Corrections Deputy

Corrections Officer

Primary functions of the job are to provide care, custody, safety, security and supervision for inmates. This includes all inmate activities from intake to release according to State and Federal laws, oversee that the conduct of all persons allowed lawful entry to the jail is in compliance with department rules and regulations and accurately prepare and maintain documents in accordance with Department policy.

Essential duties and responsibilities :

• Obtaining and recording required information from inmate at time of admission to facility.
• Searching inmate and property for weapons and contraband.
• Book and fingerprint prisoners and prepare records of clothing, money and other items on the prisoner at time of detention.
• Safeguard inmate's personal belongings and return to them upon release.
• Screen inmates for unusual medical or psychological conditions and report same to supervisors.
• Physically and verbally control disruptive inmates.
• Escort individual or groups of inmates out of cells for rehabilitation, visiting, exercise, sick call, court appearances, attorney visits, transfers to other facilities, etc.
• Maintain cell count including movement of inmates.
• Enforce inmate rules by making written reports and making violations known to supervisor.
• Investigate violations of inmate's rules and regulations. Interview witnesses, victims and others in order to prepare required reports.
• Inspect cells and premises for security and sanitation.
• Distributes food trays, laundry, mail commissary orders and bedding supplies.
• Controls inmates by patrolling corridors and other areas in and around the jail.
• Check with court for proper commitment papers and appearances.
• Taking bonds and being responsible for lawfully releasing inmates.
• Administer PBT tests to inmates to determine alcohol content.
• Practical knowledge of applicable Federal, State and local laws and informing supervisors when non-compliance is known.
• Supervise and guard prisoners.
• Perform emergency firefighting functions pending arrival of fire department.
• Answer the telephone and give allowable information to the public.
• Act as bailiff and provide court security when directed.
• Escort and retain custody of inmates removed from jail for approved functions.
• Other duties as assigned.

Supervision received : Work is performed under the direction of the Sheriff with direct supervision by the Corrections Sergeants and other designated command officers (Lieutenants, Jail Administrator or Undersheriff). Supervisory responsibilities : Supervision is exercised over all inmates committed to the custody of the Sheriff.

Experience, skills, education :

Essential abilities for all St. Clair County job classifications :

Conditions of employment :

Prior to starting employment, and as a condition of continued employment, must demonstrate :

Throughout employment, and as a condition of continued employment, must demonstrate :

Physical requirements and working conditions :