Under general supervision, performs duties related to the enforcement of federal, state and  county laws and ordinances in conjunction with processing and care of County prisoners.

STARTING PAY:

Corrections Officer I:  $18.19
Corrections Officer II:  $19.65

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: 

• Processes incoming inmates, to include searches, inventory of personal property,  issuance of jail clothing, photographing, fingerprinting, and completion of the computer  based booking program. 
• conducts searches of inmates and their clothing 
• searches for contraband; 
• prepares and maintains logs and reports 
• oversees inmates 
• Maintains security, accountability and control of inmates. 
• performs periodic shakedowns; 
• periodically observes and monitors activities and well-being of inmates 
• inspects mail and personal property; 
• provides simple basic first aid and CPR 
• calls for EMS and officer support in emergencies; 
• serves meals and insures proper feeding of inmates and inmate hygiene 
• issues items from commissary; 
• assists in the transportation of inmates 
• releases and logs out inmates for work release and checks them in on return; • Releases inmates with the approval of the Shift Supervisor after all checks required by  facility policies and procedures are completed and are deemed accurate. 
• completes a variety of reports and documents; 
• receives and secures bonds; 
• maintains records; 
• performs other duties as assigned. 

Qualifications: 

• High School diploma or equivalent 
• Valid Kansas Driver’s license 
• Minimum of 18 years of age or older by hiring date. 
• No Felony Convictions 
• No convictions for domestic Violence, Stalking or related offenses. 
• Must be able to perform the physical duties of the position of Corrections Officer. 
• Working knowledge of first aid. 
• Ability to learn regulations regarding jails and confinement of prisoners and of the  principles, techniques and practices involved in prisoner care and maintenance. 
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions. 
• Ability to perform a high level of sustained physical activity. 
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely verbally and in writing. 
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships and interact effectively  with supervisors, co-workers, prisoners and the general public. 

Experience and Training: 

Any combination of experience and training equivalent to graduation from high school; some  experience involving public contact is desirable. 

Special Requirements:  

• Must possess good overall physical and mental condition consistent with the unassisted  ability to perform, with or without reasonable accommodation, all statutorily defined  activities, duties and tasks of a Corrections Officer. These activities, duties and tasks are  presumed to include the responsibilities set forth within this position description. 

A Corrections Officer must be able to: 

• Perform the physical functions of a corrections officer. 
• Stand for long periods of time 
• Respond to emergencies, using physical force to subdue or restrain violent or combative  inmates, as warranted by the inmate’s actions/aggression. 
• Manually operate gates and doors. 
• Lift/carry/assist with the evacuation of unconscious or unwilling inmates.
• Crouch/climb/kneel/crawl/walk as necessary to conduct searches
• Run up/down stairs, run distances, and deal effectively with inmates immediately upon  arrival 
• Have correctable and peripheral vision to observe the activities of inmates. 
• Communicate effectively in verbal and written formats. 
• Take effective action to properly manage incarcerated adults 

A Corrections Officer must possess: 

• The ability to attend training in order to develop the skills needed to be an effective  Corrections Officer. 
• The ability to communicate effectively in verbal and written formats. 
• The ability to type/keyboard in order to write reports and enter data into a computer  based inmate database. 
• The ability to interact in the adult correctional environment effectively and proactively. 
• The ability to follow the policies, procedures, General Orders and Post orders of the  facility. 
• The ability to make decisions based upon the facts and circumstances present at the  time of an incident or event and take action based upon the decision made. 

Application Process: 

Download and fill out the application, and send it to 311 E 9th Ave Winfield, KS 67156 or Download the application by clicking here. 

Cowley County is an Equal Opportunity Employer.