Correctional Officer - Part-time .70 FTE

CLOSING DATE: Open Until Filled

HOURLY RATE: $23.48 - $32.43

• Must possess at least a High School Diploma or equivalent
• Must demonstrate strong communication skills, including the ability to remain professional at all times and under adverse or stressful situations.
• Must demonstrate the ability to effectively communicate with individuals of various mental capacities and abilities.
• Must pass physical agility and psychological exam.
• Must hold a current Driver’s License.
• Must be able to walk, run, lift, carry and have sufficient dexterity in all limbs to perform manual tasks associated with jail activities, including controlling altercations with inmates.
• Must be capable of physical activities which may involve restraining individual(s) and use of defensive tactics.
• Must have eyesight correctable to 20/20 and hearing within normal audible range.
• Must be able to testify in Court.
• Must pass full background check, including criminal history and credit evaluation.

DESIRED/PREFERRED

Bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice, Corrections, Sociology, Psychology or a related field.

JOB DUTIES

1. Orientation and Training

• All training is conducted under the direct supervision of qualified training officers.
• Successfully complete or obtain waivers based upon an assessment of previous training and experience.
• Initial and ongoing training requirements include the Field Officer Training Program.
• Must attend and successfully complete an approved course of Correctional Officer Basic Training, typically assigned within the first year of employment.

2. Post related duties

• Supervise pre-trial inmates and convicted prisoners.
• Maintain unit security and manage inmate movement.
• Ensure inmate rights are always preserved
• Manage daily routines and schedules.
• Ensure inmates are properly admitted and released from housing units.
• Advise and counsel inmates as necessary
• Manage behavior and enforce rules; maintain accurate headcounts.
• Provide orientation to new inmates.
• Inspect cells and common areas and conduct searches for contraband; conduct regular well-being checks of all inmates as required.
• Administer medications as necessary; provide emergency medical aid as necessary.
• Refer inmates to facility services as necessary. Mediate and de-escalate conflicts between inmates. Respond to disturbances.
• Escort inmates throughout the facility. Conduct intake procedures with new arrivals. Conduct release procedures, as necessary.
• Document actions and observations as required by policy.

 Cass County Government is an Equal Opportunity and At Will Employer