HOT SPRING COUNTY AR SHERIFFS OFFICE

Job Description
Job Title: Deputy / Correctional Officer
Department: JAIL
Reports to: Jail Administrator

SUMMARY:

The Corrections Officer is primarily responsible for supervision of inmates within his/her assigned area, He/She will maintain order and security through fair and impartial application of Jail policies and procedures. He/She will maintain the highest level of security possible while ensuring safe and humane treatment of all inmates including the protection of their rights within the correctional setting. Reports to the Jail Administrator and/or shift supervisor.

MANDATORY QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE A high school diploma or equivalent is required. Jailer certification from the Arkansas or the ability to successfully complete a certification course within nine months of hire. At least 20 yr in age, applicants must be able to pass a background investigation and drug screening.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read, write and understand the English language.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, divide and calculate percentages.

OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Must be able to meet CLEST and Department requirements for psychological, medical and drug examinations. Must be able to write clear and concise reports, maintain complete records as required, provide complete and accurate testimony of past facts and incidents. Required to communicate both verbally and in writing professionally and maintain confidentiality of certain types of information. Possess computer and keyboard skills. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationship with other employees, officials, inmates and the public. Must be able to work under pressure and remain calm in at all times. The ability to withstand job-related stress and must be able to work close contact with and supervise inmate population.

ADVANCEMENT AND PROMOTIONS

It it the normal practice to promote from within. This is a great way to start and learn about law enforcement. The Jail is used as a training ground to develop candidates for Transport Deputy or Patrol Deputy.
This job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change. The employee further understands, and accepts, that this position falls under the provision of an “At Will” employment, and under no circumstances is this contract for employment.
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: $34,000 to $35,000 a year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 12 hour shift
• Day shift
• Night shift
• Weekends as needed

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Malvern, AR 72104: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Required)
• Night Shift (Required)

Work Location: In person
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: $34,000.00 - $35,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 12 hour shift
• Day shift
• Holidays
• Night shift
• Overnight shift
• Rotating weekends

Shift availability:

• Night Shift (Required)
• Overnight Shift (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Malvern, AR 72104: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $34,000.00 - $35,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In perso

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Duties include the following:
1. Books, fingerprints, photographs and processes new inmates as directed,
Classifies, transfers and releases inmates with attention to the health, safety and
security of other officers, inmates and the public.
2. Conducts periodic head counts of inmates and makes periodic activity
and physical security checks of all inmate housing area and areas to which
inmates have access with in his/her assigned area of control.
3. Conducts safety inspections and fire drills.
4. Provides informal counseling to inmates. Intervenes and resolves crisis
situations such as fights and medical emergencies.
5. Serve meals and assist with the personal needs of inmates such as telephone calls, mail call, visitation, commissary, etc…
6. Keep inmate roster and housing assignment board up to date as directed.
7. Supervise the dispensing of medication to inmates in accordance with medical direction as well as pertinent policies and procedures.
8. May be assigned to maintenance duties and performs such other duties as may be assigned.
9. Carry out all other duties not listed herein that might be required by his/her
supervisor or any member of the administration for the safe and proper operation
of the Jail.
Note: The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position and is assigned by the supervisor.