Jailer

Fillmore County • Preston, MN

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Complete all booking and release procedures on incoming and outgoing persons as set forth in policy/procedure manual. Periodically inspect cells for well checks, vandalism, and other problems. Keep logs of all inmate activity as required by policy/procedure. Interpret rules and regulations for inmates and help them with any problems that may arise. Participate with jail administrator, probation officer, CD counselor and volunteers in program planning. Transport prisoners to and from various facilities and to court, medical appointments, etc. Submit predatory offender packets for required individuals either incarcerated or from the public. Transport and distribute meals to prisoners. Perform some facility maintenance such as plumbing issues, locks and lights. Comply with PREA standards. Intervene in emergency situations such as fights, suicide attempts and medical emergencies. Perform contraband checks. Routinely respond to medical complaints and emergency situations. Must conduct three or more medication passes to inmates daily. Assist inmates experiencing medical or mental health distress. Must monitor and conduct suicide checks. Provide 24/7 coverage. Responsible for and manage inmate records, accounts, and property in compliance with HIPPA and other confidentiality requirements. Coordinate with the courts, probation, dispatch, and deputies daily to accomplish their duties. Monitors activity within the jail using audio and video recording systems. Conducts investigations of occurrences within the Jail. Enforces disciplinary measures on inmates when necessary.

Requirements

• Ability to effectively communicate, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to use computer software and applications.
• Knowledge of County Jail regulations and general aptitude for dealing with prisoners.
• Knowledge of first aid and skilled in its application.
• Knowledge of the custodial care and rights of prisoners.
• Ability to handle critical situations in a calm manner.
• Ability to exercise the judgment, decisiveness and creativity required in situations involving the evaluation of information against sensory and/or judgmental criteria.
• Ability to interpret how to apply policies, procedures and standards to specific situations.
• Ability to work independently and often without immediate backup.
• Ability to detain, subdue and arrest violent and potentially dangerous people alone.
• Ability to communicate orally and in writing with other law enforcement personnel, attorneys, juveniles, victims/witnesses, media representatives, Judges, social workers, emergency medical personnel, rescue personnel, fire fighters, business and property owners, motorists, road maintenance personnel, educators, students, dispatchers, and the public.
• Qualify and be proficient in several weapons.
• High School Diploma or GED.
• Must be 18 years of age.
• Current Minnesota Driver’s License is required.
• Within six months of hire the following training/certifications are required: Taser, Use of Force, and First Aid/CPR.

Responsibilities

• Complete all booking and release procedures on incoming and outgoing persons.
• Periodically inspect cells for well checks, vandalism, and other problems.
• Keep logs of all inmate activity as required by policy/procedure.
• Interpret rules and regulations for inmates and help them with any problems that may arise.
• Participate with jail administrator, probation officer, CD counselor and volunteers in program planning.
• Transport prisoners to and from various facilities and to court, medical appointments, etc.
• Submit predatory offender packets for required individuals either incarcerated or from the public.
• Transport and distribute meals to prisoners.
• Perform some facility maintenance such as plumbing issues, locks and lights.
• Comply with PREA standards.
• Intervene in emergency situations such as fights, suicide attempts and medical emergencies.
• Perform contraband checks.
• Routinely respond to medical complaints and emergency situations.
• Conduct three or more medication passes to inmates daily.
• Assist inmates experiencing medical or mental health distress.
• Monitor and conduct suicide checks.
• Provide 24/7 coverage.
• Manage inmate records, accounts, and property in compliance with HIPPA and other confidentiality requirements.
• Coordinate with the courts, probation, dispatch, and deputies daily to accomplish their duties.
• Monitor activity within the jail using audio and video recording systems.
• Conduct investigations of occurrences within the Jail.
• Enforce disciplinary measures on inmates when necessary.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED