| Job description: |
The Correctional Officer performs routine duties in accordance with established policies, regulations, procedures, and applicable federal and state statutes to maintain order and provide for the security, care and direct supervision of inmates/residents in housing units, at meals, during recreation, on work assignments and during all other phases of activity in a correctional facility. May employ weapons or force to maintain discipline and order. This position reports to a Senior Correctional Officer or above. Complies with specific post orders written for the post of assignment which may include Armory/Key Control, Perimeter, Segregation, Medical, Kitchen, Recreation, Central Control, Visitation, Utility/Escort, Roving, Housing, Pod Control, Transportation, Intake/Property, Work Detail, Education and Laundry. |
