Corrections Officer Job Description (2024)

Job summary 1

A Corrections Officer in this classification is responsible to book, supervise, receive, discharge, and assure the safety and security of City jail inmates and their belongings.

Duties & Responsibilities 1

• Assure the security and welfare of jail inmates; supervise inmates' daily activities; screen items going in and coming out of inmate's cells; make routine security checks; assure assigned area is maintained in an orderly manner.
• Observe, direct, escort, move and supervise jail inmates during daily activities including meals, court appearances, work details, interviews, commissary, appointments, sick calls and other activities; lock down and secure inmates.
• Take initial custody of prisoners arrested in the City; search prisoners to remove contraband and weapons; issue clothing; process, photograph, fingerprint and place prisoners in cells.
• Communicate with other jail personnel regarding activities and incidents in the jail; respond to alarms and take appropriate action according to procedural guidelines;
• Coordinate the release of inmates for court appearance or health needs; review documents such as court orders and physician's orders; release inmates to law enforcement officers or other authorized transport personnel as appropriate.
• Perform pre-booking, booking, pre-release and release functions to assure that information regarding inmates entering or leaving the jail is properly recorded.
• Makes initial assessment of inmate for any medical, safety, or security reasons.
• Maintains direct contact with inmates who may be mentally unstable, under the influence of drugs or alcohol, or potentially physically volatile.
• Prepares and maintains records and logs related to daily activities, bookings, maintenance needs and inmates; shred and dispose of records as authorized; order and dispense supplies and maintain related records; dispense medication as needed and as specified by medical staff.
• Operates control room; monitors and operates closed circuit television cameras and emergency monitors; controls all entrances, doors, and gates within the facility; and watches for potentially dangerous, suspicious situations, or activities within the facility.
• • Process court documents and provides inmate information to other law enforcement agencies, the courts and other jail personnel.
  • Assist with the laundry, kitchen, janitorial, medical and other functions in the jail as needed; supervise trustees in the accomplishment of assigned duties.
  • Perform related duties as assigned.

Requirements & Skills 1

• Successful accomplishment of written, oral and physical agility tests.
• Satisfactorily pass a medical exam, psychological exam and background investigation. Must pass Cooper test (physical fitness) and complete Criminal Justice Training Corrections Academy.
• Possession of a valid State Driver's License with a driving record free of serious or frequent violations.
• A driving record free of any violations related to ability to drive Police vehicles safely and effectively.
• • A personal record free of any convictions related to fitness for fulfilling the job requirements.
  • Ability to properly use and care for firearms.
  • Ability to obtain officially approved standard first aid certification.

Job summary 2

The Corrections Officer performs skilled professional corrections work in the supervision of adult or juvenile offenders in a 24/7 maximum security correctional facility. The employee oversees and controls security functions and activities related to the care, custody, and well-being of inmates through the principles of direct supervision. The work involves an element of personal danger and physical exertion. The employee must be able to make independent decisions and exercise independent judgment in responding to emergencies.

Duties & Responsibilities 2

• Oversees, observes, monitors and manages inmates' behaviors, activities, and routines to ensure the safety of inmates and staff; takes appropriate action when warranted by inmates' behaviors; logs, records, documents and reports unusual behaviors observed and actions taken.
• Ensures and promotes an atmosphere of fair and objective treatment and ongoing communication with staff and inmates; handles routine, daily concerns and grievances of offenders.
• Communicates information with inmates about programs and educational or social opportunities available at the facility.
• Enforces rules of conduct and rules of the facility adhering to and promoting the principles of direct supervision; disciplines or initiates corrective action with inmates as is warranted by behavior and dictated by policy/law; thoroughly documents and reports all such incidents; preserves constitutional rights of inmates.
• Subdues inmates during altercations and/or defends self and others.
• Searches inmates as required and in accordance with policy and law.
• Transports inmates to/from court, medical appointments, other approved activities, and other institutions. Maintains security, control, and rules of conduct at all times.
• Intervenes in emergency situations, including: fights, suicide attempts, medical problems, etc. by enforcing rules, following procedure, responding to calls for assistance, obtaining additional assistance, etc.; administers first aid and CPR as needed and authorized.
• Distributes medication and carries out medical treatment as is prescribed and authorized. Keeps detailed records of such activity as policy dictates.
• Works collaboratively with law enforcement personnel and staff from other agencies to efficiently and effectively complete the booking process.
• • Admits and orients new inmates, issues clothing, secures inmate property, informs and educates inmates on rules of conduct within the facility, and directs inmates to their living area.
  • Staffs Master Control monitoring inmate, staff, and visitor activity via video surveillance systems inside the perimeter of the jail and grounds surrounding the facility; controls movement within and through the facility and maintains security of the facility; operates the public address system and other security electronic controls.
  • Performs extensive detailed data entry for the purpose of facility daily record-keeping, logs and report writing relating to inmates and facility activities.

