Corrections Officer Trainee
Location: Montgomery Alabama
Description: City of Montgomery, AL is currently interviewing Corrections Officer Trainee right now, this vacancy will be placed in Alabama. For detail informations about this vacancy opportunity kindly read the description below. The fundamental reason that the Corrections Officer exists is to secure inmates in the Montgomery Detention Facility. Individuals who have a POST-C certification from the Alabama Peace Officer's Standards and Training Commission will be hired into the Corrections Officer classification. They serve a six-month probationary period during which they receive six weeks of on-the-job training. Individuals who do not have the certification will be hired into the Corrections Officer Trainee classification in probationary status. They attend a two week ! jail management class and six weeks of on-the-job training wit! h the first six months. Upon successful completion of the training period, individuals are appointed to the Corrections Officer classification and serve a six-month probation. A Corrections Officer's duties range from periods of physical inactivity to situations requiring extreme physical exertion and may involve an element of danger. Employees must be able to act without immediate supervision and exercise independent judgment in meeting emergencies. Specific work assignments are made by a Corrections Sergeant or other supervisor and performance is checked through personal inspections and review of oral and written reports. Major job responsibilities for Corrections Officers are based upon assignment which may include all or some of the following: booking inmates, performing intake duties, out processing inmates, preparing inmates for transport and/or transporting inmates to authorized locations, controlling and monitoring booth areas, searching inmate cells, performing rov! er duties, responding to emergency situations or codes, performing visitation officer duties, operating the central control booth and performing various administrative duties. Essential Functions ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: The following list was developed through a job analysis; however, it is not exhaustive and other duties may be required and assigned. A person with a disability which is covered by the ADA must be able to perform the essential functions of the job unaided or with the assistance of a reasonable accommodation. The list of essential functions is to be used as a starting point to determine essential functions for a specific position at a specific location at a specific time. The ADA was intended to be applied on a case-by-case basis with the understanding that one position may differ from another similar position. The performance of "non-essential functions" is not optional for employees not covered under the ADA.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTION: Books inmates u! sing facility computers, booking forms, booking board, booking book, pr! operty baskets, envelopes, print cards, facility keys, monitors, and gloves following the Montgomery County Detention Facility Policies and Procedures Manual in order to initially process the inmate or arrestee and record the charges against the inmate/arrestee.
Reviews booking forms and court documents for accuracy.
Performs a clothed body search of arriving inmates for weapons and contraband and remove the inmate's or arrestee's personal property from his or her possession.
Counts the money removed from the inmate's or arrestee's possession.
Documents the funds or money collected from the inmate or arrestee in the receipt book.
Inventories arrestee's property, place into inventory envelope, and have arrestee sign the inventory envelope.
Requests that a facility nurse perform a general evaluation of inmate or arrestee injuries to determine if individual needs medical treatment.
Evaluates inmate or arrestee injuries to determine if individua! l needs medical treatment prior to being booked.
Documents general demographic information (i.e., name, medical status, medications) on the Medical Sheet.
Escorts inmates to areas within the booking area such as the holding cell, suicidal inmate cell, and female holding cell.
Completes enemy form to identify individuals with whom inmates should not interact and ensure inmates are not housed with these individuals (such as known enemies and individuals on the same case).
Observes incoming inmates' behavior in holding cells to identify unusual, inappropriate, or potentially suicidal behavior.
Takes two or four instant-camera photographs of the inmate or arrestee and tape one to the master card, make an ID with the other photograph, and for DUI cases send the two additional photographs to the judge.
Enters inmate's demographic information, charges and other required booking related information into the facility computer system.
Prints a jail card an! d booking card on the inmate or arrestee.
Explains the bond process! to new inmates.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTION: Performs intake duties using facility computers, instant cameras, 35mm cameras, fingerprint board, property baskets, envelopes, films, print cards, facility keys, monitors, and gloves following the Montgomery County Detention Facility Policies and Procedures Manual in order to process the inmate into a facility cell.
Fingerprints inmates.
Logs inmates' phone calls, to include the phone number called, whether they reached or did not reach the party, date of call, and the officer's signature verifying the call in the individual's file.
Conducts unclothed body search on inmates for weapons or contraband.
Ensures that inmate receives delousing and shower.
Issues facility required personal items such as uniforms, linen, toothbrush, toothpaste, tissue, soap, and slides (shoes) to inmates.
Inventories inmate's personal clothing and place in numbered wire baskets and brown paper bags, document persona! l clothing inventoried on the property inventory sheet, request inmates sign the sheet to ensure correct documentation of his or her personal clothing, documents the shift, and sign the inventory.
Informs inmates of charges, bond amounts, courts they must appear in, court dates, and administrative holds placed on them from other law enforcement jurisdictions.
Completes inmate visitation cards designating the individuals authorized to visit inmates.
Escorts inmates to assigned cells and give the inmate's cell card to the booth operator.
Prepares inmate identification card.
Exchanges information with arresting law enforcement officers or the courts in order to clarify information surrounding inmate charges or case numbers.
Runs local warrant check on incoming inmates and run an NCIC check.
Calls dispatcher to send teletypes to other law enforcement agencies who have outstanding warrants on inmates to verify that the warrant is still active and that! the agency will extradite.
Places administrative hold on inmates w! ith outstanding felony warrants from other law enforcement jurisdictions and notify inmates of administrative holds placed on their records.
Notifies medical personnel when inmates are on medication (e.g., prescription drugs).
