Security/Corrections Officer

Department: Sheriff’s Office Date Posted: 04/16/26

Salary: $18.00/hr

Type of Regular Full-Time  Regular Part-Time  Part-Time  Temporary/On-call 
Employment:

WHERE TO APPLY:
1) If a current employee: Sign into “County Connect” https://saginawcounty.sharepoint.com/sites/CountyConnect and

under the “Employee Resources” tab, select “Job Postings.” Click the “Select One” button and utilize the dropdown
selection to choose the posting. Click “Apply” and complete the electronic application.

2) Scan the QR code
3) Select “Apply Online” at Saginaw County Job Postings;
4) Complete a “Printable Application” and return by:

• Mail: Personnel Division of the Administrator’s Office

• Fax: 989-790-5566
  

Applications are accepted until there are a sufficient number of qualified applicants or a qualified candidate

has been identified. The position could close at any time.

Must successfully complete the employment screening process, which may include oral evaluations,

psychological, physical, and drug screening, as well as a complete background investigation.
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General Definition of Work:
Under general supervision of jail Sergeant, provides security for incarcerated inmates in the Saginaw County Jail.
Supervises inmates during exercise and visitation periods. Assists with searches, rounds, feeding, changing clothing,
delivering mail, moving and incidental duties.

Essential Functions:
• Makes rounds ensuring prisoners are safe, secure, accounted for, and that all rules and regulations are being

followed.

• Moves inmates from quarantine to new cell locations and from holding tanks in Booking to new cell locations. This

• Completes various paperwork. Maintains control tower log and prepares reports on unusual activities.

• Removes inmates from cells, searches, and escorts to/from exercise area. Monitors inmates during exercise

• Periodically searches inmate cells for contraband items and makes written report of findings.

• Issues clean clothing to inmates.

• Ensures jail is clean and sanitary.

• Assists in inmate feeding, delivers mail, and takes inmates to medical area, etc.

• Oversees trustees performing various functions such as passing out forms, laundry, and supplies.
  

Minimum Qualifications:
Education: High School diploma or GED equivalent.
Special Requirements:

✓ Must attend and pass the 160-hour Local Corrections Officer Training Academy within one year of hire.
✓ Ability to use tact and diplomacy and understand people from all social/economic and cultural backgrounds.