Correction Officer: A description for the correction officer job
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Correction Officer: Guard Guards inmates in penal institution in accordance with established policies, regulations, and procedures: Observes conduct and behavior of inmates to prevent disturbances and escapes. Inspects locks, window bars, grills, doors, and gates for tampering. Searches inmates and cells for contraband articles. Guards and directs inmates during work assignments. Patrols assigned areas for evidence of forbidden activities, infraction of rules, and unsatisfactory attitude or adjustment of prisoners. Reports observations to superior. Employs weapons or force to maintain discipline and order among prisoners, if necessary. May also escort inmates to and from visiting room, medical office, and religious services. May also guard entrance of jail to screen visitors. May also prepare written report concerning incidences of inmate disturbances or injuries. May also be designated according to institution as Correction Officer, City Or County Jail (government industry), Correction Officer, Penitentiary (government industry), Correction Officer, Reformatory (government industry). May also guard prisoners in transit between jail, courtroom, prison, or other point, traveling by automobile or public transportation and be designated Guard, Deputy (government industry).
Job industry: government industry
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