Correction Officer
Core
Maintain security and provide care, custody, and control of sentenced and detained inmates within New York City correctional facilities.
Role type
Correction Officer
Builds
Safe and secure jail environment
Domain
Criminal justice / Corrections
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
inmate supervision, security procedures enforcement, contraband detection, incident response, inmate transport, vehicle operation, report writing, log book maintenance, medical/psychiatric referral observation, inmate counting, ID verification
Responsibilities
Supervise inmate meals, visits, recreational programs, and congregate activities; inspect assigned areas for safety threats; conduct searches to detect contraband; escort inmates within and outside facilities; respond to unusual incidents and disturbances; enforce security procedures; request medical assistance for inmates; count and verify inmate numbers; verify inmate identification.