Correctional Officer
BCMDC
- Conducted routine and emergency head counts.
- Prepared, processed and maintained forms, reports, logs, records, and activity journals.
- Observed and supervised inmates throughout visits, meal time, recreation, phone calls, and showers.
- Observed behavior of residents individually and in groups.
- Escorted inmates to and from cells, court, hospitals, and medical appointments.
- Booked new inmates into facility and processed inmates for release.
- Tracked inmates through head counts, visitor logs, and scheduled activities.
- Completed intake paperwork, fingerprints, and searches.
- Searched cells of inmates to identify and confiscate contraband and other prohibited items.
- Interviewed inmates to obtain information and assess needs.
- Received and accounted for personal possessions and determined inmate work assignments.
- Built solid relationships with staff and residents to keep institution safe and secure.
- Established positive working relationships and maintained boundaries with resident offenders.
- Made rounds at specified intervals and conducted head counts and roll calls.
- Responded to emergency situations and de-escalated hostile confrontations.
- Transported inmates to and from court hearings, medical appointments and other locations.
- Assisted in intake and release of inmates.
- Investigated and responded to incidents of inmate misconduct.
- Responded to inquiries from inmates and other members of public.
- Prepared reports to document incidents and violations.
- Supervised inmates during meals, recreation and other activities.
- Interviewed inmates to obtain information and evidence.
- Coordinated with other law enforcement personnel to exchange information.
- Restrained juvenile inmates when disturbances required physical intervention.
- Received and inspected mail, property, and funds from visitors on behalf of designated inmates.
- Provided assistance and guidance to inmates regarding daily activities.
- Conducted security checks of inmates and living areas.
- Administered drug tests to inmates.
- Documented inmate behavior and activities in logbooks.
- Enforced rules and regulations to maintain order among inmates.
