Wednesday, 4 July 2012

Correctional Officer

Details: SummaryOversees and maintains custody, care and control of inmates or detainees of a facility, while enforcing the rules, regulations, policies and procedures of the company and contracting agency. Primary Duties and Responsibilities  Oversees and monitors the activities of the inmates or detainees in living areas, recreation activities areas, dining areas and visitation areas.  Coordinates and monitors inmate or detainee movements, conducts counts and provides emergency response as needed.  May be assigned to various posts including, but not limited to, the control room, inmate/detainee, employee or visitor entrances, health services, special housing, perimeter security, transportation, work details, reception, intake and visitation as required by management.  Supervises program activities and labor crews in various areas around facility.   Conducts searches for contraband materials, either individually or as part of a specialized team.  Removes contraband in accordance to facility and contracting agency policies and procedures.  Initiates disciplinary reports on inmates or detainees.  Prepares reports and maintains daily logs as required. Ensures prompt and appropriate assistance to inmates or detainees in the event of injury, illness or trauma.  Promotes facility cleanliness and reports needed for maintenance or repairs.  Serves as member of special teams to respond to emergencies as required.  Completes training courses as required by facility training standards.  Performs correctional duties for any shift as defined by management.  Performs other duties as assigned.

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