Correction Officer

Job Description

Salary: $23.55 - $24.23

JOB DESCRIPTION

WORKING TITLE: CORRECTIONS OFFICER

DEPARTMENT: BURNET COUNTY JAIL

REPORTS TO: SHERIFF, THROUGH CHAIN OF COMMAND

CLASSIFICATION: GROUP 155 - BASED ON CERTIFICATIONS

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

This position will supervise inmates who are confined 24 hours a day, seven days a

week in the Burnet County Jail system to ensure the safe keeping of all inmate property

and maintain care for all persons in the custody of the Sheriff. This position may also

perform basic administrative duties to arrange and coordinate the surrender and transfer

to Burnet County Texas of individuals accused or convicted of offenses outside the

territory of the asylum state and within the territorial jurisdiction of Texas. This position

description applies to all BCSO Corrections Officer positions and functions.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES

1 Performs required duties in all areas of assigned responsibilities

2 Maintains physical fitness required to perform essential job duties

3 Must immediately respond to emergency situations and routine drills

4 Must use reasonable force when necessary to prevent a direct threat to the

health and safety of individuals in jail facilities

5 Supervises inmate feeding

6 Supervises the cleaning of jail housing area

7 Supervises inmate movement within the facility

8 Distributes mail, hygiene items and approved items to inmates

9 Supervises inmate recreational activities

10 Must be able to effectively utilize emergency equipment including all fire andemergency medical equipment

11 Must work shift assigned

12 Enforces all applied rules and regulations of given position

13 Remains current on all departmental policies and procedures. Ensures that

these policies are followed and applied

14 Handles volatile situations quickly, responsively and professionally

15 Maintains control and custody of inmates during tour of duty

16 Maintains safety and security of facilities assigned

17 Completes mandatory paperwork relating to the custody and care of inmates

18 Produces legal documents required in daily performance of duties

19 Conducts security checks as required

20 Attends and completes all training required by statute or TCOLE to maintain required certification(s) and license(s).

21 Must be able to be trained in the proficient use of firearms (shotguns a hand guns).

22 Must be able to be trained in the use of chemical agents.

23 Performs all other related duties as assigned

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES

1 Ability to control emotions and focus on professional duties and obligations in

all circumstances regardless of provocations or stresses encountered

2 Ability to work with employees and citizens from diverse population groups to

meet Department mission and serve public interest

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

High School diploma or GED. Minimum 18 years of age. Must obtain Basic

Jailer License within twelve (12) months. Must possess a valid Driver's License

and obtain a Texas license within 30 days of hiring. Must be a U.S. Citizen

EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS

Communications skills, both oral and written

Basic computer skills

Knowledge of security procedures

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

While performing the duties of this position, the incumbent is regularly required to

stand frequently, sit, twist the upper body, lift, stoop, walk, run on occasion, and

strenuously climb stairs or ladders. Must be able to exert physical force when

necessary. May be exposed to extreme noise levels. Occasional exposure to

communicable diseases. Possible riots and escape. Subjected to verbal and

physical abuse. Must be willing to work overtime, weekends, holidays, rotatingshifts, evenings and nights.

SPECIAL CONDITIONS

Regular attendance is essential. Incumbent must arrive at work on time prepared to perform assigned duties and work assigned schedule. Incumbent must

have the ability to work well with others. Incumbent must be able to perform the

essential functions of the position without posing a direct threat to the health and

safety of themselves and others. Requested accommodations to work hours and schedules are considered on an individual basis.

Full-time