Correctional Officer

Salary Range: $41,944.00 - $49,927.00If you have applied in the past, you will have to wait 6 months from the previous application date to reapply.Mansfield Police Department1601 Heritage Parkway, Mansfield, Texas 76063Tracy L. Aaron, Chief of PoliceAutomatic DisqualifiersThe failure to submit the required personal history statement or any required documentation within the required timeframe (within 3 days of the initial review and/or 3 days within the 2nd review)Willful misrepresentation or falsification of personal historyPresently under indictment or charges for any criminal offense other than a Class C traffic violationPresently on court-ordered community supervision or probation for any offense, Class B misdemeanor or aboveFailure to disclose any court-ordered community supervision or probation for any criminal offenseConvicted of a Class B misdemeanor within the past ten yearsConviction for a family violence offense, Class C or aboveConviction at any time for a Class A Misdemeanor or Felony offenseIs currently prohibited by state or federal law from operating a motor vehicle (if applicable)Applicants are prohibited from having more than five convictions for moving violations or two at‑fault motor vehicle accidents in the past three years (if applicable)Multiple convictions (two or more) for failure to maintain financial responsibility within the past three years (if applicable)Prohibited by state or federal law from possessing firearms or ammunitionFailure to disclose any use of an illegal drugAny distribution, sale, or manufacture after the age of 17 of a controlled substance, marijuana, or dangerous drugs as defined by the Texas Health and Safety CodeDishonorable discharge from the military serviceDeceptive polygraph resultsUnfavorable background investigationUnfavorable psychological examUnfavorable medical/drug screening resultsIndicators of serious, repeated employment instabilityFinancial history indicating lack of judgment, dependability, or trustworthinessPending litigation, either criminal or civil, will be reviewed on a case‑by‑case basisPotential DisqualifiersIllegal drug use or the use of prescription medication without a prescription in the last ten years will be reviewed on a case‑by‑case basis and may result in disqualificationHistory of any drug use that amounts to more than experimentation will be reviewed on a case‑by‑case basisIndicators of inadequate interpersonal skillsTattoo And Body Piercing Restrictions/ProhibitionsThis policy will be adhered to for Uniformed Personnel; all other positions will be reviewed on a case‑by‑case basis.Tattoo Restrictions/ProhibitionsExtremistIndecentSexistRacistOfficers are prohibited from having tattoos on any part of the visible neck area, face, head, eyelids, mouth, and ears, with the following exceptions: permanent facial make‑up for female employees on the eyebrows, eyeliner, and lips that is conservative.Body Piercing Restrictions/ProhibitionsBody piercing of the face, head, neck, nose, mouth, and hands is prohibited for employees. For all employees, alteration to any area of the body visible in authorized uniform or civilian attire that is distracting, inconsistent with a professional appearance or noticeably distorts normal anatomical features and is not medically required or a reasonable elective cosmetic surgery performed by a licensed physician is prohibited.GaugingGauging or gradually increasing the radius of an induced opening in the flesh in areas such as the earlobes, lips, cheeks, etc. No holes larger than allowed to fit a stud‑style earring in an allowed area.Examples Of Work To Be PerformedMUST BE ABLE TO WORK ANY SHIFT INCLUDING DAYS, EVENINGS AND MID‑NIGHTS. (Shifts are typically eight (8) hours with actual hours being established by operational necessity) MUST BE ABLE TO WORK SATURDAYS, SUNDAYS AND HOLIDAYS.MUST BE ABLE TO WORK PAST NORMAL ASSIGNED SHIFTWILL BE SUBJECT TO CALL‑BACKControl inmates from stations or by patrolling in yards, grounds, cell houses, corridors, and work areasEscort individuals or groups of inmates to work or other activitiesKeep continued count of inmates assignedInspect cells, grounds, work locations and other facilities for unauthorized objects or materialsCheck on sanitary conditions, fire and safety hazardsEnforce rules of conduct, security, and labor standards by making verbal or written reports of significant violations as irregularities to supervisorsAssist in averting riots and escapes undertaken by prisonersMay assist in the supervision of inmates on transfer to other correctional facilities or on appearances in courtAccompany prisoners being transferred for psychiatric diagnosis or to treatment clinics. Attend sanity hearings in courtroom or hospitalDistribute cleaning and sanitation supplies; deliver commissary orders, medicines, and mail; pick up and deliver personal laundry and bedding for inmatesOperate electric jail doors; advise public on matters such as visiting hours or nature of articles that can be brought in for inmates, issue passes to attorneys, bondsmen, and relatives of inmates upon display of proper credentials; control admission of employees entering and exiting the jailPerform other duties as may be requiredOther DutiesPlease note this job description is not designed to cover or contact a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.Required Knowledge, Skills And AbilitiesKnowledge of federal, state, and county laws as they relate to inmates, correctional