BAY COUNTY JOB VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT
JOB TITLE: CORRECTIONAL FACILITY OFFICER
RATE OF PAY: $23.94 per hour entry, progressing to $31.06 per hour after 3 years (CF01)
APPLICATION PROCEDURE: All applicants must complete and pass a written test by accessing the www.empco.net website prior to applying for this position. To register, click on the Sheriff’s Candidates and Applicants icon. The cost associated with this test is the responsibility of the applicant. All past applications and resumes need to be updated to include the pre-employment testing standards. Once empco testing is complete, fill out an application at https://selfservice.baycountymi.gov/ess/employmentopportunities/
POSTING END DATE: November 12, 2025
Full-time position. Union Membership: P.O.L.C., although membership is voluntary.
Benefits include, but not limited to:
HEALTH, DENTAL & VISION INSURANCE
LIFE INSURANCE
PAID VACATION DAYS
PAID HOLIDAYS
PAID SICK DAYS
PAID PERSONAL DAYS
PAID PARENTAL LEAVE
PAID BEREAVEMENT
PENSION WITH 4% EMPLOYER CONTRIBUTION
FLEX SPEND ACCOUNT
QUALIFICATIONS: High School graduate. Must have completed three of the five pre-corrections classesdesignated corrections officers by the State of Michigan with a grade of “C” or better; or accumulated 45 credit hours of college approved instruction with an overall grade point average of “C” or better, comparable general experience in law enforcement may be substituted for the educational requirements at the sole discretion of the sheriff. Experience preferred, but not necessary. Must be familiar with the use and care of firearms and meeting department firearms qualifications. Must be able to type and be familiar with computer terminal input of data. Applicant must possess a valid operator’s license.
GENERAL SUMMARY: Under the general supervision of the Jail Administration, or a superior corrections officer, guards, attends to the needs of inmates housed in the Bay County Jail. Furthermore, in the interest of orderly and safe detention of individuals to be detained in the county jail, processes entry/release, continuously monitors jail activity/security, arranges/provides meals, medication, personal needs, visitations and continuous security monitoring in accordance with defined operating policy of the Sheriff’s Office. Incumbent will provide a variety of tasks during shift necessary for the well-being of those detained and in recognition of proper detention practice. Supervision is provided by the shift sergeant.
Must be able to perform expected duties required for the daily operations of the jail. Must pass extensive background check and must be willing to work weekends, nights, and holidays.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE JOB:
1. Conducts regular floor counts and cell checks to ensure that all inmates are accounted for and properly secured. Observes inmate behavior and takes appropriate action during cases of fights, property damage or other incidents.
2. Releases inmates from cells for visits with attorneys, bondsmen, ministers, or family members; for court appearances, work periods, exercise periods or discharge.
3. Distributes meals to inmates, collects and counts dishes and eating utensils.
4. Passes and records prescribed medications: distributes non-prescription medications.
5. Receives requests from inmates for items from the commissary, obtains releases of monies from personal property accounts and makes purchases.
6. Maintains a log of shift activity; investigates and prepares reports on unusual incidents.
7. Assists inmates with personal needs by placing phone calls, placing reading materials in cells, arranging appointments with the nurse or physician, and responding to individual requests.
8. Maintains cell areas in clean and sanitary conditions, utilizing appropriate equipment and inmate help when feasible.
9. May oversee inmate trustees in the performance of routine tasks, such as distributing food and routine custodial assignments.
10. Processes inmates brought to the jail by county, state, city, and other law enforcement officers. Procedures include all booking processes; such as photographing, fingerprinting, searching and filling out all necessary forms.
11. Consistent and punctual attendance is an essential function of this position.
12. All other duties as assigned.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature of work being performed by people assigned this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by personnel so classified.
BAY COUNTY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
“Bay County is an equal opportunity employer. It is the policy of Bay County and its departments to pursue equal employment opportunity regardless of height, weight, political or religious affiliations, race, color, sex, disability, familial status, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or other protected classification set forth by law in our relationship with applicants for employment, employees of the department, and the public.”
F.L.S.A.: Non-Exempt
