What are the responsibilities and job description for the Correctional Officer position at duchesne?
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POSITION PROFILE
Under the supervision of the Corrections Corporal, performs a variety of correctional duties related to the security, safety, order, control, and discipline of the jail, including incarceration and supervision of inmates.
GOALS
- To provide safety and security for incarcerated inmates.
- To maintain county, office, and personal integrity.
- To enhance inmate development.
- To reduce office and countywide liabilities through knowledge and practices of the Policy and Procedures associated with Correction Officer functions.
- To provide a safe environment to the community and visitors of Duchesne County.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Provides security of the county jail, i.e. inspections of locks, gates, doors, and perimeter gates.
- Supervises inmates in accordance with establishing policies, regulations, and procedures.
- Observes conduct and behavior of inmates to prevent disturbances and escapes; searches inmate cells for contraband articles; patrols assigned areas for evidence of forbidden activities and infractions of inmates.
- Employs various forms of discipline as needed to maintain order among inmates.
- Performs inmate supervision during recreation, meal periods, and transit.
- Provides necessary needs (physical, medical, etc.) of inmates.
- Performs various tasks associated with the acceptance of new arrestee(s), such as searches, pat-downs, bookings, logs; secures confiscated property brought in by arrestee, and reviews offense status and classification to determine the level of security and confinement.
- Performs various duties associated with the release of inmates. Verifies that all Duchesne County-issued property is returned and in proper condition; completes release paperwork; forwards any court documentation to the appropriate courts; and returns all property to the individual that was confiscated at booking.
- Prepares arrest records including reports, bookings, releases, fingerprinting, and mug shot photography; assists in the maintenance of various records and information reporting materials and databases.
- Operates and oversees the Control Room and masters all security and electronic functions to ensure the total security of the facility. Maintains a daily log of all activity and incidents.
- Subject to on-call status as needed.
- Subject to rotating shifts including nights, weekends, and holidays.
- Performs related duties as business necessitates.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
- High School Diploma or equivalent;
- Must be at least 21 years of age; and
- Bilingual Spanish is desired, but not required.
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