Correctional Officer

Supervise pre-trial inmates and convicted prisoners; maintain unit security and manage inmate movement.

Ensure inmate rights are always preserved.

Manage daily routines and schedules.

Ensure inmates are properly admitted and released from housing units.

Advise and counsel inmates as necessary.

Manage behavior and enforce rules; document actions and observations as required by policy.

Maintain accurate headcounts.

Provide orientation to new inmates; conduct regular well-being checks of all inmates as required.

Inspect cells and common areas, and conduct searches for contraband.

Administer medications as necessary; provide emergency medical aid as necessary; refer inmates to facility services as necessary.

Mediate and de-escalate conflicts between inmates; respond to disturbances.

Escort inmates throughout the facility.

Conduct intake procedures with new arrivals; conduct release procedures, as necessary.