Requirements & Skills 2

• Requires equivalency of high school graduation and two years of post-secondary training or education in corrections, criminal justice, social science, or the military.
• One must possess a valid driver's license and be 18 years of age.
• Preference given for BA in Criminal Justice or related, and bilingual abilities.

Job summary 3

The Corrections Officer reports directly to the Corrections Sergeant in the Police Department. After an initial training period, employees perform duties without direct supervision except for unusual or difficult problems occasionally encountered when assistance or advice may be required. When working in the jail, employees may be responsible for assigning duties to jail trustees.

Duties & Responsibilities 3

• Receives prisoners from arresting officers and books prisoners into the jail facility, takes pictures, takes fingerprints, and completes a variety of records; searches prisoners (same or opposite gender); inventories and secures prisoner's property; applies physical force required if necessary to restrain an intoxicated, suicidal, rowdy or abusive prisoner;
• Directs the activities of trustees or personally prepares and serves meals to prisoners, cleans jail areas and other related duties; issues jail clothing, bedding and personal items to prisoners;
• Escorts visitors and prisoners to and from court hearings, ensures that jail standards are being enforced; maintains a variety of records;
• Coordinates medical services for prisoners; administers medication to prisoners under the instructions of medical professionals;
• Schedules and supervises recreation opportunities for prisoners;
• Directs in-custody court video arraignments; works with defendants, judges, court clerks, defense attorneys and language interpreter;
• Maintains records; explains jail procedures, rules, provisions or ordinances to prisoners and citizens and attempts to obtain compliance;
• Maintains records of citations issued; performs related duties as required;
• • Maintains jail log book; enters data into the jail program; writes general reports, supplemental reports, use of force reports and memorandums; logs property into evidence room; gives testimony for criminal or civil trials;
  • Provides armed prisoner transports to a variety of destinations;
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements & Skills 3

• Learn and enforce jail standards and department regulations concerning the operation of the City's jail;
• Qualify with a department approved firearm;
• Safely operate a City vehicle in a variety of weather conditions;
• Safely restrain and transport prisoners without personal injury;
• Remember details and accurately maintain a variety of records;
• Ability to complete mandatory, job-related training requirements;
• Deal with the public in a pleasant and courteous manner;
• Demonstrate physical strength and agility necessary to perform the essential functions.
• Establish and maintain positive, effective working relationships with those contacted in the performance of work;
• Maintain regular, reliable and punctual attendance.
• Advanced Entry-Level
• • United States citizen or lawful permanent resident.
  • Possession of or the ability to obtain, and maintain throughout employment, a valid Washington State driver's license.
  • Must be a graduate of the Washington State Correction Officers or Basic Law Enforcement Academies or a training program which is equal to the program offered by the Washington State Criminal Justice Training Commission, AND have up to 24 months' experience working as a corrections officer in a city, county or state incarceration facility, or at least 2 year's patrol officer experience working for a city, county or state law enforcement agency.

Job summary 4

The Corrections Officer provides care and supervision of inmates housed in the jail facility. Other duties involved are transporting inmates, juveniles, and mentally ill; performing all intake procedures for incoming prisoners; supervising the daily housing area and periodically must subdue prisoners.

