Corrections Officer - Jail
Corrections Officer - Jail
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Job Description
Livingston County was named a 2024 Top Workplace by the Detroit Free Press! Based solely on employee feedback the Top Workplace title is a badge of honor for the County. With over 700 employees serving within 18 departments 6 elected offices and 3 Courts Livingston Countys top priority is providing effective and efficient services that improve the quality of life for all of our residents.
ABOUT US:
We are located in Southeast Michigan and are one of the fastest growing counties in Michigan. Livingston County consists of 16 townships 2 villages and 2 cities. The county contains a diverse mix of rural agricultural areas historic downtowns suburban development lakeside living and large recreational lands. Home to two metro parks (Kensington and Huron Meadows) 3 state recreation areas (Island Lake Brighton and Pinckney) 1 state park (Lakelands Trail) 2 state game areas 1 wildlife area 2 Livingston County parks (Lutz and Fillmore) and numerous local parks Livingston County has an abundance of recreational opportunities. Livingston County offers 163 park acres per 1000 residents more than any other county in Southeast Michigan.
POSITION SUMMARY:
A Corrections Officer is responsible for all activities relating to the safe and secure operation of the Jail. This includes all inmate activities from receiving into booking up to and including release. Persons in this position are responsible for basic security inmate booking inmate transport medical and food service responsibilities inmate visitation inmate mail and electronic monitoring of the entire Jail facility.
BENEFITS:
- Hybrid pension plan which includes a Defined Benefit & 401a
- MERS Health Savings Account funded by Livingston County
- Comprehensive Medical Pharmacy Dental & Vision
- Optional Voluntary 457 Deferred Compensation plan
- Basic Life & AD&D insurance
- Health & Dependent Flexible Spending Accounts
- Paid vacation sick days & Holidays.
- Up to $500 annual Wellness reimbursement & $100 incentive for completing your annual physical & Health Assessment.
- Voluntary benefits such as Accident Critical Illness Voluntary Long Term Disability & Hospital policies
- Employee assistance program
PAY RATE INFORMATION:
The Corrections Officer position is a union position and starting pay is $52844.48/yr. This position is eligible for step pay increases per BA within the Bargaining Agreement. Top end of the current wage scale for this position is $70261.57/yr.
DUTIES:
- Obtaining and recording required information from inmate at the time of admission to the facility.
- Searching inmate and property for weapons and contraband.
- Book and fingerprint prisoners and prepare records of clothing money and other items on the prisoner at the time of detention.
- Safeguard inmates personal belongings and return to them upon release.
- Screen inmates for unusual medical or psychological conditions and report same to supervisors and medical personnel.
- Acceptable working knowledge of emergency first aid and CPR as prescribed by the American Red Cross.
- Physically and verbally control disruptive inmates.
- Escort individual or groups of inmates out of cells for rehabilitation visiting exercise sick call court appearances attorney visits transfers to other facilities etc.
- Maintain inmate count including movement of inmates.
- Enforce inmate rules by making written reports and making violations known to a supervisor.
- Investigate violations of inmates rules and regulations. Interview witnesses victims and others in order to prepare required reports.
- Inspect cells and premises for security and sanitation.
- Distribute food trays laundry mail commissary and bedding supplies.
- Controls inmates by patrolling corridors and other areas in and around the jail.
- Check with court for proper commitment papers and appearances.
- Taking of bonds and being responsible for lawfully releasing inmates.
- Transporting of inmates to court medical and other appointments.
QUALIFICATIONS Applicants for the position of Corrections Officer must:
- Applicant must have passed the Michigan Sheriffs Association EMPCO written exam for Corrections Officers and submit documentation of their score at the time of application submission.
- Applicant must have taken and passed the MSCTCLCOPAT physical fitness test within the last year and submit documentation at the time of application submission.
- Applicant must be a minimum of 18 years of age.
- Applicant must possess a valid drivers license.
- Applicant must be free of any felony convictions.
Information on how to register for the written test may be found here:
Information on the MSCTCLCOPAT Physical Test may be found here:
Desirable Qualifications:
- Ability to physically and verbally control disruptive inmates.
- Ability to deal effectively with complex human behavior problems.
- Ability to act quickly and calmly in emergencies
- Ability to work effectively with the public and other criminal justice employees.
- Ability to comprehend and follow verbal and written orders/instructions.
- Ability to communicate effectively in both verbal and written forms.
- Ability and willingness to enforce laws rules and regulations with firmness and tact.
- Must successfully complete the Corrections Academy Certification as a Corrections Officer when requested by this department
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full-Time
