Position:
Jailer (Full-Time; Non-Exempt)
Department:
Police Communications
Job Summary:
The Jailer will perform a variety of jail service duties requiring extensive inmate contact related to booking prisoners and housing functions within the jail. This position provides general supervision of inmates with use of visual observation and the use of electronic monitoring equipment. The jailer will also provide dispatch duties at the direction of the police communications supervisor. Work is performed under the general supervision of the Civilian Administrator and does not have supervisory responsibilities other than that of the inmates in the care of the Owasso Municipal Jail.
This position is designated as safety sensitive and is subject to random drug and alcohol screening.
Salary:
Benefits:
Regular full-time employees are eligible for excellent benefits, including:
- Affordable health Insurance
- Pension and supplemental retirement plans
- Wellness Initiatives, including $0 copay behavioral health services
- SmartDollar financial wellness tool
- On-site fitness center
For a detailed summary of benefits go to: OwassoBenefits.com.
Schedule:
The Owasso Police Department Jail operates 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Applicants must be willing and available to work nights, weekends, holidays and during periods of inclement weather under potentially hazardous conditions.
- Forty hour work week
- Work schedule to be determined
- May include working holidays
- Subject to emergency call-ins, shift hold over and schedule reassignment due to needs of the facility
Essential Functions:
- Processes all incoming inmates into the city jail including pat downs, completion of appropriate computerized arrest forms, biographical data, medical history, appropriate criminal charges and PREA compliance, and inputting the information into the applicable database
- Takes photographs and finger prints of inmates including documenting tattoos
- Completes OLETS/NCIC criminal histories and provides officers with warrant information
- Performs duties of a Court Bailiff which include escorting inmate to and from arraignment proceedings conducted by the Municipal Judge, as well as prepares arraignment and municipal court documents and assists the municipal judge
- Completes bond forms, P/R bonds, cash bonds, witnesses surety bonds, accepts and processes bond payments on virtual merchant; sends teletypes to external agencies and confirms 24 hour inmate pickups with issuing agencies
- Supervises the behavior of prisoners during booking process, holding, jail cells, and restraint chair ensuring the safety and security of the inmates and staff
- Performs a variety of activities in support of jail operations which include: washing laundry, issuing blankets, jump suits, shoes, mats and personal hygiene items; performs cleanup of any bodily fluids or waste found in the jail environment to ensure the safety and welfare of inmates and staff in the jail; and performs other housekeeping duties in jail and dispatch areas including sweeping and mopping
- Prepares and distributes meals for inmates in the city jail
- Conducts and documents cell checks to ensure inmate welfare and accountability
- Monitors the jail camera system, and monitors all visitors and secures them and inmates during visits
- Performs a variety of administrative activities including reconciliation of incoming cash bonds, and ensuring the integrity of incoming cash funds
- Controls entry/exit control of the jail facility
- Provides testimony during court proceedings as required
- Administers and documents usage of all inmate prescribed medication
- Communicates with mental health agencies to facilitate and request inmate evaluations as needed
- Enters excess inmate property into the property/evidence room
- Provides CPR/first aid as needed and summons medical attention for inmates as needed
- Prepares TCSO/RCSO/Tribal jail booking documents to facilitate jail transfers and conducts prisoner transports
- Processes inmate releases from the city jail
- Fingerprints members of the general public as required
- Prepares requests for facility maintenance
- Maintains regular and punctual on-site attendance
- Performs additional duties, as available, utilizing OLETS to handle inquiries and assist with dispatch calls and other incoming calls from the public and other law enforcement agencies
- Performs other duties as directed in a manner which supports the vision, goals, and strategic objectives as well as the overall effectiveness of the organization
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing
- Ability to form and maintain effective relationships with co-workers and customers
- Ability to use defensive tools including firearms during the performance of duties
- Knowledge of customer service principles
- Knowledge of record keeping principles and practices
- Knowledge of filing techniques
- Skilled in handling multiple tasks simultaneously
- Skilled in operating modern office equipment
- Skilled in mitigating hostile situations
- Skilled in handling cash
- Skilled in reading, interpreting, applying, and explaining rules, regulations, policies, and procedures
- Skilled in maintaining sensitive and confidential information
- Skilled in keyboarding and operating a computer and related software applications
Minimum Qualifications, Education and/or Experience:
- High School diploma or GED equivalent
- Must be at least 21 years of age
- Valid OK driver license with no suspensions in the past 5 years
- Must be able to pass oral board and Chief's interviews, undergo an extensive background investigation, psychological examination, and drug screening
Preferred Certifications or the ability to obtain within first year of employment:
- OLETS certification
- Oklahoma State Jailer Certification
- CPR Certification / First Aid Certification
- Defensive Tactics and OC Spray training
- CLEET certification
Working Environment and Physical Requirements:
The essential functions of this position are performed primarily indoors throughout the year with some exposure to loud noises, fumes from cleaning solvents, airborne particles, infectious diseases, criminal suspects, and inmates in order to perform the operations of the jail. There may be times of being exposed to inclement weather while escorting inmates to and from municipal court. Secondary duties in dispatching will be performed indoors in a communications center.
Tasks typically involve reaching, repetitive motion, handling, feeling, hearing, and mental and visual acuity, manual dexterity for hand and foot coordination in order to operate required computer software and hardware equipment. Must be able to hear well enough in order to converse on the phone or in person, with ability to tune in to various sounds, and see well enough to operate equipment, view computer screen and fine print, input data, read directions, and inspect work performed for sustained periods of time. The job occasionally requires the ability to lift/push/pull and/or move up to 50 pounds unassisted.
Application Deadline:
- Applications will be accepted until position is filled, or until such time as a sufficient applicant pool has been received.
- Background Investigation and Pre-Employment Drug Screening required