Montgomery County Commission Human Resources Department

    CORRECTIONS OFFICER CADET

FLSA: Non-Exempt                                                                     #0417

Pay Grade: A03                                                                   05/27/2025

NATURE OF WORK: The Correctional Cadet is used as an entry level position for high school/college students into the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office.  Cadets are assigned to the Montgomery County Detention Facility. They will perform duties related to corrections work but do not require correctional officer authority. Correction cadets will experience on-the-job training to learn to enforce related to the protection of life and property, crime prevention, and clerk duties. Correction cadets will work in the Montgomery County Detention Facility providing assistance in areas that do not involve direct contact with the inmates of the detention facility.

Correction cadets will receive close direction from trained, experienced correction officers and carry out their assignments in accordance with established operating procedures. During this period of employment, correction cadets are periodically evaluated for efficiency, general performance of duties, and continued eligibility for appointment as a correctional officer trainee. If cadets are not successful in obtaining employment as a correctional officer trainee, their employment as a cadet will be severed.

Successful correction cadets may apply as a correctional officers as soon as they have graduated with a high school diploma or received an acceptable equivalent and meet the required age of 19. Along with already satisfactorily passing the required physical, polygraph examinations and having served a minimum of six months in the cadet program, their work (see below) will be evaluated through observations, conferences, and reports. Lastly, they must complete and pass the jail management course.

WORK RESPONSIBILITIES: The following list of work responsibilities was developed through a job analysis; however, it is not exhaustive and other similar duties may be required and assigned.

• Assist members of the Agency in accomplishing work objectives, as assigned.
• Assist in writing detailed incidents, activities, and other reports.
• Learn and practice techniques, including crime scene preservation, and evidence collection.
• Provide assistance to correctional officers in the Detention Facility in areas such as central control and administration and perform other various duties not requiring direct contact with the inmates.

• Perform the duties of the position of Station Clerk, as assigned.
• Staff Agency informational displays or booths.
• Perform administrative duties throughout the Agency, as assigned.
• Attend and participate in training sessions and other meetings, as required.
• Perform any other related duties, as assigned.

Specific duties and responsibilities may vary, depending on the assigned location. Duties and responsibilities may be added, deleted, or changed at any time at the direction of management, formally or informally, verbally or in writing.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

Ability to gain knowledge of the principles and practices, rules and regulations found in Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) and other manuals pertinent to the assigned job classification.

Possess strong community relations skills to deal with a wide range of people, including non-English speaking ethnic persons, and persons with medical conditions which may render them mentally unclear.

Ability to understand oral and written instructions, to speak effectively and articulately, to demonstrate good listening skills, and to convey concern, understanding, and empathy.

Apply knowledge, experience, and reason to arrive at effective decisions for routine situations.

Ability to utilize a high level of discretion, good judgment, and confidentiality.

Ability to complete work assignments and reports in a timely manner.

Ability to organize and determine priorities of diverse assignments.

Ability to read and comprehend various documents.

Ability to maintain composure and work effectively in situations of on-the-job pressure.

Ability to learn and apply training provided by the agency or designated agency.

Ability to comprehend, understand and adhere to, at all times, agency policies, procedures, rules, and regulations.

Ability to become CPR and First Aid Certified.

Possess a valid driver's license.

Operate agency vehicle in accordance with established rules and regulations of this agency and the laws of the State of Alabama

Ability to pass a comprehensive background investigation.

Ability to pass random drug screening.

WORKING CONDITIONS: During the course of their work, Cadets will work in the Montgomery County Detention Facility providing assistance in areas that do not involve direct contact with the inmates of the detention facility.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: High school diploma or G.E.D. certificate and at least 18 years old, but not older than 21 years of age. 

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: