Corrections Officer

Corrections Officer
Lakewood Police Department
1 Full-time, 1 Part-Time Union Position

The City of Lakewood is currently accepting applications for the position of Corrections Officer. This position is primarily responsible for the supervision and control of male and female prisoners housed in the Lakewood City Jail Facility. Starting hourly rate is $19.58.

Qualified applicants will possess the knowledge, experience and ability to perform the following essential job functions:

• Completes all departmental forms.
• Complete mittimus from court, and enters all information in computerized booking system.
• Photographs all prisoners in accordance with departmental policy.
• Prepares and serves all meals to prisoners.
• Maintain accurate inventory of prisoner belongings.
• Assures medical attention is received by prisoners who are in need and any medication is dispensed as ordered.
• Responsible for maintaining and monitoring daily hygiene routine for all prisoners.
• Orders Jail food as necessary.
• Prepares monthly and yearly reports of jail activities, supplies, costs, etc.
• Responsible for the day to day operations and upkeep of the Lakewood Jail.
• Ensures that all jail functions are performed in accordance with departmental policy and state law.
• Maintains security of cell block and control over prisoner’s activities at all times, checking all prisoners every ten to thirty minutes.
• Receives and books incoming prisoners.
• Ensures that cell can cell block is clean and sanitary.
• Provides court testimony as necessary regarding incidents which occur in the Lakewood Jail Facility.
• Maintains complete records on each individual detained as a prisoner.
• Supervises all visitors.
• Maintains inventory of all jail food, blankets, mattresses and other items required for operation of the jail.
• Responsible for assisting in the rescue and evacuation of prisoners in the event of an emergency.

 MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS TO APPLY:

• Must possess or be able to obtain and maintain Certificate from the State of Ohio to work in a 12-day Facility;
• Must possess or be able to obtain and maintain LEADS/NCIC Certification within 2 weeks of hire;
• Must possess computer data entry skills;
• Must be a High School Graduate or possess a GED;
• Must possess a current or be able to obtain and maintain CPR certificate;
• Must be able to maintain composure under extremely stressful circumstances; and

GENERAL INFORMATION:

• This position requires flexibility of scheduling. The selected candidate must be available to work any shift/hours on any day, Monday – Sunday.
• The hiring process includes a polygraph exam, a background check with fingerprinting, drug screening and/or a physical agility exam.
• Apply online at www.lakewoodoh.gov
• Applications accepted until filled

 The City of Lakewood is an Equal Opportunity Employer 

 Internal/External Posting 11/25/2024