Correctional Officer - Lateral

Correctional Officer

Correctional Officers under direction, perform several activities related to the supervision of inmates in a detention facility.

This is a journey level class in the Correctional Officer series performing a variety of tasks to supervise and control inmates in a detention facility. Incumbents are responsible for supervising the mentally disturbed, sick, injured, and non-English speaking inmates / prisoners accused or convicted the full range of violations and crimes. Assignments are rotated among Floor Officer, Control Room Officer, Work Furlough Officer and Commissary Officer positions.

Depending on assignment, duties may include but are not limited to the following :

• Processes prisoners admitted to and discharged or transferred from facilities; receives and maintains the personal property of inmates; issues clothing and supplies to new inmates; returns or sends personal property to inmates on discharge.
• Arranges for transportation of inmates if necessary; may be assigned to assist sworn law enforcement officers in the transporting of prisoners; escorts civilian visitors and staff through institutional facility; provides security service for nurses, physicians, counsel, and others in their contact with prisoners.
• Supervises the security and conduct of inmates in cells, during group meetings, meals, bathing, at recreation, during visitations and on work and other assignments; searches inmates for contraband, weapons or narcotics; inspects quarters of inmates for contraband, sanitary conditions and orderliness; restrains violent or disturbed prisoners and arrestees brought into the pre-sentenced facility under the influence of drugs and / or alcohol.

One year of corrections experience in a detention setting.

Successful completion of a Basic Jail Operations Core Course

A Peace Officer Standard & Training (POST) background investigation is required prior to the start of employment. A Personal History Statement (PHS) is a part of this investigation. You may view the requirements of the PHS by visiting

https : / / post.ca.gov / , clicking on "FORMS," the selecting "Personal History Statement Peace Officer.