Adds inmates to total population count by adding to state (free book, control books, daily log sheet, and control board.
Pulls existing file for inmates that have previously been in the jail facility or create a new file for first time inmates.
Opens commissary account for inmate in computer with a zero balance unless inmate has cash upon arrival.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTION: Out processes inmates using control board, telephones, computers, gloves, out processing documents, checks, bond documents, and property envelopes following the Montgomery County Detention Facility Policies and Procedures Manual in order to officially release inmates from the facility and accurately document the release of inmates from the facility.
Collects county property from inmates to be released from the facility by name, cell number, and booking number.
Requests that the inmates be escorted to the booking area.
Escorts inmates to the booking area.
Returns personal property to inmate and request him or her to sign that he or she received this property on the property envelope in order to document that all the inmate's personal property was returned, and check property inventory envelope if inmate claims that property is missing.
Fingerprints inmates being released.
Requests inmates to sign their master card to document their authorized release.
Gives inmates a court date slip and advise of rights sheet including the court date and time they were advised of their rights.
Directs inmate to jail reception area to receive balance from inmate's account.
Notifies b! ail bond companies when individuals are prepared to be released into th! eir custody.
Requests signatures for cash, property, or bail bond documentation from individuals posting bail bonds for inmates.
Completes cash receipts and give to individuals in exchange for cash.
Processes passes from the court for temporary release.
Verifies bail bond amounts, procedures, or special instructions from judges.
Runs an outstanding warrant check and run an NCIC check on all inmates prior to their being released from the facility.
Verifies and documents the ownership of property offered as security on a property bond.
Requests that representatives from other law enforcement agencies or transport agencies sign a Release Form in order to document when inmates are being released from the facility into their custody.
Calls other law enforcement agencies having holds on inmates being released from the facility.
Requests work release inmates to sign out and in.
Completes bond and release slips when inmates are released.
! Performs paperwork necessary for time-served releases.
Updates inmate counts in daily log sheet, control board, big book, and computer.
Classifies inmates and assigns proper housing.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTION: Prepares inmates for transport and/or transport inmates to authorized locations such as Department of Corrections, funerals, medical facilities, and other correctional facilities using handcuffs, leg irons, county vehicles, court lists, movement log books, waist chains, weapons, wheelchairs, radios, restraints, gloves, and vehicle fuel cards following the Montgomery County Detention Facility Policies and Procedures Manual in order to ensure inmates are transported to specific destinations in the most secure manner possible, and ensure weapons and contraband are not brought into inmate population when inmates return to the facility.
Reviews daily court lists, identifies inmates scheduled to appear in court, and verifies cell numbers and names ! on lists.
Calls booth operators to notify them of the times inmates! are scheduled to appear in court that day.
Verifies and maintains correct inmate cell numbers in the facility computer system or master card when booth officers report that the cell number on the court list is incorrect.
Researches possible alias names with booth officers to identify other names under which an inmate may be listed when the cell number on the court list is incorrect.
Places restraints on inmates and escort them to the transport van and destination.
Visually observes the transportation vehicle and the loading of transport vans to ensure the protection of inmates and officers and ensure that inmates do not attempt to escape.
Visually observes inmates' activity and behavior on the transport van and destination.
Requests a sufficient number of meals and sack lunches from the facility kitchen to feed inmates who have not returned from court or who are waiting in transportation holding.
Performs a clothed body search or unclothed body ! search of inmates returning from court or other locations outside the facility to ensure concealed weapons and contraband are not brought into the facility's inmate population.
Escorts inmates back to assigned cell areas.
Documents in daily log book and log sheet the arrival and departure of inmates who are temporarily leaving the facility (e.g., medical run, funeral detail, DOC run).
Transports inmates to and from locations outside the facility to include medical facilities, other jails, court rooms, etc.
Visually observes inmates' behavior during visits to medical unit to provide security to medical staff while they are performing inmate evaluations, ensure inmates make no phone calls, ensure inmates do not interact with the public, and ensure inmates do not escape.
Removes and replaces restraints as required while inmate is being examined.
Releases inmate to hospital security if inmate must stay for extended period.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTION:! Controls and monitors booth areas using log books, telephones, cle! aning supplies, and control panels following the Montgomery County Detention Facility Policies and Procedures Manual in order to control access to vestibule, cell blocks and cells; monitor inmate behavior and activity; maintain accurate records of inmates housed in each cell; and monitor movement occurring outside of cell blocks.
Operates control panel to open vestibule, cell block, and cell doors; turn lights or phones on and off in vestibules, day room, and cells; turn TVs on and off in cell blocks; and activate intercom systems in day rooms and cells.
Documents inmate's daily activities and movement occurring throughout the shift in the log book.
Identifies when inmates need to be moved to different cells to ensure inmates are not housed with individuals with whom the inmates should not interact and add name(s) to inmate's enemy card and master card.
Receives and distributes cell cards and recreation cards to or from escort officers or inmates when i! nmates arrive or leave the cell block.
Documents in log book where inmates are being placed within the cell blocks.
Visually observes inmates behavior and activities within vestibules, day rooms, and cells to identify inappropriate behavior, prevent fights, and ensures inmates comply with the rules and regulations of the facility.
Logs inmates release from the cell by noting inmate's name and demographic information.
Visually observes rovers performing their duties in vestibules and cells to ensure the safety of rovers while moving about in vestibules and cells.
