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CORRECTIONS OFFICER-FULL TIME

Under the general direction of the County Sheriff and in compliance with well defined departmental policy and procedures, this employee enforces security within the Muskegon County Jail. Employees in this classification are normally supervised by a Command Officer on an assigned work shift. An employee in this class enforces security in the County Jail, perform booking procedures, distribute meals and supplies to prisoners, dispense inmate medication, supervise prisoner recreation, visitation, work and school release programs. Corrections Officers complete various police reports and records as required by the nature of their assignment. Shift work assignments include weekend and day, afternoon and midnight shifts according to an assigned schedule. An employee in this class may also perform other related work as assigned.

REQUIRED MINIMUM ENTRANCE QUALIFICATIONS:

A. Required Experience and Training
Have successfully completed fifteen (15) credit hours in Criminal Justice or Police Science from an accredited college or university.
 
B.   Special Requirements
At the time of application the applicant must:
Be a bona fide resident of the State of Michigan for one (1) year prior to time of appointment;
Possess good moral character as determined by a comprehensive background evaluation.
Be a citizen of the United States;
Be bondable;
Be in good physical condition, including normal visual functions and acuity in each eye correctable to 20/20.