Job Information
Fairfield County Corrections Officer in Lancaster, Ohio
*Fairfield County is hiring for Corrections Officer *
Under direct supervision, oversees and monitors the activities of prisoners to ensure the security of the jail facility; may perform other duties as required.
Duties
Monitors prisoners during meals, work, recreation, housekeeping, and visitation;
Distributes meals, medication, mail, and personal items to prisoners;
Escorts prisoners to and from secured areas, confinement, and court;
Transports prisoners to and from the facility as required;
Conducts routine security checks of jail areas and equipment;
Searches prisoners and cell areas;
Conducts prisoner head counts;
Handles inmate complaints, requests, and/or difficult situations;
Reports problems or unusual circumstances to superiors;
Assists in the booking and processing of prisoners;
Runs records checks and enters inmate information into the computer to generate required reports;
Prepares files on prisoners;
Assists in processing the release of prisoners from the jail;
Prepares, types, and maintains jail activity reports, daily log, and other related documents;
Operates a control board and electronic doors;
Monitors audio and video equipment to observe prisoner activity;
Utilizes an intercom, paging system, and emergency system as necessary;
Attends staff meetings and training sessions as required.
Qualifications
Must be a United States Citizen.
Must be 18 years of age.
Must have a High School Diploma or GED.
Must have a valid driver's license.
Supplemental Information
Works an 8-hour shift, in a uniform assignment in the jail, with 2 consecutive days off on either 1st, 2nd, or 3rd shift; may be required to work during other than one's assigned shift.
Ability to remain calm during stressful situations; ability to communicate effectively with others; ability to prepare clear and concise reports and written materials; ability to maintain accurate records and files; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others; ability to perform tasks requiring physical endurance and agility under adverse conditions; ability to solve problems and make on-the-spot decisions; ability to evaluate reports and statistics; ability to maintain order in a potentially hostile environment; knowledge of the techniques and related safety practices for overseeing inmates in a controlled environment; some basic knowledge of technology and computer applications.
NOTE: The lists of Job Duties and Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities are not necessarily all inclusive.