CORRECTIONS OFFICER I (B)8111L1 Pay Grade: 18 DEFINITION OF WORK Summary This is full performance corrections work enforcing designated laws, rules and regulations in a correctional facility. Incumbents in this class are responsible for maintaining security in a correctional facility by supervising the conduct, work, discipline and recreation of inmates, while acting as role models and leaders of less experienced corrections officers. Incumbents in this class are certified Corrections Officers and exercise delegated statutory powers. Standard Classification Factors Supervision Received - LEVEL A: "Under immediate supervision…" "Immediate" means that the employee has little or no authority to select alternative work methods or to render independent judgments of any consequence. Each task is performed according to detailed instructions, written or oral. Assignments are usually for a short duration and when completed are usually checked for accuracy, adherence to instructions and established regulations, as well as the worker’s rate of performance. Difficulty - LEVEL A: Routine… Where the work is usually repetitive and the employee works from detailed instructions, the difficulty is usually limited to accuracy and speed. Complexity - LEVEL A: Work is a simple or routine nature requiring very little analytical thought. Tasks are clearly defined, highly organized, closely related and often repetitive. Few if any alternatives exist for methods or procedures to be used. Work is usually in the form of specific assignments and is closely reviewed for accuracy and progress. When guidelines exist at this level, they are usually detailed, easy-to-follow instructions that cover all or most of the important aspects of the work. Workers at this level can readily determine the actions which need to be taken. Consequence of Actions or Decisions - LEVEL B: Consequences of actions or decisions at this level are minor as the work is normally reviewed regularly and errors are usually detected in following operations. Errors may be disruptive to co-workers or may cause minor inefficiency. Costs due to errors are minimal. Contacts - LEVEL A: The purpose of the contact is to obtain, clarify, give or screen established factual information, regardless of the type (i.e., easily understood or technical) within a well-defined relationship. Normal communication skills are required. Physical Demands - LEVEL C: The work requires moderate physical exertion. Environmental Conditions - LEVEL C: The work environment involves hazards, risks or discomforts typical of working with or around machinery with exposed moving parts, irritant chemicals, heavy equipment or abusive or hostile clientele and patients. Exposure to disagreeable weather conditions and extreme levels of temperature, ventilation, lighting and sound are normal. Protective clothing or gear and specific safety standards or procedures may be required. Serious injury is possible. Supervision/Leadership - LEVEL A: No supervisory or leadership responsibility; may explain work instructions or assist in training others. Distinguishing Features Differs from the Corrections Officer I (A) class in which incumbents are learning and gaining experience in the field of corrections and/or have not achieved the level of competence necessary to act as role models or leaders of other officers. Differs from the Corrections Officer II class in which work involves controlling inmates in work, recreation and living areas and providing functional supervision of lower level officers. EXAMPLES OF WORK PERFORMED Acts as a role model and leader of less experienced corrections officers by explaining work methods and instructions, assisting in training, demonstrating awareness of and proper compliance with the Department’s and the facility’s policies, procedures, and orders as well as with federal, state and local laws. Patrols or monitors assigned area, either by moving patrol or assigned location, to assure the maintenance of security conditions in an assigned part of a corrections facility. Observes and reports special hazards or threats to security. Escorts inmates to work assignments, recreation and elsewhere as directed. Maintains order as assigned during work, bathing, meals and other activities. Keeps count on inmates assigned; corrects and advises inmates in daily routines. Participates in shakedowns as directed. Routinely searches persons and property for contraband in accordance with established procedures. Responds to emergency calls; assists as directed in riot control and inmate movement; participates in search and capture of fugitives. Attends required training in corrections skills and maintains current qualifications as required by the Department of Corrections. REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES AND SKILLS Knowledge *Knowledge of Department of Corrections and institutional policies, procedures, and practices, and of administrative regulations and operational memoranda. *Knowledge of the Department of Corrections’ inmate handbook. *Knowledge of basic inmate counseling techniques. *Knowledge of the attitudes, problems, and behavior of incarcerated individuals. *Knowledge of the methods, procedures, and practices of controlling and supervising inmates confined to a correctional institution. Abilities *Ability to demonstrate awareness of and compliance with the Department’s and the facility’s policies and procedures. *Ability to count accurately. *Ability to observe and recall inmate behavior, surroundings and events. *Ability to write clear and complete sentences. *Ability to communicate effectively. *Ability to operate security devices and equipment. *Ability to read, understand and apply written instructions. *Ability to interact with inmates and co-workers to establish and maintain an effective working relationship. *Ability to operate simple communications equipment such as hand held radios, telephones, intercoms, etc. *Ability to explain and apply inmate rules, regulations and Departmental and Institutional policies and procedures. *Ability to accurately fire a handgun, shotgun, and rifle. *Ability to supervise and control inmates individually and in groups. *Ability to think and act quickly during an emergency. *Ability to follow oral and written instructions. Skills *Capacity to remain alert over long periods of time. *Capacity to remain calm during stressful situations. *Capacity to physically restrain inmates. *Good physical condition, including the capacity to respond to emergencies quickly, to climb stairs, and to use physical force to subdue violent or resisting inmates. *Necessary at Entry MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS Must meet all of the minimum
qualifications and necessary special requirements of a corrections officer I (A)
and have successfully completed three consecutive years of experience as a
Corrections Officer I (A) with the Kansas Department of Corrections immediately
prior to appointment to this class. NC: 06/99 |