Correctional Officers

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• NOTE: This program is administered by the Department of Correction
  
  

Bureau of Administrative Services.The program may be terminated by the

Department of Correction at any time with or without notice.*

Summary Statement This is the entry level responsible for the discipline

and security of an assigned post inside and/or outside a secure

facility. Work includes acquiring a working knowledge of rules,

regulations, procedures, techniques and equipment by completing

orientation and on-the-job training. Positions report to a technical

supervisor. Career Ladder Upon satisfactory completion of department

promotional standards and job requirements, employees may be eligible to

Be Promoted To The Next Level. Essential Functions

Essential functions are fundamental, core functions common to all

positions in the class series and are not intended to be an exhaustive

list of all job duties for any one position in the class. Since class

specifications are descriptive and not restrictive, incumbents can

complete job duties of similar kind not specifically listed here.

• Maintains control of inmates while escorting individuals or groups
  
  

within the prison.

• Keeps accurate head counts of inmates in the assigned security post.
• Conducts periodic shakedowns of inmates and searches inmates,
  
  

visitors, employees, cell blocks and/or other structures for such

prohibited items as tools, weapons or other contraband.

• Operates manual and electronic locking systems.
• Enforces all rules, regulations and procedures affecting inmate
  
  

discipline, security and safety.

• Observes inmate activities to detect unusual or prohibited behavior
  
  

which may be a threat to the security of the facility or the safety

of the inmate, other inmates, employees or visitors.

• Ensures inmates conform to proper standards of care as required for
  
  

the living areas and personal hygiene.

• Maintains the custody of inmates during transport to other
  
  

institutions and in the community for court appearances or a variety

of appointments.

• Prepares and maintains a daily log and routine reports of activities
  
  

and incidents on the assigned shift using an automated information

system to enter, update, retrieve and report on data.

• May be required to train and care for K-9 including feeding,
  
  

grooming and kennel maintenance.

• May enter institution as backup in riot control and shakedown
  
  

activities.May participate in the pursuit of escapees.