Job Bulletin

Definition

Under general supervision, performs functions related to the incarceration and care of inmates during a shift.

Essential Functions

Protects the safety of inmates and staff in a correctional institution environment. Adheres to state and federal laws in confining and supervising inmates. Receives, books and searches inmates. Conducts interviews with inmates. Performs records checks and issues citations. Fingerprints and photographs inmates. Accepts and secures property to be used for evidence or held for safekeeping. Issues clothing and linen. Inspects jail facilities and maintains appropriate security, cleanliness, and maintenance standards. Supervises inmates in sleeping quarters, during meals and bathing, at recreation, and on work assignments. Oversees the work of and instructs groups of inmates assigned to various operational, maintenance, or other rehabilitative activities. Physically restrains inmates if necessary. Monitors visitors entering and exiting the facility and supervises visitations with inmates. Processes inmate correspondence, phone calls and request slips. Deals with inmate grievances and disciplinary hearings. Prepares for the transportation of inmates by applying restraint equipment and inspecting vehicles for safety. Escorts inmates to and from court, line-ups and cells. Processes inmates for release. Maintains records of meals, inmates, visitors, property, bookings, and trustee work assignments. Prepares and serves meals to inmates. Administers oral medication to inmates as prescribed by a physician. Performs administrative duties such as scheduling, maintaining logs and records, processing paperwork, serving subpoenas, and preparing reports. Controls jail-wide operations from control room. Testifies in court. May be assigned to transport inmates outside of jail facility. Performs related functions as required.

Requirements

Sufficient training and/or experience to demonstrate the knowledge, skills and abilities listed below.

Skill in: Exercising safe and effective physical restraint tactics.

Ability to: Maintain security, control and custody of prisoners in an assigned facility; effectively and expeditiously search persons and identify contraband and possible dangerous items; physically guide and restrain prisoners; respond to emergency or stressful situations quickly, calmly and decisively; observe situations and recall facts; interact with people of varied social, economic, and cultural backgrounds; communicate in a clear, concise and persuasive manner to relate information and gain compliance; establish and maintain effective working relationships with others; render emergency first aid; understand and follow rules and oral and written instructions; perform basic arithmetic computations; and maintain records and prepare reports.

Selection Process

Santa Ana, City of (CA)

Correctional Officer

Definition

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Selection Process