Duties & Responsibilities 4

• Perform all intake procedures for incoming prisoners including pat searches, data collection record keeping, photographing, finger printing and further processing.
• Maintains security in all areas of the jail and holding areas. Jailors must physically subdue violent prisoners who may assault, intent on escape, who may be under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
• Responsible for supervising additional programs: AA, church, probation visits, healthcare professionals, department of correction hearings, ADA, GED, library and recreation.
• Responsible for knowledge of communications equipment: telephone, paging, teletypes, radio, and criminal justice information system information, records management system, in a professional and secure manner.
• Perform security patrol of the jail including accesses within the jail perimeters inside and outside.
• • Carry out duties in confirmation with Federal, State, and County policies; and City laws and ordinances.
  • Conduct daily cell inspections and searches when needed. Supervise the daily routine of the inmates including the issuance of clothing, bedding, and distribution of medication and the feeding of all inmates.
  • Ensure the safety and security of inmates and staff, while simultaneously ensuring the security aspects of the facility. The ability to perform emergency first aide and lifesaving techniques.

Requirements & Skills 4

• Must be 18 years of age or older at the time of employment
• Must possess or be able to obtain by date of hire, a valid State driver""s license without record of suspension or revocation in any state and have valid vehicle insurance.
• Felony convictions and disqualifying criminal histories are not allowed.
• Must be a U.S. citizen.
• Must be able to read, write, and speak English language.
• Must be of good moral character and temperate and industrious habits.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• • An equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Previous work experience in a Jails setting is preferred
  • Must be able to pass a background check, physical and psychological.

Job summary 5

Incumbent serves as Corrections Officer for the Jail Division of the County Sheriff’s Department, responsible for maintaining control and ensuring safety of facility, staff, and inmates.

Duties & Responsibilities 5

• Enforces Jail rules and regulations.
• Answers telephone, providing information and assistance, responding to inquiries, and/or directing callers to appropriate individual or department.
• Keeps track of female and male inmates and puts them into a block.
• Performs walkthroughs throughout the whole Jail, including searching for contraband and performing shakedowns, if needed. Types reports when inmates disobey rules and regulations and keeps and files records.
• Gathers and logs mail to be sent.
• Performs booking procedures, including performing pat downs, providing jail clothes, scanning and logging in their information, and getting fingerprints. Updates booking cards and probable cause list for courts.
• Stocks various rooms with supplies, daily. Passes out toiletry items to inmates.
• Supervises inmates, including taking inmates to commissary and/or church.
• • Purchases and passes out medication to inmates. Checks on inmates for any medical care, including checking vitals, taking them to the Nurse, and/or calling a doctor. Passes out meals.
  • Releases inmates after bonds are paid.
  • Performs related duties as assigned.

Requirements & Skills 5

• High school diploma or GED.
• Possession of or ability to obtain and maintain required certification/training including First Responder/CPR and Law Enforcement Academy Correctional Officer Training.
• Ability to meet all Departmental and employer hiring requirements including passage of a drug test.
• Thorough knowledge of and ability to make practical application of rules, regulations, policies and procedures of the Department and civil and criminal justice systems.
• Working knowledge of radio frequencies, codes, procedures and limitations.
• • Working knowledge of and ability to use standard equipment including computer, radio, fingerprint equipment, breathalyzer, camera, stun gun.
  • Working knowledge of standard English grammar, spelling and punctuation, and ability to complete department reports within established deadlines.
  • Working knowledge of and ability to effectively apply evidence collection and preservation techniques.

Job summary 6

We are looking for a Corrections Officer.

