Jailor

Major Duties

• Processes and books inmates in the county jail.
• Conducts security rounds and performs inspections of inmates and facilities; notifies supervisor of maintenance needs or of inmate issues; conducts perimeter checks.
• Operates door lock controls to control inmate and staff movement.
• Performs inmate head counts; maintains inmate count records.
• Enforces facility rules and regulations; documents infractions and enforces disciplinary measures.
• Searches inmates and cells for contraband.
• Issues inmate personal items, meals, uniforms, and other items.
• Collects and distributes inmate mail.
• Responds to and renders aid during emergency situations.
• Supervises inmate work details throughout the safety complex.
• Performs fingerprinting for the general public.
• Cleans and maintains the safety complex and the government complex.
• Escorts inmates to scheduled activities; coordinates scheduled visits with inmates.
• Investigates and resolves inmate grievances.
• Processes inmate releases.
• Transports inmates to and from the jail as appropriate.
• Prepares incident and accident reports.

Knowledge Required By The Position

• Knowledge of jail administration principles.
• Knowledge of inmate security principles.
• Knowledge of county and departmental policies and procedures and relevant federal and state laws.
• Knowledge of computers and job-related software programs.
• Skills in prioritizing and organizing work.
• Skills in ensuring the safety and security of inmates in the county jail.
• Skills in oral and written communication.

Supervisory Controls

• The Sergeant - Jail assigns work in terms of general instructions.
• The supervisor spot-checks completed work for compliance with procedures, accuracy, and the nature and propriety of the final results.

Guidelines

• Includes county, department, and jail policies and procedures.

Complexity/Scope of Work

• The work consists of related duties in the provision of jail security.
• The purpose of this position is to ensure the safety and security of jail inmates, staff, and visitors.
• Successful performance contributes to the safety and security of the county jail.

Contacts

• With co-workers, other county employees, inmates, clergy, law enforcement personnel, attorneys, family members, and the general public.

Physical Demands/Work Environment

• The work is typically performed while intermittently sitting, standing, bending, crouching, or stooping.
• The employee occasionally lifts light and heavy objects, distinguishes between shades of color, and utilizes the sense of smell.
• The work is typically performed in a jail.
• The employee may be exposed to contagious or infectious diseases, or irritating chemicals.
• Work requires the use of protective devices such as masks, goggles, gloves, etc.

Supervisory and Management Responsibility

• None.