Corrections Officer

Job description

Location: 18106 Cumberland Road - Noblesville, Indiana, 46060 Hamilton County is one of Indiana’s fastest growing, highest educated and wealthiest counties in the state and the Midwest. Two-thirds of the workforce lives and works in the county -- a percent that has remained constant since 2010. Hamilton County is continually recognized in rankings ranging from “Best Cities to Relocate To” and “Best City to Raise a Family” to “Healthiest County in Indiana” and “Happiest Suburbs in the Nation”. Come be a part of all Hamilton County has to offer as we work together to serve the citizens of Hamilton County. Job Description: POSITION: Corrections Officer DEPARTMENT: Sheriff-Juvenile Services Center WORK SCHEDULE: Hours as assigned STATUS: Full-time Non-merit FLSA STATUS: Non-exempt HOURLY RATE: $28.8462 per hour To perform this position successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed in this document are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Incumbent serves as Corrections Officer/Juvenile Services Center for the Sheriff, responsible for maintaining security and order in the Juvenile Services Center. DUTIES : Maintains interior security of Juvenile Services Center as assigned, including monitoring surveillance cameras, door controls, meals, and visitors, and conducting patrols. Maintains accurate accounting of all juveniles. Performs booking procedures of individuals being detained, including photographing/video taping, fingerprinting, entering information on computer, receiving and accounting for money and personal property, and searching for weapons and other contraband. Escorts juveniles to/from recreation, visitation, library, and other activities in the Juvenile Services Center. Transports juvenile inmates to/from various locations, such as courts, medical appointments, Department of Corrections (DOC), and other detention facilities, including communicating/coordinating with other law enforcement agencies, courts and related departments to coordinate transport activity. Searching inmates and facilities, and seizing weapons and/or contraband; ensuring medical information/documents are forwarded to Jail Nurse as appropriate. Transports juveniles to various locations, such as treatment centers and GED test sites, and periodically transports individuals to mental health or other care facilities as ordered by court. Issues/monitors prescribed medications according to physician's orders, and ensure juveniles receive proper medical attention as needed. Conducts routine "shakedowns" of all cells for contraband, and prepares written report of findings. Ensures compliance with facility rules and regulations, and records and reports inappropriate behavior to appropriate department personnel. Properly secures and/or physically restrains violent and uncontrollable juveniles as situations demand. Prepares and submits required reports according to department deadlines. Answers telephone and greets visitors as assigned, including providing information and assistance, taking messages, or directing to appropriate individual or department. Responds to inquiries regarding individual juveniles and JDC activities. Responds to juvenile grievances following established chain of command procedures. May periodically train new personnel as assigned. Performs related duties as assigned. I. JOB REQUIREMENTS AND DIFFICULTY OF WORK : High school diploma or GED, and corrections officer certification from Indiana Law Enforcement Academy within time specified by department. Ability to meet all department hiring and retention requirements, including not posing a direct threat to the health and safety of other individuals in the workplace. Working knowledge of and ability to follow and make practical application of customary practices, procedures, rules, regulations, personnel policies, and work rules of the employer/department, including, but not limited to, attendance, safety, drug-free workplace, and personal conduct. Ability to obey all written and oral orders/directives from department superiors, and appropriately respond to constructive criticism. Ability to receive, secure, and account for money and personal belongings of juveniles. Working knowledge of and ability to properly use and maintain department uniforms, vehicles, equipment and weapons, including, but not limited to, computer, printer, copier, fax machine, audio and video recorders, 35mm camera, intercom, alarm panels, tear gas/mace, binoculars, baton/nightstick, TASER, breathalyzer, and hand cuffs. Ability to physically perform the essential duties of the position. Ability to deal swiftly, rationally and decisively with potentially violent individuals in precarious situations and perform duties despite the stress of potential injuries and/or loss of life to self and/or others. Ability to de-escalate volatile situations by means of conversation/negotiation, and by physical force as situations demand. Working knowledge of standard English grammar, spelling and punctuation, and ability to prepare required forms and reports within department deadlines. Ability to provide public access to or maintain confidentiality of department information/records according to state