$5,000 Sign on bonus!!! Paid out quarterly during first year of employment.Starting Pay $26.58/HourJob OverviewThe Corrections Officer is responsible for the security, health, welfare and safety of inmates in the jail and other jail staff. This includes conduction of booking in and release of inmates into and out of jail; maintaining order and safety in the jail; performing clerical duties; and performing basic maintenance in the jail. The Corrections Officer performs duties in accordance with established polices and procedures from Federal, State, and Mower County Law Enforcement. Job RequirementsHigh School Diploma or G.E.D.3 years of general work experienceJob Duties
- Supervision of inmates to ensure safety and well-being of the jail
- Performs well-being checks of inmates and cell checks
- Administers medication to inmates
- Enforces rules and regulations to ensure the security of assigned area and personnel
- Conducts the admission and release of inmates which includes proper identification procedures; screening of inmate behaviors, attitudes and interests; record medical information; and ensuring all release criteria has been met.
- Prepares and maintains reports, logs, records, files, and other documents ensuring informational accuracy and compliance with applicable policies and procedures
- Mediates disputes between inmates and assist with inmate grievances and complaints
- Assists in training new staff
- Other duties of similar nature
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Ability to read, analyze, and interpret business documents, legal documents, procedures, and governmental regulations
- Ability to write reports and correspondence
- Ability to apply professional principles and judgement within protocol and direction of Jail Administration
- Ability to be on call or work extended hours per needs of jail
- Self-defense techniques
- Knowledge of federal and state regulations
Physical Demands and Work EnvironmentIn compliance with Americans with Disabilities Act, the following represents the Physical and Environmental Demands: The job is light to medium physically with the frequent standing, walking, climbing and intermittent lifting up to 50 pounds and intermittent heavier, pushing, pulling or restraining required.The job requires rapid respond to code calls and inmate disturbances.Officers must be able to distinguish between the colors of blue, khaki, red, green, orange, yellow, white and pink to maintain inmate security.The job requires working with 2-way radios, computers, telephones, DMT, fingerprinting equipment, pneumatic tubes, restraints, irritants and taser.The work is performed in a secure jail and involves supervising inmates incarcerated for criminal activities ranging from misdemeanor to felony offenses.This position frequently encounters verbal or physical posturing or intimidating behavior with an on-going threat of the situation becoming physical and which may which require the physical restraint of inmates. There may be exposure to disagreeable odors (body odors, dirty clothes), body fluids, hazardous chemicals, communicable diseases, mentally unstable individuals and individuals under the influence of controlled substances.Since the job is a 24/7/365 position, there may be occasional needs to alter normal work times to provide continuity of adequate staffing.Additional physical/mental requirements that occur may not be listed above, but are inherent in performing the position's essential functions.Why work for Mower County?As a Corrections Officer, you will have the opportunity to make a difference in someone's life whether that be an inmate or your team. Mower County Corrections Officers enjoy building positive rapport within the community and being a support system for those they serve. Being a Mower County Corrections Officer, you are faced with new challenges every day that enhance your skills and abilities to be a positive and professional member of Law Enforcement.