CORRECTIONS OFFICER

General Information

This is public safety work that involves providing for the care and security of inmates confined within a correctional facility or jail.

IMPORTANT NOTICE: AVAILABILITY OF COMPUTERS AND SCANNERS

Reservations for computers are encouraged. Computers may be reserved in 30 minute time periods. Consecutive 30 minute time periods are also available. Please call (251) 470-7727, extension “0” to make a reservation.

Walk-ins are welcome. However, priority use of the equipment will be given to those with reservations. Computer stations are limited in order to maintain social distancing and will be cleaned at the end of each timed reservation.

While on site, please take precautions to protect yourself and others from Covid-19 by wearing a mask and maintaining social distance as outlined in the Center for Disease Control (CDC) Guidelines.

Please also note that our lobby has limited capacity in order to maintain social distancing. No more than one person may accompany those using the computers and both parties must remain in the individual kiosk area that was reserved.

NOTICE:
Documents are not automatically attached to your JobOpps account (profile). You must select and attach required documents to every application through the attachments tab on the application screen when you are applying.

It is extremely important to provide a valid email address on your application and to monitor the email account for notifications and additional information.

As you create a JobOpps account, you will be asked for Notification Preferences (email or paper). Paper notification is not available; therefore, "email" should be selected. All notifications will be sent by email only.

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SPECIAL NOTICE: CORRECTIONS OFFICERS MUST BE WILLING AND ABLE TO WORK SHIFTS AND SCHEDULES REQUIRED BY THE MOBILE COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT.

EXAMINATION: The examination will consist of two components: (1) a written test counting 50% of the final grade, and (2) a rating counting 50% in which applicants will be scored on the basis of an evaluation of their education, training, experience and personal qualifications as outlined by the candidates' sworn statements in their application, upon corroborative evidence obtained by investigation and the applicants' responses to the Supplemental Questions. Applicants must provide all background information and supportive documents as requested on the application, supplemental questions and job posting. Applicants must score at least 70% on each section of the examination in order to be eligible for a place on the employment register.

DATE OF EXAMINATION: Applicants will be individually notified when and where to report for the written examination.

All notices will be sent by email. Be sure to monitor your email account provided on your application for any notices sent regarding your application for Corrections Officer.

Allow 2 - 3 hours for written testing. A photo ID will be required for admittance. Electronic devices are NOT permitted in the test room (leave such devices in your motor vehicle upon arrival at the test site).

Requirements

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: Graduation from a standard senior high school, or the successful completion of the General Educational Development (GED) test, and preferably some police or corrections related experience or training; or a combination of education and experience equivalent to these requirements.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: Must be at least 19 years of age and must possess a valid driver's license from state of residence. Mobile County Sheriff's Department requires successful completion of a physical agility test administered by the Sheriff's Department.

ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS OF THE WORK: Some knowledge of corrections objectives and procedures and of Federal and State law enforcement agencies and their operation or ability to acquire this knowledge; some knowledge of police methods, practices and procedures as they apply to the protection of inmates who are institutionalized or the ability to acquire this knowledge; ability to understand and carry out oral and written instructions; ability to maintain discipline of inmates under institutional conditions; ability to make routine reports; ability to learn and teach rules and regulations of the corrections facility; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees and the public.

Description

EXAMPLES OF WORK: (Any one position may not include all of the duties listed nor do the listed examples include all tasks which may be found in positions of this class.) Processes inmates into jail facility to include fingerprinting and maintaining accurate records; escorts inmates to and from different destinations; checks the placement of inmates and their condition when necessary; supervises feeding and cleaning activities; escorts legal authorities to and from prison to talk with clients; escorts inmates to and from court; notifies the docket room personnel when necessary to report complaints from federal or county inmates; types reports on inmates who become diseased while incarcerated; prepares reports on forcible escapes and escape attempts; receives shipments of food products, paper and sanitary articles; makes periodic counts of inmates and periodic checks of all prison areas to avoid contact of outsiders with inmates and to prevent escape attempts; conducts periodic inspections of cells; transports inmates to various appointments using automobile; controls inmates through the use of physical restraint when necessary; explains and instructs inmates regarding rules and regulations of facility; communicates with family members, attorneys and other visitors to facility; recommends discipline for inmates; performs related work as required.

