Corrections Officer FT

Under the general direction of the County Sheriff and in compliance with well‑defined departmental policy and procedures, the employee enforces security within the Muskegon County Jail. Supervised by a Command Officer on an assigned shift, the Correction Officer performs booking procedures, distributes meals and supplies to prisoners, dispenses inmate medication, supervises prisoner recreation, visitation, work and school release programs, and completes various police reports and records as required.Shift work assignments include weekend and day, afternoon and midnight shifts according to an assigned schedule. The employee may also perform other related work as assigned.Required Experience and TrainingHigh school graduate or GED certificate of completion.Special RequirementsBona fide resident of the State of Michigan for one (1) year prior to appointmentGood moral character as determined by a comprehensive background evaluationCitizen of the United StatesBondableIn good physical conditionPhysical ActivitiesMust be in good physical condition to allow occasional lifting and carrying of objects or persons weighing in excess of one hundred (100) pounds and standing, walking or running for extended periods of time.Environmental ConditionsA Security Officer generally works inside the Muskegon County Jail.MUSKEGON COUNTY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYERMUSKEGON COUNTY HAS ADOPTED A VETERANS PREFERENCE POLICY THAT RECOGNIZES QUALIFYING MILITARY SERVICE#J-18808-Ljbffr

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