Correctional Officer

Position Summary

Supervise inmates confined to the County Jail or involved in the Jail Diversion Programs. This is a civilian classification; employees are not sworn and do not have arrest powers.

Responsibilities

• Interview and record information from inmate interviews.
• Supervise Huber inmates and Jail Diversion Program inmates.
• Answer and handle all calls from employers, family, public, probation officers, social workers, and other jail personnel.
• Verify employment and appointments of Huber inmates, process appropriate paperwork, review rules with inmates, and assist inmate job-search procedures.
• Answer inmate questions and reply to written correspondence.
• Make wristbands for new inmates.
• Maintain security in the jail.
• Conduct classification reviews of inmates and maintain files on classification paperwork.
• Conduct daily count of inmate workers for monthly reports.
• Compile inmate behavior records and maintain jail activity logs.
• Maintain discipline in a correctional setting.
• Process mail and deliver food carts.
• Train new correctional officers and attend daily shift briefings.
• Work on special teams as required.

Success Factors (KSA's)

Job Requirements, Education, Training & Experience

Essential Job Functions (Physical Elements)

Equipment Use & Working Conditions

Benefits Highlights

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