What are the responsibilities and job description for the Inmate Security Officer position at Pennington County?
Inmate Security Officers assigned to the Pennington County Jail is staffed between 10pm and 7am based on operational needs.
FULL BENEFITS PACKAGE! - Vacation and Sick Leave, medical/dental/vision/life insurance, state pension program with income throughout retirement!
PAID TRAINING! - We will train you to be successful at your job!
CAREER ADVANCEMENT & READINESS! - This position often advances into a Correctional Officer position.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Perform security rounds during scheduled and unscheduled times. Use discretion to determine violations and unusual situations and direct the appropriate response. Initiate and monitor inmate movement. Attend to the needs of inmates in assigned areas, including responding to inmate inquiries as directed. Distribute authorized items to inmates. Be alert and prepared to respond with force in an emergent situation and to aid others as outlined in policy. Respond to medical emergencies. Respond to inmate mental health behaviors, to include determining risk factors for mental health intervention or implementing suicide precautions. Document incidents, movement, rounds and inmate discipline. Attend meetings and trainings as required. Perform related duties as assigned by supervisor. Maintain compliance with all county policies and procedures.
These job specifications should not be construed to imply that these requirements are the exclusive duties of the positions. Incumbents may be required to follow any other instructions, and to perform any other related duties, as may be required.
HS Diploma or GED. Must be at least 19 years of age at the time of employment offer. Preference will be given to those with military, public safety and/or security experience. No felony convictions. Must meet minimum hiring assessment standards, including criminal and character background and drug screening. Possession of or ability to readily obtain a valid South Dakota Driver’s License within 90 days of moving to South Dakota.
Work is typically performed indoors in a correctional facility. This is a potentially volatile environment with high accountability. This position may be exposed to contagious or infectious diseases or irritating chemicals. Work requires the use of protective devices, such as masks, goggles, gloves, etc. This position will include close interaction with inmates.
Physical Requirements:
Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions consistent with the ADA, FMLA, and other federal, state and local standards, including meeting qualitative and quantitative productivity standards. Ability to maintain regular, punctual attendance consistent with the ADA, FMLA, and other federal, state and local standards. Must be able to lift and carry up to 100 pounds. Must be able to communicate clearly and effectively on telephone, in-person and in writing. Must be able to stoop, kneel, crouch, stand, climb stairs, walk and sit. Ability to periodically exert high levels of energy in the form of unarmed self-defense and lifting or moving more than 100 pounds. Must be able to effectively communicate objectives and mediate disputes. Must be able to handle high levels of stress while making prompt and effective decisions. Ability to respond to emergent situations, including the ability to run, restrain aggressive or suicidal individuals and manipulate restraint tools.