Correctional Officers work closely with individuals impacted by the legal system in their living quarters to oversee and monitor their daily activities. They can work for governmental institutions or for private prisons. Correctional Officers record the events of each day and make note of any confrontations or other issues. They confiscate contraband and determine when to discipline individuals who break protocol. Correctional Officers can also act as an escort when taking individuals to court hearings, health clinics, classrooms and recreation areas. They distribute supplies and ensure that individuals impacted by the legal system get proper care and protection from harm while in custody.
Wat doet een Correctional Officer?
A Correctional Officer, or Prison Guard, is responsible for enforcing the rules and maintaining routines at a jail, prison or another correctional facility. Their duties include inspecting jail cells according to security protocols and safety codes, supervising individuals impacted by the legal system during meals and recreational time and diffusing conflicts between individuals to help preserve peace and order.
Verantwoordelijkheden
Een Correctional Officer moet in staat zijn om verschillende taken en verantwoordelijkheden te vervullen. Hieronder staan enkele taken en verantwoordelijkheden die een Correctional Officer moet kunnen uitvoeren:
Regular head counts of individuals within a section
Monitor individuals behavior and report unusual activity to ensure safety and security
Escort individuals to job sites, medical facilities, classrooms or wherever they are needed in a timely, secure manner
Assist other Correctional Officers with management of individuals
Conduct regular searches of individuals areas like cells, recreation rooms and showers for unauthorized items
Manage confrontational situations as they arise to maintain security
Benodigde vaardigheden
Een concurrerende Correctional Officer zal bepaalde vaardigheden en kwalificaties hebben, waaronder:
Good writing skills to create clear reports
Strong verbal communication skills to interact with people impacted by the legal system and coworkers
Leadership skills to maintain order and control
Ability to work 12-hour shifts or longer
Fluency in English
Ability to pass a minimum fitness test
Soortgelijke aanbiedingen
Als u werft voor functies die gerelateerd zijn aan een Correctional Officer, bekijk dan onze functiebeschrijvingen voor vergelijkbare rollen:
