Jail Officer

Summary

Correctional OfficerPerforms protective service work processing inmates, maintaining correctional facility security on a continual basis, transporting inmates to court, medical, work and related facilities as appropriate, preparing reports, and related work as apparent or assigned. Work is performed under the close supervision of the assigned supervisor.Maintains order and discipline of inmates; performs security checks to ensure staff and inmates are safe and secure. Oversees cell housing unit; ensures inmates are following rules and regulations. Conducts facility searches, searches of inmates, and housing units; performs inmate cell checks for drugs and other unauthorized paraphernalia. Conducts searches of inmates suspected of having contraband; maintains custody of contraband items and initiates the necessary documentation for possible legal action. Provides custody and control of inmates in all custody levels while escorting to and from courts, dental or medical appointments, visitation, and transportation to other correctional facilities, and in emergency medical transports and hospital duty including the handling of unusual, intoxicated or assaultive inmates. Prepares, maintains and disburses legal documents such as logs, reports, request forms; conducts and logs routine housing needs, safety and security. Enforces policies, procedures, rules and regulations as set forth in the Inmate Handbook in a firm, but fair manner; resolves conflicts by utilizing problem solving skills and provides guidance for the possible solution of problems. Responds to emergency calls and situations; reports the status of the situation. Maintains and controls keys; monitors control panels and radios in accordance with standard operating procedures. Provides service in various areas of the facility such as cell units, housekeeping, kitchen, lobby, transportation, etc.Some knowledge of the security, rules, regulations, and procedures of the institution; some knowledge of the practices of modern penology as related to the supervision and care of persons under institutionalized restraint; ability to enforce institutional rules firmly and fairly; ability to detect potential behavior problems of inmates; ability to detect the early symptoms of common health problems; ability to carry out oral and written directions accurately; ability to supervise the activities of large groups of inmates; ability to prepare records and reports; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates, inmates, law enforcement and legal representatives, and the general public.High school diploma or GED, or equivalent combination of education and experience.Obtain Commonwealth of Virginia Department of Criminal Justice (DCJS) Jail Officer certification within one year. Must meet and maintain minimum qualifications for the position established by the Authority and the Commonwealth of Virginia. Valid driver's license in the Commonwealth of Virginia.

Job Description

Correctional OfficerPerforms protective service work processing inmates, maintaining correctional facility security on a continual basis, transporting inmates to court, medical, work and related facilities as appropriate, preparing reports, and related work as apparent or assigned. Work is performed under the close supervision of the assigned supervisor.Maintains order and discipline of inmates; performs security checks to ensure staff and inmates are safe and secure. Oversees cell housing unit; ensures inmates are following rules and regulations. Conducts facility searches, searches of inmates, and housing units; performs inmate cell checks for drugs and other unauthorized paraphernalia. Conducts searches of inmates suspected of having contraband; maintains custody of contraband items and initiates the necessary documentation for possible legal action. Provides custody and control of inmates in all custody levels while escorting to and from courts, dental or medical appointments, visitation, and transportation to other correctional facilities, and in emergency medical transports and hospital duty including the handling of unusual, intoxicated or assaultive inmates. Prepares, maintains and disburses legal documents such as logs, reports, request forms; conducts and logs routine housing needs, safety and security. Enforces policies, procedures, rules and regulations as set forth in the Inmate Handbook in a firm, but fair manner; resolves conflicts by utilizing problem solving skills and provides guidance for the possible solution of problems. Responds to emergency calls and situations; reports the status of the situation. Maintains and controls keys; monitors control panels and radios in accordance with standard operating procedures. Provides service in various areas of the facility such as cell units, housekeeping, kitchen, lobby, transportation, etc.Some knowledge of the security, rules, regulations, and procedures of the institution; some knowledge of the practices of modern penology as related to the supervision and care of persons under institutionalized restraint; ability to enforce institutional rules firmly and fairly; ability to detect potential behavior problems of inmates; ability to detect the early symptoms of common health problems; ability to carry out oral and written directions accurately; ability to supervise the activities of large groups of inmates; ability to prepare records and reports; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates, inmates, law enforcement and legal representatives, and the general public.High school diploma or GED, or equivalent combination of education and experience.Obtain Commonwealth of Virginia Department of Criminal Justice (DCJS) Jail Officer certification within one year. Must meet and maintain minimum qualifications for the position established by the Authority and the Commonwealth of Virginia. Valid driver's license in the Commonwealth of Virginia.