CORRECTIONS OFFICER

** No experience necessary and onsite paid training is provided. **

Status: Full Time/40-48 hours per week
Job Grade: Union
2026 Starting Rate:  $22.50/hour

Excellent Benefits:

• Paid training
• Thirteen (13) paid holidays
• Paid time off
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Short term disability
• Defined Pension program
• Flexible spending account
• Employee assistance program
• Promotional opportunities
• Uniforms provided

~DOC Basic Training Academy scheduled start date: November 30, 2026.

Job Description:

Job Summary: Primary responsibility is care, custody, and control of inmates within the Adams County Corrections system.

Essential Job Functions:

1. Control and record movement and daily activity of inmates in assigned area.
2. Performs various activities to preserve the security of all persons in the prison (i.e. cell searches, area searches, body searches, perimeter checks, etc.).
3. Provides back-up security efforts to other corrections personnel as needed.
4. Monitors visits, church services, treatment programs and all other inmate activity.
5. Provides emergency medical assistance as trained and certified.
6. Counsels inmates on care, custody and control and other institutional concerns.
7. Interacts with other criminal justice agencies and the general public.
8. Escorts inmates through the prison.
9. When assigned assumes responsibility for the operation of the Intake are and Central Booking Center to include fingerprinting, conducting video arraignments, approving all temporary and permanent releases, and the acceptance of new commitments and bookings.
10. Maintains control of their areas of responsibility as to ensure inmates are following the rules and regulations of the prison.
11. Monitor the activities within their areas of responsibilities to prevent problems or security issues.
12. Transport and escort inmates throughout the facility as required.
13. Supports the chain-of-command by strict adherence to policy and procedures, written and verbal directives and all other County guidelines.
14. Performs other duties as required to ensure smooth operation of the department.

Minimum Qualifications:

1. High school diploma or equivalent
2. Be at least 18 years of age
3. Have no previous felony convictions
4. Previous law enforcement or military experience preferred

Required Documentation: Online application including the profile portion of the Career Center.

EOE/M/F/V/D