Correctional Officer Job at Duchesne County, Duchesne, UT

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  • Duchesne County
  • Duchesne, UT

Job Description

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POSITION PROFILE

Under the supervision of the Corrections Corporal, performs a variety of correctional duties related to the security, safety, order, control, and discipline of the jail, including incarceration and supervision of inmates.

GOALS

  • To provide safety and security for incarcerated inmates.
  • To maintain county, office, and personal integrity.
  • To enhance inmate development.
  • To reduce office and countywide liabilities through knowledge and practices of the Policy and Procedures associated with Correction Officer functions.
  • To provide a safe environment to the community and visitors of Duchesne County.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

  • Provides security of the county jail, i.e. inspections of locks, gates, doors, and perimeter gates.
  • Supervises inmates in accordance with establishing policies, regulations, and procedures.
  • Observes conduct and behavior of inmates to prevent disturbances and escapes; searches inmate cells for contraband articles; patrols assigned areas for evidence of forbidden activities and infractions of inmates.
  • Employs various forms of discipline as needed to maintain order among inmates.
  • Performs inmate supervision during recreation, meal periods, and transit.
  • Provides necessary needs (physical, medical, etc.) of inmates.
  • Performs various tasks associated with the acceptance of new arrestee(s), such as searches, pat-downs, bookings, logs; secures confiscated property brought in by arrestee, and reviews offense status and classification to determine the level of security and confinement.
  • Performs various duties associated with the release of inmates. Verifies that all Duchesne County-issued property is returned and in proper condition; completes release paperwork; forwards any court documentation to the appropriate courts; and returns all property to the individual that was confiscated at booking.
  • Prepares arrest records including reports, bookings, releases, fingerprinting, and mug shot photography; assists in the maintenance of various records and information reporting materials and databases.
  • Operates and oversees the Control Room and masters all security and electronic functions to ensure the total security of the facility. Maintains a daily log of all activity and incidents.
  • Subject to on-call status as needed.
  • Subject to rotating shifts including nights, weekends, and holidays.
  • Performs related duties as business necessitates.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

  • High School Diploma or equivalent;
  • Must be at least 21 years of age; and
  • Bilingual Spanish is desired, but not required.

See duchesne.utah.gov for full job description

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Job Tags

Full time, Work at office, Night shift, Rotating shift,

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