Correctional Officer (Casual)

The position works on an intermittent or sporadic basis, subject to call, with limited expectation of a regular work schedule.Under general supervision of the Jail Sergeant, responsible for supervising inmates of the Calumet County Jail assuring a safe and secure environment, while adhering to all applicable laws, policies and procedures. Performs related duties as required.Essential Duties and ResponsibilitiesMaintain security of the jail to ensure the safety and well‑being of inmates and staff, according to all applicable laws, policies and procedures. Keep the jail area clean and orderly.Takes custody of, books, and releases inmates by performing tasks such as fingerprints, photographs, searches, and inventories of personal belongings; assigns and escorts inmates to cells; issues uniforms, bedding, personal products and supplies; ensures proper placement of inmates in the facility; and releases inmates upon posting of bail, signing of signature bond, direction of an appropriate authority, or for work‑release purposes.Maintain jail security by making periodic rounds, conducting security inspections and searches of inmates and inmates' quarters for contraband and any unauthorized/dangerous materials; maintain surveillance of all inmates and jail activities through visual and audible devices; enforce regulations and discipline policies related to the security and operation of the facility; conduct inmate counts and ensure inmates do not escape the facility.Establish and maintain continuing relationships with inmates watching for illegal activities or violations of jail regulations, unusual or suspicious behaviors, and signs of mental and physical illness.Provide medical, mental or other attention necessary for the inmates' welfare, according to established policies and procedures; dispense inmate medication and keep accurate records of such disbursements.Assist with the operation of the food service program as needed, and supervise all inmate workers assigned to the kitchen. Supervise cleaning, laundry, and daily hygiene according to established schedules and procedures.Respond to emergency situations according to departmental policies and procedures. Employ force to quell disturbances and maintain discipline. Take precautionary steps to prevent transmission of communicable diseases.Maintain Huber inmate compliance with Huber laws, rules and policies by checking in Huber inmates, verifying employment, conducting job‑site and home visits, managing the transfer of Huber inmates to or from other facilities, conducting random drug and alcohol testing, and depositing Huber funds.Transport prisoners to and from facilities, courts and medical/mental treatment facilities.Monitor and operate all equipment and alarms located in the jail control center. Assist or relieve radio operators as required. Administer Intoxilyzer test.Direct visitors. Coordinate visits with family, friends, clergy, attorneys, and probation and parole personnel. May conduct jail tours.Prepare and maintain proper and accurate records and reports. Collect and issue receipts for bail bonds and fine payments.Conduct vehicle examinations required by issuance of warning tickets. Obtain initial information on accident reports.Respond to inquiries and complaints from the public.Attend training and in‑service, as required.Supervisory ResponsibilitiesAbility to supervise the activities of adult inmates and deal with situations requiring tact, fairness, firmness and good judgment.Ability to supervise and assist with the immediate evacuation of inmates during emergencies.QualificationsTo perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Education and/or ExperienceGraduation from high school supplemented with some coursework beyond high school in police science, criminal justice, or a related field; two (2) to three (3) years of previous civil or military law‑enforcement work; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.Language SkillsAbility to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.Ability to speak effectively before groups of inmates, other professionals and the general public. Ability to work and communicate, verbally and in writing, with a wide variety of professionals, and prisoners from different cultural, economic and social backgrounds.Mathematical SkillsAbility to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs. Ability to use and account for standard units of American money.Reasoning AbilityAbility to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations. Ability to perform all of the previously stated in the presence of potential provocation.Ability to analyze emergency situations and to adopt quick, effective, reasonable courses of action to resolve such situations with minimal hazard to inmates and staff.Computer SkillsKnowledge of word‑processing software.Ability to enter, access and assess information using the County computer system.Certificates, Licenses, RegistrationsPossession of a valid Wisconsin Driver's License.Certification in accordance with the requirements established by the State Law Enforcement Standards Board.Other Skills and AbilitiesGood knowledge of Wisconsin statutes and rules and regulations relating to the care and commitment of prisoners and operation of the department; and ability to learn procedures governing proper maintenance and operation of the facility and constant working knowledge of status of inmates.Knowledge of the proper operation of all communications and emergency equipment available to the facility.Ability to use good judgment in accepting prisoners of various types, such as juveniles, injured parties, mentally or physically unfit, or intoxicated and physically violent.Ability to handle prisoners and knowledge of techniques in inmate control and precautionary measures in escorting and supervising inmates.Ability to establish and maintain effective working relations with other employees, County officials and officers, and the general public.Ability to deal firmly with potentially dangerous persons and yet maintain a degree of empathy for and an awareness of their personal needs.Ability to maintain security and confidentiality according to department policy.Physical DemandsWhile performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to walk, stand or stoop; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally engage in extreme physical effort including lifting and/or moving in excess of 100 pounds. Ability to exert sufficient physical force to control, subdue or restrain an individual and protect one's own safety and the safety of others.Ability to recognize and identify harmonious or contrasting combinations of, as well as recognize individual characteristics of colors, forms, sounds, odors, textures, etc., associated with objects, materials and ingredients.Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision and depth perception.The employee may be required to use weapons or objects to defend themself or others.The employee will be required to wear a Self Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) when evacuating inmates during a fire emergency.Work EnvironmentWhile performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to potentially unsafe and uncomfortable conditions including odors, toxic substances, violence, noise, and disease. Ability to endure verbal and mental abuse from working in an antagonistic environment.The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.#J-18808-Ljbffr

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