Inspects the booth area and booth equipment for cleanliness and proper working condition.
Responds to inmates' requests such as turning the TVs on or off, using the telephone, bond information, court dates, visitation information, medical information, cash balances, release dates, and cell changes.
Completes incident reports and log entries documenting the circumstances surrounding non-ro! utine incidents occurring in the cell area.
Locks down inmates duri! ng shift changes or emergency situations, when rules and regulations are not followed, or when there is inappropriate inmate behavior.
Completes incident reports and log entries documenting inappropriate inmate behavior or rule violation and that the inmate was instructed to stop or correct the behavior.
Exchanges information concerning inmates with facility co-workers.
Verbally attempts to diffuse verbal confrontations between inmates before these confrontations turn into physical confrontations.
Calls inmates out of cell blocks for visitation, recreation, library, court appearances, medical appointments, church services, GED classes, releases, attorney visits, etc.
Requests supplies and work orders from booking and central control.
Exchanges information with the booth operator coming in on the next shift regarding inmate activities; inmate locations; problems with inmates; problems with equipment such as cell doors, phones, and TVs; or problems wit! h the inmate head count.
Asks inmates to gather their personal property when they are to be released or transported to other corrections facilities.
Identifies when inmates should be moved to isolation cells and request the movement.
Inventories booth area supplies (requisition forms, handcuffs, etc.).
Notifies the shift commander, central control, or booking of activities occurring in cells and to provide a cell count.
Evacuates inmates in the event of an emergency.
Visually counts the number of inmates in each cell at the beginning of each shift and compare this number to the booking area count.
Observes inmates while they are cleaning cells and vestibules to ensure they are properly cleaned.
Instructs inmates regarding appropriate behavior and authorized activities to ensure cells operate within facility rules and regulations.
Receives and reviews instructions/lists regarding movement of inmates to visitation, recreation, medical servi! ces, etc.
Distributes mail through window to inmates.
Collects ! signature on legal mail and open to check for contraband.
Issues emergency codes based on conditions in cell.
Mediates and resolves problems occurring between inmates in cell.
Writes escape reports and/or supplementary escape reports.
Prepares correspondence, interdepartmental memos.
Types reports, forms, and correspondence.
Reports suspicious activity that occurs inside or outside the facility.
Distributes/supervises distribution of commissary items.
Conducts/supervises clothing and bedding exchange.
Conducts on-the-spot counseling with inmates.
Writes crime reports.
Writes use of force reports.
Listens for sounds that may indicate illegal activity.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTION: Searches inmate cells using gloves, ladders, Inventory Sheets, flashlights, mirrors, brown paper bags, and garbage bags following the Montgomery County Detention facility Policies and Procedures Manual in order to locate and seize contraband or ! weapons found in the inmate population and ensure attempts to escape are stopped or prevented.
Conducts unclothed body search of inmate and remove inmate from his or her cell area.
Visually and physically inspects areas within the cell such as walls, clothes, light fixtures, toilets, toiletries, personal items, mattresses, linen, air vents, and bed frames to look for contraband, weapons, and other items not allowed under facility regulations, damage to facility property, and wall graffiti.
Directs inmates to and from search areas.
Documents that search was conducted on daily log sheet and on the security observation sheet.
Completes incident report documenting violations including information such as when and where contraband was found.
Initiates inmate disciplinary procedures when contraband or violations are found.
Collects, tags, and places contraband found in the contraband box in the shift commander's office or dispose of contraband.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTION: Performs rover duties using cleaning ! supplies, gloves, handcuffs, restraints, batons, food service gloves, food carts, food trays, and facility keys following Montgomery County Detention Facility Policies and Procedures Manual in order to inspect living conditions of inmates, ensure cells and cell areas are clean, ensure inmates receive appropriate nutrition and hygiene, ensure inmate behavior is within facility policies and procedures, and relieve control booth officers for breaks.
Inspects fire exit doors, cell doors, and isolation cells to ensure closure and security.
Distributes and collects books, magazines, mail, inmate request forms, or other inmate correspondence to and from inmates.
Escorts inmates to specified areas such as the indoor/outdoor recreation areas, the medical unit, library, chapel, and visitation areas.
Gives cleaning supplies to inmates and account for their return.
Escorts inmates to cells and physically close doors.
Searches meal carts for contraband.
! Supervises the distribution of meal trays (e.g., count spoons, trays, cups, etc.) to inmates in order to ensure that each inmate receives a tray.
Inventories items on the meal cart after meals to ensure all items are returned from cells.
Supplies suicidal inmates with towels, soap, or razors; observe inmates while they shower; and recollect items to ensure inmates do not attempt to harm themselves.
Visually checks on suicidal inmates every 15 minutes; check on medical, isolation, lock down, and booking inmates every 30 minutes; and document checks on Security Check Sheet.
Inspects condition of cells and notify central control to complete a work order if needed.
Reports maintenance problems and non-routine cell activity or problems to booth operator, central control, booking, or supervisor depending on the severity of the problem.
Mediates and resolves problems occurring between inmates during movement.
Completes incident reports documenting incid! ents occurring on shift and disciplinary actions taken to correct inapp! ropriate inmate behavior.
Gives inmates information about personal emergencies (e.g., deaths of family members) after verification of the emergency has been established.
Reads mail aloud to inmates and assist inmates in writing letters.
Separates contaminated materials (e.g., eating utensils used by HIV positive inmates) into red bags and place into refuge room.
