CORRECTIONS OFFICER

Status: Full Time/40-48 hours per week Job Grade: Union 2026 Starting Rate: $22.50/hour

Primary responsibility is care, custody, and control of inmates within the Adams County Corrections system.

Control and record movement and daily activity of inmates in assigned area.

Performs various activities to preserve the security of all persons in the prison (i.e. cell searches, area searches, body searches, perimeter checks, etc.).

Provides back-up security efforts to other corrections personnel as needed.

Monitors visits, church services, treatment programs and all other inmate activity.

Provides emergency medical assistance as trained and certified.

Counsels inmates on care, custody and control and other institutional concerns.

Interacts with other criminal justice agencies and the general public.

Escorts inmates through the prison.

When assigned assumes responsibility for the operation of the Intake are and Central Booking Center to include fingerprinting, conducting video arraignments, approving all temporary and permanent releases, and the acceptance of new commitments and bookings.

Maintains control of their areas of responsibility as to ensure inmates are following the rules and regulations of the prison.

Monitor the activities within their areas of responsibilities to prevent problems or security issues.

Transport and escort inmates throughout the facility as required.

Supports the chain-of-command by strict adherence to policy and procedures, written and verbal directives and all other County guidelines.

Performs other duties as required to ensure smooth operation of the department.