Corrections Officer Job at Livingston County, NY, Geneseo, NY

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  • Livingston County, NY
  • Geneseo, NY

Job Description

Salary: $27.14 Hourly

Location : Geneseo Campus

Job Type: Part-Time

Job Number: 202300081

Department: Sheriff's Office

Division: Corrections

Opening Date: 05/03/2024

Closing Date: 11/3/2024 11:59 PM Eastern

Description


The work involves responsibility on an assigned shift for the enforcement of rules and regulations governing the custody, security, conduct, discipline, safety and general well-being of inmates in the County jail. The duties involve considerable inmate contact and supervision in a work, recreation or learning environment. Work procedures are well defined but incumbents must be alert to possibilities of emergency situations arising and exercise sound judgment when problems occur. The work is performed under general supervision of a higher level correctional supervisor with leeway allowed for the exercise of independent judgment in dealing with day-to-day situations in the facility. Does related work as required.

Examples of Duties


Makes periodic rounds, supervises the movement and activities of inmates, and maintains jail security at an assigned post or cell tier;
Locks and unlocks cells and access doors using mechanical and electrical devices;
Watches for unusual incidents or activities on the part of inmates involving violation of facility rules or a life threatening situation and reports these to supervisor either verbally or in writing;
Checks cell and corridor areas for faulty bars, gates, etc.;
Makes routine fire and safety checks;
Transports inmates to courts, prisons, jails, medical facilities, funerals, and other locations as necessary;
Issues clothing and bedding and instructs inmates in its proper care;
Books inmates by preparing appropriate records and taking fingerprints and photo identification;
Inventories and records inmates clothing and property;
Escorts visitors and observes inmate visitations;
Dispenses a variety of prescription and non?prescription medications;
Searches cells, frisks inmates, and confiscates contraband;
Mediates minor incidents and takes direct action to break up fights or other disturbances between inmates;
Supervises inmates assigned to work details, advises them of what is expected, and provides rules and regulations of the work area including possible safety hazards;
Operates a variety of equipment including handcuffs, leg irons, firearms, electronic gate equipment, and two?way radios;
Listens to inmate problems, informs them of rules and regulations, and makes referrals to appropriate staff where they cannot be resolved;
May use chemical agents, firearms, conducted energy weapons, or restraining devices and protection equipment in case of fights, escapes, threats against security and safety, or other disturbances involving inmates, detainees, law enforcement or the public;
Prepares a variety of records and reports related to the care of inmates and security of the facility;
May on occasion operate a variety of office equipment during the processing of inmates or report preparation;
May be assigned building security duties, asset protection details, or court room security; and
Performs other related duties.

Typical Qualifications


Graduation from high school or possession of a high school equivalency diploma.

Supplemental Information


Possession of an appropriate level New York State driver's license at the time of application and appointment and maintain such in good standing throughout employment Completion of New York State Commission of Corrections training prior to the end of the probationary period.

Livingston County offers a robust benefits package for our employees.

This includes a variety of benefits that include - but are not limited to: paid sick time, ability to participate in our deferred compensation program, participation in the NYS Retirement System, wellness offerings, and more.

For full details view the benefits guide here:

Job Tags

Hourly pay, Part time, Shift work,

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