Corrections Officer - Jail

Responsibilities

• A corrections officer for the Hamilton County Sheriff's Office may be assigned to one or more of the following facilities or roles to require the duties outlined in this section: government and judicial center, jail, historic courthouse and transport.
• Performs bonding procedures, including completing required forms, ensuring documentation is correct, receiving and receipting bond money, returning personal belongings, and releasing inmates.
• Escorts inmates to/from recreation, visitation, library, court, medical, programs, and meetings.
• Issues/monitors prescribed medications according to physician's orders, and ensures inmates receive proper medical attention as needed.
• Ensures compliance with facility rules and regulations and records and reports inappropriate behavior to appropriate department personnel. Properly secures and/or physically restrains violent and uncontrollable inmates as situations demand.
• May supervise and direct activities of jail inmate workers, such as serving meals and doing laundry, including making work assignments and ensuring proper accomplishment of duties.
• Retrieves IDACS information as needed and maintains various records on logs and/or computer. Types case/incident reports and enters data on computer as required. Prepares and submits required reports according to department deadlines.
• Answers telephone and greets vi

Benefits

Additional Information

Location: 18100 Cumberland Road - Noblesville, Indiana, 46060 Hamilton County is one of Indiana's fastest growing, highest educated and wealthiest counties in the state and the Midwest. Two-thirds of the workforce lives and works in the county -- a percent that has remained constant since 2010. Hamilton County is continually recognized in rankings ranging from "Best Cities to Relocate To" and "Best City to Raise a Family" to "Healthiest County in Indiana" and "Happiest Suburbs in the Nation". Come be a part of all Hamilton County has to offer as we work together to serve the citizens of Hamilton County. Job Description: POSITION DESCRIPTION COUNTY OF HAMILTON, INDIANA POSITION: Corrections Officer DEPARTMENT: Jail WORK SCHEDULE: As assigned STATUS: Full-Time FLSA STATUS: Non-exempt HOURLY RATE: $28.8462 per hour To perform this position successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed in this document are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Incumbent serves as Corrections Officer for the Sheriff, responsible for maintaining security and order in the jail, government and judicial center, and transporting inmates to/from these and other facilities.

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