| Job Title |
Correction Officer |
| Job Description |
Guards Inmates In Penal Institution In Accordance With
Established Policies, Regulations, And Procedures: Observes
Conduct And Behavior Of Inmates To Prevent Disturbances And
Escapes. Inspects Locks, Window Bars, Grills, Doors, And Gates
For Tampering. Searches Inmates And Cells For Contraband
Articles. Guards And Directs Inmates During Work Assignments.
Patrols Assigned Areas For Evidence Of Forbidden Activities,
Infraction Of Rules, And Unsatisfactory Attitude Or Adjustment
Of Prisoners. Reports Observations To Superior. Employs Weapons
Or Force To Maintain Discipline And Order Among Prisoners, If
Necessary. May Escort Inmates To And From Visiting Room, Medical
Office, And Religious Services. May Guard Entrance Of Jail To
Screen Visitors. May Prepare Written Report Concerning
Incidences Of Inmate Disturbances Or Injuries. May Be Designated
According To Institution As Correction Officer, City Or County
Jail (government Ser.); Correction Officer, Penitentiary
(government Ser.); Correction Officer, Reformatory (government
Ser.). May Guard Prisoners In Transit Between Jail, Courtroom,
Prison, Or Other Point, Traveling By Automobile Or Public
Transportation And Be Designated Guard, Deputy (government
Ser.).
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