{"code":"01400","codeVariants":["01400","1400"],"title":"COUNTY CORRECTIONAL POLICE OFFICER","variant":null,"jurisdiction":"L","class_of_service":"C","work_week":null,"state_class_code":null,"local_class_code":"12","salary_range":null,"note":null,"salaryInferred":false,"synthetic":false,"syntheticReason":null,"full_description_html":"<b>COUNTY CORRECTIONAL POLICE OFFICER</b>\n\n<b>DEFINITION:</b>\n\nUnder supervision during an assigned tour of duty within an adult county \ncorrectional facility or institution, performs a wide variety of tasks in \nsupport of the safety, security and welfare of inmates, facility personnel \nand visitors; performs other related duties as required.\n\n<b>NOTE:</b> The examples of work for this title are for illustrative purposes only. \nA particular position using this title may not perform all duties listed in \nthis job specification. Conversely, all duties performed on the job may \nnot be listed.\n\n<b>NOTE:</b> Appointments may be made to positions requiring bilingual skills.\n\n<b>01403@ - Bilingual in Spanish and English\nSPECIAL SKILL</b>\nApplicants must be able to read, write, speak, understand or communicate \nin Spanish and English sufficiently to perform the duties of this position.\n\n<b>EXAMPLES OF WORK:</b>\n\nMaintains care, custody and control of inmates in accordance with \nestablished policies, rules, regulations and procedures.\n\nObserves inmates directly and indirectly through visual, audio and video \nmonitoring to check for unusual or abnormal activity and ensure the \nsecurity, safety and welfare of inmates, facility personnel and the public.\n\nObserves unusual odors such as smoke, fire, marijuana, controlled \nsubstances and/or alcohol, to protect the security, safety and welfare \nof inmates and facility personnel.\n\nContinually keeps track of the number of assigned inmates through \nperiodic head counts.\n\nPhysically patrols and visually inspects cell block areas, tiers, grounds \nand corridors to check for safety and security hazards such as fires, \nsmoke, broken pipes, unlocked doors and windows or locks that have \nbeen tampered with.\n\nLogs and tracks movements of inmates to the infirmary, work detail, \ncell block area, visitation rooms, court appointments or other assignments.\n\nRecords facility personnel's entrance and exit times.\n\nEscorts groups of inmates during movements within or outside the \ninstitution to prevent disorder or breaches in security.\n\nPhysically restrains inmates when necessary, to prevent injuries and \nmaintain security.\n\nLearns names, identification numbers and faces of problem inmates.\n\nBriefs oncoming officer(s) of inmate status, unusual activities, block, \nclimate and problems related to post assignment.\n\nEnforces security procedures for keys, equipment and supplies.\n\nMaintains an adept sense of awareness regarding clues on escape \nattempts, contraband, gambling or other security matters.\n\nReports information in accordance with established policies, regulations \nand procedures.\n\nDirects inmates in routine housekeeping duties within the cell block area.\n\nCompletes head counts, records bedding inventory and fills out safety \nreport forms.\n\nPrepares written reports concerning incidents of inmate disturbances \nand/or injuries.\n\nMay screen visitors and provide security for the entrance of the facility.\n\nConducts cell and dormitory searches in accordance with established \npolicies, regulations and procedures.\n\nUtilizes various electronic and/or manual locking devices designed to \nkeep areas of facility secure.\n\nPatrols the outside perimeter of the facility.\n\nTransports or may assist with the transport of inmates to and from \nother facilities, court appearances, off-premise medical appointments, \nemergency medical treatment facilities and court issued programs and \nclinics.\n\nAssists in coordinating jail-to-courtroom video monitored court proceedings, \nobserves, controls directs inmates during procedures.\n\nMay operate emergency vehicles as directed.\n\nPeriodically checks to ensure that fire suppressant systems are \noperational.\n\nCollects contraband introduced into facility and conducts further \ninvestigation to ascertain the source of such.\n\nSecures crime or emergency scenes within and/or upon the grounds of \nthe correctional facility.\n\nMay photograph and/or collect evidence for investigative purposes within\ncorrectional facility or institution.\n\nMay assist in the activities involved in classifying inmates and coordinating \ninmate records.\n\nMay receive inmates into custody, conduct searches and make initial \nassessment of inmate for health, safety and security reasons.