Correctional Officer

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PROFILE

Under the supervision of the Corrections Corporal performs a variety of correctional duties related to the security safety order control and discipline of the jail including incarceration and supervision of inmates.

GOALS

• To provide safety and security for incarcerated inmates.
• To maintain county office and personal integrity.
• To enhance inmate development.
• To reduce office and countywide liabilities through knowledge and practices of the Policy and Procedures associated with Correction Officer functions.
• To provide a safe environment to the community and visitors of Duchesne County.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Provides security of the county jail i.e. inspections of locks gates doors and perimeter gates.
• Supervises inmates in accordance with establishing policies regulations and procedures.
• Observes conduct and behavior of inmates to prevent disturbances and escapes; searches inmate cells for contraband articles; patrols assigned areas for evidence of forbidden activities and infractions of inmates.
• Employs various forms of discipline as needed to maintain order among inmates.
• Performs inmate supervision during recreation meal periods and transit.
• Provides necessary needs (physical medical etc.) of inmates.
• Performs various tasks associated with the acceptance of new arrestee(s) such as searches pat-downs bookings logs; secures confiscated property brought in by arrestee and reviews offense status and classification to determine the level of security and confinement.
• Performs various duties associated with the release of inmates. Verifies that all Duchesne County-issued property is returned and in proper condition; completes release paperwork; forwards any court documentation to the appropriate courts; and returns all property to the individual that was confiscated at booking.
• Prepares arrest records including reports bookings releases fingerprinting and mug shot photography; assists in the maintenance of various records and information reporting materials and databases.
• Operates and oversees the Control Room and masters all security and electronic functions to ensure the total security of the facility. Maintains a daily log of all activity and incidents.
• Subject to on-call status as needed.
• Subject to rotating shifts including nights weekends and holidays.
• Performs related duties as business necessitates.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• High School Diploma or equivalent;
• Must be at least 21 years of age; and
• Bilingual Spanish is desired but not required.

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