Corrections Officer

3 weeks ago


UT United States Summit County Full time
Job Summary

We are seeking a dedicated and skilled Corrections Officer to join our team at Summit County. As a Corrections Officer, you will play a crucial role in maintaining order, safety, and security within our facilities.

Key Responsibilities
  • Supervise inmates in county jail, ensuring their welfare and adherence to facility rules.
  • Perform law enforcement duties related to security, safety, order, operation, and maintenance of county jail facilities.
  • Oversee the incarceration and detention of prisoners, ensuring their physical and medical needs are met.
  • Work closely with the Corrections Captain, Lieutenant, or Sergeant to maintain a secure and efficient environment.
  • Perform various tasks associated with inmate admissions, including booking prisoners and reviewing offense status and classification.
  • Observe conduct and behavior of inmates to prevent disturbances and escapes, and report observations to supervisor.
  • Search inmates and cells for contraband articles and patrol assigned areas for evidence of forbidden activities.
  • Supervise prisoners in transit between jail, courtroom, prisons, or other points, and lock prisoners in cell after searching for weapons, valuables, or drugs.
  • Secure all valuables and/or belongings and follow standard procedures for disposing or maintaining the same.
  • Prepare arrest records, including reports, bookings, releases, fingerprinting, and mug shot photography.
  • Assist in the maintenance of various records and information reporting materials and data base.
  • Supervise trustees or prisoners on general work details inside or outside of jail, and perform general maintenance of jail facility and environs.
  • Serve as bailiff and perform a variety of security tasks specific to maintaining courtroom order and insuring that courtroom processes are adhered to.
Requirements
  • Successfully completed NPOST.
  • Successful completion of or admittance to (P.O.S.T) Peace Officers Standards and Training Academy within six (6) months from date of hire or be certifiable as a Corrections Officer within the State of Utah.
  • No experience necessary.
  • Must be a US Citizen.
  • Must be at least 21 years of age.
  • Must possess a valid driver's license issued by your state of residence.
  • Must work rotating shift work.
  • Must complete 40 hours of training per year to maintain certification and all yearly certifications required by law and/or Departmental policy.
  • Must successfully complete a background investigation, physical agility testing, and psychological evaluation.
  • May not have been convicted of an offense involving dishonest, unlawful sexual conduct, physical violence and/or domestic violence; convicted of the unlawful use, sale or possession of a controlled substance prior to five (5) years from the date of conviction or last usage; convicted of a crime for which the applicant could have been punished by imprisonment in a federal penitentiary of this or another state.
  • Must satisfactorily pass a pre-employment psychological examination as well as a pre-employment polygraph examination.
Benefits
  • Options for a premium free Health Plan.
  • Dental Plan.
  • Life Insurance.
  • State of Utah Retirement.
  • Sick Leave.
  • Parental Leave.
  • Vacation Pay.
  • 401K Match.
  • Orientation Pay Increase - up to 3% increase at the successful completion of six-month orientation period.

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