What are the responsibilities and job description for the Deputy Jailer position at Larue County Detention Center?
- Road Crew Deputies are responsible for supervising inmates in the work program. The Deputy oversees work details in various public settings, due to this environment the deputy must be alert to both public and inmate safety at all times.
- Search prisoners and vehicles and conduct shakedowns of cells for valuables and contraband, such as weapons or drugs.
- Settle disputes between inmates.
- Monitor conduct of prisoners in housing unit, during work, or recreational activities, according to established policies and procedures, to prevent escape or violence.
- Inspect conditions of locks, windows, doors, and gates at the facility to ensure security and help prevent escapes.
- Conduct head counts to ensure that all prisoners are present.
- Use required force to maintain discipline and order among prisoners.
- Counsel inmates and respond to legitimate questions, concerns, and requests.
- Participate in required job training.
- Provide to supervisors oral and written reports of the quality and quantity of work performed by inmates, inmate disturbances and rule violations, and unusual occurrences.
- Record information, such as prisoner identification, charges, and incidents of inmate disturbance, keeping daily logs of prisoner activities.
- Conduct fire, safety, and sanitation inspections.
- Serve meals, distribute commissary items, and dispense prescribed medication to prisoners.
- Assign duties to inmates, providing instructions as needed.
- Issue clothing, tools, and other authorized items to inmates.
- Take prisoners into custody and escort to locations within and outside of facility, such as visiting room, courtroom, or medical appointments.
- Maintain records of prisoners' identification and charges.
- Drive passenger vehicles and trucks used to transport inmates to other institutions, courtrooms, hospitals, and work sites.
- Arrange daily schedules for prisoners, including library visits, work assignments, and appointments.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $24,544.00 - $30,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 12 hour shift
- Day shift
- Night shift
Work Location: In person
Salary : $24,544 - $30,000