A Correctional Officer, Detention Officer, or Jailer supervises people being held in correctional facilities, including those awaiting trial, in detention, and inmates who are serving sentences. Maintains order and security within a jail or prison, conducts inspections and searches, enforces regulations, and supervises activities and visits.
Full Time Delaware, OH Delaware County Sheriff's Office Salary:
$26.83
Position Summary:
Incumbent is responsible for managing, directing, and controlling the behavior of residents in compliance with work rules and guidelines. Incumbent reports to the Shift Sergeant.
Essential Functions:
Supervises residents and controls behaviors in all areas of the jail, including booking, control room, security, housing and visitation; Processes individuals for incarceration, including search for contraband, evaluating status / prior offenses and outstanding warrants, determining if charges are bondable and calculating bond amount if applicable, determining classification of offense and assigning to appropriate areas / housing; Escorts residents to court and records activities and Court orders; Instructs, directs and orientates residents regarding Jail policies and procedures; Supervises personal hygiene and general housekeeping; Completes and maintains daily activity logs, reports of incidents and behavior management reports; Maintains accurate counts of all assigned residents; Investigates and reports findings of problems of residents to ensure the well-being and security of the residents; Performs inspections of the building such as safety, security, maintenance, and housekeeping are made, and reporting delinquencies to the proper authorities; Executes and enforces the policies and orders of the Jail; Provides protection and security for high risk situations; Files reports on residents for violations; Composes, reviews and files a variety of documentation; Assists the Shift Sergeant in the execution and jail duties and procedures; Serve meals and medication to residents; Assembles residents for movement / transport, including attorney visits, court dates, medical room, recreation, library, church, visitation, mental health visits and probation visits; Prepares necessary forms / paperwork as requested by the Court; Free of alcohol and / or drug dependency.
Requirements:
Completion of a secondary education or equivalent. Must have a valid Ohio driver's license and a clean criminal record. Successful completion of the Ohio Peace Officers Training Academy in Corrections required, along with specialized training in self-defense and the use of safety / protective equipment. Must successfully complete certification course in first aid / CPR. Work consists of moderately, relatively standardized tasks and operations requiring application of prescribed procedures and routines. Incumbent is required to quickly react to potentially threatening situations on a regular basis.
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