Correctional Officer / Corporal

Summary

Job Title

The primary purpose of this job is to maintain order and supervise inmates in the Athens-Clarke County Correctional Institution, Food Service Center, or Diversion Center.

Job Related Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent required; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this position. Requires ability to meet current certification requirements set forth in the Georgia Basic Correctional Officer Training program and obtain BCOT Certification in Corrections within twelve months of hire date. Must possess a valid driver's license. One year of correctional officer experience preferred. Correctional Corporal In addition to the above requirements, Corporal candidates must also meet the following: Two years as a BCOT certified Correctional Officer. Must be able to receive a certificate of Appointment of Notary Public (depending on area of assignment). Must have P.O.S.T. Certification in Corrections and be in good standing. Associate's Degree in Criminal Justice or related field of study preferred.

Essential Duties, Responsibilities

The following duties are normal for this job. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned. Provides for inmate security by observing inmate behavior at all times in assigned area; watching for contraband and making physical inspections of facilities. Assists in organizing inmate activities and controlling inmate traffic between activities. Transports inmates both within and outside of correctional facility, as needed. Assists in shakedown and head count process as necessary; ensures all gates; doors, rooms, etc. are locked and secure as schedule dictates. Monitors telephone, radio and intercom, as needed. Monitors inmates in isolation segregation and sick room. Fills in for other employees in their absence which may include assuming duties of shift supervisor, as necessary. Serves on disciplinary committee. Provides processing of new inmates and outbound processing. Performs other related duties as required. When assigned to Food Service Division: Reports to the Food Service Coordinator. Directs the unloading of and inspects food and supplies delivered to the facility. Ensures correct inventory. Observes facility to prohibit contraband from entering. Assists in organizing inmate work in the Food Service operational areas. Fills in for other employees in their absence or when needed, which may include assuming duties of Assistant Food Service Coordinator or Security Operations, as necessary. When assigned to Diversion Center: Monitors and assists with inmate activities and controls inmate traffic between activities in the Diversion Center. Processes new inmates and those that are being processed out of the facility. Transports inmates both within and outside of the Diversion Center, as needed. Assists in shakedown and head count process. Ensures all gates, doors, rooms, etc. are locked and secure as schedule dictates. Monitors telephone, radio and intercom. Fills in for other employees in their absence which may include assuming duties of shift supervisor, as necessary. May serve on disciplinary committee. Receipts and codes daily monies; balances deposits with receipts. Provides ordinance and guideline information to the general public. Enters data and edits and balances daily, monthly, and year-end reports. Assists with monitoring accounts payable budget expenditures. Processes refund check requests/cash bonds; maintains related records. Maintains vendor master file; inputs vendor information and changes to the system. Maintains returned check system, including data entry and preparing related correspondence. Balances daily receipts to cash; prepares bank account deposits. Assists internal and external auditors with account information for audits. Responds to and assists with inquiries from businesses, citizens, vendors, and user departments. Performs a variety of clerical duties: answers the telephone, copies documents, types reports, maintains files, faxes documents, picks up and distributes mail, etc. Performs other related duties as required.

