Correctional Officer

POSITION SUMMARY

The Correctional Officer provides safe and secure care and custody for inmates committed to the Eau Claire County Jail. This position supervises inmates in their assigned duties, prevents escapes, and maintains discipline in conformance with strict rules, regulations, and standard operating procedures.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Actively manages inmate behavior and activities to ensure inmates obey the rules; observes and supervises inmates from stations or by patrolling cell blocks, corridors, dormitories, or work areas; maintains order, safety, and security relating to the confinement of inmates defined by Wisconsin State Statutes and the US Constitution; searches inmates and inspects cells, recreation areas, and other activity areas for unauthorized objects or materials.
• Interprets and enforces institutional procedures, rules, and regulations; admits and discharges inmates; records inmate demographic information; photographs and fingerprints inmates; receives bail bond monies and fine payments; interprets and complies with all bond conditions and commitment orders; maintains counts of inmates in assigned areas; manages records of inmate funds and personal property.
• Adheres to strict safety and security rules and regulations; controls all access to the jail; allows authorized individuals access to inmates; ensures that inmates are available for all scheduled court appearances and other appointments; escorts and supervises inmate access to educational, recreational, religious, library services, and other activities; ensures compliance with all procedures and schedules for meals, laundry, cleaning, maintenance, inspection, and inmate activities; answers or properly refers all inquiries concerning inmates; prevents and documents damage to jail property and facilities.
• Responds to safety and security incidents and other emergency situations; breaks up fights; physically restrains and controls resisting and uncooperative inmates; practices constructive interpersonal skills to obtain maximum cooperation with minimum coercion; writes reports for incidents or disciplinary actions.
• Responds to inmate concerns, needs, and medical emergencies; interprets individuals’ mental and physical condition to determine best course of action for resolution; performs emergency first aid; operates emergency equipment; reports incidents to medical staff; remains calm and performs effectively under stressful conditions.
• Pursues inmates attempting escape; searches visitors; participates in administrative and disciplinary hearings; administers drug and alcohol testing; transports and assists in the supervision of residents traveling outside the facility.
• Provides effective and credible testimony in a court of law; thoroughly reviews case facts in preparation of testimony.
• Proficiently utilizes police related equipment as warranted, such as cameras, weapons, radios, driving of emergency vehicles, tear gas and gas mask, and self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA).
• Assists in peer instruction or training.
• Carries out any lawful order or duty as prescribed by the Sheriff.
• Performs other related duties as required or assigned.

TRAINING AND PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma or equivalent.
  
• Citizen of the United States.
• Appointment will be conditional upon successful completion of a criminal background check resulting in no felony convictions in any jurisdiction unless the judgment or conviction has been reversed or a complete pardon has been granted.
• Fingerprinting will be kept on file for identification purposes.
• Position will be subject to pre-hire, random, and post-accident drug and alcohol testing during the course of employment.
• Position will require a pre-employment physical, audiogram, and testing required to wear Self Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA).
• Position will require a psychological examination.
• Possess and maintain a valid driver's license and acceptable driving record.
• Possess Wisconsin Jail Officer Certification or obtain certification within twelve (12) months of hire and maintain certification thereafter.
• As a condition of continued employment, attend 24 hours of annual ongoing training in law enforcement/corrections.

DESIRED TRAINING AND PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE QUALIFICATIONS

• Two (2) years post-secondary education in a related field.
• Correctional officer experience or equivalent human services experience.
• Ability to fluently speak Spanish, sign language, or other foreign language as a secondary language.
• CPR/First Aid Certification.
• Paid or volunteer experience with a professional organization that provides training in a relevant service-related field.