Jailer (Certified)

SUMMARY OF POSITION: Provides corrections services involving the health, safety, and security of inmates and the public in the jail facility; monitors prisoners' activities; and maintains necessary records. ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIPSReports to: Jail Lieutenant; also receives assignments from Jail Captain.Directs: This is a non-supervisory position.Other: Works with other departmental employees, other law enforcement agencies, inmates, and the general public. EXAMPLES OF WORKEssential Duties*Monitors all prisoner activity;Controls violent inmates, including physical restraint of inmates;Processes incoming and outgoing prisoners, and issues clothing and bedding; Conducts searches, shakedowns, and inspections of prisoners;Conducts regular cell checks and frequent cell searches for contraband; Conducts inmate head count before and after each shift change;Works in jail control room;Maintains accurate inmate and work records;Supervises trustee inmates in distribution and clean-up of meals; Supervises inmate recreation, visitation, and telephone calls;Distributes prisoner mail;Administers first aid to prisoners;Supervises trustee inmates outside of a jail facility; andTransports inmates to and from court, hospital, or other correctional facility. Other Important Duties*May work shift hours;May provide security for inmates hospitalized outside of jail facility; and Performs such other related duties as may be assigned. REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES Knowledge of: laws, departmental policies, rules, regulations, and correctional procedures regarding the custody of inmates; first aid and CPR procedures. Skill/Ability to: produce clear concise reports; maintain complete accurate records; operate typewriter and word processing computer software; establish and maintain effective working relationships with departmental employees, other county employees and officials, other law enforcement agencies, inmates, and the general public; demonstrate proficiency in oral and written communication; and maintain appropriate necessary certifications, Texas driver's license applicable to job responsibilities, and good driving record. Qualifications Applicants Must Meet the Following Qualifications:High school diploma or successfully obtained a GED; plus at least six months of corrections experience; or any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilitiesBasic Certification as a Corrections Officer from the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement Officer Standards and Education (TCLEOSE); and appropriate Texas driver's license.Pass a pre-employment physical and drug test; pass a comprehensive background check, to include a search of local, state, and U.S. national records and fingerprint files to disclose any criminal record; subject to a pre-employment polygraph; pass a physical readiness test and must be a US citizen or naturalized citizen for TCOLE certification. Miscellaneous Information Chambers County is an equal opportunity employer. The County does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age or disability in employment or the provision of services.