Supplemental Information

(ADA) MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS OR STANDARDS REQUIRED TO PERFORM ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Must be physically able to operate a variety of machinery and equipment including a two-way radio, van, firearm, handcuffs and telephones. Must be able to use body members to work, move or carry objects or materials. May be required to physically restrain hostile persons of much greater size. May be required to physically defend oneself from violent physical attack by persons with intent on inflicting serious bodily injury or death. This position requires: climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, fingering, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, seeing, and repetitive motion. Must be able to exert up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently. Physical demand requirements are at levels of those of medium work. DATA CONCEPTION: Requires the ability to compare and/or judge the readily observable functional, structural, or compositional characteristics (whether similar to or divergent from obvious standards) of data, people, or things. INTERPERSONAL COMMUNICATION: Requires the ability to hear, speak and/or signal people to convey or exchange information. Includes giving / receiving assignments and/or directions. LANGUAGE ABILITY: Requires the ability to read a variety of reports, logs, sheets and informational documentation, directions, instructions, and methods and procedures. Requires the ability to prepare log sheets, disciplinary sheets, activity sheets and logs using prescribed formats and conforming to all rules of punctuation, grammar, diction, and style. Requires the ability to speak to people with poise, voice control, and confidence. INTELLIGENCE: Requires the ability to learn and understand basic principles and techniques; to acquire and be able to expound on knowledge of topics related to primary occupation; and to make independent judgment in the absence of management. VERBAL APTITUDE: Requires the ability to record and deliver information, to explain procedures, and to follow oral and written instructions. Must be able to communicate effectively and efficiently. NUMERICAL APTITUDE: Requires the ability to utilize mathematical formulas; add and subtract totals and to multiply and divide. FORM/SPATIAL APTITUDE: Requires the ability to inspect items for proper length, width, and shape, visually with a two-way radio, van, firearm, handcuffs and telephones. MOTOR COORDINATION: Requires the ability to coordinate hands and eyes in using automated office equipment. Requires the ability to lift, push, bend and pull objects or materials using body parts as the position necessitates. Requires skilled movements coordinating eyes, hands and fingers accurately and making precise movements with speed. MANUAL DEXTERITY: Requires the ability to handle a variety of items such as a two-way radio, van, firearm, handcuffs and telephones. Must have the ability to use one hand for twisting or turning motion while coordinating other hand with different activities. Must have minimal levels of eye/hand/foot coordination. COLOR/VISUAL DISCRIMINATION: Position requires binocular vision with good depth perception and peripheral vision, motion detection, high acuity, and light adaptation, as well as the ability to differentiate between colors and shades of color. INTERPERSONAL TEMPERAMENT: Requires the ability to deal with people beyond giving and receiving instructions. Must be adaptable to performing under considerable stress when confronted with an emergency. PHYSICAL COMMUNICATION: Requires the ability to talk and/or hear: (Talking - expressing or exchanging ideas by means of spoken words). (Hearing - perceiving nature of sounds by ear). Must be able to communicate via telephone, two-way radio.

Job Description

Job Title

The primary purpose of this job is to maintain order and supervise inmates in the Athens-Clarke County Correctional Institution, Food Service Center, or Diversion Center.

Job Related Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent required; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this position. Requires ability to meet current certification requirements set forth in the Georgia Basic Correctional Officer Training program and obtain BCOT Certification in Corrections within twelve months of hire date. Must possess a valid driver's license. One year of correctional officer experience preferred. Correctional Corporal In addition to the above requirements, Corporal candidates must also meet the following: Two years as a BCOT certified Correctional Officer. Must be able to receive a certificate of Appointment of Notary Public (depending on area of assignment). Must have P.O.S.T. Certification in Corrections and be in good standing. Associate's Degree in Criminal Justice or related field of study preferred.

Essential Duties, Responsibilities

The following duties are normal for this job. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned. Provides for inmate security by observing inmate behavior at all times in assigned area; watching for contraband and making physical inspections of facilities. Assists in organizing inmate activities and controlling inmate traffic between activities. Transports inmates both within and outside of correctional facility, as needed. Assists in shakedown and head count process as necessary; ensures all gates; doors, rooms, etc. are locked and secure as schedule dictates. Monitors telephone, radio and intercom, as needed. Monitors inmates in isolation segregation and sick room. Fills in for other employees in their absence which may include assuming duties of shift supervisor, as necessary. Serves on disciplinary committee. Provides processing of new inmates and outbound processing. Performs other related duties as required. When assigned to Food Service Division: Reports to the Food Service Coordinator. Directs the unloading of and inspects food and supplies delivered to the facility. Ensures correct inventory. Observes facility to prohibit contraband from entering. Assists in organizing inmate work in the Food Service operational areas. Fills in for other employees in their absence or when needed, which may include assuming duties of Assistant Food Service Coordinator or Security Operations, as necessary. When assigned to Diversion Center: Monitors and assists with inmate activities and controls inmate traffic between activities in the Diversion Center. Processes new inmates and those that are being processed out of the facility. Transports inmates both within and outside of the Diversion Center, as needed. Assists in shakedown and head count process. Ensures all gates, doors, rooms, etc. are locked and secure as schedule dictates. Monitors telephone, radio and intercom. Fills in for other employees in their absence which may include assuming duties of shift supervisor, as necessary. May serve on disciplinary committee. Receipts and codes daily monies; balances deposits with receipts. Provides ordinance and guideline information to the general public. Enters data and edits and balances daily, monthly, and year-end reports. Assists with monitoring accounts payable budget expenditures. Processes refund check requests/cash bonds; maintains related records. Maintains vendor master file; inputs vendor information and changes to the system. Maintains returned check system, including data entry and preparing related correspondence. Balances daily receipts to cash; prepares bank account deposits. Assists internal and external auditors with account information for audits. Responds to and assists with inquiries from businesses, citizens, vendors, and user departments. Performs a variety of clerical duties: answers the telephone, copies documents, types reports, maintains files, faxes documents, picks up and distributes mail, etc. Performs other related duties as required.

Supplemental Information

(ADA) MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS OR STANDARDS REQUIRED TO PERFORM ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Must be physically able to operate a variety of machinery and equipment including a two-way radio, van, firearm, handcuffs and telephones. Must be able to use body members to work, move or carry objects or materials. May be required to physically restrain hostile persons of much greater size. May be required to physically defend oneself from violent physical attack by persons with intent on inflicting serious bodily injury or death. This position requires: climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, fingering, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, seeing, and repetitive motion. Must be able to exert up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently. Physical demand requirements are at levels of those of medium work. DATA CONCEPTION: Requires the ability to compare and/or judge the readily observable functional, structural, or compositional characteristics (whether similar to or divergent from obvious standards) of data, people, or things. INTERPERSONAL COMMUNICATION: Requires the ability to hear, speak and/or signal people to convey or exchange information. Includes giving / receiving assignments and/or directions. LANGUAGE ABILITY: Requires the ability to read a variety of reports, logs, sheets and informational documentation, directions, instructions, and methods and procedures. Requires the ability to prepare log sheets, disciplinary sheets, activity sheets and logs using prescribed formats and conforming to all rules of punctuation, grammar, diction, and style. Requires the ability to speak to people with poise, voice control, and confidence. INTELLIGENCE: Requires the ability to learn and understand basic principles and techniques; to acquire and be able to expound on knowledge of topics related to primary occupation; and to make independent judgment in the absence of management. VERBAL APTITUDE: Requires the ability to record and deliver information, to explain procedures, and to follow oral and written instructions. Must be able to communicate effectively and efficiently. NUMERICAL APTITUDE: Requires the ability to utilize mathematical formulas; add and subtract totals and to multiply and divide. FORM/SPATIAL APTITUDE: Requires the ability to inspect items for proper length, width, and shape, visually with a two-way radio, van, firearm, handcuffs and telephones. MOTOR COORDINATION: Requires the ability to coordinate hands and eyes in using automated office equipment. Requires the ability to lift, push, bend and pull objects or materials using body parts as the position necessitates. Requires skilled movements coordinating eyes, hands and fingers accurately and making precise movements with speed. MANUAL DEXTERITY: Requires the ability to handle a variety of items such as a two-way radio, van, firearm, handcuffs and telephones. Must have the ability to use one hand for twisting or turning motion while coordinating other hand with different activities. Must have minimal levels of eye/hand/foot coordination. COLOR/VISUAL DISCRIMINATION: Position requires binocular vision with good depth perception and peripheral vision, motion detection, high acuity, and light adaptation, as well as the ability to differentiate between colors and shades of color. INTERPERSONAL TEMPERAMENT: Requires the ability to deal with people beyond giving and receiving instructions. Must be adaptable to performing under considerable stress when confronted with an emergency. PHYSICAL COMMUNICATION: Requires the ability to talk and/or hear: (Talking - expressing or exchanging ideas by means of spoken words). (Hearing - perceiving nature of sounds by ear). Must be able to communicate via telephone, two-way radio.