Escorts inmates to and from the medical unit for evaluation and distribute medication when nurse is unavailable.
Physically restrains inmates who become abusive during medical treatment.
Escorts nurses through 4th floor isolation cells while they dispense medication to inmates.
Patrols the perimeter of the facility to identify contraband, damage to facility property, unauthorized individuals, improper lighting, and other unusual situations or conditions.
Patrols the halls of the facility and shift duty stations, physically checking all facility doors for security and closure.
Deli! vers subpoenas to inmates or facility personnel.
Notifies central control of non-routine activities occurring in cells or elsewhere in the facility.
Visually inspects the Indoor/Outdoor recreation areas to identify contraband and unsecured locks.
Counts the number of inmates in the Indoor/Outdoor recreation areas and give head count number to booth officer to document in log book.
Distributes female hygiene products to female inmates.
Locks and unlocks doors in assigned area (supply closets, recreation areas, etc.).
Ensures that trustees report to work duty at proper time.
Recommends/makes inmate work assignments.
Supervises outside work detail.
Gives breath analyzer test.
Investigates accidents or crimes that occur within the facility.
Makes arrests of inmates who commit crimes within the facility.
Conducts tours of the facility.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTION: Responds to emergency situations or codes using telephones, i! ntercoms, radios, restraints, gloves, handcuffs, first-aid supplies, sh! ields, batons, and fire extinguishers following the Montgomery County Detention Facility Policies and Procedures Manual in order to establish control, de-escalate or isolate hostile or emergency situations involving inmates, and ensure the safety of co-worker and uninvolved inmates.
Identifies the area of the emergency and the type of emergency code.
Administers basic first-aid such as treatment for shock, pressure dressings, or CPR.
Instructs inmates to lock down during emergency situations.
Physically restrains violent inmates or suicidal inmates using the amount of force necessary.
Separates fighting inmates.
Extinguishes small fires.
Chases fleeing inmates.
Controls Sprinkler system shut-off valves.
Briefs the shift commander and document all actions taken to handle the situation once the situation has been resolved.
Completes an incident report to document emergency situations, injured officers, medical treatment offered to ! inmates, or inappropriate or dangerous inmate behavior.
Completes a warrant on inmates that escape from the jail facility.
Issues emergency codes to request proper assistance and notify facility staff of occurrence.
Interviews inmates to gather necessary information to document and resolve problem.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTION: Performs administrative duties using telephones, radios, administrative forms, facility keys, batons or weapons, note pads, intercoms, computers, copiers, general office supplies, filing cabinets, hand carts, and county vehicles following the Montgomery County Detention Facility Policies and Procedures Manual in order to document action taken when securing inmates, document jail operations, and ensure the facility operates within policies and procedures.
Attends shift change briefings.
Testifies in court.
Attends disciplinary hearings.
Instructs new officers on policies and procedures (on-the-job training).
! Inspects county vehicles and request preventive maintenance (check flui! ds and tires).
Notifies supervisor when damage occurs to county vehicles.
Attends in-service officer related training.
Enters No-Bill into computer for inmates based on No-Bill List and out-process inmate if they have no other pending warrants.
Enters the information from Grand Jury Indictment warrants such as district to circuit court, capias number, and court date.
Certifies out-of-county bonds by signing, dating, stamping with certification stamp, and logging into out-of-county book.
Signs warrants to initiate criminal charges against inmates who have committed crimes within the facility.
Exchanges information with other law enforcement or corrections agencies concerning facility procedures, organizations, and inmate jail status.
Reads facility rules, procedures, and regulations.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTION: Performs visitation officer duties using telephones, computers, visitation forms, general office supplies, copiers, typewriter! s, visitation filing box, and visitor passes following the Montgomery County Detention Facility Policies and Procedures Manual in order to control access to visitation, ensure visitations are conducted in a safe environment, and protect inmate visitation rights.
Explains procedures regarding visitation times to inmates, so that they can relay the information to visitors listed on the visitation card.
Logs visitors in and out using the inmate visitor log.
Checks visitor's identification to ensure their identity.
Ensures visitor is listed on inmate's visitation card and enter visitor information and visit date on card.
Issues receipts for money orders.
Notifies control booth regarding the inmates who have visitors.
Prevents visitors from taking purses, cigarettes, etc., into visitation area in order to prevent the entrance of contraband into the inmate population.
Inspects the physical appearance of visitors to ensure compliance with the f! acility dress code policy.
Visually observes visitor behavior durin! g visitation to ensure compliance with facility visitation policies.
Monitors visitation time limits.
Escorts disruptive visitors from jail facility.
Searches the visitation area for contraband after visitation time is over.
Documents inmate visitation cards when a visitor arrives for visitation.
Ensures the visitors (attorneys, doctors, bondsmen, psychiatrists, etc.) sign the visitor's log in the booking area.
Checks special visitor log at control booth to determine if a special visit has been approved for an inmate and to determine when a special visit will occur.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTION: Operates central control booth using telephone, radio, intercom system, pens, video monitors, logs, control panels, keys, and work order forms following the Montgomery County Detention Facility Policies and Procedures Manual and Fire Manual in order to monitor inmate behavior, relay information to personnel over the intercom, direct rovers' activities, ! control traffic to, from, and within the facility, and ensure the safety of visitors and officers within the facility.