Duties & Responsibilities 6

• Directs, coordinates and/or performs a variety of supervisory and non-supervisory policing law enforcement assignments and projects that are performed on Departmental property; including any properties owned, leased, or licensed when consistent with Federal laws, regulations, and operational guidance.
• Works in collaboration with the Captain who serves as the incumbent's immediate supervisor.
• Performs certain elements of the work away from Departmental properties.
• Performs a broad range of supervisory responsibilities over other law enforcement policing staff.
• Serves as a watch commander or administrative lieutenant at the geographic area assigned.
• Supervises a team of police sergeants, police officers, detectives and other law enforcement staff, who carry out day-to-day, routine crime suppression and investigative functions.
• • Establishes priorities to coordinate, plan, organize and complete work in accordance with sound time-management methodology.
  • Ensures all policies and procedures are followed and adhered to.
  • Oversee human resources activities; and leads, prioritizes, assigns, reviews, approves, and disapproves employees' assignments and related assignments.

Requirements & Skills 6

• Incumbent will be required to operate a police vehicle and must retain a valid, state issued driver's license
• Incumbent will be required to carry a firearm while performing duties and must maintain firearm proficiency.
• The incumbent will undergo a character investigation during preemployment for review of their employment and criminal history, if any, and may be disqualified for employment based on the information received. The purpose of such an investigation is to secure evidence of the candidate's honesty, integrity, general character, and loyalty to the U.S. Government.

Job summary 7

A Corrections Officer maintains security and safety of inmates in the County jail as determined by the Sheriff, process admission/discharge paperwork and coordinate all paperwork of inmates, and to operate the Central Control computer system.

Duties & Responsibilities 7

• Maintain security and safety of the County Jail including gaining and maintaining physical control of inmates.
• Provide for the needs and well being of the inmates, including feeding inmates and handling inmate requests.
• Conduct administrative tasks, including the processing of admission and release paperwork and entering charges of inmates in the jail via computer entry, process all other paperwork including State Probation office, courts, and other agencies, and maintaining computer logs.
• Operate Central Control computer system to monitor access to jail and control entry/egress.
• Guard and care for work program inmates and all others as directed by the Sheriff.
• Perform jail Housing Officer duty assignments including but are not limited to, distributing inmate medication, linen exchange, responding to medical emergencies, and dealing with unruly inmates.
• • Respond to public request for information concerning the jail and its inmates (telephone and public information counter).
  • Prepare all necessary reports and documents related to duties.
  • Assist with search and clothing exchange of inmates.

Requirements & Skills 7

• High School diploma or GED equivalent.
• At least 18 years of age.
• Valid driver's license.
• Participation in an oral panel interview.
• • Acceptable background history report. No convictions of a felony unless the judgment or conviction has been reversed or completely pardoned. No convictions of a misdemeanor or other offense of which the circ*mstances substantially relate to the position.
  • Comply with dress code to include wearing designated uniform. No facial hair (except mustache complying with department standards).
  • Prompt and regular attendance.

Job summary 8

We are creating an eligibility list for the position of Corrections Officer.

Duties & Responsibilities 8

• Responsible for the control and supervision of inmates; safeguards inmates; ensure inmates are accounted for; solves disagreements; enforces jail rules; disciplines inmates; conducts daily and random inspections of housing.
• Assists inmates with medical needs; accounts for and provides prescribed medications; monitors various medical conditions for status; assesses medical situations for emergency status; provides first aid.
• Maintains jail security; responds to inmate questions and concerns; opens and closes doors electronically; monitors multiple cameras; assists public in non-secure areas; monitor inmate programs; listen to and respond to radio traffic verify meal counts and supervise meal distribution; assist in transporting inmates to other facilities.

Requirements & Skills 8

• General knowledge of the security, rules, regulations and procedures of the institution;
• General knowledge of the practices related to the supervision and care of inmates;
• General knowledge of jail medical protocols; general knowledge of the use of law enforcement equipment, and jail monitoring equipment;
• General knowledge of standard and specialized software; 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 exercise tact and judgment in handling visitors of the court and in maintaining the behavior of inmates;
• 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 and the general public.

Job summary 9

Under the supervision of the Jail Administrator, a Corrections Officer is responsible for all activities relating to the safe and secure operation of the jail. This includes all inmate activities from intake to release, and various duties related directly to inmate affairs.

