OPOTA Certified Corrections Officer

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Job description

QUALIFICATIONS:

OPOTA Certified; High school diploma or equivalency; successful completion of one hundred thirty-six (136) hour Ohio Corrections Officers training; successful completion of LEADS certification; satisfactory fulfillment of the physical agility standards; must be at least twenty-one (21) years of age.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

Under general supervision, the Corrections Officer rotates through four (4) job assignments and is responsible for monitoring the housing units, alarms, intercoms, paging systems and closed circuit televisions, monitoring and escorting inmates within the facility, directing inmate intake and release operations, and updating inmate files.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: SECURITY OPERATIONS

Operates and controls all electronic door panels

Monitors inmate and adjacent housing units

Observes inmates in special units

Observes inmate movement

Communicates with inmates through intercom system

Notifies Housing Officers and Shift Supervisors of problems

Calls for back-up assistance, as necessary

Informs replacement shift of ongoing issues

INTAKE AND RELEASE

Checks LEADS for outstanding wants/warrants

Interviews inmates and completes medical and other intake information

Contacts medical staff, if necessary

Inventories inmate property

Accepts and documents contraband into evidence, if necessary

Enters information into computer

Initiates Classification Worksheets

Prepares fingerprint cards and fingerprints inmates

Photographs inmates

Escorts inmates to search/shower area

Observes inmates disrobe

Documents special conditions

Secures clothing and property items

Notifies Shift Supervisor to secure property in property room

Obtains jail clothing and provides to inmate

Issues personal items

Provides orientation while escorting inmate to housing units

Reviews and selects appropriate release files

Conducts computer inquiry for current wants or warrants

Prepares inmate file for release

Obtains inventory record; property from property room

Notifies Central Control Officer of inmate release

Escorts inmate or arranges for escort

Exchanges inmates jail clothing for personal clothing and belongings

Release inmate and escorts to exit

Observes inmate departure out of jail

JAIL OPERATIONS AND INMATE SUPERVISION

Supervises the inmate housing units, inmate activities and inmate/visitor interactions

Inspects the jail facility including individual units and dayrooms

Administers corrective action as necessary

Obtains program listing at staff briefings and reviews program schedule

Schedules inmate attendance and arranges escort

Distributes and collects commissary order forms from inmates

Delivers commissary order box to inmates

Collects and distributes mail

INMATE ESCORT

Escorts inmates and visitors to and from visitation

Escorts inmates to and from medical center

Provides security during medical treatment/exams

Distributes prepackaged medications and observes ingestion by inmates

Escorts inmates to and from program services

Supervises inmates performing custodial duties

MISCELLANEOUS

« Searches inmates and their belongings, as needed

· Attends meetings and serves on temporary committees, as requested

· Prepares and maintains records and reports

« Maintains and increases knowledge and skills through attendance at meetings, conferences, training seminars and in-service training sessions

· Performs additional duties and assignments, as requested

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $20.71 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Work Location: One location