Jailer

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

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

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. At times, this position is required 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.

Education and Experience

High School Diploma or GED and must be 18 years of age.

Licenses/Certifications

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.

Physical and Mental Requirements

Positions in this job typically require: sitting, standing, walking, feeling, manual dexterity, grasping, talking, hearing, typing, and seeing. There is exposure to computer keyboards and video screens. This position is generally light-duty and frequently require the exertion up to 50 pounds of force on occasion and the ability to lift, carry, push, pull and move objects. Exposed to infectious disease and needles.

The physical demands described here are representative to those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations can be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Working Conditions

Most work is performed in an indoors environment. Some work involves driving county vehicles.

Jailers are responsible for caring for a population of diverse and often extreme backgrounds and beliefs. Must deal with people who are dangerous, combative, drunk, uncooperative, suicidal and people under the influence of controlled substances, and who may have disabilities or health issues.

Jailers are required to care for inmates in an objective and empathetic manner.

Jailers are exposed to Exposure to angry or combative individuals occurs. Jailers routinely deal with aggressive, unpredictable, disgruntled, and sometimes violent people that are regularly under the influence of drugs or alcohol, in a state of mental crisis, suicidal, or that have psychological issues.

Jailers are required to handle volatile situations in a calm and professional manner. Jailers constantly work with a population undergoing an extremely stressful period in their lives.

Exposed to smell of odor, other extreme odors, feces and urine and bodily fluids.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative to those an employee encounters while performing essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations can be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Competencies Common to All County Positions

Develop, maintain a thorough working knowledge of, and comply with all departmental and applicable County policies and procedures

Demonstration by personal example the spirit of service, excellence, and integrity expected from all

Develop respectful and cooperative working relationships with co-workers, including willing assistance to newer staff so job responsibilities can be performed with confidence as quickly as

Confer regularly with and keep immediate supervisor informed of all important matters which pertain to the applicable job functions and

Represent Fillmore County in a professional manner to the public, outside contacts and

Equal Opportunity Employer

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