Find & Apply For Correctional / Detention Officer Jobs in Miami, Oklahoma

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Supervise and control inmate behavior while performing various tasks completed during the daily operation of the detention center. Exercise appropriate judgment in handling of special needs situations or inmates; provide assistance in classification of inmates Communicate effectively and coherently with other staff or inmates with approved facility communication devices including the telephone system, intercom system, and portable or base radios Demonstrate effective communicative skills with inmates, public and staff Perform searches of people, cells, objects capable of concealing contraband, and indoor and outdoor areas. The physical aspects of the job entail, walking, kneeling, lifting, bending or stooping for long periods of time and possibly physical altercations with inmates. Administer basic emergency first aid Transport or escort inmates (hostile, aggressive, passive, etc.) using handcuffs and other approved restraints in accordance to policy and procedure. Read and comprehend legal and non-legal documents including the processing of such documents as medical instructions, commitments, release orders, summons, and other documents Maintain weapons, equipment and uniforms in functional condition as prescribed for by departmental policy. Maintain inmate property and storage Collect, resolve and/or direct to appropriate individual or division, inmate complaints, grievances or requests. Prepare investigative and other reports or documentation, using appropriate grammar. Endure verbal and mental abuse when confronted with hostile views or opinions of inmates and other persons in an antagonistic environment. Process and release inmates including taking photographs and legible sets of inked fingerprints, and/or palm prints. Report facility mechanical failures Perform related duties and other responsibilities as assigned Interested parties apply at the Ottawa County Sheriff's Office located at 28 B Street SE Miami, OK 74354.

REQUIREMENTS

Must be at least U.S. Citizen Have a High School Diploma or GED Have a valid Driver's License - Insurable Driving Record Must pass a background investigation and No felony convictions No Domestic Violence Record Good Moral Character Available to work shifts- 24/7 operation Write clearly and concisely; use acceptable grammar, punctuation and spelling; write reports which are organized, complete, accurate and factual Adapt to changes in working conditions (e.g., changes in assignment, shift changes and different types of incidents either incidentally or continuously, etc.) Proceed on assignments without waiting to be told what to do; make an effort to improve skills and keep informed of new developments in field; exert the effort needed to make sure the job is done right, the first time; be consistently productive Follow orders, rules and department policy Prepare and maintain accurate and factual records Work independently in the absence of supervision Understand and follow written or verbal instructions Maintain a high degree of personal and professional honesty and integrity Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$2,655.75 per month

Benefits:

Dental insurance Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Retirement plan Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person