Full-Time Corrections Specialist II
Job Description
JOB SUMMARY: Under general direction of a Sergeant-Corrections, performs certified corrections work related to the admittance, housing, and releasing of inmates at the Utah County Security Complex. Incumbents may be assigned to work in various functional areas of the jail such as housing, housing security, booking/medical security, transportation, and inmate work programs.
DUTIES INCLUDE: Supervises inmate living areas; performs routine inmate count checks and random searches of inmate living areas; oversees inmate access to recreation, phone calls, visitors, and medical assistance; distributes razors to inmates and collects and inspects razors after each use; responds to emergency and crisis situations within the housing unit. For a complete job description, please refer to the Utah County web site: www.utahcounty.gov/jobs.
REQUIREMENTS FOR EMPLOYMENT: Corrections Specialist II: Bachelor’s Degree in psychology, sociology, education, criminal justice, communications or any social science field. Equivalent combinations of education and experience that will also be considered are an Associate’s Degree in psychology, sociology, education, criminal justice, communications or any social science field plus two (2) years of certified corrections work experience OR four (4) years of certified corrections work experience.