Adult Corrections Officer

Sarpy County; Papillion (NE); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Sarpy County seeks Correctional Officers to ensure safety and security within the facility. The role involves supervising inmates, managing behaviors, and maintaining a positive environment. Suitable candidates will have strong communication and supervisory skills, a high school diploma, and the ability to handle emergencies with composure.

Benefits

Health, dental & vision care

Paid vacation and sick leave

Tuition reimbursement

Retirement benefits

12 paid holidays

Qualifications

• Certification as a Correctional Officer required within one year.
• One year of experience in corrections or related field preferred.
• Must be 19 years of age at application.

Responsibilities

• Supervise inmates and enforce rules to ensure a safe environment.
• Conduct security inspections and manage inmate behavior actively.
• Respond to emergencies and provide first aid as needed.

Skills

Communication Skills

Supervisory Skills

Crisis Management

Education

High School Diploma

Post-secondary education in Criminal Justice

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

***** PREFERENCE GIVEN TO FEMALE APPLICANTS***** Sarpy County Department of Corrections is a place where you can pave your career. Correctional Officers are responsible for supervising inmates and maintaining the safety and security of the facility. The work of a Correctional Officer is engaging, challenging and personally rewarding. At Sarpy County, you will find opportunities for training, teamwork and professional growth.

The work schedule for our Correctional Officers promotes a work-life balance. Officers work 12 hour, rotating shifts which averages out to 14 working days a month and every other Friday, Saturday and Sunday off.

Sarpy County offers a competitive salary and benefits package that includes affordable health, dental & vision care, paid vacation and sick leave, 12 paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, deferred comp match, retirement and much more!

At the Sarpy County Department of Corrections, the Strategic Inmate Management (SIM) model serves as the philosophical foundation for operation. The primary goal of every correctional facility is to ensure a safe and secure environment for staff, inmates, and visitors. Properly managing inmate behavior is key to achieving this. SIM focuses on maintaining safety and security by using the most effective practices for direct supervision and inmate behavior management.

A Corrections Officer's role in SIM involves a range of responsibilities, with a primary focus on establishing and maintaining positive supervisory relationships with inmates. This includes providing timely and courteous responses to inmate concerns and questions, as well as actively engaging with inmates throughout their housing unit during their shift. Officers must become familiar with all inmates under their supervision, identifying and addressing potential issues early on. Additionally, they are responsible for offering direction and coaching to inmates, encouraging participation in programming activities, and organizing events within the housing unit.

SELECTION GUIDELINES
Formal application, rating of education and experience, interview, reference checks, drug screen, physical, polygraph, psychological exam and background investigationESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Maintain custody and control of assigned inmates in order to ensure a safe and secure environment.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with inmates, supervisors, County employees, attorneys, law enforcement, other agencies, and the general public.
Enforce standard operating procedures, rules, and regulations governing inmate conduct in a fair and consistent manner; apply disciplinary action per outlined procedures.
Monitor inmates to identify potential problems or conflicts and alert supervisors to impending problems.
Prevent and control volatile situations among inmates.
Conduct routine security and health inspections to detect contraband, hazards, damage, or potential breaches of security.
Review, search, and remove personal property from detainees; provide clothing and hygiene articles; and assign beds.
Respond immediately to emergencies; securing facilities and restraining or restricting the actions of combative or disruptive inmates following outlined procedures.
Identify serious or life threatening medical conditions and make the appropriate notifications; may administer basic first aid, perform CPR, or utilize an AED as needed.


MINIMUM REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Education and Experience
High school diploma or equivalent required; Post-secondary education in Criminal Justice or related field preferred.
One (1) year of work experience in corrections, detention facility, criminal justice or security preferred.
Certification as a Correctional Officer or the ability to become certified within one (1) year from the date of hire required.
Special Requirements
Must be at least 19 years of age at the time of application.
Must have and maintain throughout employment a valid Driver's License, as well as meet eligibility requirements of acceptable driver standards as defined by the County.
Must maintain required certifications (e.g. Defensive Tactics, CPR, Oleoresin capsicum- OC and Taser) throughout the course of employment. Exposure to OC and Taser are required as part of this qualification.
Must not have used illegal drugs (excluding marijuana) for the last two(2) years from date of application
Must not have marijuana for the last one(1) years from date of application
Incumbent will be required to submit to random drug testing.

Necessary Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Working knowledge of computers and associated software (e.g., Microsoft Office, etc.)
Well-developed communication skills
Effective supervisory skills
Ability to learn and apply federal, state, and local laws, statutes, and regulations as well as jail standards governing correctional services and facilities
Ability to enforce rules, regulations, policies, practices, and procedures with firmness, tact, and impartiality and make appropriate use of disciplinary options
Ability and willingness to follow the chain of command, demonstrate commitment to the mission of the Department
Ability to deal effectively, professionally and tactfully with detainees and visitors from a wide range of social, economic and cultural backgrounds
Ability to demonstrate emotional maturity and stability
Ability to handle information of a confidential and sensitive nature and adhere to regulations restricting disclosure of confidential information
Ability to work under pressure and/or frequent interruptions
Ability to navigate stressful or emergency situations while maintaining composure
Ability to operate office equipment, including but not limited to computer, specialized software, multi-line phone, copier, scanner, fax, and calculator, along with law enforcement / detention equipment (e.g. radio, handcuffs, first aid), and any other items necessary to perform dutiesPHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT
The physical demands and work environment characteristics 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.
Corrections Officers are required to physically engage inmates in order to protect the inmate, themselves, other officers, and other inmates. This may involve subduing and restraining one or more inmates who may have weapons. While calling for backup is advised, there are instances where the Officer is required to take action before assistance arrives. Incidents requiring physical intervention may arise as frequently as several times a day. Incidents may not last long but require Officers to become and remain physically fit and not have medical conditions that pose a threat to themselves or others should the need for physical confrontation arise. An incumbent must also have the strength, endurance, agility and coordination to perform the essential functions of the job including self-defense and inmate restraint.
Link to Job Analysis:
https://ne-sarpycounty.civicplus.com/DocumentCenter/View/2061/OJE-Dept-of-Corrections-ACO-SGT-LT-04-25-2019