Job Description
Duties:
- Provide direct and remote supervision of inmates within housing and other areas of a jail, a courthouse, or secure perimeter as assigned to maintain a safe and secure environment
- Assumes a high level of responsibility for the care and custody of assigned inmates through knowledge of and adherence to laws, regulations, and standard operating procedures governing Johnson County and The State of Texas
- Conduct frequent security checks for evidence of unauthorized activities and infractions of rules, respond to situations, and document accordingly
- Provides custody and security of inmates including observing actions of inmates; performing “pat” or “strip” searches of inmates
- Receive and process inmates from officers and the courts, maintain inmates’ property, and direct inmates throughout the intake process
- Be able to perform necessary searches for contraband, and complete reports
- Observe the conduct and behavior of inmates, respond to and control emergencies, and use appropriate levels of force to control combative, volatile, or hostile inmates
- Documents numerous inmate activities such as visitation, phone calls, incidents, movement, housing assignments, property, etc.
- Supervise inmates and trustee-inmates work crews
- Conduct head counts to ensure that each inmate is present
- Inspect conditions of locks, window bars, grills, doors, and gates at correctional facilities to ensure security and help prevent escapes
- Searches for contraband and provides security, counts, feeds, and supervises inmates in housing
- Supervise the dispensing of food in a timely fashion to inmates, ensuring all health and safety regulations are complied with
- Receives and reviews paperwork associated with incarceration to ensure accurate completion; notarizes affidavits from the arresting officer; obtains information from inmate and paperwork (warrant, writ, detainer, etc.) and makes appropriate computer entries; including local and out-of-county charges
- Must be able to obtain TLETS certification. Checks for any outstanding warrants using the Texas Law Enforcement Telecommunications System (TLETS) computer and confirms with out-of-county agencies that have warrants through TLETS, run Criminal Histories through TLETS for classification officers. Process Emergency Protective Orders, Interlock, and Conditions of Bonds when ordered by the judge.
- Prepares bail bonds (e.g. probable cause misdemeanors, pre-indictments, Class C, cash bonds, fugitive fines, and civil) and fees associated with each for releasing prisoners from custody.
- Other duties as assigned by the supervisor
- Promotes facility cleanliness and reports the need for maintenance and/or repairs.
- Observe suicidal persons and respond to suicidal attempts and medical emergencies; perform life-saving measures
- Handle intoxicated persons and or inmates under the influence of drugs or other substances.
- Respond to fire alarms/fight fires and evacuate prisoners safely and securely.
- Regular attendance and timeliness are required.
Benefits:
- Bi-Weekly Pay
- 13 Paid Holidays
- TCDRS Retirement
- Uniform Provided
- Vaction
- Personal Leave
- Sick Leave
- Medical Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
Company Information
N/A.
Experience
High School Diploma or Equivalent. Be able to obtain a TCOLE Jailer’s License within the required time frame as specified by TCOLE. Current and valid TX driver’s license and a safe driving record. Applicant must be 18 years of age on /or before date of hire. Ability to work in a hostile environment of inmates and their visitors without reacting in a negative manner and project a professional image at all times Exceptional skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with County staff, inmates, police departments and the public. General knowledge of basic hardware and software and uses of a variety of different computer operating systems such as Microsoft Office Word, Excel, Outlook. Analyze problems, identify alternative solutions, project consequences of proposed actions and implement recommendations in support of goals. Must also possess excellent physical assessment skills and be able to make sound judgment decision. Ability to supervise emergency situations, make effective decisions under stressful situations, and direct the use of physical force necessary to protect oneself and others. Keen attention to detail; careful and accurate data entry. Must be able to pass qualification exam.