Job summary
Under general supervision of the Regional Holding Facility SupervisorProcessing and close supervision of prisonersCare of prisoners while they are incarcerated in the jail facility
Job seniority: mid-to-senior level
Responsibilities
• Control prisoners as they are brought into the jail facility, which may require physical contact to subdue combative and violent prisoners• Follow departmental search procedures to secure personal belongings and assure the absence of weapons and or contraband• Book-in prisoners on computerized Record Management System• Prepare jail forms, including fingerprint cards, bond forms, and arrest packets• Fingerprint and photograph prisoners• Inspect jail/prisoner(s) every 15 or 30 minutes depending upon the circumstances• Perform Jail Inspection of the entire Detention Facility at the beginning of shift• Perform weekly inspection as required by policy• Maintain security in the jail facility• Care for prisoners during incarceration, which includes: feeding; providing showers under close supervision; telephone calls; log in visitation by legal counsel, family etc.• Provide prisoner information reports and records for arraignments with the judge or other law enforcement agency• Answer citizen and prisoner questions involving departmental jail operating procedures• Insure safety and cleanliness of the jail facility, including general cleaning mopping and washing laundry• Oversee prisoner release activities including accurate completion of necessary documentation and forms• Make attempt or notification to victim upon release of a violent offender in compliance with the Code of Criminal Procedure• Follow City and Departmental Policy, Rules and Regulations• Arrive at work everyday day on time, in good physical and mental condition
Requirements
• High school diploma or a GED equivalent• Correctable vision of 20/30• Type 15 words per minute and ability to operate a computer• No felony convictions• Speak clearly in a well-modulated voice with good diction• Think and act quickly, accurately, and calmly in emergency situations• Coordinate several different activities at the same time• Deal with persons from different cultures in a diplomatic manner, while exercising good emotional control• Write clear, concise, and accurate reports• Effectively deal with a diverse group of persons within confined jail space, without causing hostility and unnecessary stress• Establish and maintain positive working relationships with coworkers and the community• Adhere to departmental rules and regulations• Pass an oral review board, psychological test, medical exam, background investigation to include a polygraph, and an interview with the Police Chief
