Jailer

City of Cape Girardeau•Cape Girardeau, MO

5d•$20•Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for tasks pertaining to prisoners that do not require the service of a police officer. The Jailer maintains the security and well-being of inmates confined to the jail, performs custodial duties, and handles various administrative tasks related to prisoner management.

Requirements

High School diploma or equivalent.
Valid driver’s license.
No felony convictions.
Knowledge of the methods and techniques used in the control and custody of prisoners.
Knowledge of department policies and procedures.
Knowledge of the laws and regulations concerning the privacy and security of criminal justice information.
Skill in the performance of custodial duties.
Skill in the operation of laundry equipment.
Skill in the operation of a prisoner transport van.
Skill in oral and written communication.
Must be employed on July 1 of the fiscal year to receive personal leave.
Must successfully complete a drug test and background investigation before final appointment.

Nice To Haves

Maintain CPR certifications, knowledge of first aid.
Taser and OC (mace) certifications.
Knowledge of radio communications, use of radio policies.

Responsibilities

Receives, photographs, and fingerprints prisoners as necessary.
Maintains prisoners’ personal property.
Maintains the security and well-being of inmates confined to the jail.
Performs custodial duties in the upkeep of the jail and associated areas.
Transports or releases prisoners to officers for transportation to court.
Obtains and serves food to prisoners.
Provides commissary service for prisoners.
Maintains prisoner money accounts.
Launders jail uniforms and blankets.
Transports work release prisoners to and from work sites.
Administers prisoners’ medications.
Operates technical equipment to secure officer and inmate safety, including body scanners, cameras, Central Square, LiveScan, and MULES.
Maintains records of property released to parties other than inmates.
Monitors inmate telephone calls for bonding purposes.
Processes bonds for other agencies and maintains accurate paperwork for court.
Maintains accurate paperwork for sentenced inmates, work hours, commissary, etc.
Maintains CPR certifications and knowledge of first aid.
Maintains Taser and OC (mace) certifications.
Demonstrates knowledge of radio communications and use of radio policies.
Operates jail control room equipment.
Trains new employees on operation.
Maintains a log of inmate allergies.
Communicates with doctor/nurse regarding medication procedures, transcribes orders, administers insulin, and performs blood sugar checks.
Transports federal inmates to court or doctor/dentist appointments.
Oversees federal inmates with video court appearances.
Performs other related duties as assigned.

Benefits

Salary per hour $20.10
Generous benefit package
Bi-weekly pay periods
Thirteen paid holidays per year
96 hours of vacation – accrued throughout the year
96 hours of sick leave – accrued throughout the year
2 days of personal leave per fiscal year
City paid monthly premiums for health and dental insurance – Employee only
City paid monthly life insurance for employee only (1 times annual salary up to $50,000)
Optional group term life insurance purchased at employee’s expense
Optional vision insurance purchased at employee’s expense
Voluntary deferred compensation plan – not matched by the City
Retirement (LAGERS) paid by the City
Total compensation value (Hourly starting rate plus benefits value) for this position is $29.23 hourly.