Corrections Officer (CO)

[RANDOLPH COUNTY
[JOB DESCRIPTION

[Job Title: Corrections Officer

[Department: Sheriffs Office

[FLSA: Grade:
[ Safety Sensitive Job: Yes
[ Security Sensitive Job: No

[Job Description Prepared: August 2020

[Note: Statements included in this description are intended to reflect in general the duties and responsibilities of this job and are not to be interpreted as being all-inclusive. The employee may be assigned other duties that are not specifically included.

[Relationships

[Reports to: Assistant Chief Jail Administrator

[Subordinate Staff: None

[Other Internal Contacts: Sheriffs Office; County Shop; Probate Office

[External Contacts: General Public; Bonding Companies; Municipal Police Officers; Court Officers; Judges; Probation and Parole Officers; Court Referral Officers; Alabama Department of Human Resources (DHR); Alabama Department of Corrections (DOC); Alabama Department of Public Health (DPH); Fire Department; Lawyers; Medical Facilities

[Job Summary

[Under the supervision of the Assistant Chief Jail Administrator, the employee serves as a correctional officer providing security and operational support for the County jail. Employee completes inmate booking, explains rules and regulations, and issues inmate supplies. Employee enters information into jail management software, monitors inmate activities, and transports inmates to court proceedings. The employee maintains a safe and secure environment within the confines of the facility. Work is usually performed in accordance with well-defined procedures. This job is considered safety-sensitive and is subject to a pre-employment background check and random drug screenings.

[Essential Functions

[ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:[ The following list was developed through a job analysis; however, it is not exhaustive and other duties may be required and assigned. A person with a disability which is covered by the ADA must be able to perform the essential functions of the job unaided or with the assistance of a reasonable accommodation.

[ESSENTIAL FUNCTION: Corrections Security and Operations. Follows established protocol to maintain a safe and secure jail environment. Maintains control of inmates according to standard operating procedures.
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Places individuals into custody; completes formal booking procedure as required.

Assists in the application of bail within departmental guidelines.

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