department structure and functionKnowledge of department‑written directives, rules and regulations, prisoner control and techniques of prisoner control and precautionary measures used in escorting and supervising prisoners work detailsAbility to supervise and maintain physical control of inmatesAbility to write intelligible, complete, and concise reportsAbility to deal with situations requiring tact, diplomacy, understanding, fairness, firmness, and good judgmentRemain alert at all times and react quickly and calmly in emergency situationsEstablish and maintain effective working relationships with inmates and associatesAbility to operate two‑way radio, camera, and other electronic devicesRequired Education, Training And ExperienceHigh school diploma or equivalent required.Must be at least 20 years of ageDesired Training And ExperienceCollege degree in related fieldPrevious experience in corrections fieldEssential Physical FunctionsAscending or descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, poles and the like, using feet and legs and/or hands and arms. Body agility is emphasized.Maintaining body equilibrium to prevent falling and walking, standing or crouching on narrow, slippery, or erratically moving surfaces.Bending body downward and forward by bending spine at the waist.Bending legs at knee to come to a rest on knee or knees.Moving about on hands and knees or hands and feet.Extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction.Using upper extremities to press against something with steady force in order to thrust forward, downward or outward.Using upper extremities to exert force in order to draw, haul or tug objects in a sustained motion.Raising objects from a lower to a higher position or moving objects horizontally from position‑to‑position. This factor is important if it occurs to a considerable degree and requires substantial use of upper extremities and back muscles.Picking, pinching, typing or otherwise working, primarily with fingers rather than with the whole hand as in handling.Applying pressure to an object with the fingers and palm.Perceiving attributes of objects, such as size, shape, temperature or texture by touching with skin, particularly that of fingertips.Expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word. Those activities in which they must convey detailed or important spoken instructions to other workers accurately, loudly, or quickly.Perceiving the nature of sounds at normal speaking levels with or without correction. Ability to receive detailed information through oral communication, and to make the discriminations in sound.The Physical Requirements Of This PositionHeavy work. Exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.The Vision Requirements Including Color, Depth Perception, and Field VisionThe worker is required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as: preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; extensive reading; visual inspection involving small defects, small parts, and/or operation of machines (including inspection); using measurement devices; and/or assembly or fabrication parts at distances close to the eyes.The Conditions the Worker Will Be Subject ToThe worker is subject to environmental conditions. Protection from weather conditions but not necessarily from temperature changes.The worker is subject to both environmental conditions. Activities occur inside and outside.The worker is subject to hazards. Includes a variety of physical conditions, such as proximity to moving mechanical parts, moving vehicles, electrical current, working on scaffolding and high places, exposure to high heat or exposure to chemicals.The worker is frequently in close quarters, crawl spaces, shafts, man holes, small enclosed rooms, small sewage and line pipes, and other areas that could cause claustrophobia.The worker is required to function in narrow aisles or passageways.Americans With DisabilitiesThe City of Mansfield complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and it is our policy to ensure that no person is discriminated against based on their disability. The City of Mansfield offers equal employment opportunity to qualified individuals and strictly prohibits the discrimination against qualified individuals on the basis of disability. The City of Mansfield shall provide reasonable accommodates to applicants and employees who are otherwise qualified to perform the essential job duties when doing so does not create an undue hardship for the city.EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYERThe City of Mansfield is an Equal Opportunity Employer who is committed to hiring and retaining highly qualified persons and a diverse workforce. The City of Mansfield is mandated by federal law to provide a drug‑free working environment for the safety of its employees and the public. All employment is contingent upon passing a post offer pre‑employment drug test and/or physical. It is the policy of the city not to discriminate against any person in recruitment, examination, appointment, training, promotion, discipline or any other aspect of personnel administration because of religious opinions or affiliations, membership or non‑membership in employee organizations, or because of race, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, age, gender, veteran, disability or any other basis prohibited by federal, state, or local laws.#J-18808-Ljbffr

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