Correctional Officer - I

The Correctional Officer is the front-line staff of the Lake Region Correctional Facility and, as such, is responsible for the safety and security of the facility, staff, and inmates. The Correctional Officers will follow the facility's policies and procedures, including holding inmates accountable for established rules and regulations.

• Conducting wellbeing checks every hour on an irregular basis, not to exceed sixty minutes between checks
• Escorting inmates to/from assigned housing units for court, visitation, recreation, appointments, and release
• Assist in the processing of new arrestees (pat down search, unclothed search, booking photos, PREA assessment, initial medical screening, chemical testing)
• Responding to inmate requests (at your level)
• Dispensing inmate meals, medication, mail, and commissary
• Collecting dirty linens / passing out clean linens
• Collecting meal trays and trash after each meal time
• Conducting searches of inmates and assigned areas as instructed
• Inspecting all areas of the secure confines of the jail
• Maintain a chronological daily log on the computer of the events that occurred during the shift
• Complete all counts, inventories, and reports before going off shift
• Know the emergency evacuation procedures for the entire facility
• Conduct emergency evacuation drills with the inmates as assigned
• Communicate in person, on the phone, or on the radio in a professional manner
• Ensure all inmates are accounted for and in the proper location
• Respond to emergent situations within the secure confines of the jail
• Follow the chain of command and enforce it with the inmates
• Report any concerns to your immediate supervisor

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

From $22.95 per hour

Benefits:

457(b) Dental insurance Employee assistance program Health insurance Military leave Paid time off Tuition reimbursement Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person