Corrections Officer - Jail

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. Maintains security of jail, government and judicial center and historic courthouse, monitoring activities throughout facility including monitoring surveillance cameras, door controls, meals and visitors, and conducting patrols in and outside of these facilities. Maintains accurate accounting of all inmates. Performs booking procedures of individuals being detained, including photographing/video taping, fingerprinting, entering information on computer, receiving and accounting for money and personal property, and ensuring inmates are properly showered, changed into jail clothing, and searched for weapons and other contraband.  Do periodic checks of the county parking lots to check security and issue citations for improper parking. Performs duties in control room as assigned, including monitoring alarms and many closed-circuit cameras throughout facility; coordinating with jail, Prosecuting Attorney, and court personnel regarding transporting inmates for appearance; dispatching other Corrections Officer/Courthouse Security personnel to assignments and periodic emergencies; answering telephone and providing information and assistance as requested. Periodically uses intercom to notify all building personnel of emergencies, such as bomb threats or severe weather. Monitors activities throughout facility and in courtroom during legal proceedings as assigned, including conducting foot patrol and searching facility as needed; conducting sobriety tests as needed; pursuing/apprehending/searching suspects/arrestee, and seizing weapons and/or contraband; escorting inmates, witnesses, and/or jurors to/from courtroom and building; mediating citizen disputes and solving problems; and examining firearms used as evidence in court proceedings to ensure safety of court personnel and the public. Occasionally responds to emergency security and medical calls. 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. Receives/distributes, examines and logs incoming/outgoing mail and personal items for inmates. If serving as member of Special Emergency Response Team (SERT), conducts routine cell block security checks for contraband in all cells and dormitories, and prepares written report of findings. If not on SERT, may occasionally perform emergency "shakedowns" as appropriate. 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 visitors as assigned, including providing information and assistance, taking messages or directing to appropriate individual or department, and occasionally giving tours. Responds to inquiries regarding individual inmates and jail activities. May be given special assignments, such as operating commissary, including collecting orders and receiving/recording inmate cash and purchases. Serves various legal documents as assigned, such as summonses, court orders to appear, arrest warrants, body attachments, and notices of hearings, and delivers returned documents to appropriate individuals/departments as required. Maintains appearance and serviceability of all issued and/or required vehicles, equipment, uniforms, and weapons. Transports jail inmates to/from various locations, such as courts, medical appointments, Department of Corrections (DOC), and other detention facilities, including communicating/coordinating with other law enforcement agencies, courts and related departments to coordinate transport activity and failures to appear; searching inmates and facilities, and seizing weapons and/or contraband; ensuring medical information/documents are forwarded to jail nurse as appropriate. Transports jail inmates to/from other jurisdictions/states for extradition as assigned. Transports juveniles to various locations, such as treatment centers and GED test sites, and periodically transports individuals to mental health or other care facilities as ordered by court. Periodically investigates complaints from courthouse personnel and the public. Periodically assists with elections by providing security and picking up and delivering absentee ballots to precincts Periodically responds to inmate grievances following established chain of command procedures. Performs related duties as assigned.