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- To provide such care, custody and control, officers must tour assigned areas (which requires them in some cases to periodically climb approximately 10-15 stairs); observe inmate activity in person and on closed-circuit monitors; identify inmates who have behavioral, medical or other problems so that appropriate safety and security measures may be taken; and perform general security duties to prevent escape, disorder, rule infractions and harm to inmates, visitors and staff.
- The general security duties performed by officers require them to search inmates, visitors, cells and other areas for weapons and contraband; monitor and regulate inmate and staff movement; maintain and record inmate counts, cell assignments and other pertinent information; escort inmates within and outside the institution; use and maintain keys and other equipment; and supervise inmate work details.
- If so directed, officers must respond to emergency situations, including incidents involving inmate violence.
- Such assignments and duties include transportation, maintenance, entrance control, public affairs, communications, key control, warehouse receiving, property, booking, field supervision, gang intelligence, kitchen, and canteen management.
- Officers work under the direct supervision of a sergeant and/or one or more corporals who review work for compliance with regulations.
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