Jail/Corrections Officer

Make an impact. Build skills. Be part of the team. A career as a Corrections Deputy is about much more than supervising inmates. You’ll work in a fast-paced environment where communication, teamwork, problem-solving, and good judgment make a difference every day. What You’ll Do - Maintain safety and security. Help create a safe, secure, and professional environment for inmates, staff, and visitors. - Communicate with people from all walks of life. Build professional rapport, set clear expectations, and use strong communication skills to manage challenging situations. - Think on your feet. Respond to changing situations, resolve conflicts, and make sound decisions when it matters. - Be part of a team. Work alongside fellow Corrections Deputies, Dispatchers, Patrol Deputies, supervisors, medical staff, and other criminal justice professionals. - Manage daily jail operations. Conduct security checks, inmate counts, searches, transports, bookings, releases, and other essential duties. - Use communication to de-escalate situations. Recognize problems early and work to resolve them safely and professionally. - Learn the criminal justice system firsthand. Work with courts, law enforcement agencies, attorneys, probation and parole, and other partners. - Use modern technology and equipment. Operate security systems, computerized records, communications equipment, and other correctional technology. - Respond when you're needed. Handle medical situations, disturbances, emergencies, and other unexpected events as part of a trained team. - Make a difference. Treat people with fairness, dignity, and respect while maintaining accountability and enforcing facility rules. More Than Working in a Jail Corrections is a career built around people, communication, teamwork, and problem-solving. It’s also a great opportunity to develop valuable skills and gain firsthand experience in the criminal justice field. If you're dependable, confident, willing to learn, and looking for a career that challenges you while allowing you to serve your community, we want to hear from you.