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Company Name : County of Dutchess
Location : Poughkeepsie, NY 12601
Position : Correction Officer

Job Description : Dutchess County Jail

Salary: $25.00/hr.

This is a part-time, non-competitive class position. Employees in this class are responsible for the

custody and supervision of prisoners, seeing that their personal needs are attended to, and maintaining

security and order in the jail during an assigned shift. Assignments may involve the supervision of

inmates on a jail floor, in a kitchen, laundry room, recreation yard, I.D. room, transportation, hospital, or

transition programs, both within and outside of the facility. Work is performed under direct supervision

philosophy; as such, Correction Officers must be adept at communication and effectively interact with

inmates, including participating in organizational efforts designed to reduce recidivism.

Part-time Dutchess County Correction Officers generally do not work more than 40 hours in any

given week, Saturday through Friday, or more than an accumulative total of 1040 hours per

calendar year. Candidates must have the ability to work varying shifts and overtime.

TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES:

Maintains security and order; provides inmates with necessary cleansers and equipment, and directs

cleaning operations and other work assignments; distributes mail to prisoners on the floor; distributes

linen, bedding and personal supplies such as toothpaste and soap; makes floor inspection rounds at

designated intervals and confirms with security check calls to main desk; maintains log book indicating

any person entering or leaving floor and the destination, and any incidents which occur; calls main desk

for assistance in case of fight, self-inflicted wound by inmate, or other incident; searches inmates for

contraband when directed; watches inmates during recreation periods; assists in transportation of inmates

to court, hospital and dental appointments; supervises inmates outside of the jail setting; may fingerprint

and photograph inmates for identification and maintains such data in appropriate files; may actively

participate in programs designed to give guidance and direction to inmates in areas related to behavioral

issues and recidivism; does related work as required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Graduation from high school or possession of a high school equivalency diploma.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

1. Age – Eligibility for appointment begins when a candidate reaches age 20.

2. Driver’s License – Possession of a valid New York State Driver License is required at the time of

application, appointment, and to maintain position.

3. Citizenship – United States citizenship is required
NOTE: Training – Part-time Correction Officer Trainees will receive 4 weeks of on-the-job training and
are required to successfully complete the New York State Department of Criminal Justice Services, Peace
Officer Academy within 12 months of date of hire. Upon graduation from the Peace Officer Academy,
trainees will be a New York State Certified Peace Officer.
FINGERPRINTING: A fingerprint supported background investigation is required before an
appointment is made to some positions. Pursuant to New York State Executive Law, the Division of
Criminal Justice Services requires that a fee accompany each such request for a search. It is due once a
job offer is made and accepted by the applicant.
For immediate consideration, submit an application on or before April 30, 2022.
Apply online at www.dutchessny.gov,
OR
Download an application from www.dutchessny.gov, and mail it to the Dutchess County Department of
Human Resources, 22 Market Street, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601
NOTE: Approved candidates will be contacted directly by the Dutchess County
Jail if selected for an interview.

An EEO/AA Employer
Posted: 04/28/2021

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