Jailer

Job Description

Performs a variety of routine and specialized public safety functions in the care and custody of prisoners. Maintains order, welfare and discipline among prisoners.

Essential Duties

Books, searches, and releases prisoners.

Maintains security in all areas of the holding facility.

Administers and supervises meal time feeding, visitation, counseling and work assigned to prisoners.

Answers telephone calls and monitors jail access and egress.

Performs security patrols in jail area.

Works an assigned shift using judgment in deciding course of action, being expected to handle difficult and emergency situations.

Performs duties in conformance with Federal, State, County, and City laws and ordinances.

Responds to and investigates incidents, crimes, disturbances, disputes, fights, abuse of drugs, etc. among prisoners. Takes appropriate action which includes, but is not limited to, physical restraint of unruly prisoners.

Prepares a variety of reports and records.

Maintains logs on prisoner activities and meals.

Perform maintenance duties such as sweeping and cleaning.

Responsible for answering questions from bondsmen, lawyers, family members and courts.

Prepares reports on injured and unruly prisoners.

Notarizes complaints and statements.

Safekeeping of prisoner property and issues receipts for such property.

Receives payment and issues receipts for bonds to release prisoners.

Photographs and fingerprints prisoners.

Maintains and reorders supply inventories.

Release prisoner's property to responsible person.

Perform other duties as assigned.

Coordinates activities with other officers or departments as needed; exchanges information with officers in other law enforcement agencies, as needed and assigned.

Maintain assigned equipment, supplies and facilities.

Maintain contact with general public, court officials, and other City officials in the performance of operating activities.

Required Minimum Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent; and,

Six (6) months experience; or,

An equivalent combination of education and experience.

Supplemental Information

Must have the ability to obtain a Notary Public License.

Must have a valid driver's license by date of hire.

Must obtain and maintain a Texas Driver's License within 60 days of hire.

Must pass thorough background investigation and complete a polygraph examination.

Must be able to successfully complete minimum Jailer training course.

TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT USED

Equipment associated with a municipal jail such as handcuffs, first aid equipment, electric locks, OC spray, Taser and cameras.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee occasionally works in outside weather conditions. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions. Occasional contact with diseased or combative persons.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.