Corrections Officer

Under the general direction of the County Sheriff and in compliance with well-defined departmental policy and procedures, this employee enforces security within the Muskegon County Jail.

Employees in this classification are normally supervised by a Command Officer on an assigned work shift. An employee in this class enforces security in the County Jail, perform booking procedures, distribute meals and supplies to prisoners, dispense inmate medication, supervise prisoner recreation, visitation, work and school release programs.

Corrections Officers complete various police reports and records as required by the nature of their assignment. Shift work assignments include weekend and day, afternoon and midnight shifts according to an assigned schedule.

Required Experience and Training
• Be a high school graduate or (GED)

Special Requirements
At time of application, the applicant must:
• Be a bona fide resident of the State of Michigan for one (1) year prior to time of appointment
• Possess good moral character as determined by a comprehensive background evaluation
• Be a citizen of the United States
• Be bondable
• Be in good physical condition

Purpose
The purpose of this recruitment is to establish an eligible list from which to fill present and future vacancies in this classification in the County system. For each opening, the Department Head has her/his choice of the candidates who meet the required minimum entrance qualifications. This list remains in effect for three months unless exhausted or extended.

To Apply
Click the APPLY button to read the full job description and follow the application process.

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