The Jail Division primarily hires permanent, part-time Corrections Officers to fill its vacancies. Most permanent, full-time Corrections Officer vacancies are filled by employees who have previously worked as part-time officers. Permanent, part-time Corrections Officers are assured to be scheduled at least 40 hours of every 80 hour pay period. Additional hours can be obtained by filling in for staff absences, which often results in part-time employees working full-time hours.
An employee in this class is responsible for directing, coordinating and organizing the day to day activities of the inmates, according to State and local policies and procedures. Various responsibilities include processing admissions and releases; maintaining security; directing inmates; assisting with medical services; documenting jail records; submitting reports as required; and operating computer terminals, fire and life safety equipment, security equipment and other jail related equipment as necessary. The employee is also responsible for the custody and care of the prisoners while transporting them to and from their places of custody and confinement. The work is performed as assigned and on a rotating shift basis under the direction of the Deputy Sheriff Sergeant - Corrections and under the supervision of the Assistant Administrators.