Corrections Officer I

CLASS SPECIFICATION

DATE:4/19/2022

JOB TITLE:CORRECTIONS OFFICER II

DEPARTMENT:JAIL

REPORTS TO:CORRECTIONS SERGEANT

FLSA STATUS:NONEXEMPT

STARTING SALARY:C

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

Under general supervision, performs duties related to the enforcement of federal, state and county laws and ordinances in conjunction with processing and care of County prisoners.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Processes incoming inmates, to include searches, inventory ofpersonal property, issuance of jail clothing, photographing, fingerprinting, and completion of thecomputer basedbooking program.
• conductssearchesofinmates and their clothing
• searches for contraband; 
• prepares andmaintainslogs and reports
• overseesinmates
• Maintains security,accountabilityand control of inmates.
• performs periodic shakedowns; 
• periodicallyobservesand monitors activities and well-being ofinmates

• inspects mail andpersonal property; 
• provides simplebasic first aid and CPR
• calls for EMS and officer support in emergencies; 
• serves meals and insures proper feeding ofinmates and inmate hygiene
• issues items from commissary; 
• assistsin the transportationofinmates
• releases and logs outinmatesfor work release and checks them in on return; 
• Releases inmates with the approval of the Shift Supervisor after all checks required by facility policies and procedures are completed and aredeemedaccurate. 
• completes a variety of reports and documents; 
• receives and secures bonds; 
• maintains records; 
• performs other duties as assigned. 

QUALIFICATIONS

• High School diploma or equivalent 
• Valid Kansas Driver’s license
• Minimum of 18 years of age or older by hiring date.  
• No Felony Convictions
• No convictions for domestic Violence,Stalkingor related offenses. 

• Must be able to perform the physical duties of the position of Corrections Officer. 

Working knowledge of first aid. 

Ability to learn regulations regarding jails and confinement of prisoners and of the principles, techniques and practices involved in prisoner care and maintenance.

Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.

Ability to perform a high level of sustained physical activity.

Ability to communicate clearly and concisely verbally and in writing.

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships and interact effectively with supervisors, co-workers, prisoners and the general public.

EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING

Any combination of experience and training equivalent to graduation from high school; some experience involving public contact is desirable.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

• Mustpossessgood overall physical and mental condition consistent with the unassisted ability to perform, with or without reasonable accommodation, all statutorily defined activities,dutiesand tasks of a Corrections Officer. These activities, duties and tasks are presumed to include the responsibilities set forth within this position description. 
• A Corrections Officer must be able to: 

• Perform the physical functions of a corrections officer. 
• Stand forlong periodsof time
• Respond to emergencies, using physical force to subdue or restrain violent or combative inmates, aswarrantedby the inmate’s actions/aggression. 

• Manuallyoperategates and doors. 
• Lift/carry/assist with the evacuation of unconscious or unwilling inmates.
• Crouch/climb/kneel/crawl/walk as necessary to conduct searches
• Run up/down stairs, run distances, and deal effectively with inmatesimmediatelyupon arrival
• Have correctable and peripheral vision toobservethe activities of inmates. 
• Communicate effectively in verbal and written formats. 
• Take effective action toproperly manageincarcerated adults

• A Corrections Officer mustpossess: 

• The ability to attend trainingin order todevelop the skills needed to be an effective Corrections Officer. 
• The ability to communicate effectively in verbal and written formats. 
• The ability to type/keyboardin order towritereports and enter data into acomputer basedinmate database.
• The ability to interact in the adult correctional environment effectively and proactively. 
• The ability to follow the policies, procedures, General Orders and Post orders of the facility. 
• The ability to make decisions based upon the facts and circumstances present at the time of an incident or event andtake actionbased upon the decision made.