About this role
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
• Knowledge of the overall operation of the institution, agency, and departmental organizational structure.
• Thorough knowledge of safe correctional operations and the ability to interpret and apply rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Ability to communicate ideas and instructions clearly and concisely, use of computers and related equipment.
• Prepare and maintain accurate records, files, and reports.
• Effectively coordinate with other staff, departments, officials, agencies, organizations, and the public.
• Supervise and provide custody and security of inmates including observation of inmates/detainees during activities and assigned to work duty.
• Promote the development of positive social skills through modeling appropriate behaviors and intervening when inappropriate behaviors are observed. Provide regular feedback to staff regarding social skills, procedures, and intervention techniques.
• Maintain accountability of staff, inmates/detainees, and property; adhere to safety practices.
• It is expected that the STG Officer shall also perform other duties as assigned within his/her capabilities as determined by the Jail Administrator or Warden.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
• High School Diploma or GED.
• Two years correctional custody or law enforcement experience.
• Successful completion of training courses and on-the-job training as required by facility training standards.
• Security Threat Group (STG) experience preferred, but not required.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
• Lifting and/or moving requirement, minimum 50 pounds
• Prolonged periods of standing, sitting and/or walking.
• Capability to perform falling, bending and/or stooping.
• Occasional kneeling, crouching and/or crawling.