This position is responsible for supervising inmates at the city jail.
Major Duties include but are not limited to:
- Ensures the safety and security of jail inmates, staff, and visitors.
- Patrols jail to ensure security and maintain order.
- Provides food and medication to inmates.
- Conducts inmate identification procedures; fingerprints and photographs inmates.
- Collects and updates inmate property inventory.
- Escorts inmates for visitations, pre-trial meetings, bond meetings, and release.
- Prepares and reviews various documents for accuracy.
- Seeks medical assistance for inmates as needed.
- Serves on special work details or special units as assigned.
- Transports inmates to medical, court, and other meetings.
- Releases individuals upon receipt of discharge notices.
- Dispenses personal and cleaning equipment.
- Performs related duties.
Qualifications
- Ability to read, write and perform mathematical calculations at a level commonly associated with the completion of high school or equivalent.
- Sufficient experience to understand the basic principles relevant to the major duties of the position, usually associated with the completion of an apprenticeship/internship or having had a similar position for one to two years.
- Possession of or ability to readily obtain a valid driver’s license for the type of vehicle or equipment operated.
- Ability to meet current requirements set forth by the Alabama Peace Officers Standards and Training Commission.
Special Requirements
- Knowledge of inmate security principles.
- Knowledge of city and departmental policies and procedures and relevant federal and state laws.
- Knowledge of computers and job-related software programs.
- Skill in prioritizing and organizing work.
- Skill in ensuring the safety and security of inmates in the city jail.
- Skill in oral and written communication.
Miscellaneous Information
- The work consists of related duties in the provision of jail security. Frequent interruptions contribute to the complexity of the position.
- The purpose of this position is to ensure the safety and security of jail staff, visitors, and inmates. Successful performance contributes to the safety and security of inmates.
- The work is typically performed while sitting at a desk or table or while intermittently sitting, standing, stooping, walking, bending, or crouching. The employee frequently lifts light objects, uses tools or equipment requiring a high degree of dexterity, and utilizes the sense of smell.
- The work is typically performed at jail facilities. The employee may be exposed to contagious or infectious diseases, or irritating chemicals. Work requires the use of protective devices such as masks, goggles, gloves, etc.
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