Corrections Officer

Classification Title

Corrections Officer

Department

Public Safety

Pay Range

A21

Please note - NSORNA Nisqually's Sex Offender Registration and Notification Act requires all individuals who have ever been convicted of a sex offense to register with our Public Safety Department. This is true whether or not you have to register with another jurisdiction.

GENERAL SUMMARY

Corrections Officers provide supervision and care of inmates in the corrections facility. This position is responsible for maintaining order in the day-to-day operation of the jail facilities on a 24-hour, 7 day-a-week basis and performing all functions and duties of all shifts in all areas of the facility.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Search, fingerprint, and photograph incoming inmates during booking procedures.
• Supervise inmates for recreation periods, court and medical appointments, and work detail.
• Monitor food service and medication administration.
• Prepare and transport inmates to court and other appointments.
• Release inmates by established procedures for bail, court order or other authority.
• Monitor security systems within the jail to maintain internal jail security.
• Monitor inmate mental and physical health and notify appropriate personnel when needed.
• Observe and direct inmate movement and activity through visual and electronic means.
• Respond to emergencies including fire, riot, or hostage situations within the jail as set forth by policy and procedure.
• Answer and direct telephone calls.
• Monitor all jail access.
• Maintain logs, complete data entry, reports, and related correspondence.
• Successfully complete all assigned training.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

N / A

SUPERVISION N / A

COMPETENCIES

Possesses the knowledge, skills and abilities to successfully perform the primary responsibilities of the position.

Knowledge of :

Skill in :

Ability to :

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the primary responsibilities of this job. This position has physical requirements of varying degrees based on numerous differing work circumstances. In addition to sitting, walking, standing, bending, carrying of light items, an incumbent must be able to run, subdue, and restrain individuals within and out of the jail facility. The majority of the time is spent in the jail facility, where incumbents must respond to emergencies presenting physical risks from various sources including violent suspects / inmates, weapons, noise, chemicals, bodily secretions, and other potential situations / dangers typical to jail settings. Incumbents must be able to wear protective equipment as required by the department and must be able to use equipment associated with a jail environment in addition to operation of a personal computer and related office equipment necessary to perform the primary responsibilities of the job.

BACKGROUND CHECKS AND DRUG SCREENING

I authorize Nisqually Indian Tribe or its designated third-party agency to conduct a background investigation, which may include verification of past employment, education, criminal history, and other relevant records.

I understand that I will be required to undergo a drug screening test as a condition of employment (or engagement). A positive result, refusal to test, or tampering with the test may result in disqualification or termination of employment.

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