Corrections Deputy

• Earn Extra $7,200 per year for LA POST Certification

A Corrections Deputy is primarily concerned with the supervision and safety of inmates within the jail. A Corrections Deputy is responsible for everything which occurs in the jail during his/her tour of duty and will adhere to the policies and procedures of the jail to maintain security while ensuring a safe living environment for inmates.

• Receives and processes all new inmates transferred to the jail.

• Maintains jail records during his/her shift.

• Conducts a head count at the start and end of his/her shift and records it.

• Makes periodic checks of all inmates.

• Reports any damage of jail property to the Supervisor.

• Fills out and delivers all incident reports and grievances to the warden.

• Reviews the jail log to update the jail activities.

• Conducts shakedown inspections as needed.

• Supervise the feeding of inmates.

• Supervise the cleaning of all areas of the jail.

• Confirms that inmates have the basics to practice personal hygiene.

• Supervise the taking of medication by inmates as provided by the medical personnel.

• Search all inmates coming to and leaving the jail.

• Supervise trustees.

• Advise the shift supervisor of any inmate security and discipline problems.

• Controls all public access into the jail.

• Controls all inmate movement within the security area of the jail.

• Keeps in communication with other Correctional Officer.

• Controls and monitors all emergency alert systems

• Controls the jail locking system.

• Performs all other duties as assigned by the warden, associate and assistant warden’s.

Requirements:

• High school diploma from an accredited school or GED equivalent.
• Must be a U.S. citizen.
• Be at least 18 years of age.
• Able to work rotating 12-hour shift assignments, including holidays, weekends, and declared state of emergency events.
• Must pass a thorough background screening, polygraph examination, and drug screen.