Corrections Deputy – Jail Security (Night Shift)

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

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