First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers

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

Take, receive, or check periodic inmate counts.

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

Respond to emergencies, such as escapes.

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

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

Resolve problems between inmates.

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

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

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

Instruct employees or provide on-the-job training.

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

Set up employee work schedules.

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

Develop work or security procedures.

Examine incoming or outgoing mail to ensure conformance with regulations.

Conduct roll calls of correctional officers.

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

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

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

Convey correctional officers' or inmates' complaints to superiors.

Review offender information to identify issues that require special attention.