Corrections Officer

MG County • Independence, KS • 6d ago

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Corrections Officer\

Independence, KS{target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow"}Department of Corrections

Job Type

Full-time

Description

Maintain security and control of facility and inmates in the Montgomery County jail in accordance with department policies and procedures, federal and state laws. Under general supervision, provides security for the facility, as well as, health and safety issues for inmates confined. The majority of work time is without direct supervision. Duties of this position can vary between shifts and the area assigned, thus requiring individual judgment within prescribed policies and procedures. Typical duties include; general security, activities to prevent disorder, escape rule infraction and harm to inmates, visitors and staff. Inmate observation in person and by closed circuit monitors safety and security inspections; transportation to health care facilities and court appearances, housing, feeding, bedding and welfare activities, maintenance of accurate intake, care and release records. Ingress and egress control to the facility; and movement control for inmates and visitors within the facility.**Personal conduct on and off duty must be such that it does not bring disrepute or unnecessarily endanger the publics trust or confidence in the agency or its members.

Important and Essential Duties*

The duties listed are typical examples of the work, they are neither restricted to nor all-encompassing of the duties to be performed under this job title.**Montgomery County retains the right to modify or change the essential and additional functions of the job at any time.***

Interact with inmates in a fair and equitable manner.

Accurately account for all inmate head counts while consistently

monitoring inmate activity for violations.

Maintain and apply knowledge of current departmental policies,

procedures, laws and regulations.

Accurately and efficiently process subjects into and out of the

facility.

Properly supervise inmates during moves within the facility, while

being constantly aware and applying security procedures.

Effectively and efficiently operate control panels, without

unnecessary delay while monitoring all cameras, alarms and inmate activity within the facility.

Expeditiously and safely transport inmates in accordance with

department policies and procedures.

Fully and accurately complete all required forms, correspondence and

documents in a clear, concise, and understandable manner.

Properly complete, forward, and track pertinent supply requests.

Effectively communicate with all inmates in a professional manner,

while observing the safety and security of the facility including coworkers, inmates and others.

Properly and appropriately utilize the departments computer system

to include email, electronic documents, spreadsheets, and technical software.

Deploy the appropriate use of force as instructed in accordance with

departmental policy and applicable law.

Effectively, efficiently, appropriately, and courteously interact

with persons seeking assistance.

Operate motor vehicle including multi-passenger vehicles for inmate

transport.

Use and properly maintain inmate restraint devices including

handcuffs and leg irons.

Distribute prescribed medication in accordance with qualified

medical directives and department policies.

Maintain strict accountability of individually assigned equipment

and jail property.

Maintain proficiency with department-issued weapons and

Department-trained defensive tactics and employ them appropriately.

Possess and maintain the physical ability necessary to engage in

physical confrontations using offensive and defensive tactics to control combative inmates.

Maintain an acceptable level of availability for work which includes

rotating shift assignment including evenings, weekends, and/or holidays and adapt to irregular working conditions.

**Performs other duties and responsibilities as needed or

assigned.**

Requirements

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skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.*

Special Requirements**

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