Shire Jobs

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

Performs professional difficult level correctional work involved in the supervision of criminal and sometimes violent offenders remanded to the custody of the Middle Peninsula Regional Security Center (MPRSC). Work is in accordance with established policy, procedure and practices with general supervision.

ORGANIZATION:

The Jail Officer reports to a Sergeant or Corporal and supervises no staff.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTION/TYPICAL TASK:

Manage, supervise, direct and meet the needs of the adult population remanded to the custody of MPRSC; enforcing rules and regulations.

Perform work related to ensuring safety, security and responds to emergencies;

Take immediate action on any potential security or safety issues and reports safety and security deficiencies to supervisors immediately;

Maintain activity logs daily and other records of inmate activities;

Escort inmates as needed;

Provide indirect security and supervision for civilian staff and visitors inside and outside the facility;

Distribute and collects cleaning and any other necessary items to inmates;

Apply use of force tactics as required in accordance with training and MPRSC policies and procedures;

Apply first responder technics including First Aid, CPR and AED as needed;

Conduct all duties in accordance with policy, procedure, training, general practice or legal directive from a superior officer;

Perform duties in compliance with all Federal, State and Local laws;

Conduct physical searches in accordance with training and policy;

Review and properly responds to all written directives;

Perform all duties in accordance with MPRSC policy and procedures, Virginia Department of Corrections standards, PREA standards and all regulations as directed;

Perform headcounts to visually ensure the presence of all inmates;

Search cells or living quarters, recreational area, visiting areas and other areas in building or on grounds for contraband and unapproved items;

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