JAILER

About the role

Under supervision, to operate a City jail facility; ensure the safety and well-being of inmates and arrestees; and perform related work as required.

Responsibilities

• Safeguards the proper custody and care of inmates and arrestees, addressing medical needs, sanitary living conditions, proper diets, and legal assistance as required by law;
• receives, searches, books, and releases prisoners;
• physically controls and restrains uncooperative prisoners using approved techniques;
• performs tasks within policy guidelines, established procedures, directives, and applicable local, state, and federal laws;
• conducts local and outside agency checks for outstanding wants or warrants of arrestees using fingerprint systems and law enforcement databases;
• fingerprints and photographs prisoners;
• checks-in and releases personal property;
• routinely inspects the jail to ensure that the security, cleanliness, and general maintenance of the facility is maintained;
• supervises prisoner visitation;
• transports prisoners to and from courts, line-ups, cells, and other locations;
• performs functions related to court arraignments;
• prepares and serves meals for prisoners;
• prepares and maintains records and reports, both manually and electronically;
• provides information and other non-enforcement police services to the public;
• makes referrals or otherwise handles public inquiries;
• operates modern office equipment including, but not limited to computers with related software;
• operates a police radio, Live Scan fingerprint system, and other specialized clerical law enforcement equipment;
• performs routine clerical functions related to the jail facility and persons in custody;
• uses personal protective equipment (PPE) when appropriate;
• uses a self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) for emergency rescue or evacuation;
• works various shift assignments;
• works overtime with little or no notice;
• performs related duties as required;
• drives on City business.

Requirements

• Knowledge of law enforcement standards, laws, and regulations regarding the detention and care of prisoners;
• Knowledge of safe operation of motor vehicles;
• Knowledge of spelling, grammar, and punctuation;
• Skill in working with various segments of the population, defusing highly emotional and stressful situations;
• Skill in discerning dangerous situations;
• Skill in exercising safe operation of modern computers and related software;
• Ability to follow written and oral instructions;
• Ability to learn, comprehend, and apply departmental policies and rules, laws, and other regulations;
• Ability to maintain security, control, and custody of prisoners in a jail facility;
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing;
• Ability to operate a police vehicle safely;
• Ability to learn Live Scan and ink fingerprinting processes;
• Ability to properly use PPE and SCBA;
• Ability to learn and utilize proper safety practices;
• Ability to effectively supervise activities of prisoners;
• Ability to prepare, maintain, and accurately complete records;
• Ability to read and accurately document text and statistical information;
• Ability to operate a typewriter, fax, copier, police radio, and other specialized clerical police equipment;
• Ability to apply first aid and artificial resuscitation;
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working