General Crew Chief - Adult Detention Center

About the role

This position is assigned to the Adult Detention Center and is for supervising inmate workers performing custodial duties, however, this position could be required to perform the duties in the absence of inmate workers. All training uniforms and equipment for the job will be provided.

Responsibilities

• Supervises the work of inmates assigned to work detail: conducts roll calls; escorts inmates to area of assignment such as food service, laundry, and custodial operations; ensures that work is carried out safely and security is maintained; communicates to inmate workers the scheduling of daily duties and expectations; and trains workers in job functions as necessary.
• May lead the workers in completing general custodial duties: cleaning and sanitizing showers; cleaning and sanitizing toilets; sweeping/mopping floors; emptying trash; cleaning staff and infirmary areas; and other areas as assigned.
• May lead workers in providing food service: oversees line preparation of regular meals and special diets; supervises food delivery; ensures temperature and quality of food; supervises kitchen cleaning after meals; and oversees the collecting and cleaning of food trays.
• May lead workers assigned to daily laundry exchange: supervises the exchanging of dirty uniforms, towels, underwear and socks on daily basis; and maintains documentation of exchanges and issues that may arise.
• Maintains inventory needs for area assignment: ensures proper working order of required equipment; maintains appropriate levels of cleaning supplies; prepares requests for needed equipment or supplies; and writes maintenance reports for maintenance/repair needs.
• Affixes and uses appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED required; supplemented by six months of experience in custodial services.
• Licenses and Certifications: Must possess and maintain a valid Driver's License.
• Physical Abilities: Tasks require the regular and sustained performance of moderately physically demanding work, typically involving some combination of climbing and balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, and crawling, and that generally involves lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling of moderately heavy objects and materials (20-50 pounds).
• Sensory Requirements: Some tasks require the ability to perceive and discriminate sounds, depth, and visual cues or signals. Some tasks require the ability to communicate orally.
• Environmental Factors: Performance of essential functions may require exposure to adverse environmental conditions, such as dirt, dust, pollen, odors, wetness, humidity, rain, fumes, temperature and noise extremes, machinery, vibrations, electric currents, violence, firearms, traffic hazards, toxic agents, or rude/irate customers.

Qualifications

• No experience
• Less than six months of experience
• Six months to three years of experience
• Three to five years of experience
• More than five years of experience

Describe your experience in custodial services.

Are you willing and able to perform this function?

Have you ever been employed in a prison, jail, lockup, community confinement facility, juvenile facility, or other institution and if so where (name of institution, city and state)?

Have you ever engaged in or were accused of sexual abuse in a prison, jail, lockup, community confinement facility, juvenile facility, or other institution?

Have you ever sold, traded or given away illegal drugs?

Have you ever used marijuana or hashish in any form?

Do you have a valid driver's license?

Do you agree to the terms stated?