requirements. Ability to effectively listen, comprehend and communicate with co-workers, other County departments, juveniles and their families, other law enforcement agencies, health and other service providers, schools, volunteers, and the public by intercom, radio, telephone or in person, including being sensitive to professional ethics, gender, cultural diversities and disabilities. Ability to work alone and with others in a team environment with minimum supervision, and maintain appropriate, respectful interrelationships with co-workers. Ability to competently serve the public with diplomacy and respect, including occasional encounters with irate/hostile persons. Ability to occasionally work extended hours. As a result of the duties associated with this job, there is the potential of becoming exposed to blood borne pathogens and other potentially infectious diseases. To safeguard employees and eliminate the liability placed on Hamilton County, employees working in this position shall begin the three shot Hepatitis B vaccination and subsequent training within 10 days of their initial job assignment per OSHA 29 CFR 1910.1030(f)(2)(i). The initial and two subsequent vaccinations shall be administered by the Hamilton County Health Department and free of charge to the employee. If the employee has previously received the three shot Hepatitis B vaccination, official documentation must be provided to the supervisor identifying the dates in which each shot was appropriately administered. A Temporary Medical Declination may be made for a period of up to six months. A Declination form must be completed, outlining the medical reasons for the temporary declination and forwarded to the Safety & Risk Manager. Employees temporarily declining the vaccine are prohibited from performing any duties in which they may be exposed to a blood borne pathogen or other potentially infectious disease until they are able to begin/continue the series of vaccinations. Failure to comply will result in termination of employment. As a condition of employment, all employees of the Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office are expected to comply with the agency’s Drug Free Workplace Policy. Therefore, employees working in this position must follow all County policies and procedures with respect to drug and alcohol testing. The policy requires random drug testing and the disclosure of certain drug prescriptions that are labeled as possibly affecting or impairing judgment, coordination or other senses, (including dizziness or drowsiness), or which may adversely affect the employee’s ability to perform work in a safe and productive manner. II. RESPONSIBILITY : Incumbent performs standard, recurring duties according to well-established department policies and procedures, selecting applicable methods and taking authoritative action in response to situational demands. Incumbent work is primarily reviewed for compliance with department policies and procedures. Errors in decisions or work may result in inconvenience to other agencies or the public, or endangerment of self and/or others. III. PERSONAL WORK RELATIONSHIPS : Incumbent maintains frequent contact with co-workers, other County departments, juveniles and their families, other law enforcement agencies, schools, health and other service providers, and the public for a variety of purposes, including exchanging information, explaining policies and procedures, and supervising juveniles. Incumbent's work frequently involves non-routine problem solving to gain cooperation of juveniles in situations that may jeopardize the safety of the public, co-workers and/or incumbent. Incumbent reports directly to Corrections Sergeant - Juvenile Services Center. IV. PHYSICAL EFFORT AND WORK ENVIRONMENT : Incumbent performs duties in a juvenile detention facility involving sitting and walking at will, walking/standing for long periods, pushing/pulling/lifting/carrying objects weighing less than 50 pounds, crouching/kneeling, bending, reaching, close and far vision, handling/grasping/fingering objects, keyboarding, hearing sounds/communication, speaking clearly, and exposure to potentially violent/hostile individuals. When assigned to control room, duties may involve sitting for long periods. No prolonged extreme physical demands are associated with normal duties, but incumbent may exert strenuous physical effort during emergency situations, such as running distances less than one mile and/or physically restraining juveniles. Incumbent must perform duties despite the stress of potential injury and/or loss of life to self and/or others. Incumbent occasionally works extended hours. APPLICANT/EMPLOYEE ACKNOWLEDGMENT The job description for the position of Corrections Officer-Juvenile Services Center for the Sheriff describes the duties and responsibilities for employment in this position. I acknowledge that I have received this job description and understand that it is not a contract of employment. I am responsible for reading this job description and complying with all job duties, requirements and responsibilities contained herein, and any subsequent revisions. Hamilton County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We participate in E-Verify.