Part Time Transport Officer

Dallas County•Adel, IA

14h•Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for the transportation, protection, welfare, safety, custody, and control of inmates incarcerated in the Dallas County Jail. Duties include booking prisoners, data entry, overseeing prisoners’ health and welfare, feeding prisoners, cleaning and maintaining the jail facility, keeping records, attending prisoners summoned to court, and performing other duties related to the orderly operation of the jail. The role transports offenders of all security classifications to locations within and outside Iowa; monitors and operates communications, computer, and surveillance equipment; processes inmate intake and release; maintains security and surveillance; participates in emergency operations; and coordinates transports with supervisors and law enforcement agencies. The employee must follow departmental policies and procedures, prepare accurate reports, and comply with departmental rules and regulations. Work is typically performed in a jail facility while intermittently sitting, standing, or stooping. The employee may lift light and heavy objects and may be exposed to contagious or infectious diseases or irritating chemicals. Protective devices such as masks, goggles, and gloves are required. Dallas County is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in E-Verify.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
One to two years of related law enforcement experience.
Must be at least 21 years old.
Valid State of Iowa driver license.
Possession of or ability to obtain certification by the Iowa Law Enforcement Academy.
Must maintain firearms qualifications annually.
Ability to work independently and exercise discretion and independent judgment in complex situations.
Knowledge of security procedures and techniques; departmental rules, regulations, policies, and procedures; intervention techniques; and vehicle maintenance standards.
Ability to react with good judgment in emergencies and interpret rules and regulations.
Knowledge of jail medical and emergency protocols and inmate rights.
Knowledge of video and audio surveillance equipment operations principles.
Knowledge of federal laws and regulations, Iowa criminal laws, and the Iowa Administrative Code.
Problem-solving, prioritizing, planning, interpersonal, computer, and job-related software skills.
Oral and written communication skills.
Must report on time and maintain a neat appearance in a clean, wrinkle-free issued uniform.

Responsibilities

Transport offenders of all security classifications to locations within and outside the state.
Monitor and operate radios, telephones, computer systems, and facility audio and visual monitors.
Maintain timely, accurate, and comprehensive reports, files, and forms.
Carry out policies and procedures from supervisory personnel and the department.
Process inmate intake and release.
Assist with surveillance of corridors, cells, and adjacent areas, watching for escapes, suicide attempts, and contraband activity.
Conduct personal searches as outlined in policies and procedures.
Participate in emergency operations involving fire, tornado, escape, riot, and hostage situations.
Oversee and participate in the custody and security of offenders during transport.
Contact federal, state, and local police agencies and sheriff’s offices within and outside the state.
Work with supervisors to plan and execute all aspects of transports.
Prepare written records and reports.
Follow departmental security policies and procedures and comply with departmental rules and regulations.
Perform related duties, including booking prisoners, data entry, overseeing prisoner health and welfare, feeding prisoners, cleaning and maintaining the jail facility, and attending prisoners summoned to court.