Summary description:
Are you seeking a rewarding career that challenges you, provides an exciting work experience and makes a difference in our community? The Corrections Officer position is for you! The Corrections Officer is an entry level employee, who operates under close supervision to provide safety, security, and welfare of inmates, colleagues, staff, and the public in a building/section jail post. After completion of Field Training Officer (FTO) training, the Corrections Officer advances to directly supervising inmates and is engaged in all functions related to welfare, safety, and security of the inmate housing unit assigned. Performs other ancillary duties assigned.
Job description:
Responsible for assisting the Post Officers and performing duties away from the post to ensure the smooth operation of the building/section.Assists and supports the Post Officers by procuring supplies, delivering paperwork, responding to assistance calls, etc.Assists with mail, commissary, laundry, and other activities at appropriate times.Assists with inmate searches and cell searches as needed.Assists with inmate counts as needed. Updates and prints new count sheets, moves lists and other lists each day. Documents statistical data as required.Assists in meal distribution as needed.Assists in attempting to resolve inmate requests and complaints.Responsible for the cleanliness, maintenance and security of the building and grounds. Conducts cleanup detail as assigned. Notes security breaches/concerns. Conducts outside perimeter security checks of the building/section at least once per shift, checking for damage or maintenance concerns, as well as for inmates tampering with windows, doors, walls, etc. in possible escape attempts.Conducts and monitors recreation and special inmate work details when applicable.Responsible for taking appropriate actions for all rule infractions such as counseling and reporting.Escorts and/or processes inmates into and out of the units as needed, and monitors inmate movement; ensures inmates arrive at court/programs on time and in appropriate attire.Escorts official visitors and other visitors within the building/section.Monitors religious services and programs that occur within the building.Rotates assignments for other staff members. Responds to crisis situations such as fights, fire alarms, medical emergencies, etc. according to policy and procedure.Maintains information logs, assigned and unassigned equipment such as keys, radios vehicles etc.Performs other duties as assigned.Minimum RequirementsEducation and Experience:Must be a US Citizen.Must be 20 years of age.21 years of age for armed assignments.High school Diploma or GED.Must qualify with weapon annually in accordance with TCSO standards.Must meet the Physical Readiness Testing requirements according to TCSO policy.
Eligibility factors:
All Services
Physical requirements include the ability to lift/carry up to 20–50 pounds occasionally, visual acuity, speech and hearing, hand and eye coordination and manual dexterity necessary to operate a computer and office equipment. Subject to standing, walking, sitting, jogging, running, repetitive motion, reaching, climbing stairs, bending, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, pushing, pulling, balancing, client/customer contact, squatting to perform the essential functions. Subject to stressful environment and client and customer contact for extended periods of time. Subject to contact with communicable diseases, radiation, hazardous waste, human fecal matter and foul odors. Job may involve danger due to contact with criminals and suspects.Must be able to lift and wear an approximately 40 pound Self Contained breathing apparatus for emergencies during fires; and must be able to partially lift and drag an average weight person of 150 lbs., a distance of 75 feet for the evacuation of individuals unable to assist themselves during emergencies; must be able to physically restrain hostile and combative subjects; must be able to participate in defensive tactics training and annual refresher training. Must be able to work any shift and must be able to communicate in clear English during emergencies.
