OFFICER Samuel Olekanma a Veteran Correctional officer in Maryland has been endorsed by the JESSUP REGION CORRECTIONAL OFFICERS.
Correctional Officer Duties and Responsibilities
Follow and enforce all prison rules and regulations
Distribute prison clothing and personal effects to new inmates
Frequently search inmates, vehicles, work areas, and recreational and housing spaces for contraband
Guard prison entrances/exits and screen visitors
Act as a security escort for visitors
Review incoming and outgoing mail to and from inmates
Conduct daily inmate head-counts
Discipline inmates, using de-escalation tactics and/or physical restraint as necessary
Observe and monitor prisoner behavior, health and activities at all times, looking for any disturbances or potential, threatening issues
Supervise all activities outside of housing cell (mealtimes, bathing routines, recreational, work, and educational activities)
Supervise and monitor those in solitary confinement or serving other detention measures
Patrol prison grounds looking for any security breaches or contraband
Help transport and escort prisoners between cells or facilities (can include driving prisoners in facility vehicle)
Ensure sufficient precaution is taken and proper restraining equipment applied when directly interacting with inmates
Assist with inmate rehabilitation efforts including job training and counseling
Answer inmate questions and concerns to a reasonable degree
Keep and submit detailed reports on prison behavior and conduct
Help conduct searches on prison grounds with any escapees
Work in accordance with prison protocol
Correctional Officer Requirements and Qualifications
Incredible observational skills with high attention to detail
Physical strength and stamina
Experienced in self-defense
Excellent communication skills both spoken and written
Easily adheres to a strict schedule
Takes and gives directions/orders effectively
Excels in conflict resolution and negotiation
Confident and strong-willed, not adverse to dangerous situations
Acutely aware and perceptive
Highly engaged at all times
Alert, attentive and very organized
Can remain calm in emergencies and under demanding high-stress circumstances
Adept and experienced using firearms
Knowledgeable in first aid
U.S. citizen or permanent resident
High School Diploma or GED equivalent
Valid drivers license
Pass background check (with no felony convictions)
Pass drug test
