Corrections Officer

Bridges Of America; Gainesville (FL); Sur place; USD 30 600 - 37 400; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Bridges Of America in Gainesville, FL is seeking a dedicated Entry Level staff member to supervise the inmate population while ensuring their safety and welfare. This full-time position requires a High School Diploma or GED, along with an active Corrections Certificate.

The role involves conducting inspections, maintaining records, and participating in necessary training. Candidates with experience in the criminal justice field will be preferred.

Qualifications

• Prefer three years of experience working in the criminal justice field.
• Willing to train those with applicable skills in related fields.

Responsabilités

• Supervise inmate population at all times.
• Ensure the safety and welfare of inmates, staff, and visitors.
• Conduct daily inspections of housing areas.
• Maintain all daily, weekly, monthly Log Books.
• Report all unsafe conditions that could affect clients/inmates.

Connaissances

Organizational abilities

Good written and oral communication skills

Ability to supervise

Formation

High School Diploma or GED

Active Corrections Certificate

Description du poste

Job Details

• Level: Entry
• Job Location: THE SANTA FE BRIDGE - GAINESVILLE, FL 32609
• Position Type: Full Time
• Education Level: High School Diploma or GED
• Salary Range: $16.50
• Travel Percentage: None
• Job Shift: Any
• Job Category: Entry Level

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Supervise inmate population at all times, including meal times, work periods, visitation, and furloughs.
• Ensure the safety and welfare of inmates, staff, and visitors.
• Conduct daily inspections of housing areas.
• Records and report maintenance problems through weekly inspections.
• Conduct weekend phone monitors to inmate’s employers.
• Collect and record inmate paychecks.
• Conduct all necessary counts, according to written policy.
• Conduct intake on all new inmate.
• Attend all staff meetings, when requested.
• Maintain all daily, weekly, monthly Log Books, and any other required documentation.
• Sign inmates out to work and furloughs, documenting all necessary forms.
• Ensure inmates return all IDs, except inmate ID cards, when returning from outside activities.
• Miscellaneous filing and record keeping.
• Clock in and out utilizing the company time and attendance system.
• Must be able to perform the major functions of job with or without an accommodation.
• Required to attend all mandatory training specified by policy.
• Must be able to speak, read, write and understand English.
• Report all Workers Compensation injuries, whether or not they require medical attention or not, to your immediate supervisor, the Business Administrator or the Facility Director.
• Report all breaches of company policy or code of ethics that you have knowledge of, hear about or see regardless of who is involved in the breach to your immediate supervisor or the Facility Director or the HR Department if necessary.
• Report all unsafe conditions that could affect clients/inmates or employees which you become aware of to your immediate supervisor or the Facility Director immediately.
• To be eligible for promotion you must demonstrate organizational abilities and must have good written and oral communication skills.
• To be eligible for promotion to a supervisory position you must complete supervisory/team building training. This can be accomplished by checking out “How to Supervise People” CD from the corporate office and passing all tests with a minimum score of 80%.
• Ensure that all applicable policies and procedures that fall within the scope of this job description are followed and adhered to.
• Perform other related duties as assigned by immediate supervisor.

Qualifications

• Prefer three years of experience working in the criminal justice field.
• Willing to train those with applicable skills in related fields.
• All interested must have active Corrections Certificate.