Important Information

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE WORK: An employee in this class is responsible for receiving, processing, transporting and guarding inmates and includes the sanitary and general building maintenance of the facility or jail and the surrounding grounds. Work is performed within established policies, procedures and regulations under the general supervision of a Corrections Sergeant or other superior. An employee in this class may work either a rotating or permanent shift and may be required to work in excess of ten hours overtime per month. The potential for physical injury is a significant work hazard for employees in this class.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR ALL APPLICANTS

NOTICE:

Documents are not automatically attached to your JobOpps account (profile). You must select and attach required documents to every application through the attachments tab on the application screen when you are applying.

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All applications must be submitted online through the Mobile County Personnel Board JobOpps site.

Paper applications will not be accepted and will be returned.

An email address is required for all applications. For information on obtaining an email address, visit the FAQs link (Download PDF reader) on the Job Opportunities page at www.personnelboard.org. The Mobile County Personnel Board does not endorse any particular provider.

Accuracy and truthfulness are of primary importance for Merit System employment and all applications are reviewed with this in mind. Errors, omissions and inaccurate information on the application will be construed as an incomplete application and will result in rejection of the application. Therefore, special attention should be given to each and every question and every attempt made to answer each correctly.

Resumes will not be accepted in place of completing the education and experience sections of the application.

INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL BE DISQUALIFIED

Applications must be complete and all required or supplemental documents (college transcripts, driver’s license, and/or certifications) must be attached at the time of submitting the application. See the job posting and the supplemental questions for required documents for each job posting.

If needed, computers and scanners are available in our office

at 1809 Government Street, Mobile, Alabama.

Our office hours are 8:00 am to 5:00 pm Monday - Friday, except for major holidays.

Only one application will be accepted per applicant per job posting.Subsequent applications submitted for the same job posting will be rejected.

COLLEGE TRANSCRIPTS

College transcripts, where required or otherwise to be considered, must be attached as part of completing an application. Grade reports, computer downloads of grades, and diplomas are not transcripts and will not be considered. Transcripts must be either an official or student copy issued by the educational institution. See the College Transcript Information (Download PDF reader) link on the Job Opportunities page at www.personnelboard.org for additional information and requirements regarding educational transcripts.

OPEN TO: All who meet the requirements as set forth in the job posting and who may lawfully be appointed to a position. Applicants for sworn law enforcement positions must be U.S. citizens.

RESIDENCE REQUIREMENTS: Unless otherwise stated in the job posting or supplemental questions, there are no residence requirements in order to apply. Applicants must bear all expenses incurred in reporting for testing or appointment. Upon appointment, the law gives the right to each Appointing Authority (Employer) to fix any further legal requirements regarding residence.

FINAL DATE FOR FILING APPLICATION: The completed application should be returned as soon as possible. In the event of tied scores, Rule 8.1 dictates that ties will be broken by the order in which applications are filed. Applications must be submitted by the final filing date and time specified on the job posting.

VETERANS PREFERENCE: For complete information on Veterans Preference points on an open competitive application, view the Veterans Information (Download PDF reader) link on the Job Opportunities page at www.personnelboard.org.

MEDICAL EXAMINATION: Eligibles selected for appointment must meet the established medical and physical standards for the class of work. The medical examination must be by one of the physicians designated by the Personnel Board. Appointees must bear the cost of the examination.

The Mobile County Personnel Department reserves the right to limit the number of applicants summoned for interview. In such instances, a preliminary appraisal of qualifications, as indicated by the completed application, will be utilized as a guide in the selection of candidates to be summoned.

Aid and assistance in the examination procedure is available for the visually or otherwise disabled. Assistance may be requested by contacting the Mobile County Personnel Board at 251-470-7727.

A “Practice Test Seminar” is held in the Personnel Department Office, 1809 Government Street, Mobile, Alabama, at 9:00 a.m. on the third Wednesday of every month. The purpose of these seminars is to acquaint applicants or interested citizens with design format and procedures utilized by the department in its administration of written test selection devices. Inasmuch as testing facilities are limited, the seminars will be on a first come, first served basis, as long as space remains available.

NOTICE: The continuing eligibility for appointment of those who secure a place on the eligible list is subject to future changes in specifications.

GEORGE SMITH, DIRECTOR

THE AGENCIES WE SERVE ARE EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYERS