Correctional Officer

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Correctional Officer:

This position oversees and maintains custody, care, and control of inmates or detainees of a facility, while enforcing the rules, regulations, policies, and procedures of the company and contracting agency. This position is for an FDLE Certified correctional officer. Primary Duties and Responsibilities (Must be a U.S. Citizen) Oversees and monitors the activities of the inmates or detainees in living areas, recreation activities areas, dining areas and visitation areas. Coordinates and monitors inmate or detainee movements, conducts counts, and provides emergency response as needed. May be assigned to various posts including, but not limited to, the control room, front and sally port entrance, health services, special housing, perimeter security, transportation, work details, reception, intake, and visits officer, etc., as required by management. Provides security in program activities and supervises labor crews in various areas around facility. Conducts shakedown for contraband materials, either individually or as part of a specialized team. Confiscates contraband in accordance to facility and contracting agency policies and procedures. Initiates disciplinary reports on inmates or detainees. Prepares reports and maintains daily logs as required. Ensures prompt and appropriate assistance to inmates or detainees in the event of injury, illness or trauma. Promotes facility cleanliness and reports need for maintenance or repairs. Serves as member of special teams to respond to emergencies as required. Completes training courses as required by facility training standards. Performs correctional duties for any shift as defined by management. Performs other duties as assigned. Employer is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability. "This contractor and subcontractor shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-300.5(a). This regulation prohibits discrimination against qualified protected veterans, and requires affirmative action by covered prime contractors and subcontractors to employ and advance in employment qualified protected veterans."