Senior Corrections Officer - Corrections

at Sedgwick County in Wichita, Kansas, United States

Job Description

Performs lead worker duties and routine work involving the observation, security and training of juvenile or adult clients in a 24-hour correctional facility within the Department of Corrections.  

Direct Care

• May assist in the admission and release of clients.
• Supervises and monitors the care and security of juvenile and/or adult clients in detention or residential facilities; may lead recreation, instructional or educational activities; conducts searches of client property and areas in facilities.
• Maintains safety and security of clients by being observant and alert in order to quickly intervene in situations as they occur.
• Monitors client activities within the facility or, as approved, outside the facility, with emphasis on security, behavior modification, control and modeling of prosocial attitudes, beliefs, values and behaviors.
• Administers urinalysis and breathalyzer tests. Reviews reports and other communications to maintain awareness of activities within the facility and its clients. Acts as a positive role model.

Case Management

• May escort clients to and from school, court, visitation, meals and other activities; engages in liaison and other communication necessary to monitor activities of clients in the community.
• May initiate disciplinary action when clients violate rules; writes disciplinary reports; issues consequences and supervises the application of consequences; investigates incidents and conducts hearings; recognizes positive behaviors and acknowledges with incentives.
• Must be able to set up, monitor and dispense medications; requires detailed medication management and documentation.
• Prepares and maintains records and reports; controls, as necessary, client monies and possessions.
• Performs medication rounds to ensure clients with prescribed medications receive them in accordance with medical orders and facility policies and procedures.

Supervisor extender

• Assists in providing situational counseling for clients regarding their behavior to help them cope with program requirements.
• Provides crisis intervention or suicide prevention.
• Application of approved emergency intervention or restraint when appropriate.
• Administers first aid and CPR.
• May assume shift supervisory duties when other supervisors are absent.
• Acts as a member of the supervisory team, assisting in supervising staff, evaluating staff performance, providing on the job training for new staff, and serves as a role model for team members.

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