\n\nMay perform programmatic services such as providing inmates access \nto educational programs, law library, entry programs and other services \navailable during and after incarceration for rehabilitation needs.\n\nMonitors incoming and outgoing mail per established guidelines.\n\nMay oversee the work of inmates assigned to food service, housekeeping \nand/or laundry duties.\n\nMay maintain, record and distribute supplies as necessary.\n\nMay assist in the development and delivery of basic agency training for \nnewly appointed employees and ongoing training for current employees.\n\nMay conduct tours and information sessions of the correctional facility.\n\nMay supervise inmates and offenders sentenced to court ordered programs \nor services as directed and/or authorized by the County.\n\nMay take part in a specialized unit (Emergency Services) requiring additional \ntraining and/or certification, such as SWAT, SORT/SOG (Special Operations \nGroup, Bomb Squad, HAZMAT, K-9, MART (Mass Arrest Response Team) \nor Hostage/Crisis Negotiation Team.\n\nWill be required to learn how to utilize various types of electronic and/or \nmanual recording and information systems used by the agency, office or \nrelated units.\n\n<b>REQUIREMENTS:</b>\n\n<b>EDUCATION:</b>\n\nHigh School Diploma or equivalent.\n\n<b>AGE:</b>\n\nMinimum of eighteen (18) years of age.\n\n<b>LICENSE:</b>\n\nAppointees must possess a driver's license valid in New Jersey.\n\n<b>NOTE:</b> Appointees may be required to possess a valid Commercial Driver's \nLicense (CDL) and applicable endorsements for the class and type of \nvehicle being operated. The responsibility for ensuring that employees \npossess the required motor vehicle license, commensurate with the \nclass and type of vehicles the operate, rests with the Appointing Authority.\n\n<b>CITIZENSHIP:</b>\n\nMust be a citizen of the United States.\n\n<b>NOTE:</b> Applicants for this position must submit acceptable proof of meeting \nthe above indicated requirements.\n\n<b>SPECIAL QUALIFICATIONS:</b>\n\nAppointees must have successfully completed a police training course \napproved by the New Jersey Police Training Commission. Such training \nincludes successful attainment of a satisfactory level of proficiency in the \nuse of firearms.\n\n<b>NOTE:</b> Appointees will be required to qualify/requalify in the use of firearms \nin accordance with State of New Jersey regulatory requirements.\n\n<b>NOTE:</b> Appointees to positions in SWAT, SERT or related units must \nadditionally qualify quarterly in the use of all weapons used by the unit.\n\n<b>NOTE: MEDICAL EXAMINATION</b>\n\nAppointees may be required to pass a thorough medical and psychological \nexamination administered by the appointing authority. Any medical \npsychological or physical condition or defect which would prevent efficient \nperformance of the duties of the position, cause the appointee to be a \nhazard to self or others, or become aggravated as a result of performance\nof these duties, will be cause for rejection. Appointees may be required to \nundergo a psychiatric examination. Failure to demonstrate sufficient capacity \nto perform duties of this position may be cause for rejection.\n\n<b>KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:</b>\n\nKnowledge of the rules and regulations relating to the operation and \nsecurity of an adult correctional facility institution, after a period of training.\n\nAbility to enforce facility rules and keep order.\n\nAbility to think and respond quickly in emergency situations.\n\nAbility to cope with crisis situations.\n\nAbility to understand and follow orders and written directions.\n\nAbility to establish and maintain effective working relationships with \ninmates, coworkers and the general public.\n\nAbility to exercise sound judgement in a wide array of situations.\n\nAbility to prepare clear, sound, accurate and informative reports containing \nfindings, conclusions and recommendations.\n\nAbility to maintain essential records and files.\n\nAbility to learn how to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual \nrecording and information systems used by the agency, office or related \nunits.\n\nAbility to read, write, speak, understand and communicate in English \nsufficiently to perform the duties of this position. American Sign Language\nor Braille may also be considered as acceptable forms of communication.\n\nPersons with mental or physical disabilities are eligible if they can perform \nthe essential functions of the job after reasonable accommodation is made \nto their known limitations. If the accommodation cannot be made because \nit would cause the employer undue hardship, such persons may not be \neligible.