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City of Rock Hill lists this Correctional Officer (ERB) (48368) opportunity in rock hill, South Carolina. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Correctional Officer (ERB)
Rock Hill, SC 29730
Overview
Salary Range $48,000.00 - $48,000.00 Salary/year Position Type Full-Time Education Level High School / GED Equivalent Category Police Department
Description
General Description:
The purpose of this job/class within the organization is to perform protective services work involving the detention and incarceration of adults and juveniles awaiting judicial action or serving limited sentences in the City jail facility. This job/class works under close supervision according to set procedures.
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements:
Graduation from high school or GED equivalent and experience in a job that requires extensive public contact. Training or experience in law enforcement is helpful. The equivalent combination of education and related work experience may be considered.
Special Certifications and Licenses:
SCCJA Basic Jail Certification to be completed within 1 year of employment.
Desirable Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Knowledge of the purposes of correctional institutions.
Ability to exercise good judgment and initiative in a variety of situations and take appropriate action in a firm, courteous, and tactful manner.
Ability to communicate with courts, probation departments, juvenile counselors, and other related agencies regarding detention or disposition of prisoners.
Ability to meet specific physical requirements established by a competent medical authority.
Ability to wear a respirator/air pack and pass a respirator fit test.
Ability to deal with people beyond giving and receiving instructions. Must be adaptable to performing under stress when confronted with emergency situations or tight deadlines.
Ability to maintain positive customer-focused relationships with co-workers, supervisors, agencies, the general public, and all other internal and external customers. Personally demonstrates appropriate customer service skills.
Work is performed onsite. The incumbent must be present at work to perform the essential functions of this job.
Essential Job Functions:
Receives, processes, and secures inmates that are brought into the jail facility.
Maintains discipline, safety, and security in the City Jail or while in transit to courts, prison farms, detention centers, and medical facilities.
Observes conduct and behavior of arrestees to prevent disturbances and escapes; conducts physical searches of arrestees and cells for contraband articles; performs security checks for damage, safety, and other emergency reasons.
Supervises showers, phone calls, visitation, and other inmate activities.
Assists with bond hearing as needed to ensure bond hearings are carried out efficiently. Processes bond hearing paperwork and inmate releases in a timely manner.
Receives and reviews arrest reports, citation reports, bond payments, commitments, bond hearing certifications, warrants and citations, victim forms, summonses, memos, etc.
Completes civilian fingerprints as required.
Prepares and/or processes jail lists, booking reports, property release forms, hold forms, fingerprint cards, intake forms, visitation logs, daily shift logs, waivers, etc.
Performs clerical duties, including typing and filing; completes reports; answers phones; issues summons.
Performs light housekeeping duties; prepares and serves food; gives medication; collects and disposes of trash.
Performs related work as assigned.
This Notice is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties, knowledge, skills and abilities required to do the job. This is intended only to describe the general nature of the job. A more comprehensive list of duties, responsibilities and essential job functions is available on the job description. The City of Rock Hill is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, political affiliation, disability, national origin, genetic information, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical condition), or age.
Worksite address
rock hill, SC, 29732, US
Who can apply
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