Correctional Officer

Duchesne County; United States; On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Duchesne County is seeking a Corrections Officer to provide security and supervision for the county jail. You will enforce policies, monitor inmate behavior, perform searches, and oversee inmate movement and transportation within the facility.

Responsibilities include maintaining records, handling booking and release procedures, and operating the control room to ensure total security. The role requires a high school diploma, 21+ years old, and bilingual Spanish is a plus.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Must be at least 21 years old.
• Bilingual Spanish desired but not required.

Responsibilities

• Provides security of the county jail, including inspections of locks, gates, doors, and perimeter gates.
• Supervises inmates in accordance with policies, regulations, and procedures.
• Observes inmate conduct to prevent disturbances and escapes; searches cells for contraband; patrols areas for infractions.
• Employs various forms of discipline as needed to maintain order among inmates.
• Performs inmate supervision during recreation, meals, and transit.
• Provides necessary needs (physical, medical, etc.) of inmates.
• Handles intake procedures for arrestees (searches, pat-downs, bookings, logs) and secures confiscated property.
• Completes inmate releases and returns confiscated property; forwards court documentation as needed.
• Prepares arrest records including reports, bookings, releases, fingerprinting, and mug shots; maintains records.
• Operates and oversees the Control Room and all security/electronic functions; maintains daily incident log.
• Subject to on-call status and rotating shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays.

Skills

Inmate supervision

Security inspections

Record keeping

Communication

Bilingual Spanish

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

POSITION PROFILE

Under the supervision of the Corrections Corporal, performs a variety of correctional duties related to the security, safety, order, control, and discipline of the jail, including incarceration and supervision of inmates.

GOALS

• To provide safety and security for incarcerated inmates.
• To maintain county, office, and personal integrity.
• To enhance inmate development.
• To reduce office and countywide liabilities through knowledge and practices of the Policy and Procedures associated with Correction Officer functions.
• To provide a safe environment to the community and visitors of Duchesne County.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Provides security of the county jail, i.e. inspections of locks, gates, doors, and perimeter gates.
• Supervises inmates in accordance with establishing policies, regulations, and procedures.
• Observes conduct and behavior of inmates to prevent disturbances and escapes; searches inmate cells for contraband articles; patrols assigned areas for evidence of forbidden activities and infractions of inmates.
• Employs various forms of discipline as needed to maintain order among inmates.
• Performs inmate supervision during recreation, meal periods, and transit.
• Provides necessary needs (physical, medical, etc.) of inmates.
• Performs various tasks associated with the acceptance of new arrestee(s), such as searches, pat-downs, bookings, logs; secures confiscated property brought in by arrestee, and reviews offense status and classification to determine the level of security and confinement.
• Performs various duties associated with the release of inmates. Verifies that all Duchesne County-issued property is returned and in proper condition; completes release paperwork; forwards any court documentation to the appropriate courts; and returns all property to the individual that was confiscated at booking.
• Prepares arrest records including reports, bookings, releases, fingerprinting, and mug shot photography; assists in the maintenance of various records and information reporting materials and databases.
• Operates and oversees the Control Room and masters all security and electronic functions to ensure the total security of the facility. Maintains a daily log of all activity and incidents.
• Subject to on-call status as needed.
• Subject to rotating shifts including nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Performs related duties as business necessitates.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• High School Diploma or equivalent;
• Must be at least 21 years of age; and
• Bilingual Spanish is desired, but not required.

See duchesne.utah.gov for full job description