CORRECTIONAL OFFICER I

Department / Division: CORRECTIONS / SECURITY OPERATIONS

FLSA STATUS: Non-exempt
CLASSIFICATION: Personnel System
PAY GRADE: 13

Purpose of Job

The purpose of this job is to maintain facility security and provide inmate safety at the Clarke County Correctional Institution. Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to, providing for inmate security, assisting in organizing activities, ensuring gates, doors and rooms are locked, transporting inmates and performing additional tasks as assigned.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The following duties are normal for this job. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned.

Provides for inmate security by observing inmate behavior at all times in assigned area watching for contraband and making physical inspections of facilities. Assists in organizing inmate activities and controlling inmate traffic between activities. Transports inmates both within and outside of correctional facility, as needed. Assists in shakedown and head count process as necessary ensures all gates doors, rooms, etc. are locked and secure as schedule dictates. Monitors telephone, radio and intercom, as needed. Monitors inmates in isolation segregation and sick room. Fills in for other employees in their absence which may include assuming duties of shift supervisor, as necessary. Serves on disciplinary committee. Provides processing of new inmates and outbound processing. Performs other related duties as required.

When assigned to Food Service Division:

Reports to the Food Service Coordinator. Assists in organizing inmate work in the Food Service operational areas. Directs the unloading of and inspects food and supplies delivered to the facility to ensure correct inventory and to prohibit contraband from entering. Inspects Food Service operational areas, including food transport van to maintain sanitation and health standards. Fills in for other employees in their absence or when needed, which may include assuming duties of Assistant Food Service Coordinator or assuming duties in Security Operations, as necessary. Performs other related duties as required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Knowledge of the policies, procedures, and activities of the Corrections Department as they pertain to the performance of duties relating to the position of Correctional Officer I. Knowledge of the terminology used within the department. Knowledge of federal, state and local laws andor ordinances related to the incarnation of persons. Knowledge of modern corrections procedures, first aid and CPR. Ability to compile, organize, prepare and maintain an assortment of records, reports and information in an effective manner and according to departmental andor governmental regulations. Ability to communicate effectively with supervisors and other staff members. Ability to use independent judgement in routine and non-routine situations. Ability to handle the required mathematical calculations. Ability to plan, organize andor prioritize daily assignments and work activities. Ability to comprehend and apply the regulations and procedures of the department. Ability to deliver tasks associated with position, such as interpersonal communications, observation of behavior of individuals and use of self-defense techniques.

Minimum Training and Experience Required to Perform Essential Job Functions

High School Diploma or equivalent required one year of correctional officer or related experience preferred or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this position. Must possess sufficient experience or training to understand the basic principles relevant to the major duties of the position. Must possess a valid drivers license. Must pass P. O. S. T. Certification within six months of hire date.

(ADA) MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS OR STANDARDS REQUIRED TO PERFORM ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Must be physically able to operate a variety of machinery and equipment including a two-way radio, van, firearm, handcuffs and telephones. Must be able to use body members to work, move or carry objects or materials. Must be able to exert up to twenty pounds of force occasionally, andor up to ten pounds of force frequently. Physical demand requirements are at levels of those for medium work. May be required to physically restrain hostile persons of much greater size. May be required to physically defend oneself from violent physical attack by persons with intent on inflicting serious bodily injury or death.

DATA CONCEPTION:

Requires the ability to compare andor judge the readily observable functional, structural, or compositional characteristics (whether similar to or divergent from obvious standards) of data, people, or things.

INTERPERSONAL COMMUNICATION:

Requires the ability to speak andor signal people to convey or exchange information. Includes giving receiving assignments andor directions.

LANGUAGE ABILITY:

Requires the ability to read a variety of reports, logs, sheets and informational documentation, directions, instructions, and methods and procedures. Requires the ability to prepare log sheets, disciplinary sheets, activity sheets and logs using prescribed formats and conforming to all rules of punctuation, grammar, diction, and style. Requires the ability to speak to people with poise, voice control, and confidence.

INTELLIGENCE:

Requires the ability to learn and understand basic principles and techniques to acquire and be able to expound on knowledge of topics related to primary occupation and to make independent judgement in the absence of management.

VERBAL APTITUDE:

Requires the ability to record and deliver information, to explain procedures, and to follow oral and written instructions. Must be able to communicate effectively and efficiently.

NUMERICAL APTITUDE:

Requires the ability to utilize mathematical formulas add and subtract totals and to multiply and divide. FORMSPATIAL APTITUDE: Requires the ability to inspect items for proper length, width, and shape, visually with a two-way radio, van, firearm, handcuffs and telephones.

MOTOR COORDINATION:

Requires the ability to coordinate hands and eyes in using automated office equipment.

MANUAL DEXTERITY:

Requires the ability to handle a variety of items such as a two-way radio, van, firearm, handcuffs and telephones. Must have the ability to use one hand for twisting or turning motion while coordinating other hand with different activities. Must have minimal levels of eyehandfoot coordination.

COLOR DISCRIMINATION:

Requires the ability to differentiate between colors and shades of color.

INTERPERSONAL TEMPERAMENT:

Requires the ability to deal with people beyond giving and receiving instructions. Must be adaptable to performing under considerable stress when confronted with an emergency.

PHYSICAL COMMUNICATION:

Requires the ability to talk andor hear: (Talking - expressing or exchanging ideas by means of spoken words). (Hearing - perceiving nature of sounds by ear). Must be able to communicate via telephone, two-way radio.

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