ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESOversees and supervises the care, custody and control of inmates incarcerated at the Facility in accordance with Montana Department of Corrections and Facility policies and procedures and as directed and required for public safety, may oversee, escort and supervise inmates in transit between the Facility, Courthouse, Prison, medical facilities or other points of destination, conducts headcounts to ensure each inmate is present, conducts suicide checks on inmates, monitors conduct of inmates in cellblocks or during work or recreational activities according to established policies and procedures to prevent escape or violence, inspects conditions of locks, window bars, grills, doors, gates and other physical aspects of the Facility to ensure and maintain safety and security of the Facility and to prevent inmate escapes, records information such as inmate identification, incidences of inmate disturbance and maintains daily logs of inmate activity, enters, transcribes, records, stores or maintains information in written or electronic/magnetic form, ensures paperwork is accurate, complete and filed accordingly, searches inmates, vehicles and conducts searches of cells for valuables and contraband, such as weapons or drugs, collects and inventories inmate’s property in accordance with established policies and procedures, observes, receives and otherwise obtains information from relevant sources, engages in conflict resolution to settle disputes/issues between inmates, may have to use taser, OC spray, handcuffs and physical force to maintain custody, order and control of inmates, inspects mail and property for the presence of contraband, conducts fire, safety and sanitation inspections, observes meal distribution and medication pass, conducts equipment and tool inventories at the workstation and in the cellblocks (material safety data sheet), attends trainings, meetings, conferences and workshops as requested and authorized, accepts new responsibilities and challenges, adheres to and complies with strict confidentiality guidelines, performs other related duties as required or assigned. Skills in: Using tact, discretion, initiative and independent judgment within established guidelines, reacting in an emergency and making sound, rational decisions, demonstrating good judgment, monitoring/assessing inmate performance and making improvements or taking corrective action, social perceptiveness - being aware of others’ reactions and understanding why they react as they do, critical thinking using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems, active listening, written and verbal communication, maintaining composure, keeping emotions in check, controlling anger and avoiding aggressive behavior, even in very difficult situations, leadership and educating and encouraging others to follow practices and procedures to accomplish work objectives.