What are the responsibilities and job description for the Jailer position at City of Sulphur?
JAILER (COMPETITIVE CLASS)
Distinguishing Features of the Class
This class encompasses positions in the line support section of the police department. Employees of this class book prisoners, oversee the daily operation of the jail, and complete records and write required reports. Duties include supervision or maintenance of the facility, supervision of daily operations such as meals and laundry, and attention to medical needs of inmates. Specific instructions are given for most duties, but employees have authority to work independently in certain designated areas. Jailers report to and have work reviewed by the Superintendent of Jail or the Major of that Division.
Examples of Work
Examples listed below are illustrative only. They are not intended to include all duties which may be assigned, neither are they intended to exclude other duties which may be logical assignments to this class.
- Performs duties required for the booking of prisoners such as searching prisoners, securing personal property of arrested person, completing required records, taking photograph and fingerprints of arrested person, placing prisoner in jail cell;
- Performs duties necessary to maintain prisoner security such as touring jail to count prisoners and note any problems in the facility, periodically inspecting equipment, operating and inspecting security devices, maintaining safety precautions in and around jail facility, performing shakedowns to discover and confiscate contraband; calling repair personnel or notifying supervisor when repair personnel are needed;
- Maintains cleanliness in the jail facility by supervising prisoners who perform maintenance duties;
- Supervises trustees who serve food to prisoners and watches groups of inmates during meals; supervises trustees who wash dishes after meals;
- Distributes clothing to inmates and supervises inmates who do laundry;
- Checks medical records to see if any prisoner needs medication and administers medicine; calls physician or notifies supervisor if any prisoner appears to need medical attention;
- Screens visitors to the jail according to established policy; inspects all packages and mail to inmates to confiscate contraband;
- Fills out forms and keeps records as required; writes any reports required by the city such as reports on contraband seized, reports on unusual incidents in the jail, etc.;
- Supervises prisoners assigned to work outside the jail facility; supervises prisoners in any activities taking place outside the cells; prevents or controls fighting between inmates; performs related duties as assigned.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: Up to $39,399.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
Work Location: In person
Salary : $39,399