Jail Officer - Temporary​/On-Call

Primary Purpose of Job

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.

• Supervises inmates in the Jail and ensures facility security within the Police Station
• Completes booking and release procedures such as fingerprinting, photographing, and documentation consistent with Alaska Correction Offender Management System ("ACOMS")
• Conducts hourly checks by inspecting cells
• Documents inmate activities
• Provides meals, arranges medical care, and transports inmates to court or hospital
• Promotes inmate safety and security and identifies and manages inmate behavior and health issues
• Supervises activities of visitors, maintenance personnel, and contractors who come to the jail
• Performs limited dispatch and police duties (traffic control) as needed
• Coordinates with other agencies, such as Department of Public Safety, AST Judicial Services, and Department of Corrections for remand and release of inmates
• Cleans the Jail, handles laundry, both facility and inmate, ensures sanitary conditions daily or as needed
• Performs other duties as assigned

• Jail policies and procedures
• Current practices and procedures for operating a Jail safely
• Guidelines for inmate and facility security

• 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

• Recognize and maintain confidential information
• Physically restrain inmates when necessary
• Work under extremely stressful situations which result from responding to emergency situations, and remain calm while carrying out all duties recognizing the threat to life and property
• Work within a command structure requiring strict adherence to following orders
• Deal 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

• HS Diploma or GED
• Some work experience dealing with people in a customer service, with counseling groups, or related area, preferred
• Experience in general security or law enforcement, preferred
• Possession of, or ability to obtain within 90 days of initial hire, First Aid and CPR certification
• 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

• 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, holidays and be on-call

• Indoor jail facility at the Police Station or in a Police vehicle with associated potential hazards and personal…