Jailer​/Booking Officer - Police Department

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JAILER

Class specifications are intended to present a descriptive list of the range of duties performed by employees in the class. Specifications are not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job.

DEFINITION

To maintain the immediate security, care, and control of prisoners and the Ponca City jail structure.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED

Receives direction from upper management.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTION STATEMENTS
--Essential and other important responsibilities and duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

Essential Functions
:

• Admit and release inmates from jail; take fingerprints, remove personal property, conduct searches, verify medical information.
• Communicate with professionals and the general public regarding the jail inmates.
• Perform security checks and document prisoner actions; investigate any suspicious activities.
• Maintain the sanitary conditions of the prisoners and jail structure.
• Prepare and serve meals according to State Jail Standards.
• Create and maintain a variety of records, reports, and logs on the computer.
• Must have acceptable attendance and the ability to work well with people.
• Any specific requirement stated in the offer of employment letter.

Marginal Functions
:

• Maintain jail supplies and document use and inventory.
• Assist in transporting City prisoners to Court.
• Perform related duties and responsibilities as required.

QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge of:

• Principles and procedures of recordkeeping.
• First aid principles, practices and techniques.
• Self-defense tactics.
• Modern office procedures, methods and computer equipment.
• City and State laws and ordinances.

Required Skills and

Competencies:

• Work independently in the absence of supervision.
• Maintain mental capacity which allows the capability of making sound decisions and demonstrating intellectual capabilities.
• Work with hostile individuals in a stressful environment.
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing; understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

Experience and Training Guidelines

Experience:

• Must possess a minimum of high school diploma or GED.
• Preferred:
  One year of law enforcement or jailer experience.

License or Certificate:

• Must already possess an appropriate valid jail certificate issued by the Council on Law Enforcement Training or must possess it within 12 months of hire date.