li>Essential Job Functions: Receives and books incoming prisoners; Verifies that proper documents are submitted; Receives and safeguards inmate personal property and valuables; Searches prisoners for weapons and contraband using pat down, metal detector and/or strip procedures; Inspects for injuries; Fingerprints, photographs; Insures the location and wellness of inmates; Conducts periodic checks of floor and cells to verify the proper conduct of inmates; Searches cells for contraband materials; Moves inmates within the facility for visitation, exercise/recreation, court appearances, church services and school; Controls inmates through verbal communication and; in some situations, physical restraint; Responds to emergencies within the facility and may be called upon to administer first aid and evacuate inmates; Dispenses meals and retrieves meal trays accounting for all utensils; Prepares written, typed and/or computerized logs and reports; Administers the release of inmates. - Knowledge of Microsoft Office software, databases, data entry (keyboarding);
- Working knowledge of criminal / court system;
- Knowledge of defensive tactics;
- Knowledge and use of personal protective equipment (respirators);
- Knowledge of inventory and accountability systems;
- Skills:
- Ability to work in a lock down environment for up to 12 hours at a time;
- Ability to learn and apply security regulations and inmate rules;
- Control and direct inmates individually and in groups;
- Recognize problems that should be brought to the attention of the supervisor;
- Ability to follow oral and written instructions;
- Ability to read, write, speak and comprehend the English language.