Observes video cameras to view the perimeter of the jail, the main doors of the jail, elevators, recreation areas, delivery area, parking area, chapel, and law library to monitor inmates and identify unusual activities.
Observes inmates in areas surrounding the central control booth who are waiting to be transported to court, waiting to see a lawyer or bondsman, waiting to leave for work release, or have been sent there due to disciplinary problems.
Opens and closes doors to control traffic to and from secured areas, to ensure that the facility's perimeter is secure at all times, and to override other door operations during an emergency.
Operates the intercom system to make general pages (e.g., page an individual or provide information such as counts being cleared), make announcements, and announce codes.
Responds to fire alarms by ! silencing the alarm, overriding the elevator, announcing the location o! f the fire over the intercom, notifying booking, and calling the fire department to reset the alarm.
Contacts appropriate agency (fire department, security company, EMT) in the event of an emergency that requires the agency's assistance.
Directs rovers to different locations over the intercom and radio.
Logs information on out-of-town visitor's daily log, visitation log, key log, officer break log, radio log, and security log.
Answers telephone to receive or provide information to and from others in the facility.
Completes work order based on request from officers or supervisor.
Issues emergency codes throughout the facility. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Knowledge of building (inside and outside) security search procedural steps as needed to locate and seize contraband or identify rule infractions along facility perimeter.
Knowledge of clothed body search procedures to include procedural steps and the capabilities and limitations as neede! d to locate and seize contraband or identify rule infractions in the inmate population, along facility perimeter, or in the recreation areas.
Knowledge of codes for specific charges such as TR (traffic), DR (domestic relations), and CC (circuit court) in order to fill out forms, enter information into the computer, and update master cards.
Knowledge of contraband control techniques and policies as needed to detect and recognize contraband and destroy applicable contraband.
Knowledge of crime scene security and investigation procedures and techniques as needed to secure, preserve, and maintain evidence needed to resolve the issue.
Knowledge of disciplinary and grievance procedures to include hearing infractions, forms, penalties, and when to implement as needed to encourage compliance with facility policy and correct inappropriate behavior.
Knowledge of emergency evacuation procedures to include location of emergency equipment, ev! acuation routes and points of exit, member assignments, emergency does,! and the different levels of emergencies as needed to evacuate inmates from the facility in the safest manner while maximizing security and preventing loss of life to self or others.
Knowledge of escape detection and prevention techniques as needed to recognize signs of escape and escape attempts and prevent escape and escape attempts.
Knowledge of facility layout to include north and south directions and location of emergency exits, control booths, sally ports, medical facilities, authorized inmate areas, mezzanine area, stairways, booking area, property room, laundry, kitchen, and release area as needed to quickly respond to codes, escort inmates to specified locations, report to work stations, and implement emergency evacuation procedures.
Knowledge of facility forms such as the daily log sheet, medical forms, visitation card, commissary slips, and incident report form to include completing and routing procedures and proper authorization as nee! ded to document work activities and facility operations, exchange information with others in the facility, and document disciplinary incidents.
Knowledge of filing systems such as alphabetical or numerical as needed to locate, retrieve, and reference information.
Knowledge of gang behavior as needed to identify possible enemies and take precautionary measures to ensure the safety of inmates and officers.
Knowledge of hostage negotiation techniques and procedures as needed to work with inmates who have taken a hostage and resolve the situation without the loss of life.
Knowledge of human behavior to include signs of hostility, depression, anxiety, psychotic behavior, deception, and distinguishing normal from abnormal behavior as needed to recognize behavior that may escalate into a dangerous situation, identify inmates who may need to be watched to prevent suicide, and effectively interact with inmates.
Knowledge of inmate rules a! nd regulations as found in the Inmate Handbook to include prohibited ac! ts, disciplinary actions, how to locate and reference information in the handbook, inmate privileges, and inmate rights as needed to encourage inmate compliance with facility policies and ensure inmates' rights are not violated.
Knowledge of inmate control devices such as chemical aerosol spray as needed to ensure the security of self, other officers, and the inmates.
Knowledge of inmate services such as visitation, recreation, food service, medical service, and mail services to include their procedures for operation as needed to respond to inmate questions and participate in the provision of services.
Knowledge of inmate classification procedures to include accepted interpretation, how to locate and reference, and when to implement as needed to ensure work activities are performed uniformly and in a manner that maximizes facility security.
Knowledge of communication procedures to include radio procedures and intercom system procedures as! needed to ensure work activities are performed uniformly and in a manner that maximizes facility security.
Knowledge of standard operating procedures as needed to ensure work activities are performed uniformly and in a manner that maximizes facility security.
Knowledge of out processing procedures to include accepted interpretation, how to locate and reference, and when to implement as needed to ensure work activities are performed uniformly and in a manner that maximizes facility security.
Knowledge of booking and intake procedures to include accepted interpretation, how to locate and reference, fingerprinting and photography, and when to implement as needed to ensure work activities are performed uniformly and in a manner that maximizes facility security.
Knowledge of hazardous materials procedures to include accepted interpretation, how to locate and reference, and when to implement as needed to ensure work activities are performed un! iformly and in a manner that maximizes facility security.
Know! ledge of transporting procedures to include accepted interpretation, how to locate and reference, and when to implement as needed to ensure work activities are performed uniformly and in a manner that maximized facility security.
Knowledge of cell search procedures to include accepted interpretation, how to locate and reference, and when to implement as needed to evacuate inmates from the facility in the safest manner while maximizing security and preventing loss of life to self or others.
