Correctional Officer

2 days ago


Santa Ana, California, United States City of Santa Ana, CA Full time
Job Summary

The City of Santa Ana, CA is seeking a highly skilled and dedicated Correctional Officer to join our team. As a Correctional Officer, you will play a critical role in maintaining the safety and security of our community by ensuring the effective and humane incarceration and care of inmates.

Key Responsibilities
  • Ensure the safety and security of inmates and staff in a direct supervision correctional environment.
  • Adhere to state and federal laws related to the confinement and supervision of inmates.
  • Complete the arrestee booking process and conduct searches of those in custody.
  • Conduct interviews with inmates and perform record checks.
  • Issue citations and fingerprint and photograph inmates as necessary.
  • Accept and secure property to be used for evidence or held for safekeeping.
  • Dispense clothing and linen to inmates and inspect jail facilities for cleanliness.
  • Supervise inmates assigned to various housing units and ensure they maintain general housing unit sanitary standards.
  • Supervise the administering of oral medication to inmates by medical staff.
  • Perform administrative duties such as scheduling and prepare basic incident reports.
  • Record daily activities on electronic logs documenting inmate meal distribution, headcounts, inmate visitation, property distribution, bookings, and other significant events.
  • Oversee and instruct groups of inmates assigned work details.
  • Physically restrain inmates and use defensive weapons as directed by the on-duty supervisor.
  • Secure inmates into restraint chairs or similar equipment when necessary.
  • Monitor visitors/contract employees entering and exiting the facility and supervise their contact with inmates.
  • Process inmate correspondence, monitor inmate phone calls, and process inmate request slips.
  • Respond to inmate grievances and conduct disciplinary hearings.
  • Prepare for the transportation of inmates by applying restraint equipment and inspecting vehicles for safety.
  • Escort inmates throughout the facility and process inmates for release.
  • Oversee and control jail movement from a central control room.
  • Testify in court and may be assigned to transport inmates outside of the jail facility if assigned to the Jail Transport Unit.
Requirements
  • Graduation from high school or G.E.D. equivalent.
  • Sufficient training and/or experience conducive to the skills and abilities listed below.
  • Valid California Class C driver's license as a condition of employment.
  • Ability to maintain security, control, and custody of inmates in an assigned facility.
  • Ability to effectively and expeditiously search persons and identify contraband and potentially dangerous items.
  • Ability to escort and restrain inmates.
  • Ability to respond to emergency or stressful situations quickly, calmly, and decisively.
  • Ability to observe situations and recall facts.
  • Ability to interact with people of varied social, economic, and cultural backgrounds.
  • Ability to communicate in a clear, concise, and persuasive manner to relay information and gain compliance.
  • Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
  • Ability to render emergency first aid.
  • Ability to understand and follow rules and oral and written instructions.
  • Ability to perform basic arithmetic computations.
  • Ability to maintain records and prepare reports.
Working Conditions

The City of Santa Ana, CA is an equal opportunity employer. This position requires the ability to work rotating shifts, nights, holidays, and weekends. Officers will work any time of day as required, including times of city and/or civil emergencies.



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