Corrections Officer - Centreville, United States - St. Joseph County, MI

St. Joseph County, MI Centreville, United States

4 weeks ago

Description

Union
FOP - Corrections Division

Pay Grade
Corrections Officers

Wage Scale
Full-Time Wage Range $ $25.81 | Part-Time Wage Range $ $21.63

Description

SUMMARY:

Responsible for intake and release processing of prisoners, maintaining jail security, and attending the physical needs of inmates. Receives incoming calls for assistance, obtains essential information and directs calls to appropriate staff. Transports prisoners, Assists in providing security for the courts. Supervises trusty work details. May participate in interviewing, overseeing and monitoring progress of prisoners in the work release program.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

(An * denotes duties or responsibilities judged to be "essential functions" in terms of the Americans with Disabilities Act or ADA).

Processes prisoners brought to the jail by city, county, state and other enforcement officers. Completes tasks and procedures including:*
- Registers incoming prisoners.*
- Searches, fingerprints, photographs, and books prisoners. Records information such as reason for incarceration, previous arrests, address, birth date, height, weight, eye color etc.*
- Records and stores monies and personal effects.*
- Processes prisoners names through the LEIN system to check for outstanding wants and warrants.*
Conduct regular cell checks to assure that all inmates are accounted for and properly secured. Observes inmates behavior and takes appropriate action in case of fights, property damage or other incidents. Periodically searches inmates and cells as part of security procedures.*
Distributes meals to inmates, collects and counts dishes and eating utensils.*
Responds to telephone calls concerning inmates, providing information to the courts, bondmen's, family members and other authorized parties. Supervises visits between inmates and authorized visitors.*
Assists inmates with personal needs, such as distributing library material, providing medications, arranging for visits, supervising recreation, and moving inmates to authorized programs.*
Transports prisoners.*
As authorized, releases inmates.*
Prepares various forms, reports and logs, e.g., incident reports, admitting and release forms, and activity and visitor logs.*
Provides routing information on inquiries and routes other calls to appropriate department personnel.*
May serve as a lead worker, coordinating the efforts of other Correctional Officers.*

Position Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education: Job requires knowledge normally acquired through the completion of a general high school education. Completion of 160 Correctional School is desireable. An Associates Degree in Criminal Justice is desireable.

Pre-Hiring Test: Must pass EMPCO reading and writing exam and Michigan Sheriff's Coordinating Training Council physical agility test.

Experience: Between six months and one year of previous job related and/or on-the-job experience is desired but not required.

Other Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Ability to work in a high stress environment.
Conflict resolution skills.
Ability to administer first aid and CPR
Skill in the use and care of firearms is required.
Must be able to pass a drug screen and background investigation.

The qualifications listed above are guidelines for selection purposes; alternative qualifications may be substituted if sufficient to perform the duties of the job.

Full-Time/Part-Time
Full-Time and/or Part-Time

Shift
Various Shifts

Position
Corrections Officer

Exempt/Non-Exempt
Non-Exempt

Open Date
6/27/2023

Location
St. Joseph County Sheriff's Department

About the Organization
The mission of St. Joseph County Government is to provide statutory and constitutional services in a fiscally responsible manner worthy of the dignity and respect of all County citizens. Non-mandated services requested by citizens shall be evaluated and prioritized within the same context of fiscal responsibility and public trust. The basis for providing such services shall include, but not be restricted to: the safety and well-being of the public, the protection and improvement of natural resources, and the expansion of economic opportunities for all citizens.

St. Joseph County Government as stewards of people and resources promotes equal opportunity for all, and hereby encourages the talents, creativity and leadership of all County employees in striving for prompt, courteous, respectful and efficient delivery of services.

St. Joseph County provides an excellent benefit package. This includes health, dental, vision, life, and short and long term disability insurance. We also offer a very generous sick and vacation package and 13 paid holidays for most positions. Pension plans are available for many of our employees as well as additional retirement options.

EOE Statement
We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

This position is currently accepting applications.

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