Jailer

Description

This position performs Jail duties ensuring the welfare of all inmates of the Pottawatomie County Jail. Jailers participate in the day-to-day operations of the jail. Jailer participation involves, but is not limited to; booking and releasing offenders, maintaining security of the facility, escorting offenders within and /or outside the secure confines of the jail. Jailers will supervise offender work release, dispense medications, effectively manage volatile and violent offenders, and fulfill a number of clerical duties.

In addition, Jailers maintains security, control, and custody in the Pottawatomie County Jail which consists of modules or pods. Jailers mostly use indirect supervision but may use direct supervision in the jail.

• Receives and books inmates.
• Ensures the welfare of all inmates of the Pottawatomie County Jail.
• Supervises inmates in the Pottawatomie County Jail.
• Supervises inmates during leisure time activities, court, appointments and work details
• May transport inmates to and from court, medical appointments, and other institutions.
• Supervises inmates and visitors during visiting hours.
• Monitors and controls both internal and external security of the jail
• Sees that facilities, cells, and grounds are kept sanitary.
• Conducts periodic cell checks.
• Performs searches of inmates.
• Performs searches of cells and other areas for contraband.
• Maintains discipline among inmates.
• Opens and censors incoming mail.
• Maintains and updates Jail records.
• Performs fingerprinting and takes photographs.
• Assigns prisoners to cells according to the Jail classification plan.
• Releases prisoners on proper authorization, returning personal property and clothing.
• Delivers medications.
• Reports and if directed by supervisor investigate all incidents and violations of rules at the facility for disciplinary reports and possible citation or arrest.
• Collects and secures evidence.
• Supervise, guard, and protect inmates during court sessions, maintaining responsibility for the general security of the courtroom.

• Testifies in court and before disciplinary boards;
• Responds to inquiries regarding inmate detention and Jail policies within constraints of Sheriff Office policies.
• Utilizes computer to enter, retrieve and relay information.
• Performs clerical functions by maintaining logs, records, reports and files.
• Deals with the public and other law enforcement agencies in person and by telephone and fax.
• Performs all other duties as needed or requested by the Sheriff or Undersheriff.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

• Knowledge of State and Federal laws affecting prisoners.
• Knowledge of inmate/resident classification and booking processes.
• Ability to deal with confidential and sensitive matters.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as reports, posters, policies, procedure manuals, releases, court orders and .
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Ability to give presentations regarding diversion programming.
• Ability to communicate effectively with residents, co-workers and the public both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to perform simple arithmetic calculations.
• Ability to calculate calendar dates for entry/release, count money and inmate inventory.
• Ability to solve problems and deal with a variety of variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, or schedule form.
• Ability to react to emergency situations and use physical force necessary to defend oneself and others.
• Ability to attend to…