What are the responsibilities and job description for the Civilian Jailer position at City of Rosenberg, TX?

Salary : $41,267.20 - $70,907.20 Annually

Location : Rosenberg, TX

Job Type : Full Time

Job Number : 21-00261

Department : Police Department

Opening Date : 02 / 17 / 2025

Closing Date : 3 / 9 / 2025 11 : 59 PM Central

POSITION SUMMARY

Supervises and processes incarcerated individuals while providing safe and secure housing within the City of Rosenberg Jail. This position will maintain order and security through the city's municipal jail in accordance with established polices, regulations, and directed procedures. May provide department support for emergency and non-emergency operations and coordinates activities between the department, external agencies, and various contacts.

Benefits Overview

3 weeks of vacation per year after the first year (2 weeks of vacation during the first year)
Medical insurance is provided at no cost to the employee
Dental and vision insurance is offered
Pet insurance is offered for your four-legged friend
Supplemental insurance is offered
25,000 life insurance policy at no cost to the employee
13 days city observed paid holiday leave
16 hours of paid personal days each year
Tuition reimbursement available for up to $2,000 per fiscal year
Retirement plan includes a 7% contribution of an employee's gross salary to the Texas Municipal Retirement System (TMRS) with a city contribution match of 2 to 1
Longevity pay in the amount of $7.50 per month, per year of service paid annually each December
Employee Fitness Center

Our City Mission : To provide exceptional services that create and sustain a safe, livable, and vibrant community.

Our City Vision : Building a better tomorrow together by cultivating a City that is financially strong, with a thriving economy, quality infrastructure, and dynamic culture.

Our Core Values : Rtown THRIVES

T eamwork : We believe in the power of collaboration and unity among our citizens, leaders, and our own staff to achieve common goals and enhance the well-being of our community.

H ometown : We cherish and preserve the unique character and history of our town, creating a sense of belonging for all who call it home.

R espect : We promote a culture of mutual respect, recognizing the inherent worth and dignity of every individual in our diverse community.

I ntegrity : We hold ourselves to the highest ethical standards, ensuring transparency and accountability in all our actions and decisions.

V ision : We embrace innovation and forward-thinking ideas to shape a sustainable and prosperous future for Rosenberg while preserving our historic past

E mployees : We strive to maintain a healthy work culture that places an emphasis on physical and mental well-being so our employees can perform to their full potential.

S ervice : We are committed to delivering superior services and continuously improving to meet the needs of our community.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Admits and discharges inmates

Records inmate demographic information and charges

Photographs and fingerprints inmates

Collects and updates property inventory to verify goods

Controls uncooperative or combative inmates using appropriate force

Controls all access to the jail

Monitor conduct of prisoners, according to established policies, regulations and directed procedures, to maintain order and safety

Maintain security by settling disputes between inmates, preventing disturbances, and assaults

Inspect conditions of locks, grills, doors, and gates to prevent escapes

Searches individuals for weapons and other illegal substances

Maintain surveillance of individuals or establishments

Fire, safety, and sanitation inspections

Escorts individuals for bonding and release to families

Seek medical assistance for incarcerated individuals as necessary

Provide adequate housing, food and general information for incarcerated individuals

Ensures compliance with all procedures and schedules for meals, laundry, cleaning, maintenance, inspection and inmate activates

Identifies and takes appropriate action with all special needs inmates

Interprets and complies with all bond conditions and commitment orders

Ensures that inmates are available for all scheduled court appearances and other appointments

Provides and supervises inmate access to educational, recreational, religious, and library services

Testifies in court when required

Receives bail bond monies and fine payments

Maintain logs and record information related to inmates and jail facility

Documents inmate incidents and activities

Prevents and documents damage to jail property and facilities

Answer or properly refers all inquiries concerning inmates

Prepares and reviews various documents for accuracy

May be assigned to special work details at the discretion of the Lieutenant

Attend meetings, maintains specialized equipment

Assists in training other staff

Ability to work the allocated hours of the position, and be willing to report for duty on short notice at any hour of the day or night

Perform other duties as assigned

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Citizen of the United States

Twenty (20) years of age or older upon appointment

Documentary evidence of graduation from an accredited high school or successful completion of the General Educational Development Test

Experience or training in personal computer use with Microsoft Office software

Grade 4 / B21

Civilian Jailer (Level I) : First level in series. Performs entry-level jail related duties such as inventorying and documenting evidence and property, processing and transporting prisoners, and providing routine care to prisoners.

Less than six (6) months experience as a paid Civilian Jailer

Grade 6 / B23

Civilian Jailer (Level II) : Second level in series. Performs semiskilled-level jail related duties such as inventorying and documenting evidence and property, processing and transporting prisoners, and providing routine care to prisoners.

