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Correction Officer 1 Jurisdiction: Schuyler County Jurisdictional Class: Competitive Adopted: August 12, 1993 Revised: May 17, 2004; Reviewed: May 31, 2011; Revised: December 14, 2022 CORRECTION OFFICER DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS: The work involves responsibility on an assigned shift for the enforcement of rules and regulations governing the custody, security, conduct, discipline, safety and general well being of inmates in a county facility. The duties involve considerable inmate contact and supervision in a work, recreation or learning environment. Work procedures are well defined but incumbents must be alert to possibilities of emergency situations arising and exercise judgment when problems occur. The work is performed under general supervision of a higher-level correctional supervisor with leeway allowed for the exercise of independent judgment in dealing with day-to-day situations in the facility. If assigned to the Control Room, will also perform duties of Emergency Services Dispatcher. Does related work as required. TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES: Makes periodic rounds, supervises the movement and activities of inmates and maintains jail security at an assigned post or cell tier; Locks and unlocks cells and access doors using mechanical and electrical devices; Watches for unusual incidents or activities on the part of inmates involving violation of facility rules, or a life threatening situation and reports these to supervisor either verbally or in writing; Checks cell and corridor areas for faulty bars, gates, etc. and makes routine fire and safety checks; Transports inmates to courts, prisons, jails, medical facilities, funerals and other locations as necessary; Issues clothing and bedding and instructs inmates in its proper care; Books inmates by preparing appropriate records and taking fingerprints and photo identification; Inventories and records inmates clothing and property; Escorts visitors and observes inmates visitations; Dispenses a variety of prescription and nonprescription medications; Searches cells, frisks inmates and confiscates contraband; Mediates minor incidents and takes direct action to break up fights or other disturbances between inmates; Supervises inmates assigned to work details, advises them of what is expected and of the rules and regulations of the work area including possible safety hazards; Operates a variety of equipment including handcuffs, leg irons, firearms, electronic gate equipment and two-way radios; Listens to inmate problems, informs them of rules and regulations, and where they cannot be resolved, makes referrals to appropriate staff; May use chemical agents, weapons or restraining devices and protection equipment in case of fights or other disturbances; Prepares a variety of records and reports related to the care of inmates and security of the facility; May on occasion operate a variety of office equipment during the processing of inmates or report preparation; May be assigned to county buildings and court rooms to maintain security; May be required to answer phones, receive complaints and dispatch emergency vehicles. Note: If assigned to the Control Room, Correction Officers will be assigned these duties: ---PAGE BREAK--- Correction Officer 2 Answers, screens, and processes incoming emergency calls; Queries the caller to determine the seriousness and nature of the situation, the location, the services needed, and other information necessary to evaluate the situation; Maintains a log of all telephone and radio calls sent out or received. Utilizes computerized databases (including NYSPIN, SJS, JMS systems) to access and record data and information; Practices proper radio dispatching techniques using appropriate terminology in a calm and professional manner; Controls jail security doors and gates, and monitors video security cameras. FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS: Good knowledge of the rules, regulations and requirements of Correction Law governing the supervision and treatment of inmates, safety and security of the facility and department employees; Good knowledge of the layout and location of security personnel post assignments throughout the facility; Good knowledge of search and frisk methods; Working knowledge of the proper function of correction facility security equipment, devices and safe use of chemical restraining agents; Working knowledge of the use of defensive and restraining physical techniques; Working knowledge of human behavior in relation to correction facility inmates; Working knowledge of first aid procedures; Ability to observe, interpret and report on inmate activity; Ability to deal with inmates firmly and courteously; Ability to verbally communicate rules and regulations of the facility to inmates; Ability to make quick decisions regarding facility security and personal safety in emergency situations; Ability to reason clearly; Ability to possess a memory for facts and information; Ability to prepare records and reports; Ability to read and interpret written materials; Sound judgment; Good powers of observation; Physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position. If assigned to the Control Room: Good knowledge of the operation of radio and telephone equipment and emergency services terminology; Ability to control telephone communications with distraught, confused callers through calm, carefully directed interrogation to obtain all pertinent information regarding the request for services; Ability to transmit messages orally with good diction and a clear speaking voice. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Graduation from high school or possession of a high school equivalency diploma. SPECIAL TRAINING REQUIREMENTS: A) Completion of New York State Commission of Corrections training prior to completion of the probationary period. B) If assigned to the Control Room and dispatching, must complete dispatcher training including NYSPIN and EMD.