Correctional Officer, Sr. enforces rules and regulations in a prison, jail or other holding facility. Presides over prisoners awaiting trial or those who have been convicted of a crime. Being a Correctional Officer, Sr. oversees prisoner conduct and safety. Supervises prisoners during meals, recreation, work and other daily activities. Additionally, Correctional Officer, Sr. documents violations and takes appropriate disciplinary actions. Requires a high school diploma or equivalent. Requires Firearms Certification. Typically reports to a supervisor or manager. The Correctional Officer, Sr. works under moderate supervision. Gaining or has attained full proficiency in a specific area of discipline. To be a Correctional Officer, Sr. typically requires 1-3 years of related experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Supervise and control inmate behavior while performing various tasks completed during the daily operation of the detention center.
Exercise appropriate judgment in handling of special needs situations or inmates; provide assistance in classification of inmates
Communicate effectively and coherently with other staff or inmates with approved facility communication devices including the telephone system, intercom system, and portable or base radios
Demonstrate effective communicative skills with inmates, public and staff Perform searches of people, cells, objects capable of concealing contraband, and indoor and outdoor areas.
The physical aspects of the job entail, walking, kneeling, lifting, bending or stooping for long periods of time and possibly physical altercations with inmates.
Administer basic emergency first aid Transport or escort inmates (hostile, aggressive, passive, etc.) using handcuffs and other approved restraints in accordance to policy and procedure.
Read and comprehend legal and non-legal documents including the processing of such documents as medical instructions, commitments, release orders, summons, and other documents Maintain weapons, equipment and uniforms in functional condition as prescribed for by departmental policy.
Maintain inmate property and storage Collect, resolve and/or direct to appropriate individual or division, inmate complaints, grievances or requests.
Prepare investigative and other reports or documentation, using appropriate grammar.
Endure verbal and mental abuse when confronted with hostile views or opinions of inmates and other persons in an antagonistic environment.
Process and release inmates including taking photographs and legible sets of inked fingerprints, and/or palm prints.
Report facility mechanical failures
Perform related duties and other responsibilities as assigned
Interested parties apply at the Ottawa County Sheriff’s Office located at 28 B Street SE Miami, OK 74354.
REQUIREMENTS
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $2,521.44 per month
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Work Location: In person
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