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Ingham County Human Resources Corrections Deputy in Lansing, Michigan
The Ingham County Sheriff's Office is seeking men and women interested in a rewarding and benefit competitive career in criminal justice.
Ingham County Sheriff's Office Corrections Deputy performs a full range of assignments, as part of a group of corrections professionals. This is a rewarding opportunity for individuals interested in a career in the criminal justice field. The Ingham County Jail currently houses nearly 450 inmates in both direct and indirect supervision housing units. Our Vision is to set the standard in corrections and law enforcement through leadership, innovation and a commitment to excellence. We are seeking service minded, team oriented applicants willing to adopt values such as, honor, courage, commitment, professionalism, and accountability that may help make a difference in peoples' lives.
Corrections Deputies must maintain custody and control of the inmates at all times, in a firm but fair manner; with emphasis on maintaining their health, welfare and safety.
Corrections Officers must be able to work independently, and use sound judgment in stressful situations. Our jail is a seven (7) day per week, twenty-four (24) hour per day operation. Work schedules will include nights, weekends, holidays, planned and unplanned overtime and shift durations of 12.25 hours.
Essential Functions
Conduct inspections to assure that all inmates are accounted for and properly secured, according to their housing classification.
Assist in meeting the inmates' personal needs, requests and problems, in a fair, humane manner, following established policies.
3. Monitor, control, and document the movement of all persons on and off the officers assigned duty station.
Coordinate the movement and participation of inmates to and from the various programs within the facility and maintain security of programming staff.
Assist in maintain records, gather data, prepare reports specific for grants, Justice Millage, and other correctional related needs.
Maintain a chronological record of daily activity.
Responsible to assure all inmates receive meals, medication, mail, personal property (as allowed), and clean laundry as provided for in policies.
Escort and search inmates as policies dictate.
Maintain key control and inspect safety equipment daily.
Write reports relating to inmate rule violations and other situations.
Maintain competency in the use of the security radios.
Respond promptly to calls for back-up from co-workers.
Administer first aid, CPR and otherwise render aid for injuries and emergencies.
Attend court on and off duty when required by a subpoena.
Attend and participate in Sheriff's Office authorized training, including Corrections Academy if not certified prior to hiring.
Work mandatory overtime when directed by a supervisor.
Follow the lawful orders from their superior officers concerning all aspects of the Sheriff's Office pertaining to assignments, duties and tasks.
Employment Qualifications
*Education: *High school graduate or equivalent required. College training in Law Enforcement, Criminal Justice or Corrections preferred. Michigan Corrections Academy preferred.
Experience: Prior corrections work or Military experience preferred.
**Applicants with notable prior corrections experience may be considered for Step 2 ($55,996.41) starting pay upon Sheriff's and Human Resource Director's approval. Extra compensation is paid for working assigned holidays, overtime and night shift.
Other Requirements
Weight must be in proportion to height as determined by physical examination.
Uncorrected vision correctable to 20/20 vision in each eye by soft conta