Deputy Sheriff/Correctional Officer

HOT SPRING COUNTY AR SHERIFFS OFFICE
Job Description

Job Title: Deputy Sheriff/Correctional Officer

Department: JAIL

Reports to: Jail Administrator

SUMMARY:
The Corrections Officer is primarily responsible for supervision of inmates within his/her assigned area, He/She will maintain order and security through fair and impartial application of Jail policies and procedures. He/She will maintain the highest level of security possible while ensuring safe and humane treatment of all inmates including the protection of their rights within the correctional setting. Reports to the Jail Administrator and/or shift supervisor.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED
Works under the general supervision of the Jail Administrator or shift supervisor.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED

None

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Duties include the following:

1. Books, fingerprints, photographs and processes new inmates as directed,
Classifies, transfers and releases inmates with attention to the health, safety and
security of other officers, inmates and the public.

2. Conducts periodic head counts of inmates and makes periodic activity
and physical security checks of all inmate housing area and areas to which
inmates have access with in his/her assigned area of control.

3. Conducts safety inspections and fire drills.

4. Provides informal counseling to inmates. Intervenes and resolves crisis
situations such as fights and medical emergencies.

5. Serve meals and assist with the personal needs of inmates such as telephone calls, mail call, visitation, commissary, etc...

6. Keep inmate roster and housing assignment board up to date as directed.

7. Supervise the dispensing of medication to inmates in accordance with medical direction as well as pertinent policies and procedures.

8. May be assigned to maintenance duties and performs such other duties as may be assigned.

9. Carry out all other duties not listed herein that might be required by his/her
supervisor or any member of the administration for the safe and proper operation
of the Jail.

Note: The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position and is assigned by the supervisor.

MANDATORY QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE A high school diploma or equivalent is required. Jailer certification from the Arkansas or the ability to successfully complete a certification course within nine months of hire. At least 20 yr in age, applicants must be able to pass a background investigation and drug screening.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATION
Other specialized job requirements include a valid Arkansas driver’s license and certification by the Arkansas Commission on Law Enforcement (CLEST) as a Corrections Officer or the ability to obtain such certification within 9 months of hire. CJIS Level 1 certificate required (Training to be provided)

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

LANGUAGE SKILLS
Ability to read, write and understand the English language.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, divide and calculate percentages.

REASONING ABILITY
Ability to understanding and carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several variables as well as standardized situations.

OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Must be able to meet CLEST and Department requirements for psychological, medical and drug examinations. Must be able to write clear and concise reports, maintain complete records as required, provide complete and accurate testimony of past facts and incidents. Required to communicate both verbally and in writing professionally and maintain confidentiality of certain types of information. Possess computer and keyboard skills. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationship with other employees, officials, inmates and the public. Must be able to work under pressure and remain calm in at all times. The ability to withstand job-related stress and must be able to work close contact with and supervise inmate population.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS
This position requires standing, sitting, kneeling, stooping, lifting, bending, twisting of the upper body, talking, exposure to outdoor conditions, the ability to take physical control of another person as needed and exposure to stressful situation. Required to be able to perform activities on a computer. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to be able to use their fingers, handle or feel objects, tools or controls, talk and hear, taste and smell. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Requires working rotating shifts, weekends and holidays.

WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an
employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

This position has been identified with possible risk of exposure to blood borne pathogens and/or other various hazards that require immunization against such exposure.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

You may be required to work both indoors as well as outdoors to perform job functions

SELECTION GUIDELINES
Formal application, rating of education and experience; oral interview and reference
check; job related tests might be required. This is a safety/security sensitive position.

ADVANCEMENT AND PROMOTIONS

It it the normal practice to promote from within. This is a great way to start and learn about law enforcement. The Jail is used as a training ground to develop candidates for Transport Deputy or Patrol Deputy.

This job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change. The employee further understands, and accepts, that this position falls under the provision of an “At Will” employment, and under no circumstances is this contract for employment.

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $34,000 to $35,000 a year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 12 hour shift
• Day shift
• Night shift
• Weekends as needed

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Malvern, AR 72104: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Required)
• Night Shift (Required)

Work Location: In person

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $34,000.00 - $35,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 12 hour shift
• Day shift
• Holidays
• Night shift
• Overnight shift
• Rotating weekends

Shift availability:

• Night Shift (Required)
• Overnight Shift (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Malvern, AR 72104: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person