Supervised By:

Jail Division Supervisor Supervises :

No supervisory responsibility

Position Summary:

Under the direct supervision of a Jail Division Supervisor (Corrections Sergeant), the Correction Officer maintains all security requirements of a designated section of the correctional facility (jail). Carries out assignments as directed or in accordance with Corrections Division and Departmental policy. Emphasis is placed on accurate collection of inmate funds and property. Also, strong-concise writing and communication skills are mandatory.

Essential Job Functions:

An employee in this position may be called upon to do any or all of the following essential functions. These examples do not include all of the duties, which the employee may be expected to perform. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. 1. Receives and processes prisoners, through the computerized booking system, fingerprinting, photographing and so forth. Escorts prisoner to designated housing unit. 2. Conducts regular counts and cell checks to ensure that all inmates are accounted for and properly secured. Observes inmate behavior and takes appropriate actions in case of fights, property damage or other incidents. 3. Distributes meals to inmates, collects and counts dishes and eating utensils. 4. Releases inmates from cells for visits with attorneys, bonds men, ministers or family members. 5. Maintains a log of shift activity; preparing unusual incident reports. Confers with prior shift members for potential problem areas. 6. Oversees trustees work activity. 7. Participates in periodic searches of inmates and cells. 8. Distributes medications and other medical care. Performs CPR and emergency first aid if required. 9. As authorized, releases inmates. 10. Transports inmates to court, hospital, doctor and other correctional facilities, etc. 11. Guards inmates in hospitals, courts, and other places outside jail. Other Functions 12. Receives requests from inmates for commissary items. Obtains and records release of monies from personal property accounts. Keeps the inmates accounts balanced. 13. On occasion, performs cleaning tasks in the jail area. 14. Assists inmates with personal needs and materials, distributes library materials. Arranges for family visits. 15. Records daily entries and periodically prepares summary reports on matters such as count, unusual occurrences and so forth. 16. Maintain records of inmate release information. 17. Performs other related duties as directed by higher authority. 18. Working within a Direct Supervision unit with inmates.

Employment Qualifications:

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, abilities and minimum qualifications necessary to perform the essential functions of the position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the job.

Requirements include the following:

• High school graduate or equivalent required. College training in Law Enforcement, Criminal Justice or Social Sciences preferred.
• Experience in the Corrections field at a County level is preferred. Volunteer/Internship experience considered.
• Successful completion of the Council (EMPCO) written exam;
• Evaluation by a licensed health care professional which demonstrates the candidate is free from mental or emotional instabilities;
• A Correctional Vocational Certificate from a college within the State of Michigan, or 160 hour local jail training program certificate from MCOTC good moral character, valid Michigan Operator's License with a good driving record. No criminal convictions. Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Michigan Vehicle Operator's License.
• Skill in the use of office equipment and technology, including Microsoft Suite applications, database entry and the ability to learn new software programs applicable to the position.

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Light Work:

Exerting up to 30 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. In an emergency, must be capable of moving an unconscious person to safety if the situation dictates. Physical demand requirements are in excess of those for Sedentary Work. Light Work usually requires walking or standing to a significant degree. However, if the use of arm and/or leg controls requires exertion of forces greater than that for Sedentary Work and the worker sits most of the time, the job is rated for Light Work. Reaching, Handling, Fingering, and/or

Feeling:

(Reaching

• Extending the hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction). (Handling
• Seizing, holding, grasping, turning, or otherwise working with hand or hands (fingering not involved). Fingering
• Picking, pinching, or otherwise working with fingers primarily (rather than with whole hand or arm as in handling). (Feeling, perceiving attributes of objects such as size, shape, temperature or texture by means of receptors in skin, particularly those of finger tips).
• Talking and/or

Hearing:

(Talking

• Expressing or exchanging ideas by means of spoken work). (Hearing
• perceiving nature of sounds by ear).

Seeing:

The ability to perceive the nature of objects by the eye. The important aspects of vision are: a) Acuity, far

• Clarity of vision at 20 feet or more. b) Acuity, near
• Clarity of vision at 20 inches or less. c) Depth Perception
• Three-dimensional vision. Ability to judge distance and space relationships so as to see objects where and as they actually are. d) Field of Vision
• Area that can be seen up and down or to right and left while eyes are fixed on a given point. e) Accommodation
• adjustment of lens of eye to bring an object into shape focus. This item is especially important when doing near-point work at varying distance from eye. f) Color Vision
• Ability to identify and distinguish colors.
• The Worker is subject to

Inside Environmental Conditions:

Protection from weather conditions, but not necessarily from temperature changes.

Hazards:

Conditions or situations in which there is danger to life, health, or bodily injury. This category includes a variety of physical hazards, such as proximity to moving mechanical parts, electrical shock, working on high places, exposure to burns, and exposure to toxic chemicals. Physical hazards dealing with unruly inmates.

• Must be able to use any of the following in the performance of their duties Patrol Car, firearms, hand cuffs, hose nozzle, alarms, call box, camera, telephone equipment, map, protective clothing, computers, do-rites, chemical mace, and portable radios.

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$26.80

• $33.

23 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) matching Dental insurance Employee assistance program Flexible spending account Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Retirement plan Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person