Corrections Officer-Female

Correction Officer

Are you interested in law enforcement and public safety? Consider being a correction officer with our department!

Applicants are required to read the Public Safety Information Book prior to application. This booklet is available by clicking here .

Please use the link below to apply :

https : / / www.governmentjobs.com / careers / zanesville

Minority applicants encouraged to apply.

Position qualifications : An appropriate combination of education, training, coursework, and experience may qualify an applicant to demonstrate required knowledge, skills, and abilities. An example of an acceptable qualification is : high school degree, GED or equivalent. 18 years of age or more. Completion of Corrections Course through OPOTA or qualified technical school (not a requirement to apply).

Ability to document identity and employment eligibility within three (3) days of original appointment as a condition of employment in compliance with Immigration Reform and Control Act requirements.

Licensure or Certification Requirements : Certified as a Corrections Officer from the State of Ohio (not a requirement to apply). State motor vehicle operator's license.

Distinguishing Job Characteristics : Under general supervision, controls prisoner behavior to maintain security within the Zanesville City Jail.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities : To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to satisfactorily perform each essential duty listed below. Reasonable accommodations will be made for disabled persons, covered by the Americans with Disabilities Act, in accordance with its requirements.

Maintains jail security. Monitors and controls prisoners in accordance with jail policy, procedure, and standards. Supervises prisoners engaged in eating meals, sleeping, recreation, and other living activities. Controls and restrains inmates to protect themselves, other prisoners, correctional staff, visitors, and other persons from harm. Reports and responds to unusual conditions or occurrences.

Monitors visits from attorneys, clergy, health nurse, family, friends, and others and ensures visit is conducted in accordance with security procedures.

Conducts head counts on a regular basis, and randomly inspects jail dorm living areas to confiscate contraband, weapons, and other items.

Operates Central Control Board and monitors cell and other areas. Operates electronic locks to control access to and from secured areas.

Books inmates in accordance with established procedures. Frisks and secures prisoner, and takes fingerprints and mug shots. Questions prisoner to solicit and record booking information into computer system. Inventories and intakes money and property, and prepares records of receipt. Gives showers to delouse prisoner, issues personal items, informs inmate of jail rules, and performs other booking procedures as required. Releases prisoners as authorized and in accordance with procedure upon completion of sentence or transfer.

Releases inmates from jail as authorized, and when assigned to work release or work details. Supervises work detail of trustees engaged in cleaning an