\n\n<b>This job specification is applicable to the following title code(s) which<br />are different work week or work month and/or variants of the job class title:</b><b>Job<br />Spec<br />Code</b><b>Variant</b><b>State,<br />Local or<br />Common</b><b>Class of<br />Service</b><b>Work<br />Week</b><b>State<br />Class<br />Code</b><b>Local<br />Class<br />Code</b><b>Salary<br />Range</b><b>Note</b>01400LC N/A12-01403@Bilingual In Spanish And EnglishLC N/A12-<br />This job specification is for <b>local</b> government use only.<br />Salary range is only applicable to state government.<br />Local salaries are established by individual local jurisdictions.<br /><br /> 12/01/2019","sections":{"DEFINITION":"Under supervision during an assigned tour of duty within an adult county \ncorrectional facility or institution, performs a wide variety of tasks in \nsupport of the safety, security and welfare of inmates, facility personnel \nand visitors; performs other related duties as required.","NOTE":"The examples of work for this title are for illustrative purposes only. \nA particular position using this title may not perform all duties listed in \nthis job specification. Conversely, all duties performed on the job may \nnot be listed.\n\nAppointments may be made to positions requiring bilingual skills.\n\n<b>@ - Bilingual in Spanish and English\nSPECIAL SKILL</b>\nApplicants must be able to read, write, speak, understand or communicate \nin Spanish and English sufficiently to perform the duties of this position.\n\nAppointees may be required to possess a valid Commercial Driver's \nLicense (CDL) and applicable endorsements for the class and type of \nvehicle being operated. The responsibility for ensuring that employees \npossess the required motor vehicle license, commensurate with the \nclass and type of vehicles the operate, rests with the Appointing Authority.\n\n<b>CITIZENSHIP:</b>\n\nMust be a citizen of the United States.\n\nApplicants for this position must submit acceptable proof of meeting \nthe above indicated requirements.\n\n<b>SPECIAL QUALIFICATIONS:</b>\n\nAppointees must have successfully completed a police training course \napproved by the New Jersey Police Training Commission. Such training \nincludes successful attainment of a satisfactory level of proficiency in the \nuse of firearms.\n\nAppointees will be required to qualify/requalify in the use of firearms \nin accordance with State of New Jersey regulatory requirements.\n\nAppointees to positions in SWAT, SERT or related units must \nadditionally qualify quarterly in the use of all weapons used by the unit.\n\n<b>NOTE: MEDICAL EXAMINATION</b>\n\nAppointees may be required to pass a thorough medical and psychological \nexamination administered by the appointing authority. Any medical \npsychological or physical condition or defect which would prevent efficient \nperformance of the duties of the position, cause the appointee to be a \nhazard to self or others, or become aggravated as a result of performance\nof these duties, will be cause for rejection. Appointees may be required to \nundergo a psychiatric examination. Failure to demonstrate sufficient capacity \nto perform duties of this position may be cause for rejection.\n\nLC N/A12-@Bilingual In Spanish And EnglishLC N/A12-<br />This job specification is for government use only.<br />Salary range is only applicable to state government.<br />Local salaries are established by individual local jurisdictions.<br /><br /> 12/01/2019","EXAMPLES_OF_WORK":"Maintains care, custody and control of inmates in accordance with \nestablished policies, rules, regulations and procedures.\n\nObserves inmates directly and indirectly through visual, audio and video \nmonitoring to check for unusual or abnormal activity and ensure the \nsecurity, safety and welfare of inmates, facility personnel and the public.\n\nObserves unusual odors such as smoke, fire, marijuana, controlled \nsubstances and/or alcohol, to protect the security, safety and welfare \nof inmates and facility personnel.\n\nContinually keeps track of the number of assigned inmates through \nperiodic head counts.\n\nPhysically patrols and visually inspects cell block areas, tiers, grounds \nand corridors to check for safety and security hazards such as fires, \nsmoke, broken pipes, unlocked doors and windows or locks that have \nbeen tampered with.\n\nLogs and tracks movements of inmates to the infirmary, work detail, \ncell block area, visitation rooms, court appointments or other assignments.\n\nRecords facility personnel's entrance and exit times.\n\nEscorts groups of inmates during movements within or outside the \ninstitution to prevent disorder or breaches in security.\n\nPhysically restrains inmates when necessary, to prevent injuries and \nmaintain security.\n\nLearns names, identification numbers and faces of problem inmates.\n\nBriefs oncoming officer(s) of inmate status, unusual activities, block, \nclimate and problems related to post assignment.