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New Search| Job Category: | Corrections Officer (entry level) |
| Reference #: | CCP001 |
| Job Title: | Corrections Officer |
| Hiring Organization: | Washtenaw County Sheriff's Office |
| Salary Range: | $35,007.06 - $55,968.40 |
| Closing Date: | 12/27/2011 |
| Job Location: | Michigan |
| Description: | CLASS TITLE: CORRECTIONS OFFICER DEPARTMENT: Sheriff FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt Job Summary: Under the supervision of a higher classified employee, is responsible for all activities relating to the safe and secure operation of the jail. This includes all inmate activities from intake to release, and various duties related directly to inmate affairs. Persons in this position will be responsible for: Basic Security: • Cell Checks – Makes periodic checks to count inmates, checks on inmates’ condition, and reports damage to any jail property. • Searches – Performs thorough searches of all areas open to inmates to look for weapons, contraband, and damage. Also, searches are conducted on the inmates’ clothing and bodies to find concealed articles. • Contraband Control - Includes inspecting inmate mail, searches of visitors to the jail, cell searches, and proper use of the metal detector. • Perimeter Checks – Makes periodic inspections of the perimeter of the jail looking for defects in the fencing, broken windows, and evidence of intruders. • Inmate Discipline – Must maintain inmate discipline in an assigned area by writing reports on rule infractions and by using specific punishments. • Supervision of Inmate Details – Supervises the behavior and work of inmates assigned to special details. These details usually relate to cleaning functions. Inmate Booking: • Intake Process – Responsible for the paperwork involved in the intake process; responsible for the proper maintenance of inmate property; must supervise intake showers and perform strip searches; is responsible for obtaining photographs and fingerprints of inmates; and assists Sergeant with telephone calls. • Release Process – Responsible for inmate property returned to inmate; responsible for all paperwork attendant to the release procedure; and responsible for the proper method relative to releasing inmates on bond or personal recognizance. Inmate Transport: • Courts – Responsible for the safe transportation of inmates to and from various county courts. Assists Bailiff in maintaining the inmates while in court and maintaining court security. • Prisons and Other Locations – Responsible for the safe transportation of inmates to various state prisons, hospitals, job interviews, and other locations as specified by the shift Sergeant. Medical & Food Facilities: • Medical – Responsible for placing inmate names on the doctor’s list so that they may be seen by the doctor. Also responsible for administering first aid in times of need and must pass medication in the nurse’s absence. • Food Service – Responsible for providing the cook with an accurate number of inmates in a living unit: must supervise the feeding process and must count, and account for, eating utensils entering the living area. Visiting: • Responsible for processing visitors into the visiting area. This includes an identification check and a search with a metal detector. Visiting is closely monitored by Corrections Deputies with visual checks. Corrections Deputies are also responsible for escorting the inmate to the visiting area and performing strip searches after the visit. Inmate Mail: • Responsible for inspecting inmate mail for contraband and for distributing the mail to the inmate population. Electronic Monitoring: • Corrections Officers are responsible for the proper working of the electronic control panel which operates all doors, lights, communications system, and the fire detection system in each living area. Working Conditions/Environment: • This position is a seven (7) day per week, twenty-four (24) hour per day operation. Work schedules will include nights, weekends, holidays and unanticipated overtime. This position involves contact with people harboring potentially communicable diseases. May be assigned to any Department Division (Corrections, Police Services, Support Services or Administration) or any specialized unit, as needed for the overall good of the organization and its efficient and effective operation. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by personnel so classified. Required Skills & Abilities: • Ability to exercise independent, good judgment. • Ability to think quickly. • Copy accurately and speak clearly and concisely. • Ability to remain calm during stressful situations. • Ability to effectively communicate and interact with various types of people. • Ability to perform tasks requiring physical endurance and agility under frequently adverse conditions. Physical Requirements: • The Corrections Officer position requires reaching, sitting, talking, walking, hearing, seeing, standing, kneeling, crawling, and handling large amounts of weight. The following hiring standards for Michigan Local Corrections Officers adopted by the Michigan Sheriff’s Coordinating and Training Council (MSCTC) must be met: • At least eighteen (18) years of age • Valid Michigan operator's license • United States Citizenship • High school diploma or equivalency • Successful completion of an oral interview conducted by the Washtenaw County Sheriff’s Office • No prior felony convictions • Successful completion of the Michigan Commission on Law Enforcement Standards (MCOLES) physical agility test (scores are valid for one-year) • Completion of a pre-employment written test with a minimum score of 75%. • Must be able to pass drug test screening for the use of illegal controlled substances Residency Requirement: • Employees are not required to live in Washtenaw County but must reside within fifty (50) miles of Station One - 2201 Hogback Road, Ann Arbor. |
| Special Instructions: | The MCOLES physical agility and Empco written Corrections testing must be completed prior to filing deadline. Please visit www.michigan.gov/mcoles for information regarding testing times and locations providing the MCOLES Physical Agility Test. Registration and testing information for the written exam can be found at https://www.empco.net/msa. |
| Additional Online Information: | http://www.ewashtenaw.org/government/sheriff |
| Contact Information: | Charlene Gransden Human Resources 2201 Hogback Rd Ann Arbor, Michigan United States (734)973-4650 (734)973-4963 Click to email http://www.ewashtenaw.org/government/sheriff |
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