Job Details

Job Title: Security / Corrections Officer
Department: Saginaw County Sheriff’s Office
Employment Type: Part-time
Salary: $18.00/hour

Job Summary

The Security / Corrections Officer works under the supervision of a jail Sergeant, ensuring the safety and security of incarcerated inmates at the Saginaw County Jail. Responsibilities include:

• Supervising inmates during exercise and visitation periods.
• Conducting searches, rounds, feeding, clothing changes, mail delivery, and inmate movement.
• Monitoring inmate activities to ensure compliance with rules and regulations.
• Completing logs and reports on inmate activities and any unusual occurrences.
• Overseeing trustee functions, including laundry and supply distribution.
• Ensuring the cleanliness and sanitation of the jail.

Key duties include:

• Performing regular rounds to ensure prisoner safety and compliance.
• Moving inmates to appropriate cell locations.
• Monitoring and supervising inmates during exercise and visitation.
• Conducting searches for contraband and reporting findings.
• Assisting with meal distribution, clothing changes, mail delivery, and medical transfers.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Must complete and pass the 160-hour Local Corrections Officer Training Academy within one year of hire.
• Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to use tact and diplomacy when interacting with individuals from diverse backgrounds.
• Must successfully pass an employment screening process, including oral evaluations, psychological and physical assessments, drug screening, and a comprehensive background investigation.