Corrections Officer Job Description

Job summary 1

A Corrections Officer in this classification is responsible to book, supervise, receive, discharge, and assure the safety and security of City jail inmates and their belongings.

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Job summary 2

The Corrections Officer performs skilled professional corrections work in the supervision of adult or juvenile offenders in a 24/7 maximum security correctional facility. The employee oversees and controls security functions and activities related to the care, custody, and well-being of inmates through the principles of direct supervision. The work involves an element of personal danger and physical exertion. The employee must be able to make independent decisions and exercise independent judgment in responding to emergencies.

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Job summary 3

The Corrections Officer reports directly to the Corrections Sergeant in the Police Department. After an initial training period, employees perform duties without direct supervision except for unusual or difficult problems occasionally encountered when assistance or advice may be required. When working in the jail, employees may be responsible for assigning duties to jail trustees.

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The Corrections Officer provides care and supervision of inmates housed in the jail facility. Other duties involved are transporting inmates, juveniles, and mentally ill; performing all intake procedures for incoming prisoners; supervising the daily housing area and periodically must subdue prisoners.

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Incumbent serves as Corrections Officer for the Jail Division of the County Sheriff’s Department, responsible for maintaining control and ensuring safety of facility, staff, and inmates.

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Job summary 6

We are looking for a Corrections Officer.

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Job summary 7

A Corrections Officer maintains security and safety of inmates in the County jail as determined by the Sheriff, process admission/discharge paperwork and coordinate all paperwork of inmates, and to operate the Central Control computer system.

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Job summary 8

We are creating an eligibility list for the position of Corrections Officer.

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Job summary 9

Under the supervision of the Jail Administrator, a Corrections Officer is responsible for all activities relating to the safe and secure operation of the jail. This includes all inmate activities from intake to release, and various duties related directly to inmate affairs.

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We are looking for a Corrections Officer.

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