HENDRICKS COUNTY
JOB DESCRIPTION
Title: Work Release Officer FLSA: Non-Exempt
Department: Work Release Available shifts are: 2:00 p.m.-10:00 p.m.
10:00 p.m.-6:00 a.m.
Supervisor: Work Release Sgt
PURPOSE OF POSITION:
Incumbent is responsible for supervision of offenders in a work release environment utilizing prescribed policies and procedures, ensures a secure, safe and humane environment for incarcerated persons. This is a INRPS/PERF retirement position.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:
RESPONSIBILITY:
Incumbent must have a clear understanding of the expectations associated with County and Facility Policies and Procedures. Numerous safeguards and precautions exist to help maintain control of offender’s; however the probability of injury or death is faced daily. Controls exist to minimize errors, however, in this position; errors in judgment dealing with offenders or in performance of duties could result in a liability to the Work Release Officer, the Agency and the County. Additionally, the inability to interact effectively with the public, courts or other agencies may have an adverse effect of the efficiency of this position. Incumbent supervises offenders and reports directly to the Work Release Sergeant. Incumbent may be required to work evening/night hours, overtime, holidays and changing shifts/hours.
WORKING RELATIONSHIPS:
Work relationships are with offenders, immediate supervisor, co-workers, staff from other agencies, employers, family members, officers of the courts and the public in general.
WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Incumbent will be required to stand and/or walk for extended periods of time in order to provide staff and offender supervision or sit for an extended period of time. A variety of physical abilities will be required in order to supervise and participate in custody functions. Keen observation and hearing skills are necessary in order to ensure the safety and security of the facility. The incumbent will be required to stoop, kneel, crouch and/or crawl. In addition, the incumbent may be required to climb stairs and/or ladders and walk on uneven ground. Physical effort may include restraining offenders, driving, running and lifting and carrying up to 100lbs. The incumbent must be able to work up to sixteen (16) hours. Workplace environmental conditions may include: continuous noise conditions; heat—high temperatures that may result in body discomfort; cold—low temperatures that may result in body discomfort. Infectious disease exposure may be possible. Incumbent may be required to use restraint techniques as per agency policy and procedure.
Exposure to persons who may fall under one or all of the following conditions requiring the use of physical force:
APPLICANT/EMPLOYEE ACKNOWLEDGEMENT:
The job description for the position of Work Release Officer in the Work Release Department describes the duties and responsibilities in this position. I acknowledge that I have received this job description, and understand that it is not a contract of employment. I am responsible for reading this job description and complying with all job duties, requirements and responsibilities contained herein, and any subsequent revisions.
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