CORRECTIONS OFFICER
Company: Hall County School System
Location: Gainesville
Posted on: April 24, 2024
Job Description:
JOB SUMMARY:
Maintains the security of the public and the Correctional
Institution by enforcing discipline and order with the inmates in
the facility and on work crews and securing a safe and clean
environment for inmates and employees.
Essential Functions and Responsibilities
- Receives and searches new inmates for weapons and contraband;
receives, labels, and stores all personal property of each inmate
until release or transfer; assigns a county number and dorm house
to inmates; places inmate in proper dorm house.
- Patrols facility and grounds providing security of all areas
including the dorms, recreational yard and recreational rooms;
maintains constant watch and reports any unusual circumstances or
occurrences to superior officers; holds monthly fire drills.
- Distributes meals and medication as directed; inspects
dormitories and assures all cell doors are locked;; controls TV,
heat, and lighting from cages in each dorm; checks on isolation
cells.
- Transports inmate work crews to job sites; guards inmates while
they perform manual labor tasks such as cutting grass, patching
roads, cleaning curbs, clearing rights-of-way, picking up trash,
trimming limbs, cleaning rest rooms, painting, clearing ditches,
moving furniture, unloading trucks, and janitorial duties.
- May relieve a superior officer as needed.
- Transports inmates to and from the doctor, dentist, courthouse
or any other location necessary; may serve on the disciplinary or
classification committee.
- May be assigned to oversee the building and maintenance of
compactor sites; orders supplies and performs construction work;
maintains all grounds at the Correctional Institution.
- Regular and predictable attendance is required.
- Performs other related duties as required. When Assigned to
Traffic Engineering:
- Inspects, installs and maintains all traffic and street signs
and prepares and pints street, traffic and special signs according
to Uniform Traffic Control codes and ordinances.
- Inspects traffic and street signs to insure signs are properly
posted and visible to motorist; replaces damaged or missing
signs.
- Determines sign location; installs street, traffic and special
signs; digs holes and sets posts, attaches sign to posts.
- Oversees the work of inmate detail involved in the installation
of traffic signs and devices.
- Draws and paints traffic, street and special signs; utilizes
sign and paint machines daily.
- Lays out, marks, and paints parking lots; paints stop bars,
center lines, and crosswalks, and arrows on County streets; makes
price estimates to other departments requesting parking lot marking
and sign painting.
- Obtains pricing for signs, paint and paint equipment and
supplies; prepares and submits purchase orders for approval;
maintains inventory.
- Maintains work order file and daily activity log.
- Confers with the public; obtains and/or provides street sign
and marking information.
- Performs other related duties as required. Materials and
Equipment Used:
- Firearms
- Small Maintenance Equipment
- Restraint Devices
- Transport Vehicles
- Paint Machine
- Sign Machine
- Paint
- Drills
- Post Digger
- Vehicle Minimum Qualifications Required:
- Education and Experience:
- High School Diploma or G.E.D.
- No experience required.
- Licenses and Certifications:
- POST Certification required within one year.
- Valid Commercial Drivers License or ability to get license
within six months of hire and a satisfactory Motor Vehicle Record
(MVR).
- Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Knowledge of methods, techniques, and procedures used in
controlling and maintaining discipline among inmates.
- Knowledge of modern principles of criminology and
penology.
- Knowledge of the principles, practices, and laws governing the
housing and supervision of inmates.
- Knowledge of general office procedures and policies including
filing, indexing, and records maintenance.
- Ability to deal effectively with inmates and to maintain
discipline. ADA Minimum Qualifications:
- Physical Ability: Essential functions continuously require the
ability to remain in a stationary position (sitting/standing); move
oneself about the worksite by walking; bend body downward and
forward by bending spine and legs, twisting at the waist, hips or
knees; move oneself by crawling on hands and knees; ascend and
descend ladders, stairs, and ramps; reach overhead; position
oneself by crouching/kneeling; maintain body equilibrium to prevent
failing when walking, standing, crouching or navigating narrow,
slippery or erratically moving surfaces; push or pull items;
repetitively use had/arms/legs; and grasp items. Incumbents
constantly must think analytically; handle stress and emotion,
concentrate on tasks, remember names and other details; examine and
observe details; make decisions, and adjust to change. Essential
functions continuously require incumbents be able to work irregular
hours (nights/weekends); direct others; handle confidential
information; maintain stamina during the work day; meet deadlines;
operate equipment; and stay organized.
- Essential functions frequently require the ability to
move/transport items weighing up to 50lbs. Essential functions
frequently require incumbents to be on call; use a keyboard/type;
and use math/calculations.
- Essential functions occasionally require the ability to
move/transport items weighing between 51lbs and 100lbs. Essential
functions occasionally require incumbents to attend work related
meetings or trainings.
- Sensory Ability: Essential Functions require the ability to use
effective verbal and written communication; and use of hand/eye
coordination and fine manipulation to use tools and equipment.
- Environmental Factors: Essential functions are continuously
performed with exposure to risk of bodily injury from biological
hazards; and wet, slippery floors/surfaces. Incumbents continuously
must be able to work with others.
- Essential functions are frequently performed with exposure to
adverse environmental conditions, including inclement weather or
dry environments; extreme hot or cold temperatures; risk of bodily
injury from hazards including chemical and sharp objects/tools;
dirt/mud, fumes, gases, odors, dust; moving mechanical parts; and
extreme noise.
- Essential functions are occasionally performed with exposure to
risk of bodily injury from hazards including electrical and heavy
machinery; high places/high heights; constricted spaces; grease and
oil; hot temperature devices including burners; and vibration.
- Incumbents regularly must be able to work around
equipment/machinery; drive county vehicles and other equipment; and
walk on uneven ground.
This class specification should not be interpreted as
all-inclusive. It is intended to identify the major
responsibilities and requirements of this job. The incumbents may
be requested to perform job-related responsibilities and tasks
other than those stated in this specification.
Keywords: Hall County School System, Columbus , CORRECTIONS OFFICER, Other , Gainesville, Georgia
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