Alexis Sherlock

• Responsible for all security and control related functions during duty shift per management instructions
• Seeks to provide maximum facility coordination in detainee/inmate supervision and safety
• Supervises all security functions during shift as assigned by management
• Supervises the feeding of inmates/detainees during meal time
• Makes routine inspections of all security equipment, doors, gates, fences, lighting systems, and other facility equipment as needed
• Assists staff with unit counts
• Reviews reports written by officers during shift and ensures these reports are submitted as required
• Assures that officers receive on-the-job training and safety training as required
• Inspects or directs work to inspection of perimeter to test alarm systems, detect safety hazards and to ensure safety rules are posted and enforced
• Assists officers and staff with unruly inmates and other assignments as required
• Investigates and reports causes of inmate/detainee disturbances
• Responds to major unusual occurrences as trained
• Facilitates prompt and appropriate assistance to detainees/inmates in the event of injury, illness or emotional trauma
• Directs work, provides training and performs inspections of work performed by inmate/ detainee workers
• Assures that inmate/detainee workers under security supervision receive safety training
• Provides management with input into decisions concerning employee performance ratings, disciplinary actions, and job assignments
• Promotes an atmosphere conducive to personality and character development of detainees/ inmates and staff through the encouragement of favorable behavior patterns, arrangement of physical facilities, and influencing relationships among detainees/inmates
• Assists in review of staff effectiveness by conducting frequent physical inspections of the facility to ensure compliance with policies and procedures
• Performs other duties as assigned

• As a Correctional Officer, you will be responsible for overseeing and caring for inmates at your facility while ensuring that the rules, policies, and procedures are applied fairly and consistently

• Supervise and monitor inmates in living, recreation, dining, and visitation areas

• Coordinate their movement (conducting counts and providing emergency response as needed)

• Make sure program activities stay safe and supervise labor crews

• Conduct shakedowns for contraband materials (by yourself or with your team) and confiscate prohibited items as per policies and procedures

• Keep daily logs on inmates (including disciplinary reports)

• Provide prompt and appropriate assistance to those who have been injured, ill, or have suffered trauma

• Report any maintenance or repair needs to keep your facility clean

• Provide for the physical, personal, and health needs of each student through individual counseling and behavioral/social/physical and educational skill development

• Provide an atmosphere that is supportive of the needs of the students; monitor and document student behaviors and activities; and participate and assist with educational, social, athletic and recreational activities

• Work in collaboration with other professional staff to establish and/or meet the goals of each student’s treatment plan

• Standard level paraprofessional work in every aspect of the program operations