Knowledge of restraint procedures to include accepted interpretation, how to locate and reference, and when to implement as needed to ensure work activities are performed uniformly and in a manner that maximizes faculty security.
Knowledge of sexual harassment laws as needed to ensure work activities are performed uniformly and in compliance with federal laws and to avoid situations that may be construed as harassment.
Knowledge of shakedown search proc! edures to include procedural steps and the capabilities and limitations as needed to locate and seize contraband or identify rule infractions in the inmate population, along facility perimeter, or in the recreation areas.
Knowledge of specific charges and corresponding court (district, circuit, juvenile court, and domestic relations) handling type of charge in order to complete reports, look up court dates, and complete bonds.
Knowledge of State of Alabama Criminal Code Title 13A to include degrees of charges, amount of bond associated with charges, charge codes, maximum sentence times, definition of Atime@ and accepted interpretation as needed to explain charges and bonds to inmates, exchange information with inmate's family members, inform other law enforcement officials of code-related information, and assist inmates when interacting with court officials.
Knowledge of suicide prevention techniques to include special management, restraints, avai! lable psychiatric services, 15 minute checks to include suicide procedu! res, and the capabilities and limitations of each prevention technique and required equipment as needed to minimize potential for inmate suicides or suicide attempts.
Knowledge of the Montgomery County Detention Facility organizational structure to include avenues of authorization and the responsibilities of units, the chain of command, sections or areas as needed to instruct inmates on proper procedures, refer questions or problems to other officers in the facility, and seek additional information.
Knowledge of the correctional officer code of ethics to include fraternization policies, sexual harassment policies, accepted interpretation of professionalism, dress codes, and gratuity prohibitions as needed to resist the potential for corruption both on and off duty and to ensure workers do not abuse the privileges of their positions.
Knowledge of the use of minimum force to include when it is appropriate to use necessary force as needed to isolate,! control, or restrain physically violent inmate or de-escalate potentially dangerous situations.
Knowledge of the personnel policies and procedures as found in the Employee Handbook involving areas such as payroll procedures, leave time, employee benefits, and the disability act to include accepted interpretation and how to locate and reference information as needed to ensure employee rights are not violated, ensure employees are compensated correctly for work performed, initiate disciplinary actions against subordinates, and ensure leave time taken according to policies and procedures.
Knowledge of body search procedures to include procedural steps and the capabilities and limitations as needed to locate contraband.
Skill in defensive tactics such as arm locks, pressure points, head-locks, and neck control take-downs as needed to control and restrain physically violent inmates.
Skill in driving vehicles at the level necessary to maintain! a valid driver's license as needed to transport inmates to and from sp! ecified locations.
Skill in fingerprinting techniques such as finger rolling techniques and hand holding techniques as needed to obtain clear and accurate fingerprints of inmates or job applicants.
Ability to assess verbal and non-verbal cues as needed to determine whether information has been communicated clearly and is understood by recipients.
Ability to communicate in a style and tone that are appropriate for the listener or audience as needed to communicate technical concepts and information in nontechnical/lay terms.
Ability to follow orally communicated instructions and orders.
Ability to communicate thoughts and ideas in a logical, cohesive, and comprehensible manner as needed to form relevant questions and gather and provide necessary information.
Ability to listen to details as needed to document and investigate incidents, capture important information being communicated between the shifts, gain information fro! m officers about inmates, and understand and carry out assigned duties.
Ability to organize written and verbal thoughts so that information flows logically and conveys the appropriate message.
Ability to pick out key information that should be remembered and/or communicated to others from items such as orders, memoranda, teletypes, and technical material.
Ability to provide verbal and written information clearly and concisely to include staying on the subject, paraphrasing information, using analogies as needed to relate subject to the listener in a way that they understand.
Ability to retain, in memory, information received for short time durations until given the opportunity to record the information in writing.
Ability to state and explain policies, procedures and problems in such a way as to enlist support, compliance and acceptance by inmates.
Ability to verbally present information using appropriate tone, delivery ! style, volume, pace, and nonverbal gestures as needed to ensure the lis! tener's attention and understanding.
Ability to acquire (learn) new knowledge from reading technical manuals, facility memos, training bulletins, court cases, and textbooks.
Ability to discern relevant information from inmates as needed to determine causes of inmate misbehavior and identify when inmates may be trying to cover up improper motives or actions.
Ability to detect errors in facts and information that do not appear consistent in written information and logs.
Ability to include the proper amount of detail in documentation as needed to ensure that all necessary information is provided to reader.
Ability to follow written instructions and orders.
Ability to organize facts and present them in the most appropriate and logical order, consistent with the purpose of the written document.
Ability to write legibly.
Ability to read and comprehend materials such as facility forms, SOPs, memos, corresponde! nce, written orders, and log books as needed to ensure work activities are accomplished according to policy and procedure, read materials to inmates, and exchange or acquire information regarding facility operation or inmates.
Ability to think logically as needed to prioritize, sort relevant from irrelevant information, organize and perform work tasks, follow instructions or orders, and identify strategies to accomplish tasks.
Ability to exercise judgment and discretion in applying and interpreting policies, rules, and regulations.
Ability to identify and choose appropriate decisions from a variety of alternate choices as needed to settle inmate disputes, prioritize work duties, and determine appropriate actions to take in situations.
Ability to understand the ramifications or possible impact of decisions as needed to determine the best course of action.
