Jailer/Dispatcher

Pipestone County•Pipestone, MN

12d•Onsite

About The Position

This position involves responsible security, treatment, and communications work in the County Sheriff’s Department. Duties include maintaining LEC security, supervising the daily activities of residents, coordinating intake and release procedures for residents, receiving phone and radio calls and dispatching appropriate response personnel, coordinating ambulance attendant activities, and logging all LEC activities. Work is performed independently under the supervision of the Sheriff and/or Jail Administrator. Work is reviewed and evaluated in progress and/or upon completion.

Requirements

High school graduate/GED
Minimum of 18 years of age required.
Minimum of three years of previous work experience in dealing with the public; or acceptable combination of education and experience deemed acceptable by Pipestone County.
Minimum of current advanced First Aid and CPR; defibrillator and taser certification.
Able to communicate effectively in both verbal and written form.
Basic typing and computer skills
Ability to make independent decisions
Ability to deal effectively with public and inmate population; including sometimes violent or non-cooperative individuals
Ability to use sound judgment in emergency situations.
Accurate, dependable.
Ability to respect and maintain client confidentiality.
Criminal Justice Information Systems (teletype) certification every two years.
Sixteen hours/year of continuing education through Department of Corrections for jailer certification.
Certification to administer medications or proof of medication training from Public Health Nurse.
Minimum of a current advanced First Aid and CPR card.
Ability to calculate figures such as area, circumference and volume.
Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.
Working knowledge of multiple computer environments.
A high level of computer competency with standard data retrieval, record management and word processing software.
Computer and typing experience is required.
Knowledge of Windows, Microsoft Office, Internet, LETG system (in-house records system); Adobe Pro and Touchscreen systems for jail security and 911-dispatch system.
Comprehensive knowledge of principles, techniques and practices of the approved Department of Corrections Standards for a jail facility and techniques and practices of the public safety communications system and the general knowledge of police fire and EMS operations.
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
Ability to de-escalate stressful situations.

Nice To Haves

Subject to pre-employment criminal background check and driving record check.

Responsibilities

Supervises residents’ daily routines.
Performs regular status checks.
Supervises the ordering and distribution of meals, provides medical services, maintains sanitary living conditions, monitors the presence of infectious diseases, escorts residents to scheduled appearances, and supervises visiting schedules and work release programs under Hubers’ Law contracts.
Purchases maintenance supplies and residents’ personal items.
Establish and monitor Electronic Home Monitoring and Electronic Alcohol Monitoring.
Maintains security of LEC and residents through cell checks and searches.
Guards against suicides, escapes, and fights.
Maintains all security devices and runs video equipment.
Performs intake and discharge procedures, to include monitoring prisoner release date, work release schedules and payments, and updating records as necessary.
Conducts interviews and searches, takes fingerprints and photos, collects and safeguards personal items.
Determines if prisoner is being held on a charge appropriate for detention.
Determines proper cell assignment.
Processes all paperwork.
Prepares/maintains all necessary reports, records, files and logs as required.
Maintains residents’ monetary accounts.
Collects and receipts bail, bond and Hubers’ fee monies.
Assists prisoners in obtaining attorneys, bondsmen.
Testifies in court as required.
Female matrons are responsible for female resident care.
Observes health and safety precautions in the performance of all tasks.
Coordinates resident education and treatment programs with outside agencies.
Assists other law enforcement personnel in the apprehension, transport, and care of prisoners as required.
May obtain urine samples to aid in determining blood alcohol/drug content of prisoners.
Receives all telephone and radio calls, including 911 calls, general information calls, and radio traffic from all law enforcement personnel.
Determines if a routine or emergency situation exists and dispatches the proper response personnel with speed and accuracy.
Relays information and requests to and from response units and maintains constant contact to assist if further trouble develops.
Dispatches for all other entities contracted with the county.
Monitor numerous ARMER Radio Talkgroups for Law Enforcement and Emergency Response Agencies.
Patch Talkgroups and link assisting agencies together for communication purposes when necessary.
Records times and mileages for emergency agencies.
Learns and operates all radio systems.
Documents all Sheriff’s Office activities that occur throughout the shift; including but not limited to: phone calls, in and out, incidents, deputy activity.
Based on predetermined policy, controls access to private and confidential information in computer files, releases information to those who may appropriately receive it, and enters data according to CJIS criteria.
Run criminal histories for County Attorney, City Attorney, and Sheriff’s Office and document reason for checks.
Prepares, types and maintains ICRs, teletype messages, information books, ticket and tag books, logs, and case card files.
Maintains and updates record system and warrant verification for BCA.
Controls the security of the LEC and checks security of other monitored buildings with the alarm system.
Conducts monthly civil defense equipment tests.
Pages area sirens and local emergency officers and appropriate city officials in the event of inclement weather or national disaster.
Assists the public at the window by answering questions, , or referring to appropriate resources.
Observes health and safety precautions in the performance of all tasks.
Must obey all state, federal, and local laws.
Responds to media requests for information according to data privacy legislation.
Tests ambulance pagers daily.
Confirms readiness of upcoming shifts and prepares standby shifts when necessary.
Performs other related work as required.