Marshall County Job Description

Corrections Officer

Department: Sheriff Job Code: 710

Reports To: Corrections Sergeant DOT Reference: 372.367-014

Date: November 2007

FLSA: Non-Exempt

Summary

Perform a variety of duties involved with the care, custody, and control of inmates. Admit and release inmates in accordance with established procedures. Guard inmates in the County Jail, assuming responsibility for assuring that all needs of assigned inmates are met while under detention in county jail on assigned shift. This includes locking in cells, serving meals, obtaining medical aid, and miscellaneous other needs.

Essential Job Functions

A. Complete paperwork required to documents activities

1. Complete Daily Log of inmate activities

2. Complete Thirty-Minute Log (Inmate Check Form)

3. Complete Shift Inspection Form reporting on condition of cells and day area

4. Document all activities of the shift

5. Fill-out disciplinary paperwork on unruly inmates

B. Perform intake and release of prisoners in accordance with established procedures

1. Search incoming inmates for weapons, valuables or drugs

2. Perform strip search of inmates

3. Log and store property in accordance with established procedures

4. De-lice incoming inmates

5 Fingerprint and photograph inmates

6. Classify incoming inmates and assign them to appropriate cells

7. Lock inmates in cells after search is complete

C. Maintain custody, discipline and welfare of inmates

1. Conduct roll call

2. Distribute and collect mail from inmates

3. Supervise general population showers and lockdown showers, as needed

4. Distribute and pick-up razors, pencils, clothing, etc.

5. Process inmate request forms such as for medical services

6. Inspect cells for evidence of tampering with locks, doors, etc.

7. Observe inmate activity in person and on circuit monitors

8. Escort inmates to and from investigation

9. Organize work details

10. Serve meals to inmates

11. Brief oncoming staff on events of shift

12. Read and sign all log and activities sheets to obtain all instructions

13. Announce church call

14. Assist nurse at pill call

15. Check suicidal inmates and deal with other special needs inmates

16. Search cells for contraband

17. Transport inmates to visitation rooms on visitation days

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

1. Knowledge of Standard Operating Procedures Manual

2. Knowledge of proper use of handcuffs and mace

3. Knowledge of correctional practices and procedures

4. Knowledge of federal, state, and county rules, regulations, policies, and laws related to operation of jails

5. Ability to read those materials necessary to stay informed and profit from instructions

6. Ability to write to the extent necessary to complete forms and reports

7. Ability to communicate effectively orally

8. Ability to understand oral instructions

9. Physical ability to control/subdue another individual with or without assistance

Minimum Qualifications

High school diploma or GED certificate. Experience working in a jail and Certification in Basic Jail Management preferred. Individuals hired without certification must complete Certification in Basic Jail Management.

This job description should not be interpreted as all inclusive. It is intended to identify the major responsibilities and requirements of this job classification. All incumbents may not perform all job duties listed, and some incumbents may perform some duties which are not listed, and incumbents may be requested to perform job-related responsibilities and tasks other than those stated in this description.