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Summary:  Correctional Officer is responsible for the overall care, custody, and control of detainees in the facility.

Essential Functions: The following duties are normal for this position. They are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive.

• Maintains & updates Facility records (written and electronic).

• Observes conduct & behavior of detainees.

• Inspects locks, doors, windows, walls, bars, and gates for tampering.

• Processes detainee mail per policy & procedure.

• Inside and outside perimeter security checks.

• May be responsible for processing commitments and releases.

• Monitoring suicidal detainees or detainees with special behavioral problems.

• Search detainees and cells for contraband.

• Conducts strip searches of same sex detainees.

• Supervises detainees during work assignments, recreation, and visitations.

• Oral & written reports.

• Prepares behavioral infraction reports, extraordinary occurrence reports, chronological reports, other reports as needed and updates housing.

• Responds appropriately to emergencies in the prison (which may include assaults, fires, riots, isturbances, natural disasters, medical emergencies and hostage situations).

• Using physical force to maintain discipline & order among detainees, only if necessary.

• Wok collectively with all departments & staff i.e.: case management, medical, maintenance, food service, in regards to their respective duties and security of the facility.

• Patrols assigned areas for evidence of forbidden activities, infraction of rules, unsatisfactory attitude, and for contraband.

• Maintains on-time regular attendance.

• Performs other related functions as assigned or required.

NOTE: The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.

Education and Experience: High school graduate or equivalent.

Additional Job Requirements: Valid driver's license, satisfactory pre-employment drug screen and background check, and completion of computer skills testing.

Certification/License: Must successfully complete correctional officer academy within one year of hire date, maintain annual certifications in First Aid, CPR (Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation) AED (Automated External Defibrillation), handgun, shotgun, Taser, O.C., and any other required certification/license or qualification.

Schedule and On-Call-Requirement: Will be scheduled as deemed necessary. Ability to work the rotating shifts (including weekends and holidays) as required by a 24/7 operating facility.

Must be able to work a minimum of 8 hours in a two (2) week pay period.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Read and interpret documents such as rules, regulations, operating and maintenance instructions, and policy procedure manuals.

• Write detailed reports and correspondence.

• Speak effectively before the public or employees of the Facility

• Make critical decisions in order to meet the facility's mission.

• Compile clear, concise, oral and written reports.

• Assist with initiating and establishing new programs, and to work within a team effort to advance management objectives.

• Good time management skills; highly organized and detail-oriented.

• Prioritize work, work independently without daily supervision, perform a variety of duties, and manage a variety of projects simultaneously in a high pressure atmosphere under sometimes severe time constraints.

• Be polite, patient, and courteous when dealing with staff, clients, or members of the public despite provocative behavior.

• Effectively and professionally communicate verbally and in writing to diverse audiences.

• Pleasant personality with the ability to interact and maintain effective working rela ionships with all staff and individuals conducting business with the Facility.

• Interact professionally with this diverse population of people from many different geographic, socioeconomic, religious, racial, and ethnic backgrounds on a regular basis.

• Professional appearance and demeanor.

• Patience, objectivity, maturity, effectiveness under stress, initiative, adaptability, leadership, and sound judgment.

• Develop and implement facility Policy and Procedures.

• Knowledge and understanding of criminal behavior.

• Provide guidance, assistance, and/or interpretation to others on how to apply procedures and standards to specific situations.

• Knowledge of the requirements for PSP Sexual Offender Registration Megan's Law, Act 24.

• Knowledge of Title 37 Standards.

• Knowledge of Collective Bargaining Agreement.

• Establish and maintain and to prepare records for the facility.

• Testify in judicial and administrative proceedings to activities and findings.

• Remember names and faces.

• Physically defend self and others.

• Maintain confidentiality in regard in detainee information and records.

• Possess knowledge of behavioral patterns of Detainee/Gang affiliations.

• Read, write, speak, understand, or communicate in English sufficiently to perform the duties of this position. American Sign Language or Braille may also be considered as acceptable forms of communication.

Tools and Equipment:

• Use of security restraints and equipment, computer (with proficiency in jail management software and Microsoft applications), telephone, calculator, portable radio, copy machine, fax machine, first aid equipment.

Physical and Mental Requirements:

•Ability to sit for long periods throughout the workday, with intermittent periods of standing, walking, bending, twisting and reaching as necessary to carry out job duties.

• Dexterity requirements range from simple to coordinated movements of fingers/hands; feet/legs; and torso as necessary to carry out job duties.

• Possess the ability to record, convey and present information, explain procedures and follow instructions. Good observational skills are essential in this environment. Employee must display emotional stability and be able to cope with the physical and mental stress of the position and working inside a correctional setting.

• Must be trained on & able to perform weaponless self-defense and restraining techniques

• Must be trained on & able to perform the operation and use of restraining devices

• Must be trained in & able to perform initial first aid services to detainees as needed

• Regularly walk, stand or stoop; occasionally lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects weighing up to and over 100 lbs.

• Use tools & equipment requiring a high degree of security

• Walk, stand, crouch or run on narrow or slippery surfaces

• Stair climbing required

• Sit & stand for sustained periods of time

• Must be 19 years of age

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