POSITION TITLE:   CORRECTIONAL SERVICES SPECIALIST I - LIMITED TERM POSITION WITH BENEFITS, SIX MONTH ELIGIBILITY LIST

               POSITION NUMBER:   COC.1359

                         DEPARTMENT:   COMMUNITY CORRECTIONS

                STARTING SALARY:   $17.00 PER HOUR

    APPLICATION DEADLINE:   03/31/2008

 

 

Supervises and monitors inmates or offenders placed under a court-ordered custody or alternative sentencing program.

 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

·         In accordance with the parameters of the program, supervise and/or monitor inmates/offenders in a half-way house or work release facility, electronic home detention, day or weekend reporting program, off-site work crews, or in transporting juveniles or adults between detention facilities, courts, or work sites.

·         Conduct orientations to new inmates/offenders to explain facility and/or program rules and procedures.

·         Monitor inmate living and work areas; assign and supervise work assignments; supervise meal service.

·         Monitor the safety and security of facility and control of contraband including, conducting searches of inmates/offenders and living areas, conducting security checks of facility, facility perimeter, windows, doors, and work areas, conducting checks of inmate possessions, mail, and visitors, and supervising visits.

·         Collect urinalysis samples, complete appropriate paperwork, and submit samples for drug testing; administer alcohol tests.

·         Maintain inmate/offender accountability by conducting periodic formal counts, checking inmates in/out of facility, conducting phone or on-site checks of inmate/offender locations, and conducting random monitoring of inmate activities.

·         Work with courts, probation, and other law enforcement agencies regarding inmate compliance with programs; coordinate with community agencies, employers, and related groups to facilitate employment, work projects, transportation, or community service commitments.

·         Investigate minor and major program violations; write incident reports; determine and carry-out appropriate sanctions up to, and including, revocation and return to a more secure detention facility; prepare reports and recommendations.

·         Receive and process inmate payments/funds, process fees, and balance accounts.

·         Monitor and dispense inmate medications.

·         Perform administrative and record keeping duties in support of program; document inmate/offender behavior and program activities; maintain inmate/offender records; process various billing and/or program and related agency documents.

OTHER DUTIES:

·         Coordinate and perform special projects as assigned and required.

·         Testify in court or for the Parole Board as required.

·         Perform other duties as appropriate or necessary for performance of the job.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Knowledge of:

·         Principles, practices, and objectives as related to crisis intervention, conflict resolution, and security methods in an inmate/offender detention program. 

·         Scope and application of laws and regulations pertaining to correctional facilities, inmate confinement, and/or alternative sentencing programs.

·         Practices and techniques of counseling and interviewing.

·         Court and criminal justice processes and systems.

·         Record keeping and reporting procedures.

·         Principles of human behavior.

·         Routine software and business applications including, but not limited to, word processing, spreadsheets, presentation software, and databases. 

·         Community Service Programs Only: Safe operation of a variety of hand and power tools.

Ability to:

·         Establish and maintain effective working relationships with other County employees, representatives of other agencies and organizations, and members of the community.

·         Communicate clearly and concisely, both verbally and in writing.

·         Supervise inmates and organize large inmate groups to accomplish designated tasks.

·         Effectively respond to conflict situations and people in conflict.

·         Perform CPR and respond in a medical emergency.

Experience and Training:  Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying.

Experience:

·         None to one year of experience in a directly related field or in the performance of similar duties and responsibilities.

Training:

·         Equivalent to a Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in Sociology, Psychology, Criminal Justice, Human Services, Public Administration, or a related field.

Licenses/Certifications:

·         Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid Colorado Commercial Driver’s License with passenger endorsement.

·         Possession of, or ability to obtain, CPR and First Aid certifications by date of hire.

·         Maintain continuing education hours annually or as required.

·         Transportation Units Only:  Defensive Driving Training Certification.

 

 

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