Three (3) years of experience as a paid Civilian Jailer

Basic Proficiency Jailer Certification from Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE)

LICENSES, CERTIFICATES, AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS

Valid Class C Texas Driver's License

Appointment will be conditional upon successful completion of the following pre-employment checks :

Criminal background check

Pre-employment physical examination

Psychological examination

Drug Screening

C ITY OF ROSENBERG

SUMMARY OF EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

PART I : INSURANCE

The City of Rosenberg offers health and life Insurance to all full-time employees with eligibility beginning on the first (1st) day of the month following date of employment.

The City has implemented a premium incentive deduction for all employees enrolled in the City's health insurance program, who have not used tobacco products in any form in the past three months and continue to not use tobacco products.

The employee's portion of the BCBS bi-weekly cost is as follows :

2) DENTAL PLAN(S) :

3) VISION PLAN :

4) PET INSURANCE PLANS :

Total Pet Plan Pay Period Deductions

One Pet - $5.42

Family Plan (2 Pets) - $8.54

Wishbone Pet Insurance

Rate based on Age, Breed, & Zip Code

Average premium starts around $16.15 per pay period per Pet

5) LIFE AND AD&D INSURANCE :

The City automatically provides Basic Life Insurance for all eligible employees at no cost. Basic Life Insurance is $25,000 with no option to add additional coverage. The benefit is paid to your beneficiaries in the event of your death.

6) LONG TERM DISABILITY :

The City provides employees with Long Term Disability in the amount of 60 percent of your salary (depending on position category) to a maximum of $5,000 per month. Benefits begin after 90 days of disability and may continue to Social Security Normal Retirement Age (SSNRA). Benefits will be offset by any payments from SS, Workers Comp and other income offsets.

7) WORKERS' COMPENSATION :

All employees are covered under the Texas Workers' Compensation Insurance program through the Texas Municipal League. Eligibility for benefits is automatic and effective on the date of hire.

8) SUPPLEMENTAL TERM & WHOLE LIFE, CANCER & AD&D INSURANCE :

The City of Rosenberg offers you a variety of voluntary benefits. If you enroll, you pay the full cost of coverage and are able to use a payroll deduction.

PART II : SAVINGS PLANS

9) TEXAS MUNICIPAL RETIREMENT SYSTEM (TMRS) :

Participation in the system is mandatory for all regular full-time employees. Each employee contributes at a rate of 7 percent of his / her gross wages. The City contributes to each employee's account at a 2 : 1 ratio. Vesting is 5 years of service. Retirement is 20 years of service at any age or 5 years of service at the age of 60.

10) DEFERRED COMPENSATION 457(K) PLAN :

Plans available through MissionSquare Retirement, DearBorn & Creggs, and Nationwide Retirement Solutions. Employees may enroll at the time of hire and throughout the year.

11) SECTION 125 / FLEXIBLE BENEFITS PLAN :

Allows you to contribute pre-tax salary into an account to be used to pay certain medical, dental, vision, and hearing care expenses not covered by insurance for yourself or a dependent within the meaning of Section 152(a) of the Internal Revenue Code. Dependent childcare is also available.

PART III : HOLIDAYS / LEAVE

12) HOLIDAYS :

New Year's Day, Martin Luther King Jr Day, Memorial Day, Good Friday, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Fort Bend County Fair Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving Day, Friday following Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, and two (2) Personal Holidays

13) VACATION :

Accrued vacation may be taken following the six-month probation period.

Years of Completed Service Hours Per Year Days Per Year

0 to 1 80 10

2 to 10 120 15

11 to 20 144 18

21 & over 160 20

14) SICK LEAVE :

Sick leave is earned at the rate of one day per month. Firefighters will accrue ½ shift per month. For the purpose of computing sick time credit during the first year of employment, credit is given for the first month provided the employment date is the 15th of the month or earlier.

15) LONGEVITY PAY :

Begins after one year of service. $7.50 per month will be provided for each year of service rendered to the City. Longevity pay is an addition to your base salary and is paid annually, in December.

PART IV : MISCELLANEOUS PROGRAMS

16) EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (EAP) :

Available through Dear Oaks EAP, provides assistance for employees and their immediate family members in the event of an emotional, family, legal, medical, substance abuse and / or financial problem. The EAP is available at no cost to the employee.

18) EMPLOYEE AWARDS LUNCHEON :

Each December the City holds its annual employee Awards Luncheon. Lunch is provided and various awards are given out.

Salary : $41,267 - $70,907

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