\n\nEnforces security procedures for keys, equipment and supplies.\n\nMaintains an adept sense of awareness regarding clues on escape \nattempts, contraband, gambling or other security matters.\n\nReports information in accordance with established policies, regulations \nand procedures.\n\nDirects inmates in routine housekeeping duties within the cell block area.\n\nCompletes head counts, records bedding inventory and fills out safety \nreport forms.\n\nPrepares written reports concerning incidents of inmate disturbances \nand/or injuries.\n\nMay screen visitors and provide security for the entrance of the facility.\n\nConducts cell and dormitory searches in accordance with established \npolicies, regulations and procedures.\n\nUtilizes various electronic and/or manual locking devices designed to \nkeep areas of facility secure.\n\nPatrols the outside perimeter of the facility.\n\nTransports or may assist with the transport of inmates to and from \nother facilities, court appearances, off-premise medical appointments, \nemergency medical treatment facilities and court issued programs and \nclinics.\n\nAssists in coordinating jail-to-courtroom video monitored court proceedings, \nobserves, controls directs inmates during procedures.\n\nMay operate emergency vehicles as directed.\n\nPeriodically checks to ensure that fire suppressant systems are \noperational.\n\nCollects contraband introduced into facility and conducts further \ninvestigation to ascertain the source of such.\n\nSecures crime or emergency scenes within and/or upon the grounds of \nthe correctional facility.\n\nMay photograph and/or collect evidence for investigative purposes within\ncorrectional facility or institution.\n\nMay assist in the activities involved in classifying inmates and coordinating \ninmate records.\n\nMay receive inmates into custody, conduct searches and make initial \nassessment of inmate for health, safety and security reasons.\n\nMay perform programmatic services such as providing inmates access \nto educational programs, law library, entry programs and other services \navailable during and after incarceration for rehabilitation needs.\n\nMonitors incoming and outgoing mail per established guidelines.\n\nMay oversee the work of inmates assigned to food service, housekeeping \nand/or laundry duties.\n\nMay maintain, record and distribute supplies as necessary.\n\nMay assist in the development and delivery of basic agency training for \nnewly appointed employees and ongoing training for current employees.\n\nMay conduct tours and information sessions of the correctional facility.\n\nMay supervise inmates and offenders sentenced to court ordered programs \nor services as directed and/or authorized by the County.\n\nMay take part in a specialized unit (Emergency Services) requiring additional \ntraining and/or certification, such as SWAT, SORT/SOG (Special Operations \nGroup, Bomb Squad, HAZMAT, K-9, MART (Mass Arrest Response Team) \nor Hostage/Crisis Negotiation Team.\n\nWill be required to learn how to utilize various types of electronic and/or \nmanual recording and information systems used by the agency, office or \nrelated units.","EDUCATION":"High School Diploma or equivalent.\n\n<b>AGE:</b>\n\nMinimum of eighteen (18) years of age.","LICENSE":"Appointees must possess a driver's license valid in New Jersey.","KNOWLEDGE_AND_ABILITIES":"Knowledge of the rules and regulations relating to the operation and \nsecurity of an adult correctional facility institution, after a period of training.\n\nAbility to enforce facility rules and keep order.\n\nAbility to think and respond quickly in emergency situations.\n\nAbility to cope with crisis situations.\n\nAbility to understand and follow orders and written directions.\n\nAbility to establish and maintain effective working relationships with \ninmates, coworkers and the general public.\n\nAbility to exercise sound judgement in a wide array of situations.\n\nAbility to prepare clear, sound, accurate and informative reports containing \nfindings, conclusions and recommendations.\n\nAbility to maintain essential records and files.\n\nAbility to learn how to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual \nrecording and information systems used by the agency, office or related \nunits.\n\nAbility to read, write, speak, understand and communicate in English \nsufficiently to perform the duties of this position. American Sign Language\nor Braille may also be considered as acceptable forms of communication.\n\nPersons with mental or physical disabilities are eligible if they can perform \nthe essential functions of the job after reasonable accommodation is made \nto their known limitations. If the accommodation cannot be made because \nit would cause the employer undue hardship, such persons may not be \neligible.