Grand Traverse County is a team of passionate and incredible people who are committed to providing responsive, effective quality service to our up-north community. We strive to be a leader in innovative, effective, collaborative, and sustainable county government. We offer stable work environments and competitive salaries to both full- time and part-time employees. Understanding the many challenges facing today’s professionals and families, we offer a competitive compensation package including an impressive list of benefits and time off.
Primary functions of the job are to provide care, custody, safety, security and supervision for prisoners and processing intakes and releases at the Grand Traverse County Jail. Employees work as part of a team and are responsible for ensuring that the team meets its objectives. Employees must meet the minimum requirements, conditions of employment, and be able to perform successfully all essential duties and responsibilities with or without reasonable accommodations. This position may require irregular hours. May be required to work on-call in an emergency.
PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (may include but are not limited to the following)
- Processes inmates in and out of the facility, including obtaining fingerprints and mug shots, gathering medical information, placing inmates in cells, checking database for outstanding warrants, logging charges into the computer, pulling warrants, and/or performing other related activities.
- Administers housing procedures, which includes: performing head counts; compiling meal counts; performing inmate orientations; collecting and issuing clothing; administering testing; distributing medications; issuing food; passing out razors; distributing mail; disseminating commissary orders; and, performing other related activities.
- Performs facility controls, which involves logging activities into computer, monitoring high-risk inmates, monitoring camera systems, logging individuals entering and leaving facility, reviewing reports, and performing other related activities.
- Patrols facilities and monitors inmates, ensuring compliance with jail rules and maintaining anorderly facility.
- Conducts thorough searches of inmates and cell areas.
- Performs court officer activities, which includes: ensuring correct forms are completed and signed; ensuring inmates are seen by the correct court officer; transports inmates to court; enters court information from magistrate bond form or from court dispositions; video tapes bond settings and arraignments; and provides courtroom security.
- Transports inmates to and from various locations throughout the state.
- Supervises inmates, ensuring compliance with jail rules and maintaining an orderly facility.
- Processes inmate monies and bonds.
- Monitors and maintains appropriate levels of supplies and materials in support of jail operations and activities.
- Responds to court and cell emergencies.
- Maintains open communication with fellow officers and supervisors, and follows all policies and procedures of the Sheriff's Office, including the general policing philosophy of the Sheriff.
- Maintains and submits all appropriate records.
EDUCATION, FORMAL TRAINING, AND EXPERIENCE (minimum requirements)
- Associate’s Degree in law enforcement, criminal justice, corrections, social sciences, public management or related field
- Additional related experience may substitute for the college requirement if there is demonstrated knowledge, ability, and skills to perform the work
CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSES (minimum requirements)
- Possess and maintain valid Michigan Driver's License and must maintain eligibility to drive as per the County's Vehicle policy.
- Certified as a Correctional Officer in the State of Michigan. Prior to hire, must have a passing score on the EMPCO written test for local corrections officer candidates as recognized and approved by the Michigan Sheriffs' Coordinating and Training Council (MSCTC) effective March 1, 2013.
- Prior to hire, must also have a passing score on the physical abilities test for local corrections officer candidates as recognized and approved by the Michigan Sheriff’s Coordinating and Training Council (MSCTS) effective March 1, 2014.
