Jailer

City of San Juan, Texas•San Juan, TX

9d•$15

About The Position

Job duties of jailers typically include inmate processing, maintaining order/security in the jail facility. In addition, a jailer may also perform cell searches for drugs and other contraband, inspect the facility for cleanliness. They may also escort inmates between the courtroom and the correctional facility while maintaining inmate security and protecting the general public.

Requirements

Requires a high school diploma or GED
Speak English and Spanish fluently
Able to read and write legibly
Pass criminal background investigation
No experience required
Type 35 wpm
Possess of a valid Class C Texas driver’s license
Knowledge of: jurisdictional boundaries of the City of San Juan, Texas, safe work practices, modern office procedures, methods and computer equipment, proper spelling, grammar and punctuation, basic report preparation, principles and procedures of record keeping
Must be able to communicate with persons in highly stressful situations
Work during regular and irregular shift rotations, which may include weekends, holidays and extended hours in emergency, disaster or other situations influenced by workload or staffing difficulties
Work under stress and use good judgment in emergencies
Listen carefully, respond to requests and inquiries from the general public
Be assertive and calm in soliciting information from distressed callers
Plan, organize and manage time effectively
Type at a speed necessary for successful job performance
Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with coworkers and those contacted in the course of work
Simultaneously perform a variety of tasks
Use a variety of specialized equipment including communications and computer related equipment
Quickly assimilate information and implement an appropriate course of action
Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing
Pass a drug examination
Pass a medical physical examination and meet the City’s driving standards
Demonstration of the following: 1) Job Knowledge; 2) Teamwork; 3) Customer Service; 4) Flexibility; 5) Work Ethic

Responsibilities

Inmate processing
Maintaining order/security in the jail facility
Cell searches for drugs and other contraband
Inspect the facility for cleanliness
Escort inmates between the courtroom and the correctional facility
Maintaining inmate security
Protecting the general public
Booking, Fingerprinting, and Photographing the inmate
Feed the inmate and checks their well-being
Inventories, stores, and secures inmates personal property
Maintains the security of the jail and the safety of the inmate
Searches inmates and performs cell check for contraband
Maintains jails records, release forms, log sheets, and other documents
Attends to any emergency needs of the inmate or officer
Clean cells and booking area
Performs related tasks when asked
Escort inmate to and from various locations, including court, visiting areas, medical offices, interview/interrogation rooms, and transport to County/Sheriff’s Office detention center
Process inmate’s discharges and transfers
Inspect locks, window bars, doors, and gates for tampering
Prepare written reports concerning incidences of inmate disturbances or injuries