Jail Officer - Temporary​/On-Call

Temporary/On-Call Jail Officer

Thank you for considering employment with the City and Borough of Sitka. The following information is provided to give potential applicants awareness regarding the job.

If a range of pay is advertised, starting pay dependent on experience and qualifications aligned with job requirements.

The primary purpose of this position is to serve in a temporary/on-call role to manage the safety and security of inmates at the CBS Community Jail ("Jail") consistent with the State of Alaska Standards for Jail Operation. Under the daily direction of the Jail Officer II and the direct supervision of the assigned Lieutenant, the employee works independently on assigned duties and responsibilities.

Essential Duties and

Responsibilities include:

• Supervising inmates in the Jail and ensuring facility security within the Police Station
• Completing booking and release procedures such as fingerprinting, photographing, and documentation consistent with Alaska Correction Offender Management System ("ACOMS")
• Conducting hourly checks by inspecting cells
• Documenting inmate activities
• Providing meals, arranging medical care, and transporting inmates to court or hospital
• Promoting inmate safety and security and identifying and managing inmate behavior and health issues
• Supervising activities of visitors, maintenance personnel, and contractors who come to the jail
• Performing limited dispatch and police duties (traffic control) as needed
• Coordinating with other agencies, such as Department of Public Safety, AST Judicial Services, and Department of Corrections for remand and release of inmates
• Cleaning the Jail, handling laundry, both facility and inmate, ensuring sanitary conditions daily or as needed
• Performing other duties as assigned

Knowledge of:
Jail policies and procedures;
Current practices and procedures for operating a Jail safely;
Guidelines for inmate and facility security. Skills In:
Operating a personal computer and Microsoft software such as Word, Excel, and Outlook and any specialized software for public safety operation;
Performing computer entry duties with speed, efficiency, and accuracy;
Reading, writing, and mathematics, such as would have been obtained at a high school level;
Multi-tasking efficiently and effectively;
Organizing, prioritizing, and evaluating the work of others. Ability to:
Recognize and maintain confidential information;
Physically restrain inmates when necessary;
Work under extremely stressful situations which result from responding to emergency situations, including the responsibility for remaining calm and carrying out all duties with the recognition of the threat to life and property;
Work within a command structure requiring strict adherence to the following of orders;
Dealing with a variety of people calmly and professionally, including times when the situation may be physical or stressful;
Make decisions, sometimes quickly, as to the best course of action for responding to emergency situations;
Communicate well with others, both orally and in writing, using both technical and non-technical language;
Understand and follow oral and written policies, procedures and instructions;
Use logical and creative thought processes to develop solutions according to written specifications and oral instructions;
Perform a wide variety of duties and responsibilities with accuracy and speed under the pressure of time-sensitive deadlines;
Quickly learn and put to use new skills and knowledge

Minimum Qualifications:

HS Diploma or GED; and Some work experience dealing with people in a customer service, with counseling groups, or related area, preferred; and Experience in general security or law enforcement, preferred; and Possession of, or ability to obtain within 90 days of initial hire, First Aid and CPR certification; and Possession of, or ability to obtain within 12 months of initial hire, Alaska Department of Corrections Municipal Correctional Officer Academy certification;

or Any equivalent combination of experience, education, and training which provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to perform the work. Other Job Requirements or Expectations include:
Possession of, or ability to obtain within 90 days of hire, a valid driver's license issued by the State of Alaska;
Must wear uniform within specified standards;
Will be required to pass background check and drug screen;
Will be required to work different shifts including early mornings, evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays and be on-call

Working Conditions:

Indoor jail facility at the Police Station or in a Police vehicle with associated potential hazards and personal injury or danger. Specific

Physical Requirements:

Frequently restrains and controls inmates of both genders and physical builds;
Frequently stands, sits, and walks;
Frequently…