About this opportunity
Monroe County lists this CORRECTIONS OFFICER opportunity in monroe, Michigan. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Sheriff's Department Jail Facility OfficerUnder the general supervision of the Correctional Sergeants assigned to both the Dormitory and Main Jail facilities, performs a variety of functions which insure the secure operation of the Jail Facilities, as well as maintaining a safe environment for all individuals incarcerated.Employment standards:Age and Citizenship: Must be at least 18 years of age and a United States Citizen.Education: A High School Diploma or equivalent is required.Drivers License: The applicant must possess a valid operator's license.Drug Testing: Applicants will be screened for the use of illegal controlled substances. This testing will be completed after the conditional offer of employment.Good Moral Character: Possess a good moral character as determined by a favorable comprehensive background investigation covering school and employment records, home environment, and personal traits and integrity. Consideration will be given to all criminal and civil law violations as indicating lack of good character.Fingerprinting: Applicants will be fingerprinted to search State and Federal fingerprint files to disclose criminal records.Mental Fitness: Prior to being offered a position as a local corrections officer, each candidate is required to demonstrate his/her mental fitness by successfully completing the following:A written examination which tests the candidate's mental fitness in the areas of reading comprehension, writing skills, and situational reasoning.An evaluation by a licensed health care professional which demonstrates that the candidate is free from mental or emotional instabilities which may impair the performance of the essential job functions of a local corrections officer. It is the candidate's responsibility to provide proof of successful completion of these requirements to a potential employer.Physical Fitness: Prior to being offered a position as a local corrections officer, each candidate is required to demonstrate his/her physical fitness by successfully completing a physical fitness evaluation performed by a licensed physical fitness or medical professional, or a sheriff or sheriff's designee. It is the candidate's responsibility to provide proof of successful completion of these requirements to a potential employer.Experience:Preferred course work in criminal justice or psychology.Other Requirements:Must complete annual 20 hours of in service training to maintain State of Michigan Corrections Officer certification.
Worksite address
monroe, MI, 48161, US
Who can apply
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