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Kansas Employer Corrections Officer in Independence, Kansas
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description
Maintain security and control of facility and inmates in the Montgomery County jail in accordance with department policies and procedures, federal and state laws. Under general supervision, provides security for the facility, as well as, health and safety issues for inmates confined. The majority of work time is without direct supervision. Duties of this position can vary between shifts and the area assigned, thus requiring individual judgment within prescribed policies and procedures. Typical duties include; general security, activities to prevent disorder, escape rule infraction and harm to inmates, visitors and staff. Inmate observation in person and by closed circuit monitors safety and security inspections; transportation to health care facilities and court appearances, housing, feeding, bedding and welfare activities, maintenance of accurate intake, care and release records. Ingress and egress control to the facility; and movement control for inmates and visitors within the facility.Personal conduct on and off duty must be such that it does not bring disrepute or unnecessarily endanger the publics trust or confidence in the agency or its members.