Corrections Deputy - Jackson County Jail

Jackson County Sheriff's Office; Jackson (MI); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Jackson County Sheriff's Office is seeking jail officers to provide care, custody and security of inmates in the County Jail facilities. The role requires successful completion of EMPCO written and Local Corrections Office Physical Agility Test (LCOPAT); night shift pays an extra 50 cents per hour.

Responsibilities include processing inmates, maintaining jail security, assisting with medications and meals, escorting inmates for visits and court appearances, transporting between facilities, and

Qualifications

• High school graduation or equivalent.
• Some college advanced course work in correctional administration or similar specialized training.
• Prefer some experience related to law enforcement or corrections.
• Successful completion of EMPCO written and Local Corrections Office Physical Agility Test (LCOPAT).
• Completion of the Michigan local level (jail) training academy within one year of hire.
• Ability to be LEIN certified.
• Valid Michigan Driver’s License.

Responsibilities

• Processes inmates: searching, recording background information, forms, property, fingerprinting, photographing, videotaping, and housing assignments; handles transfers and releases.
• Maintains jail security: conducts checks, searches for contraband, oversees inmate trustees, and monitors inmates on suicide watch.
• Assists inmates with personal needs: medications, mail, meals, special diets; distributes items and responds to requests.
• Escorts inmates to visits, court appearances and external appointments; supervises recreation and religious services.
• Transports inmates between jails, courts and outside facilities.
• Monitors inmate behavior and defuses potential problems.
• Answers information desk inquiries from courts, inmates and families; prepares records and reports; manages inmate accounts.
• Operates LEIN to obtain criminal history information; communicates with other agencies.
• Assists Road Patrol Deputies with court security as needed.

Education

High school graduation or equivalent

Some college advanced course work in corrections or similar training

Experience related to law enforcement or corrections

Tools

Body cameras

Jail management software

Live scan fingerprinting

Two-way radios

Firearms

OC spray

Handcuffs

Tasers

GIS/mapping

Photographic equipment

Audio/video equipment

Office equipment

Computers (word processing/spreadsheets)

Job description

Position Summary

Immediate openings for the Jackson County jail. Provide care, custody and security of inmates housed in the County Jail facilities. Successful completion of EMPCO written and Local Corrections Office Physical Agility Test (LCOPAT) required. Earn 50 cents/hour additional for night shift. For more information visit www.empco.net.

Position Description

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Essential Functions include but are not limited to:

• Processes inmates which includes: Searching, recording background information, completing necessary forms, recording and securing property, fingerprinting, photographing, and videotaping as appropriate. Classifies inmates and ensures correct housing assignments. Processes the transfer and release of inmates who have bonded out of jail or served their commitment.
• Maintains constant security of the jail and inmates: Conducts regular checks and searches of cells, dayrooms, and inmates for contraband and monitoring the various areas. Supervises inmate trustees in cleaning tasks and other assignments. Provides security for inmates while hospitalized. Monitors inmates on suicide watch until cleared by Lifeways.
• Assists inmates with personal needs by passing and recording prescription medications, distributing mail, non-prescription medications, toiletries and other authorized items, and responding to other requests. Supervises the distribution of meals and the pick-up of trays. Verifies those on special diets receive correct meal items.
• Escorts inmates to visits with attorney, probation officers, family members, and other as authorized. Supervises recreation, visitation, and religious services. Transports inmates between the two jails, floors and cells, to and from the courts and to appointments outside the jail facility.
• Monitors inmate behavior and takes appropriate action in the event of fights, property damage, or the abuse of an inmate by another. Attempts to defuse potential problems.
• Answers telephone calls to the Jail information desk and responds to inquiries from the courts, other jurisdictions, family members of inmates, and from inmates related to inmate status and jail procedures.
• Prepares inmate records and reports, and files documents. Logs and receipts money being deposited to inmate accounts and makes adjustments on accounts in the computer. Enters information to computer related to intake and discharge of inmates and other activities. Maintains log of shift activities and prepares incident reports.
• Operates LEIN to obtain criminal history information of inmates, checks for outstanding warrants upon discharge, and to communicate with other agencies.
• Assists Road Patrol Deputies with court security as needed.

QUALIFICATIONS:

High school graduation or equivalent. Prefer Some college advanced course work in correctional administration or similar specialized training. Prefer some experience related to law enforcement or corrections. Successful completion of EMPCO written and Local Corrections Office Physical Agility Test (LCOPAT) required. For more information visit www.empco.net.

Other Requirements:

• Completion of the Michigan local level (jail) training academy within one year of date of hire.
• Ability to be LEIN certified.
• Valid Michigan Driver’s License.

Relevant Skills/Specialized Equipment Knowledge:

• Basic office equipment such as telephone, calculator, photocopier, Fax, etc.
• Photographic, audio and video equipment.
• Computer programs including word processing, spreadsheets, database entry and maintenance, and GIS/mapping.
• Ability to use body cameras, jail management software, live scan fingerprinting, and two-way radios.
• Ability to use firearms, OC Spray, handcuffs and Tasers.