Corrections Officer

hamiltoncountyindiana; United States; On-site; USD 39,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Hamilton County Sheriff's Office in Noblesville, Indiana is seeking a Corrections Officer for the Juvenile Services Center. You will maintain interior security, monitor surveillance, escort juveniles, and perform transport duties as assigned.

The position requires a high school diploma or GED and Indiana Law Enforcement Academy certification within the department's specified timeframe. Candidates must meet all hiring requirements and uphold safety and professional conduct.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Corrections officer certification from Indiana Law Enforcement Academy within the time specified by the department.
• Ability to meet all hiring and retention requirements and follow department rules.

Responsibilities

• Maintains interior security of Juvenile Services Center, including monitoring cameras and doors, and escorting juveniles.
• Performs booking procedures and processes for individuals detained, including photographing, fingerprinting, and property handling.
• Transports juvenile inmates to courts, medical appointments, and other facilities, coordinating with other agencies as needed.
• Issues/monitors medications as ordered and ensures appropriate medical attention.
• Presents information to visitors and answers inquiries regarding JDC activities and juveniles.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Corrections officer certification from Indiana Law Enforcement Academy

Job description

Location:18106 Cumberland Road - Noblesville, Indiana, 46060Hamilton County is one of Indiana's fastest growing, highest educated and wealthiest counties in the state and the Midwest. Two-thirds of the workforce lives and works in the county -- a percent that has remained constant since 2010. Hamilton County is continually recognized in rankings ranging from "Best Cities to Relocate To" and "Best City to Raise a Family" to "Healthiest County in Indiana" and "Happiest Suburbs in the Nation". Come be a part of all Hamilton County has to offer as we work together to serve the citizens of Hamilton County.

JOB DESCRIPTION

POSITION: Corrections Officer

DEPARTMENT: Sheriff-Juvenile Services Center

WORK SCHEDULE: Hours as assigned

STATUS: Full-time Non-merit

FLSA STATUS: Non-exempt

HOURLY RATE: $28.8462 per hour

DUTIES

• Maintains interior security of Juvenile Services Center as assigned, including monitoring surveillance cameras, door controls, meals, and visitors, and conducting patrols. Maintains accurate accounting of all juveniles.
• Performs booking procedures of individuals being detained, including photographing/video taping, fingerprinting, entering information on computer, receiving and accounting for money and personal property, and searching for weapons and other contraband.
• Escorts juveniles to/from recreation, visitation, library, and other activities in the Juvenile Services Center.
• Transports juvenile inmates to/from various locations, such as courts, medical appointments, Department of Corrections (DOC), and other detention facilities, including communicating/coordinating with other law enforcement agencies, courts and related departments to coordinate transport activity. Searching inmates and facilities, and seizing weapons and/or contraband; ensuring medical information/documents are forwarded to Jail Nurse as appropriate.
• Transports juveniles to various locations, such as treatment centers and GED test sites, and periodically transports individuals to mental health or other care facilities as ordered by court.
• Issues/monitors prescribed medications according to physician's orders, and ensure juveniles receive proper medical attention as needed.
• Conducts routine "shakedowns" of all cells for contraband, and prepares written report of findings.
• Ensures compliance with facility rules and regulations, and records and reports inappropriate behavior to appropriate department personnel. Properly secures and/or physically restrains violent and uncontrollable juveniles as situations demand.
• Prepares and submits required reports according to department deadlines.
• Answers telephone and greets visitors as assigned, including providing information and assistance, taking messages, or directing to appropriate individual or department. Responds to inquiries regarding individual juveniles and JDC activities.
• Responds to juvenile grievances following established chain of command procedures.
• May periodically train new personnel as assigned.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

JOB REQUIREMENTS AND DIFFICULTY OF WORK

• High school diploma or GED, and corrections officer certification from Indiana Law Enforcement Academy within time specified by department.
• Ability to meet all department hiring and retention requirements, including not posing a direct threat to the health and safety of other individuals in the workplace.
• Working knowledge of and ability to follow and make practical application of customary practices, procedures, rules, regulations, personnel policies, and work rules of the employer/department, including, but not limited to, attendance, safety, drug-free workplace, and personal conduct.
• Ability to obey all written and oral orders/directives from department superiors, and appropriately respond to constructive criticism.
• Ability to receive, secure, and account for money and personal belongings of juveniles.
• Working knowledge of and ability to properly use and maintain department uniforms, vehicles, equipment and weapons, including, but not limited to, computer, printer, copier, fax machine, audio and video recorders, 35mm camera, intercom, alarm panels, tear gas/mace, binoculars, baton/nightstick, TASER, breathalyzer, and hand cuffs.
• Ability to physically perform the essential duties of the position.
• Ability to deal swiftly, rationally and decisively with potentially violent individuals in precarious situations and perform duties despite the stress of potential injuries and/or loss o