\n\n<b>This job specification is applicable to the following title code(s) which<br />are different work week or work month and/or variants of the job class title:</b><b>Job<br />Spec<br />Code</b><b>State,<br />Local or<br />Common</b><b>Class of<br />Service</b><b>Work<br />Week</b><b>State<br />Class<br />Code</b><b>Local<br />Class<br />Code</b><b>Salary<br />Range</b>"},"searchable_text":"COUNTY CORRECTIONAL POLICE OFFICER DEFINITION: Under supervision during an assigned tour of duty within an adult county correctional facility or institution, performs a wide variety of tasks in support of the safety, security and welfare of inmates, facility personnel and visitors; performs other related duties as required. NOTE: The examples of work for this title are for illustrative purposes only. A particular position using this title may not perform all duties listed in this job specification. Conversely, all duties performed on the job may not be listed. NOTE: Appointments may be made to positions requiring bilingual skills. 01403@ - Bilingual in Spanish and English SPECIAL SKILL Applicants must be able to read, write, speak, understand or communicate in Spanish and English sufficiently to perform the duties of this position. EXAMPLES OF WORK: Maintains care, custody and control of inmates in accordance with established policies, rules, regulations and procedures. Observes inmates directly and indirectly through visual, audio and video monitoring to check for unusual or abnormal activity and ensure the security, safety and welfare of inmates, facility personnel and the public. Observes unusual odors such as smoke, fire, marijuana, controlled substances and/or alcohol, to protect the security, safety and welfare of inmates and facility personnel. Continually keeps track of the number of assigned inmates through periodic head counts. Physically patrols and visually inspects cell block areas, tiers, grounds and corridors to check for safety and security hazards such as fires, smoke, broken pipes, unlocked doors and windows or locks that have been tampered with. Logs and tracks movements of inmates to the infirmary, work detail, cell block area, visitation rooms, court appointments or other assignments. Records facility personnel's entrance and exit times. Escorts groups of inmates during movements within or outside the institution to prevent disorder or breaches in security. Physically restrains inmates when necessary, to prevent injuries and maintain security. Learns names, identification numbers and faces of problem inmates. Briefs oncoming officer(s) of inmate status, unusual activities, block, climate and problems related to post assignment. Enforces security procedures for keys, equipment and supplies. Maintains an adept sense of awareness regarding clues on escape attempts, contraband, gambling or other security matters. Reports information in accordance with established policies, regulations and procedures. Directs inmates in routine housekeeping duties within the cell block area. Completes head counts, records bedding inventory and fills out safety report forms. Prepares written reports concerning incidents of inmate disturbances and/or injuries. May screen visitors and provide security for the entrance of the facility. Conducts cell and dormitory searches in accordance with established policies, regulations and procedures. Utilizes various electronic and/or manual locking devices designed to keep areas of facility secure. Patrols the outside perimeter of the facility. Transports or may assist with the transport of inmates to and from other facilities, court appearances, off-premise medical appointments, emergency medical treatment facilities and court issued programs and clinics. Assists in coordinating jail-to-courtroom video monitored court proceedings, observes, controls directs inmates during procedures. May operate emergency vehicles as directed. Periodically checks to ensure that fire suppressant systems are operational. Collects contraband introduced into facility and conducts further investigation to ascertain the source of such. Secures crime or emergency scenes within and/or upon the grounds of the correctional facility. May photograph and/or collect evidence for investigative purposes within correctional facility or institution. May assist in the activities involved in classifying inmates and coordinating inmate records. May receive inmates into custody, conduct searches and make initial assessment of inmate for health, safety and security reasons. May perform programmatic services such as providing inmates access to educational programs, law library, entry programs and other services available during and after