Job description

The Douglas County Department of Corrections strives to be a leader in the field of Corrections. As the largest jail in the state of Nebraska, there are numerous job and training opportunities. DCDC wants to further develop your career. Come be a part of something greater!

Essential Functions

• Maintain custody and control of assigned inmates in order to ensure a safe and secure environment.
• Enforce rules and regulations governing inmate conduct in a fair and consistent manner.
• Respond immediately to emergencies
• Conduct routine security and health inspections to detect contraband, hazards, damage, or potential breaches of security.

• Book, search, fingerprint and photograph incoming prisoners following admissions procedures as assigned.
• Maintain shift logs, counts, and write incident reports describing problems with inmates.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Must be at least 19 years of age.
• Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license at the time of hire and throughout the course of employment.
• Must successfully complete training in Pressure Point Control Tactics (PPCT) and Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) within the first six months of employment and maintain certification throughout the course of employment.
• Must submit to random drug testing.

Skills

• Communication
• Problem Solving
• Adaptability
• Leadership
• Attention to Detail
• Teamwork

Physical Demands and Working Conditions

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Corrections Officers are required to physically engage inmates in order to protect the inmate, themselves, other officers, and other inmates. This may involve subduing and restraining one or more inmates who may have weapons. While calling for backup is advised, there are instances where the Officer is required to take action before assistance arrives. Incidents requiring physical intervention may arise as frequently as several times a day. Incidents may not last long but require Officers to become and remain physically fit and not have medical conditions that pose a threat to themselves or others should the need for physical confrontation arise. An incumbent must also have the strength, endurance, agility and coordination to perform the essential functions of the job including self-defense and inmate restraint.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $30.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Holidays
• Overnight shift
• Overtime
• Weekend availability

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Omaha, NE 68102: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Preferred)
• Night Shift (Preferred)
• Overnight Shift (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

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