Correction Officer PT - Sheriff's Department

Schuyler County; New York (NY); On-site; USD 28,000 - 31,000; Part time

Job summary

Schuyler County Civil Service Department seeks a part-time jail officer with responsibilities for inmate custody, security, and order within the county facility and related units. The role requires precinct-level supervision, adherence to rules, and possible work in the 911 center as situations demand.

Applicants should have a high school diploma, and will undergo a Civil Service test with the potential for permanency.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Completion of NYS Commission of Corrections training prior to probationary completion.
• Dispatcher training including NYSPIN and EMD if assigned to the Control Room.

Responsibilities

• Makes periodic rounds, supervises inmate movement and maintains jail security at an assigned post or cell tier.
• Locks and unlocks cells and access doors using mechanical and electrical devices.
• Monitors for unusual incidents or safety concerns and reports to supervisor in writing or verbally.
• Performs routine fire and safety checks of cell and corridor areas.
• Transports inmates to courts, prisons, medical facilities, or other locations as needed.
• Issues clothing and bedding and instructs inmates in care and proper usage.
• Books inmates by preparing records and taking fingerprints and photos.
• Inventories and records inmate clothing and property.
• Escorts visitors and observes inmate visitations.

Education

High school diploma or equivalency

Job description

Lorry Johnson

SCHUYLER COUNTY CIVIL SERVICE DEPARTMENT

105 Ninth Street Unit 21

[phone] Fax: [phone]

SALARY: $19.99/hr (*Not certified by Basic Correction School Training); $22.48/hr (After 1yr of service or Certified by Basic Correction School Training, whichever comes first.)

VACANCY: At the present time, there is a part time, up to 19 hours per week, opening in the Schuyler County Jail. This title is also used in the 911 Center. The person hired will need to take a Civil Service test at a later date and be reachable on the list to gain permanency in the position.

RESIDENCY REQUIREMENT: Candidates must have been legal residents of Schuyler or a contiguous (Chemung, Seneca, Steuben, Tompkins and Yates) county for at least one month immediately preceding the date of application

JOB DESCRIPTION

The work involves responsibility on an assigned shift for the enforcement of

rules and regulations governing the custody, security, conduct, discipline, safety and general well being of

inmates in a county facility. The duties involve considerable inmate contact and supervision in a work,

recreation or learning environment. Work procedures are well defined but incumbents must be alert to

possibilities of emergency situations arising and exercise judgment when problems occur. The work is

performed under general supervision of a higher-level correctional supervisor with leeway allowed for the

exercise of independent judgment in dealing with day-to-day situations in the facility. If assigned to the

Control Room, will also perform duties of Emergency Services Dispatcher. Does related work as

required.

TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES

• Makes periodic rounds, supervises the movement and activities of inmates and maintains jail security at an assigned post or cell tier;
• Locks and unlocks cells and access doors using mechanical and electrical devices;
• Watches for unusual incidents or activities on the part of inmates involving violation of facility rules, or a life threatening situation and reports these to supervisor either verbally or in writing;
• Checks cell and corridor areas for faulty bars, gates, etc. and makes routine fire and safety checks;
• Transports inmates to courts, prisons, jails, medical facilities, funerals and other locations as necessary;
• Issues clothing and bedding and instructs inmates in its proper care;
• Books inmates by preparing appropriate records and taking fingerprints and photo identification;
• Inventories and records inmates clothing and property;
• Escorts visitors and observes inmates visitations;

Job Opening

Schuyler County Sheriff’s Department

• Dispenses a variety of prescription and nonprescription medications;
• Searches cells, frisks inmates and confiscates contraband;
• Mediates minor incidents and takes direct action to break up fights or other disturbances between inmates;
• Supervises inmates assigned to work details, advises them of what is expected and of the rules and regulations of the work area including possible safety hazards;
• Operates a variety of equipment including handcuffs, leg irons, firearms, electronic gate equipment and listens to inmate problems, informs them of rules and regulations, and where they cannot be resolved, makes referrals to appropriate staff;
• May use chemical agents, weapons or restraining devices and protection equipment in case of fights or other disturbances;
• Prepares a variety of records and reports related to the care of inmates and security of the facility;
• May on occasion operate a variety of office equipment during the processing of inmates or report preparation;
• May be required to answer phones, receive complaints and dispatch emergency vehicles.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Graduation from high school or possession of a high school equivalency diploma.

SPECIAL TRAINING REQUIREMENTS

• A) Completion of New York State Commission of Corrections training prior to completion of the probationary period.
• B) If assigned to the Control Room and dispatching, must complete dispatcher training including NYSPIN and EMD.