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First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers: reported tasks and exploration worksheet

Directly supervise and coordinate activities of correctional officers and jailers.

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This source lists 23 tasks, including 23 marked Core and 0 marked Supplemental. Labels and dates are retained below. Employers can combine or divide these responsibilities differently; explore the task itself before assuming it belongs in every version of the role.

Task source dates: 08/2020.

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Core · Task 9428 · 08/2020 · Incumbent

Take, receive, or check periodic inmate counts.

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Core · Task 9429 · 08/2020 · Incumbent

Maintain order, discipline, and security within assigned areas in accordance with relevant rules, regulations, policies, and laws.

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Core · Task 9431 · 08/2020 · Incumbent

Maintain knowledge of, comply with, and enforce all institutional policies, rules, procedures, and regulations.

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Core · Task 9430 · 08/2020 · Incumbent

Respond to emergencies, such as escapes.

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Core · Task 9432 · 08/2020 · Incumbent

Supervise and direct the work of correctional officers to ensure the safe custody, discipline, and welfare of inmates.

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Core · Task 9434 · 08/2020 · Incumbent

Supervise or perform searches of inmates or their quarters to locate contraband items.

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Core · Task 9435 · 08/2020 · Incumbent

Monitor behavior of subordinates to ensure alert, courteous, and professional behavior toward inmates, parolees, fellow employees, visitors, and the public.

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Core · Task 9433 · 08/2020 · Incumbent

Restrain, secure, or control offenders, using chemical agents, firearms, or other weapons of force as necessary.

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Core · Task 9440 · 08/2020 · Incumbent

Carry injured offenders or employees to safety and provide emergency first aid when necessary.

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Core · Task 9436 · 08/2020 · Incumbent

Complete administrative paperwork or supervise the preparation or maintenance of records, forms, or reports.

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Core · Task 9439 · 08/2020 · Incumbent

Supervise activities, such as searches, shakedowns, riot control, or institutional tours.

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Core · Task 9438 · 08/2020 · Incumbent

Conduct roll calls of correctional officers.

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Core · Task 9437 · 08/2020 · Incumbent

Instruct employees or provide on-the-job training.

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Core · Task 9444 · 08/2020 · Incumbent

Resolve problems between inmates.

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Core · Task 9443 · 08/2020 · Incumbent

Set up employee work schedules.

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Core · Task 9448 · 08/2020 · Incumbent

Examine incoming or outgoing mail to ensure conformance with regulations.

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Core · Task 9447 · 08/2020 · Incumbent

Transfer or transport offenders on foot or by driving vehicles, such as trailers, vans, or buses.

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Core · Task 20255 · 08/2020 · Incumbent

Review offender information to identify issues that require special attention.

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Core · Task 9442 · 08/2020 · Incumbent

Develop work or security procedures.

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Core · Task 9449 · 08/2020 · Incumbent

Convey correctional officers' or inmates' complaints to superiors.

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Core · Task 9441 · 08/2020 · Incumbent

Supervise or provide security for offenders performing tasks, such as construction, maintenance, laundry, food service, or other industrial or agricultural operations.

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Core · Task 21196 · 08/2020 · Incumbent

Conduct evaluations of employees' performance.

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Core · Task 9446 · 08/2020 · Incumbent

Rate behavior of inmates, promoting acceptable attitudes and behaviors to those with low ratings.

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