Corrections Officer

JOB SUMMARY

Under immediate supervision, the Corrections Officer completes all necessary reports, processes and releases prisoners from jail, completes bond forms, and ensures that all prisoners are fed, bathed and exercised daily. Enforces all Departmental Policies designated by the Chief of Police pertaining to jail.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

No direct supervisory responsibilities.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS / DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Ensures that prisoners clean cells. Ensures that prisoners are fed daily. Ensures that prisoners shower daily and receive exercise period. Ensures that prisoners are transported to medical facilities as needed. Dispenses all medications that have been prescribed. Performs spot inspections of the jail for cleanliness, contraband and security. Fingerprint and photograph prisoners as needed. Processes and releases prisoners. Completes arrest reports, bond forms, fingerprint cards and daily jail records as required. Supervises jail trustees. Types furlough and work release forms for trustees as directed. Maintains and inspect all security systems on a daily basis. Reports any equipment that is faulty or signs of excessive wear. Ensures all video recording equipment is operational. Reports for duty in a clean uniform. Maintains good public relations. Attends various training classes related to duties. Read journals and other printed materials to stay abreast of new trends, tactics and methods of jail operation. Completes all necessary reports to department standards. Cares for animals in impound in the absence of Animal Control or Support Services. Works events and festivals as needed or directed by the Chief of Police or designee. All positions at the City of Orange Beach have the job responsibilities below: Handles sensitive information in a confidential manner. Maintains a highly professional attitude and demeanor at all times. Provides responsible, appropriate, and satisfactory leadership within the City. Communicates positively and professionally in all aspects of the position. Attends all department meetings, City meetings, and professional development activities. Becomes thoroughly familiar with all pertinent state and national policies and comply with said policies. Complies with City wide and departmental policies, as well as state and federal laws. Ensures the positive promotion of the City. Is prompt and punctual in reporting for work, meetings, etc. Performs other duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Verbal skills to communicate factual information to co-workers, supervisors, general public, court personnel and inmates. Deescalation skills. Ability to read print without error and operate a vehicle. Writing skills to clearly and neatly complete routine forms and reports. Reading skills to understand professional publications, court records and complex statutes. Skills in basic math to complete inventories and monthly reports. Listening skills to receive dispatched calls and take complaints. Knowledge of the City, its buildings and road system. Knowledge of city, state and federal laws and court procedures. Knowledge of city and departmental rules, regulations, policies and procedures. Ability to work independently without close supervision. Physical ability sufficient to safely restrain inmates when necessary.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. An equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential functions, duties and responsibilities of the job may be considered.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

High School diploma or its equivalent. Willing to work overtime, non-standard hours, weekends and holidays. Willing to travel. Submit to drug screening tests, as directed. Strength and mobility to deal with rowdy and unruly prisoners. Possess a current and valid Driver's License. Speak well enough to address groups of two or more and to testify in court and to be understood on the radio and telephone.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS N/A. PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS

The physical and mental demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The work environment involves high risks with exposure to potentially dangerous situations or unusual environmental stress inside a law enforcement environment. This requires a range of safety and other precautions against the following: close proximity to vehicular traffic, extreme outdoor weather conditions, subject to possible physical attack or mob conditions, and similar situations where conditions cannot While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear, stand and walk. The work requires considerable and strenuous physical exertion such as climbing, crouching, crawling, lifting and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, and ability to adjust focus. The employee regularly works in restricted areas and may defending oneself or others against physical attack. While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works in indoor conditions and regularly works near video display. The employee may also work in outdoor conditions, some in extreme weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud.