Correctional Officers and Jailers

01

Conduct head counts to ensure that each prisoner is present.

02

Inspect conditions of locks, window bars, grills, doors, and gates at correctional facilities to ensure security and help prevent escapes.

03

Monitor conduct of prisoners in housing unit, or during work or recreational activities, according to established policies, regulations, and procedures, to prevent escape or violence.

04

Search prisoners and vehicles and conduct shakedowns of cells for valuables and contraband, such as weapons or drugs.

05

Maintain records of prisoners' identification and charges.

06

Record information, such as prisoner identification, charges, and incidents of inmate disturbance, keeping daily logs of prisoner activities.

07

Guard facility entrances to screen visitors.

08

Process or book convicted individuals into prison.

09

Search for and recapture escapees.

10

Inspect mail for the presence of contraband.