Ability to determine whether sufficient facts are presented to support a rec! ommended action (e.g., level of disciplinary action).
Ability ! to judge when to refer a decision to a superior and when supervisory approval is necessary before decisions are implemented.
Ability to analyze situations thoroughly, identify potential problems, and find effective solutions.
Ability to collect, evaluate, and analyze data and information as needed to conduct investigations and resolve discrepancies and inmate problems.
Ability to extract and summarize information from laws, ordinances, correspondence, etc. as needed to understand assignments and changes in policy and perform new procedures.
Ability to obtain facts and information by using interviewing skills and techniques.
Ability to pay attention to details in forming a conclusion prior to taking action.
Ability to recognize patterns or trends in inmate behavior as needed to monitor for suicidal tendencies and possible altercations among inmates.
Ability to remember facts and details such as those related to a! n ongoing investigation or incident on a short term basis without having to refer to written documentation.
Ability to administer basic first-aid procedures such as treatment for shock, pressure dressings, CPR, and calming techniques as needed to administer initial first-aid to stabilize others until medical personnel arrive.
Ability to operate fire emergency equipment such as breathing apparatus and fire extinguishers to include the ability to locate and operate and the capabilities and limitations of each as needed to extinguish small fires and prevent smoke inhalation.
Ability to read and comprehend legal documents such as subpoenas, affidavits, bond information, indictments, extradition papers, tax assessment sheets, custody papers, and transcripts to include the ability to recognize criminal charges, legal terminology, and the intent of the document as needed to post inmate bail bonds and explain legal documents and consequences to inmates.
Ability to read and comprehend charts and log books such as log! books in the control booth, calendars, court lists, visitation lists, evaluation lists, medical lists, and log book in the booking areas as needed to exchange information between shifts regarding facility operations and ensure work activities are documented and performed in compliance with facility policy.
Ability to use standard correctional officer equipment such as handcuffs, flashlights, keys, radios, leg irons, telephones, intercoms, restraints, and straight jackets and helmets to include operating procedures, preventive maintenance, when to use, and the capabilities and limitations of each as needed to search cells, unlock doors, control contraband, restrain physically violent inmates, control inmate movement and behavior, control TVs, and communicate with officers and inmates.
Ability to use specialized equipment such as fingerprint boards, control panels, metal detectors, computer, and copier machines to include operating procedures, preventive ma! intenance and the capabilities and limitations of each as needed to make copies, open and close doors, take fingerprints, locate contraband, and exchange written information.
Ability to counsel individuals to include the ability to provide constructive feedback, listen to other points of view, and display empathy and compassion as needed to inform individuals when they are in violation of facility policies and procedures, and assist inmates or officers in resolving professional problems.
Ability to demonstrate appropriate patience and tact when dealing with confused, distraught or mentally unstable inmates.
Ability to exhibit interpersonal sensitivity to include the ability to transmit negative and tragic information in a sensitive and understanding manner.
Ability to exhibit the appropriate level of firmness in dealing with inmates.
Ability to interact with others to include courtesy, tact and diplomacy as needed to provide/gath! er information, assign and follow up on work duties, and establish effe! ctive working relationships.
Ability to interact with individuals from varying socioeconomic and cultural backgrounds to include the ability to recognize commonly used slang terms as needed to explain information to inmates or the general public and encourage or enforce inmate compliance with procedures.
Ability to listen and respond in a way that does not further aggravate a situation.
Ability to put aside personal feelings and be objective when dealing with the inmates in enforcement situations as needed to apply facility rules effectively and fairly.
Ability to add and subtract as needed to calculate the number of inmates and count inmate funds.
Ability to type as needed to complete facility forms or reports, enter information into the computer, and prepare memos or correspondence.
Ability to operate a computer to include the ability to access programs and passwords; use keyboard commands; enter, delete or correct dat! a; and print reports as needed to ensure accurate inmate and facility information is entered into the facility computer system.
Ability to accept constructive criticism as needed to effectively evaluate feedback from superiors, co-workers, or inmates and correct deficient behavior or job performance.
Ability to establish priorities, set deadlines, and develop work schedules and guidelines for completion of projects.
Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously to include being able to be interrupted and return to work immediately as needed to coordinate the movement of inmates and monitor and observe multiple activities at once.
Ability to learn from past experience as needed to minimize the potential for repeating errors or problems.
Ability to maintain integrity and to resist the potential for corruption.
Ability to recognize one's capabilities and limitations as needed to call for assistance when unable to handle a! situation alone such as separating fighting inmates to ensure the situ! ation is diffused in the safest manner and to ensure officers are not called to the scene unnecessarily.
Ability to anticipate the actions that are necessary to prevent a crisis in stressful public safety situations.
Ability to control one's own emotions and remain objective in various stressful and sometimes violent situations.
Ability to function under stress to include maintaining composure, controlling emotions or temper, and making a decision on insufficient or conflicting information as needed to respond constructively when inmates are verbally abusive, make effective decisions when inmates are being disruptive, and communicate and interact effectively with co-workers, superiors, and inmates.
Ability to pay attention to details as needed to detect unusual behavior or activity, monitor inmate activities, identify work areas and monitor inmate behavior while completing other tasks.
Ability to have a general awareness of thing! s taking place around you.
Ability to stay alert and observant of details at all times.
Ability to apply policies and procedures in the same manner to all persons and situations.