Duties & Responsibilities 9

• Cell check – makes periodic checks to count inmates, checks on inmates’ condition, and report damage to any jail property.
• Searches – Performs thorough searches of all areas open to inmates to look for weapons, contraband, and damage. Also, searches are conducted on the inmates’ clothing and bodies to find concealed articles.
• Contraband Control – Includes inspecting inmate mail, searches of all visitors entering the jail, and cell searches.
• Perimeter checks – makes periodic inspections of the perimeter of the jail looking for any breach in the security of the facility.
• Inmate Discipline – must maintain inmate discipline by writing reports on rule infractions and enforce specific punishments.
• Supervision of Inmate Details – Supervises the behavior and work of inmates assigned to special details. Detail are usually related to cleaning functions.
• Inmate Booking – intake process – responsible for the paperwork involved in the intake process; responsible for the proper maintenance of inmate property; performs pat down searches and/or strip searches; is responsible for obtaining photographs and fingerprints of inmates.
• Release process – Responsible for the return of inmate property to the inmate; responsible for all paperwork related to release procedures; and responsible for the proper method relative to releasing inmates on bond or personal recognizance.
• Inmate Transport: Prisons and other locations – Responsible for the safe transportation of inmates to state prisons, other Sheriff’s Offices, medical facilities, or other locations as specified by the shift supervisor.
• Visiting – Responsible for processing visitors into the visiting area. This includes verifying the visitor’s identification. Visiting is closely monitored by Correction Officers with frequent visual checks of the visiting area.
• • Inmate Mail – Responsible for inspecting inmate mail for contraband and for distributing the mail to the inmate population,
  • Electronic Monitoring – Responsible for the proper operation of the computerized control panel which operates all doors, lights, cameras, and communications system; fire detection system; video recording system; and monitoring the inmate telephones.
  • Other job duties as assigned.

Requirements & Skills 9

• Ability to exercise independent, good judgment
• Ability to act quickly and remain calm in emergencies
• Communicates effectively in both verbal and written forms
• Comprehends and follows verbal or written orders/instruction
• Ability to effectively communicate and interact with various types of people
• Ability to perform tasks requiring physical endurance and agility under frequently adverse conditions
• Performs work safely
• • High School diploma or equivalent
  • At least 18 years of age
  • No prior felony convictions or other crimes that would put the individual’s credibility in question

Job summary 10

We are looking for a Corrections Officer.

Duties & Responsibilities 10

• Shall supervise inmates work details within the correctional center facility, ensuring that areas of responsibility are maintained in a clean, secure, and sanitary manner.
• Shall conduct searches of inmates and areas within the facility for contraband in accordance with Sheriff's Office policy and procedures.
• Shall ensure and enforce that the inmate population adhere to the regulations. Correctional Center's rules and
• Shall prepare inmate disciplinary, informational and other significant reports as required by the Facility Shift Commander.
• Shall transport prisoners to courts, hospitals or other institutions while securing their safety and secure custody.
• Shall adhere to proper key control procedures.
• Shall conduct accurate inmate head counts in accordance with Sheriff's ffice policy and procedures.
• Shall be responsible for making recommendations to the classification board on each inmate assigned to his/her housing unit.
• Shall make recommendations to superiors regarding Sheriff's Office policy and procedure changes in accordance with the chain of command.
• • Shall be required to maintain and properly document all facility logbooks.
  • Shall conduct daily cell inspections to prevent contraband, security and sanitary violations.
  • Shall be familiar with and ensure compliance with all emergency contingency plans: body alarm, escape, disorder, medical and fire emergency evacuation procedures.

Requirements & Skills 10

• Minimum age 21
• High School Diploma or equivalent or served for three plus years in the Armed Services
• Honorable Discharge from the Armed Services (when applicable)
• Valid Driver’s License
• Pass a drug and psychological test
• Pass a general and criminal background check
• Pass a written exam
• Pass a physical fitness test (when applicable)
• • Demonstrate verbal, written and computer skills sufficient to effectively communicate
  • Provide approved licensures (when applicable)
  • United States Citizenship

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