Role OverviewThe Corrections Officer will be responsible for maintaining a secure and human living environment for inmates in the Van Buren County Jail. They will answer directly to a Corrections Sergeant and will be required to perform various duties such as booking, fingerprinting, and taking pictures of prisoners.
What You Will Do
The Corrections Officer will be responsible for physically and verbally controlling disruptive inmates, escorting inmates out of cells for recreation, medical visits, and court appearances, and maintaining head count including movements of inmates.
Why It Might Be a Fit
The ideal candidate will have good moral character, mental fitness, and physical ability to perform the essential job functions. They will also have the ability to physically and verbally control disruptive inmates, deal effectively with complex human behavior problems, and maintain composure in difficult situations.
Requirements
- Graduation from an accredited high school (GED acceptable)
- One to three years of responsible work experience
- Passing score on the EMPCO written test for local corrections officer candidates
- Graduation from a MSCTC approved local Corrections Academy
Benefits
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Paid holidays
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