Ability to coordinate movements of two or more limbs as needed to feed inmates, talk on the intercom or phone at the same time as operating control panels, open doors, separate inmate fights, and restrain inmates.
Ability to choose between two or more movements as needed to respond to alarms when working in central control.
Ability to adjust equipment controls in response to changes in the speed and/or direction of a continuously moving object or scene. It involves timing adjustments in anticipating change as needed to drive county vehicles such as vans when transporting inmates to a specified location.
Ability to give one fast response to a signal (such as sound, light, or picture) as needed to respond to alarms in central control.
Abi! lity to make skillful, coordinated movements of the fingers of one or b! oth hands to grasp, place, or move small objects (such as scissors, laminating equipment, firearms, handcuffs, chains, or other restraint devices) as needed to manipulate baton, slide food tray through door slots, fingerprint, assemble inmate and visitor ID cards, and manipulate restraint equipment.
Ability to make skillful, coordinated movements of the fingers of one or both hands to grasp, place, or move small objects as needed to check collars and cuffs during pat-down searches and rotate knobs in the control booth.
Ability to make fast, simple, repeated movements of the fingers, hands, and wrists as needed to operate adding machine, typewriter, and computer.
Ability to quickly make a single movement using an arm or leg as needed to restrain physically violent inmates.
Ability to stop, crouch, or crawl as needed to stoop and bend to search cells and apply leg irons to inmates.
Ability to climb stairs (two to three flights, eve! ry 30 minutes) when performing cell inspections, and ladders when performing cell searches and to operate shut-off and overflow valves.
Ability to walk distances up to 5 miles intermittently as needed to make security checks, escort inmates and visitors, and feed inmates.
Ability to stand in an upright position as needed to fingerprint, observe, photograph and feed inmates, conduct cell searches; and conduct clothed and unclothed body searches.
Ability to push objects such as inmates in wheelchairs, mop buckets, medicine carts, and laundry carts.
Ability to use muscle force to pull objects as needed to pull doors open, pull fire hoses, pull inmates apart, and drag mattresses.
Ability to exert muscle force repeatedly as needed to restrain disorderly inmates.
Ability to bend, stretch, twist, or reach out with the body, arms, and/or legs as needed to restrain inmates, feed inmates, reach supplies, store property baskets, in! spect/search cells, operate booth controls, and apply leg irons.
Ability to coordinate movements of the arms, legs, and torso together in activities where the whole body is in motion as needed to restrain inmates, perform self-defense, and run when responding to emergencies.
Ability to maintain or regain one's body balance, or stay upright when in an unstable position as needed to walk on wet floors, conduct clothed body search, climb stairs and ladders, restrain inmates, and place restraints on inmates.
Ability to concentrate on a task and not be distracted as needed to operate control booths, book inmates, verify counts on books and board, count money, enter data into computers, fill out paperwork, write reports, and retrieve information over the phone or intercom.
Ability to see close environmental stimuli or surroundings as needed to read, complete forms, ! operate control panels, watch monitors, use intercom, use telephone, conduct cell searches, and count and inspect razors.
Ability to see distant environmental stimuli or surroundings as needed to patrol the facility perimeter and observe inmate behavior through monitors and in cell blocks, cells, and recreation yards to identify behavior that is in appropriate or potentially dangerous.
Ability to match or discriminate between colors as needed to identify trustee/inmate classification.
Ability to see under low light conditions as needed to make evening cell searches and monitor inmates in control booth at night.
Ability to see objects or movements in the edges of the visual field as needed to monitor activities from control booths and operate county vehicles.
Ability to judge distances of objects as needed to operate county vehicles.
Ability to detect and discriminate among sounds that vary over board ranges of patch and/! or loudness as needed to hear alarms and communicate with others over a! long distance or the intercom.
Ability to focus on a single sound in the presence of other distracting and irrelevant auditory stimuli as needed to answer phone calls, listen to inmates and to the intercom system, retrieve printouts, listen to radio, detect vehicle noises, work in booking area, and respond to fire alarms.
Ability to identify the direction from which a sound originates as needed to pinpoint the direction of and respond to fights or investigate out of ordinary noises.
Ability to distinguish differences or similarities among odors as needed to detect smoke, marijuana, body odors, and gas leaks.
Ability to vocalize orally as needed to give verbal instructions, communicate in dangerous situations, and communicate over the radio and intercom. Minimum Qualifications For the Corrections Officer Trainee, a high school diploma or G.E.D. certificate is required. For Corrections Officer, a high school diploma or G. E. D. certificate! ; APOST-C certification from the Alabama Peace Officers Standards and Training Commission or completion of a two week jail management course. High school diplomas must be from accredited high schools. Correspondence or mail order high school diplomas are not accepted. Special Requirements Applicants must be 19 years of age at the time of appointment. Applicants who are offered employment will be required to undergo a medical examination by a physician designated by the appointing authority and successfully complete a physical agility test, drug test, and thorough background investigation prior to being employed. Employees must have and maintain a valid Alabama driver's license.
WORKING CONDITIONS: Works in a secured facility with an inmate population. Works in enclosed spaces, i.e., control booths, for extended periods of time. Works around high noise levels from sources such as inmates, kitchen, laundry room, and intercom system. Works around sharp tools su! ch as knives, razors, shanks, and filed-down toothbrushes. Work include! s shifts, weekends, holidays, and may require occasional overtime.
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This vacancy starts available on: Tue, 10 Dec 2013 02:19:00 GMT