Corrections Officer

***Under the guidance of the Jail Sergeant, the Corrections Officer is responsible for providing care, custody and the detention of male and female inmates in the Jail; providing a positive rehabilitative influence to all inmates; insuring compliance with all applicable state and federal laws; and acting within the policies and procedures of the Polk County Jail.*** 1. Supervises and maintains custody of inmates of the Polk County Jail by controlling inmate conduct; conducts searches; inspects living areas; maintains surveillance; dispenses medication; provides escorts to court and meetings; regulates inmate visitation and coordinates the intake and release of inmates. 2. Maintains a safe and secure environment within the Polk County Jail. 3. Move and/or transport inmates, whether cooperative or combative in a safe manner, 4. Monitor and respond to jail activity, ensuring the safety and protection of others. 5. Utilize Jail Management Software/Records Management Software to record, retrieve and interpret data relative to inmates and their incarceration, perform general clerical and data processing duties. 6. Recognize and respond appropriately to multiple and simultaneous events. 7. Respond to, report and document any emergency and/or special situation as necessary. 8. Properly apply and remove restraint devices. 9. Communicate effectively with other law enforcement agencies, probation and parole, prosecutors, defense attorneys, court personnel, county/state/federal agencies, Department of Human Services, emergency service providers, contracted personnel, inmates and the public in general. 10. Attend and successfully complete required training, in-services and staff development activities and meetings. 11. Report to work when ordered to do so by the proper authority. 12. Provide necessary back-up to other staff members during periods of absence and during peak workloads, as directed. 13. Know and understand department programs in order to answer questions or refer them to the appropriate resource(s). 14. Train other staff members, or potential staff members, to perform the essential job functions. 15. Other duties as assigned **Supervisory Responsibilities:** NonePossess the skills and abilities to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements below are representative of the knowledge, skills and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions - Individual must pass a standardized psychological screening for Corrections Officers - Individual must pass a standardized physical exam for Corrections Officers **Education/Experience** - High School Graduate, GD, or HSED - Must be a United Citizen and at least eighteen (18) years of age. - Must be free of felony convictions - Applicants with post-high school education and/or two years of experience in corrections or law enforcement related field may be given preference. **Competency Requirements** - *Attention to Detail -* Ensures information is complete and accurate; follows up with others to ensure that agreements and commitments have been fulfilled. - *Self-Management*- Organizes and plans for task accomplishment in a way that maximizes efficient performance; establishes and adjusts priorities to ensure timely completion of assigned work/fulfill responsibilities. - *Written and Verbal Communication Skills* - Recognizes or uses correct grammar, punctuation, and spelling; communicates information in a brief, clear, and organized manner, and takes responsibility for understanding others; produces written information, which may include technical material, that is appropriate for the intended audience. - *Integrity/Honesty -* Contributes to maintaining the integrity of the organization; displays high standards of ethical conduct, maintains confidentially, and understands the impact of violating these standards on an organization, self, and others; is trustworthy. - *Flexibility -* Op…