incarceration for rehabilitation needs. Monitors incoming and outgoing mail per established guidelines. May oversee the work of inmates assigned to food service, housekeeping and/or laundry duties. May maintain, record and distribute supplies as necessary. May assist in the development and delivery of basic agency training for newly appointed employees and ongoing training for current employees. May conduct tours and information sessions of the correctional facility. May supervise inmates and offenders sentenced to court ordered programs or services as directed and/or authorized by the County. May take part in a specialized unit (Emergency Services) requiring additional training and/or certification, such as SWAT, SORT/SOG (Special Operations Group, Bomb Squad, HAZMAT, K-9, MART (Mass Arrest Response Team) or Hostage/Crisis Negotiation Team. Will be required to learn how to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and information systems used by the agency, office or related units. REQUIREMENTS: EDUCATION: High School Diploma or equivalent. AGE: Minimum of eighteen (18) years of age. LICENSE: Appointees must possess a driver's license valid in New Jersey. NOTE: Appointees may be required to possess a valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL) and applicable endorsements for the class and type of vehicle being operated. The responsibility for ensuring that employees possess the required motor vehicle license, commensurate with the class and type of vehicles the operate, rests with the Appointing Authority. CITIZENSHIP: Must be a citizen of the United States. NOTE: Applicants for this position must submit acceptable proof of meeting the above indicated requirements. SPECIAL QUALIFICATIONS: Appointees must have successfully completed a police training course approved by the New Jersey Police Training Commission. Such training includes successful attainment of a satisfactory level of proficiency in the use of firearms. NOTE: Appointees will be required to qualify/requalify in the use of firearms in accordance with State of New Jersey regulatory requirements. NOTE: Appointees to positions in SWAT, SERT or related units must additionally qualify quarterly in the use of all weapons used by the unit. NOTE: MEDICAL EXAMINATION Appointees may be required to pass a thorough medical and psychological examination administered by the appointing authority. Any medical psychological or physical condition or defect which would prevent efficient performance of the duties of the position, cause the appointee to be a hazard to self or others, or become aggravated as a result of performance of these duties, will be cause for rejection. Appointees may be required to undergo a psychiatric examination. Failure to demonstrate sufficient capacity to perform duties of this position may be cause for rejection. KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES: Knowledge of the rules and regulations relating to the operation and security of an adult correctional facility institution, after a period of training. Ability to enforce facility rules and keep order. Ability to think and respond quickly in emergency situations. Ability to cope with crisis situations. Ability to understand and follow orders and written directions. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with inmates, coworkers and the general public. Ability to exercise sound judgement in a wide array of situations. Ability to prepare clear, sound, accurate and informative reports containing findings, conclusions and recommendations. Ability to maintain essential records and files. Ability to learn how to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and information systems used by the agency, office or related units. Ability to read, write, speak, understand and communicate in English sufficiently to perform the duties of this position. American Sign Language or Braille may also be considered as acceptable forms of communication. Persons with mental or physical disabilities are eligible if they can perform the essential functions of the job after reasonable accommodation is made to their known limitations. If the accommodation cannot be made because it would cause the employer undue hardship, such persons may not be eligible. This job specification is applicable to the following title code(s) which are different work week or work month and/or variants of the job class title: Job Spec Code Variant State, Local or Common Class of Service Work Week State Class Code Local Class Code Salary Range Note 01400 L C N/A 12 - 01403@ Bilingual In Spanish And English L C N/A 12 - This job specification is for local government use only. Salary range is only applicable to state government. 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