Summary
Guards inmates in a correctional institution in accordance with established policies, regulations, and procedures. Observes conduct and behavior of inmates to prevent disturbances and escapes. Inspects locks, window bars, doors, and gates for tampering. Searches inmates and cells for contraband articles. Guards and directs inmates during work assignments. Patrols assigned areas for evidence of forbidden activities, infractions of rules, and unsatisfactory attitude or adjustment of prisoners. Reports observations to superiors. Employs weapons of force to maintain discipline and order among prisoners, if necessary. Escorts inmates to and from visiting room, medical office, and religious services. Guards entrance of jail to screen visitors and prepare written reports concerning incidences of disturbances or injuries.
Skills
Supervision of Inmates
- Receiving and Releasing Prisoners
- Conducting Counts
- Moving Prisoner within Physical Boundaries of Facility
- Conducting Medical Appointment Procedures
- Use of Restraining Devices
- Process found/seized Contraband
- Key Control
- Holding Cell Searches
- Management of Female Prisoners
- Release of Information Procedures
- Perform Body, Area, and Vehicle Searches
- Procedures for Levels of Force
- Conducting Counts
- Issue Prisoner Passes
- Monitor Mess Procedures
- Library Procedures
- Emergency Procedures
- Fire Escape Disturbance Hostage Situation Medical Emergency Natural Disaster Vehicular
- Emergencies Bomb Threats Power Outage
- Enact Procedures for Commercial and Military Deliveries
- Receive Supplies
- Gymnasium
- Outside Recreation Yard
- Interior Courtyard
- Receiving Prisoner in Unit
- Maintain Daily Log
- Maintain Record of Prisoner Behavior (Hard Card)
- Assign Cell
- Security of Empty Cells
- Cell Inspection
- Personnel Inspection
- Conduct Sanitation Inspections
- Process Prisoner Requests
- Conduct Shakedowns
- Maintain Prisoner Status Board
- Maintain Observation Reports
Maintaining Security and Discipline
Opening and Closing of Perimeter Vehicle Gates
Maintain Watch Log
Follow proper procedures for documenting and correcting log errors,Closing out the log,
Starting new log entries.
Conduct Recreation Call
Supervision of Housing Unit and Special Quarters Cell Block
Conduct Visitation Call
Issue Visitor Badges.
