Job Details
POSITION TYPE: Hourly, Non-exempt
JOB SUMMARY: This position is responsible for tasks pertaining to prisoners that do not require the service of a police officer.
MAJOR DUTIES:
- 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.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
- Operate all technical equipment to secure officer and inmate safety to include body scanners, cameras, Central Square, LiveScan, MULES.
- Maintain records of property released to parties other than inmates.
- Monitor inmate telephone calls for bonding purposes.
- Process bonds for other agencies; maintain accurate paperwork for court.
- Maintain accurate paperwork for sentenced inmates, work hours, commissary, etc.
- Maintain CPR certifications, knowledge of first aid.
- Taser and OC (mace) certifications.
- Knowledge of radio communications, use of radio policies.
- Operate jail control room equipment. Train new employees on operation.
- Maintain log of inmate allergies.
- Communicate with doctor/nurse with medication procedures; transcribe orders; administer insulin; blood sugar checks.
- Transport federal inmates to court or doctor/dentist appointments.
- Oversee federal inmates with video court appearances.
KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED BY THE POSITION:- 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.:
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:- High School diploma or equivalent.
- Valid driver's license.
- No felony convictions.
HOURS OF WORK: The shifts will be days, evenings, and nights.
Applicants selected to participate in the hiring process will be required to participate in a written exam, interview and background investigation. The exam and interview are by invitation and the applicant will be notified of the next hiring process.BENEFITS:Benefit package includes health, dental, and life insurance provided, retirement pension plan provided, paid vacation leave, paid sick leave, and more. The total compensation value for this position is $25.67 hourly/$53,401 yearly, which consists of the starting hourly rate plus the benefit package. For more benefit information go to www.cityofcape.org/jobs .
Before final appointment, successful applicant will be required to successfully complete a drug test, background investigation, and pre-employment physical. The City of Cape Girardeau reserves the right to notify only those individuals selected for an interview as to the status of their application for employment. EOE/ADA/M/F/V