Adult Corrections Officer (CO)

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Sarpy CountyAdult Corrections OfficerSalary$30.98 - $37.72 HourlyLocation1210 Golden Gate Drive, Papillion, NEJob TypeFull-TimeJob Number1318DepartmentCorrectionsOpening Date08/03/2026Closing Date8/17/2026 8:00 AM CentralJob Overview****EXPECTED START DATE: October 19, 2026****Sarpy County Department of Corrections is a place where you can pave your career. Correctional Officers are responsible for supervising inmates and maintaining the safety and security of the facility. The work of a Correctional Officer is engaging, challenging and personally rewarding. At Sarpy County, you will find opportunities for training, teamwork and professional growth.The work schedule for our Correctional Officers promotes a work-life balance. Officers work 12 hour, rotating shifts which averages out to 14 working days a month and every other Friday, Saturday and Sunday off.Sarpy County offers a competitive salary and benefits package that includes affordable health, dental and vision care, paid vacation and sick leave, 12 paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, deferred comp match, retirement and much more!At the Sarpy County Department of Corrections, the Strategic Inmate Management (SIM) model serves as the philosophical foundation for operation. The primary goal of every correctional facility is to ensure a safe and secure environment for staff, inmates, and visitors. Properly managing inmate behavior is key to achieving this. SIM focuses on maintaining safety and security by using the most effective practices for direct supervision and inmate behavior management.A Corrections Officer's role in SIM involves a range of responsibilities, with a primary focus on establishing and maintaining positive supervisory relationships with inmates. This includes providing timely and courteous responses to inmate concerns and questions, as well as actively engaging with inmates throughout their housing unit during their shift. Officers must become familiar with all inmates under their supervision, identifying and addressing potential issues early on. Additionally, they are responsible for offering direction and coaching to inmates, encouraging participation in programming activities, and organizing events within the housing unit.Selection GuidelinesFormal application, rating of education and experience, interview, reference checks, drug screen, physical, polygraph, psychological exam and background investigationEssential Functions, Duties and ResponsibilitiesEssential DutiesMaintain custody, control, and supervision of assigned inmates to ensure a safe, secure, and orderly environment.Enforce facility policies, procedures, and inmate rules consistently, fairly, and professionally.Monitor inmate behavior to identify security, medical, or behavioral concerns, taking appropriate action and notifying supervisors as needed.Supervise inmates during housing, recreation, meals, visitation, work assignments, court appearances, medical appointments, and other authorized activities.Respond to emergencies, disturbances, alarms, and security incidents by securing the facility, restraining disruptive inmates when necessary, and requesting or providing assistance.Conduct routine security inspections, inmate counts, searches, and facility inspections to identify contraband, safety hazards, sanitation concerns, or security risks.Complete intake and release procedures, including admissions screening, searches, property inventory, issuance of clothing and hygiene item , and housing assignments.Monitor facility safety and security systems, including fire alarms, surveillance equipment, and related security devices, reporting malfunctions or hazards promptly.Observe inmates for medical concerns, coordinate appropriate medical notifications, monitor medication distribution, and provide emergency first aid, CPR, or AED use when required.Maintain accurate reports, logs, incident documentation, inmate records, and other required documentation.Assist with maintaining facility cleanliness, equipment, and living areas in accordance with established standards.Escort inmates, visitors, attorneys, contractors, and authorized personnel throughout the facility as required.Transport inmates to courts, medical appointments, other detention facilities, or approved locations when assigned.Participate in shift briefings, training, committees, and other departmental assignments.Perform other duties as assigned.#J-18808-Ljbffr

Job Description

Sarpy CountyAdult Corrections OfficerSalary$30.98 - $37.72 HourlyLocation1210 Golden Gate Drive, Papillion, NEJob TypeFull-TimeJob Number1318DepartmentCorrectionsOpening Date08/03/2026Closing Date8/17/2026 8:00 AM CentralJob Overview****EXPECTED START DATE: October 19, 2026****Sarpy County Department of Corrections is a place where you can pave your career. Correctional Officers are responsible for supervising inmates and maintaining the safety and security of the facility. The work of a Correctional Officer is engaging, challenging and personally rewarding. At Sarpy County, you will find opportunities for training, teamwork and professional growth.The work schedule for our Correctional Officers promotes a work-life balance. Officers work 12 hour, rotating shifts which averages out to 14 working days a month and every other Friday, Saturday and Sunday off.Sarpy County offers a competitive salary and benefits package that includes affordable health, dental and vision care, paid vacation and sick leave, 12 paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, deferred comp match, retirement and much more!At the Sarpy County Department of Corrections, the Strategic Inmate Management (SIM) model serves as the philosophical foundation for operation. The primary goal of every correctional facility is to ensure a safe and secure environment for staff, inmates, and visitors. Properly managing inmate behavior is key to achieving this. SIM focuses on maintaining safety and security by using the most effective practices for direct supervision and inmate behavior management.A Corrections Officer's role in SIM involves a range of responsibilities, with a primary focus on establishing and maintaining positive supervisory relationships with inmates. This includes providing timely and courteous responses to inmate concerns and questions, as well as actively engaging with inmates throughout their housing unit during their shift. Officers must become familiar with all inmates under their supervision, identifying and addressing potential issues early on. Additionally, they are responsible for offering direction and coaching to inmates, encouraging participation in programming activities, and organizing events within the housing unit.Selection GuidelinesFormal application, rating of education and experience, interview, reference checks, drug screen, physical, polygraph, psychological exam and background investigationEssential Functions, Duties and ResponsibilitiesEssential DutiesMaintain custody, control, and supervision of assigned inmates to ensure a safe, secure, and orderly environment.Enforce facility policies, procedures, and inmate rules consistently, fairly, and professionally.Monitor inmate behavior to identify security, medical, or behavioral concerns, taking appropriate action and notifying supervisors as needed.Supervise inmates during housing, recreation, meals, visitation, work assignments, court appearances, medical appointments, and other authorized activities.Respond to emergencies, disturbances, alarms, and security incidents by securing the facility, restraining disruptive inmates when necessary, and requesting or providing assistance.Conduct routine security inspections, inmate counts, searches, and facility inspections to identify contraband, safety hazards, sanitation concerns, or security risks.Complete intake and release procedures, including admissions screening, searches, property inventory, issuance of clothing and hygiene item , and housing assignments.Monitor facility safety and security systems, including fire alarms, surveillance equipment, and related security devices, reporting malfunctions or hazards promptly.Observe inmates for medical concerns, coordinate appropriate medical notifications, monitor medication distribution, and provide emergency first aid, CPR, or AED use when required.Maintain accurate reports, logs, incident documentation, inmate records, and other required documentation.Assist with maintaining facility cleanliness, equipment, and living areas in accordance with established standards.Escort inmates, visitors, attorneys, contractors, and authorized personnel throughout the facility as required.Transport inmates to courts, medical appointments, other detention facilities, or approved locations when assigned.Participate in shift briefings, training, committees, and other departmental assignments.Perform other duties as assigned.#J-18808-Ljbffr