office core values – respect, integrity, and professionalism – at all times.

Computer/Automation

• Knowledge of general computer software programs (Word and Excel) and the ability to learn other sheriff’s office communication, operating systems and related software.
• Ability to work with various types of computer hardware and other computer related equipment and possess basic computer data entry skills.
• Ability to type an acceptable number of words per minute.

Physical/Physiological

• The ability to hear, read, comprehend, and carry out written instructions in English.
• The ability to coordinate hands and eyes in using automated office equipment and phone and radio communication.
• Perform all duties in a professional manner during high stress and emotional situations.

Effectively cope with stress and discuss job stressors when necessary.

Work Conditions/Environment:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Environmental Factors

• Duties are performed indoors, minimal adverse conditions.
• Minimal exposure to extreme cold, extreme heat, wet or dry conditions.
• May be exposed to office related odors, dusts, fumes.

Physical Demands of Essential Job Functions

• A maximum occasional lift of 5lbs from Floor-Waist, Sit, stand and bilateral hand coordination continuous. Walk and forward reach are occasional. Ability to provide self- defense in event of an attack from inmates is required. PDC Level: Sedentary

Machines, Tools and Equipment

• Keyboard, mouse, radio, computer monitors, phones, and other office tools and machines.

Please visit our webpage and complete an application for consideration for this position. You may attach the application to your resume when applying through really or follow the instructions on our web page: http://osageco.org/main/elected-offices/sheriff/job-opportunities

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $18.88 - $19.88 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 12 hour shift
• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Holidays
• Night shift
• Overtime
• Weekends as needed

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $19 - $20