CORRECTIONAL OFFICER

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• The purpose of this position is to perform inmate supervision, custody, control, escort, intake, release, building security and jail recordkeeping tasks in an assigned area.

Performs housing unit control center tasks. Observes inmate activities and maintains discipline, security, custody

and control.

Addresses inmate concerns and answers questions. Operates high security doors. Observes Correctional Officers in unit. Sorts, opens and inspects in-coming inmate mail. Issues hygiene and health supplies.

Performs Internal Transport Officer tasks. Responds to and intervenes in incidents and altercations.

Subdues inmates. Responds to medical emergencies and administers first aid.

Conducts cell moves and searches. Escorts inmates to appointments for visitation, attorney visits, law library, medical/dental care, arraignment, etc.

Counts inmates. Participates in riot control. Escorts inmates to recreation out of unit. Delivers meals, water, ice and dietary supplements to inmates. Provides security for facility court room.

Checks inmates in and out for work release. Oversees receipt of food and other supplies. Oversees repair and maintenance personnel. Conducts disciplinary review of inmates.

Performs intake/booking tasks. Screens and refuses or accepts arrested persons and commitments from law enforcement personnel.

Fingerprints, photographs, documents general physical condition, conducts inmate searches, and seizes, inventories and secures inmate personal property. Computes sentences and release dates.

Enters information to Missouri Uniform Law Enforcement System (MULES) and queries system for criminal histories.

Determines custody classification. Conducts new inmate orientation.

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