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Corrections Officer

2 months ago

West Olive, United States Ottawa County, MI Full time
Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled and dedicated Corrections Deputy to join our team at Ottawa County, MI. As a Corrections Deputy, you will be responsible for ensuring the safety and security of inmates, staff, and visitors within the jail facility.

Key Responsibilities
  • Receiving and processing newly arrested individuals and inmates returning from court appearances, external medical treatment, work release, and supervised worksites into the jail.
  • Processing new arrests, photographing and fingerprinting suspects, reviewing LEIN records for outstanding warrants, holds, and detainers, reviewing police reports, completing other required booking procedures, and assigning them to pre-trial housing units.
  • Determining proper classification of newly sentenced inmates and assigning them to appropriate housing units.
  • Issuing inmate uniforms and bedding, inventories and receipts inmate personal property, supervising showering, and escorting inmates to assigned housing units.
  • Searching inmates returning to the facility from work release or court appearances, reviewing court orders to determine inmate status, and processing inmates back into secure housing areas.
  • Releasing inmates from the facility in accordance with the terms and conditions of their bonds, respective court orders, and/or upon completion of their sentences.
  • Controlling access to secure areas, monitoring security control screens, and operating remote controls for electromechanical locking devices.
  • Observing inmate conduct and behavior for evidence of prohibited activities, infractions of rules and regulations, mental illness, and self-destructive behavior, and aggression towards other inmates.
  • Searching inmates and inmate living quarters for weapons and other contraband articles.
  • Investigating and preparing written reports of all inmate infractions of rules and regulations, all disturbances, and all contraband found in the possession of inmates.
  • Escorting inmates to and from, and monitoring them during, video arraignments, professional and personal visits, medical treatment, religious services, rehabilitation programs, and other out-of-cell activities.
  • As assigned, supervising inmates participating in the Supervised Work Assignment Program (SWAP), providing labor for parks and drain maintenance projects and at participating community work sites.
  • Providing work assignments for and monitoring the work of trustees in the facility.
  • Physically subduing or restraining inmates, if necessary, to prevent injuries or to stop disturbances.
  • Admitting visitors in accordance with prescribed regulations, delivering inmate mail, conducting inmate counts and pod checks.
  • Supervising inmates during meals.
  • Dispensing prescribed medications to inmates.
  • Performing related work as required to maintain the security of the facility and ensure the safety and security of inmates, officers, civilian employees, and visitors.
Requirements
  • High school diploma or GED required.
  • Associates or Bachelors degree in Corrections related field of study preferred.
  • Must successfully complete a State of Michigan sanctioned corrections academy and obtain State of Michigan certification as a Corrections Officer within twelve (12) months of the date of hire.
  • Must obtain First Aid and CPR certification within twelve (12) months of the date of hire.
  • Good verbal and written communication skills and ability to prepare verbal and written reports.
  • Good interpersonal skills and knowledge of practical conflict resolution.
  • Sufficient computer literacy to operate, enter, and retrieve data from the LEIN system and obtain LEIN certification, and ability to operate touch screen control consoles and related equipment.
  • Good driving record.
  • Satisfactory work record and personal history.
  • Working knowledge of security practices and procedures.
  • Knowledge of CPR and first aid.
  • Availability to work any or all shifts, as assigned.
  • Ability to interact positively and professionally with a culturally diverse inmate population with varying levels of communication skills.
  • Ability to maintain behavioral control of inmates from all security levels.
  • Ability to sustain mental and physical stress and to react quickly, calmly, and effectively in emergencies.
  • Ability to work in close quarters.
  • Working knowledge of bloodborne pathogens protocols.
Working Conditions

Work is performed in close proximity to inmates and may entail exposure to physically aggressive and/or violent inmates; inmates armed with a variety of homemade weapons; and exposure to inmate bodily fluids, with possible exposure to a variety of disease agents and to bloodborne pathogens.

Ottawa County is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Positions in this bargaining unit include Corrections Deputy, Court Services Officer, Animal Control Deputy, Clerk Typist II / Matron, and Clerk Typist III / Matron.

Ottawa County offers a wide range of benefits to support you in your career. View the benefits page for more information.

The current POAM Non-312 collective bargaining agreement can be viewed here.

The pay scale for this position is available here.