General Summary:
Under the supervision of a Corrections Sergeant, provides for the care, custody and security of inmates housed in the County Jail and performs a variety of activities relating to the safe and secure operations of the County Jail. Processes the intake and release of inmates, serves as court security officer and transports inmates to court, correctional and medical facilities. Prepares and maintains a variety of records and reports.
Employment Qualifications:
Successfully complete and pass the Michigan Sheriffs’ Coordinating and Training Council written, physical agility and mental health testing requirements.
Successful completion of Michigan Correction Officer Training Academy.
Ability to become certified as a Breathalyzer Operator.
Possession of a valid Michigan Driver’s License.
No felony convictions.
Not less than 18 years of age.
Must be able to pass illegal drug test screening.
The qualifications listed above are intended to represent the minimum skills and experience levels associated with performing the duties and responsibilities contained in this job description. The qualifications should not be viewed as expressing absolute employment or promotional standards, but as general guidelines that should be considered along with other job-related selection or promotional criteria.
Physical Requirements:
This job requires the ability to perform the essential functions contained in this description. These include, but are not limited to, the following requirements. Reasonable accommodations will be made for otherwise qualified applicants unable to fulfill one or more of these requirements:
Ability to subdue unruly inmates and break-up fights.
Ability to life or assist another officer to lift a person to a stretcher.
Ability to walk throughout the facility to conduct cell and building checks.
Ability to drive a vehicle for prisoner transports.
Ability to withstand long periods of standing and walking.
Ability to bend, stoop, and kneel in order to search for contraband and perform other functions.
