Community Jail Officer I or II

City of Homer, Alaska; Homer (AK); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Homer, Alaska is seeking a Jail Officer I to perform security duties in the community jail, ensuring compliance with all relevant laws. Responsibilities include monitoring prisoner welfare, maintaining safety protocols, and conducting searches.

Candidates must possess a high school diploma or GED and a valid driver's license, along with experience in public contact. The role requires adherence to strict regulations and entails irregular hours along with the necessity to work holidays and overtime.

Qualifications

• Must be a citizen of the United States or a resident alien.
• 21 years of age or older.
• No felony convictions or disqualifying misdemeanors.
• Ability to pass a pre-employment drug screen.

Responsibilities

• Perform security work in the community jail.
• Monitor and maintain prisoner safety and welfare.
• Transport prisoners for court appearances and medical needs.
• Enforce jail policies and prepare reports on violations.

Skills

Public contact experience

Knowledge of Alaska Criminal Code

First aid certification

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Driver's license

Job description

JAIL OFFICER I

GENERAL FUNCTIONS

Performs basic security work in the community jail setting. Conducts duties in compliance with all local and state policies, regulations and laws. Responsible for prisoner welfare. Represents city/state at court arraignments and other initial proceedings. Armed and trained in the use of deadly force.

JOB FUNCTIONS AND MAJOR ACTIVITIES

• Insures all prisoners have been properly booked upon admission. Fingerprints, photographs, searches, and incarcerates all new prisoners. Maintains prisoner records and insures incarcerations are in accordance with court orders.
• Maintains security of jail by searching visitors, packages, cells, prisoners, etc.
• Required to provide basic first aid to prisoners. Additionally, provides emergency first aid to prisoners pending arrival of EMTs. Dispenses prisoner’s daily medications as prescribed.
• Responsible for monitoring prisoners, serving prisoner meals, maintaining security of the cell block and accommodating the needs of the prisoners. Maintains detailed records of all prisoner contact and observation records of prisoner activities in accordance with jail policies and procedures.
• Enforces jail policies, procedures and prisoner rules. Investigates violations and prepares reports for supervisors.
• Represents city and/or state at court arraignments. Makes and defends sentencing and bail recommendations to presiding judge.
• Transports prisoners for court appearances, transfers to other agencies and medical or dental facilities as required.
• Performs minor maintenance and repair of facilities and equipment and routine ground maintenance.
• Responsible for general cleanliness in the jail, cell block area, booking room, kitchen, jail office and vehicles utilized in prisoner transport, including patrol vehicles.
• Reviews all case files before arraignment. Refer driver's licensing administration and probation violations to Police Officer for investigation.
• Dispenses prisoner money and personal property, maintains accurate records for any funds present. Receives and processes bail money and bonds.
• Backs up police officers at crime scenes/ongoing incidents as required.
• Interfaces with numerous vendors on a daily basis including meal providers, laundry services personnel, fire alarm system technicians, and contractors performing repairs and maintenance in jail.
• Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor.

OTHER JOB RELATED REQUIREMENTS

• Must be a citizen of the United States or a resident alien in the United States who intends to become a citizen of the United States.
• Must be 21 years of age or older.
• Must not have been convicted by a court of a crime that is classified as a felony in this state or in the jurisdiction where it was committed, or a misdemeanor of moral turpitude, or would prevent the legal ownership or possession of a firearm.
• Must be of satisfactory moral character as evidenced through lack of moral offense record.
• Ability to pass pre‑employment drug screen.

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES

Two years experience in work requiring public contact. Some knowledge of Alaska Criminal Code and Alaska Administrative Code as it pertains to correction facilities. High School diploma or GED and valid driver license required. Law enforcement or corrections experience desired. Graduation from a law enforcement or correction academy that meets the current standards of the Alaska Police Standards Council or graduation from a 120‑hour Community Jail Officer training program within 12 months of hire. Standard Red Cross first aid and CPR card and 8‑hour training course in blood‑borne pathogen awareness within 12 months of hire and annually thereafter.

DECISION MAKING RESPONSIBILITIES

Requires ability to exercise independent judgment in the performance of all aspects of corrections duties. Responsible for decisions that may involve possible loss of life or destruction of property. Activities are a major source of potential liability to the City. Carries out procedures at the division level. Minor budget authority at division level.

SUPERVISORY AUTHORITY

None.

EXTERNAL VISIBILITY/CONTACT

Low frequency contact with key city personnel. High frequency of attendance at public meetings which includes court appearances. High frequency of contact with general public and government officials. Moderate contact with key service personnel.

WORKING CONDITIONS

High frequency of exposure to hazardous working situations and low frequency of exposure to adverse weather conditions in performance of duties. Irregular hours on various shifts. Required to work holidays and overtime. On call status may require reporting to work at unusual times with minimum notice. 207(k) schedule with one week on, one week off.

JAIL OFFICER II

GENERAL FUNCTIONS

Responsible for providing administrative assistance in the operation of the Homer Community Jail, including but not limited to statistical reports, preparation and review of billings, and training of Community Jail Officer I's. Responsible for ordering police and jail resources including but not limited to office supplies, uniforms, equipment, etc. Responsible for the accountability and control of evidence being held at the Homer Police Department as assigned. Performs basic security work in the community jail setting. Conducts duties in compliance with all local and state policies, regulations and laws. Responsible for prisoner welfare. Represents city/state at court arraignments and other initial proceedings. Armed and trained in the use of deadly force.

JOB FUNCTIONS AND MAJOR ACTIVITIES

• Insures all prisoners have been properly booked upon admission. Fingerprints, photographs, searches, and incarcerates all new prisoners. Maintains prisoner records and insures incarcerations are in accordance with court orders.
• Recommends updates to policy and develops procedures for the administration of the Homer Jail consistent with applicable law and contract with the State of Alaska Department of Corrections.
• Responsible for preparing statistical reports as required by our contract with the State of Alaska Department of Corrections and applicable law.
• Prepares and reviews billings related to medical, food, transports, emergency guard hires and operational supplies related to the Homer Jail.
• Responsible for the accountability and control of all evidence stored in the Evidence Room or other authorized locations as assigned.
• Insure that all evidence is properly packaged, labeled and documented by the recovering officer prior to admission into the Evidence Room.
• Release and/or destroy evidence in accordance with applicable policy and procedures.
• Maintain the Evidence Room in a secure, clean and orderly state.
• Maintains security of jail by searching visitors, packages, cells, prisoners, etc.
• Required to provide basic first aid to prisoners. Additionally, provides emergency first aid to prisoners pending arrival of EMTs. Dispenses prisoner’s daily medications as prescribed.
• Responsible for monitoring prisoners, serving prisoner meals, maintaining security of the cell block and accommodating the needs of the prisoners. Maintains detailed records of all prisoner contact and observation records of prisoner activities in accordance with jail policies and procedures.
• Enforces jail policies, procedures and prisoner rules. Investigates violations and prepares reports for supervisors.
• Represents city and/or state at court arraignments. Makes and defends sentencing and bail recommendations to presiding judge.
• Transports prisoners for court appearances, transfers to other agencies and medical or dental facilities as required.
• Performs minor maintenance and repair of facilities and equipment and routine ground maintenance.
• Responsible for general cleanliness in the jail, cell block area, booking room, kitchen, jail office and vehicles utilized in prisoner transport, including patrol vehicles.
• Reviews all case files before arraignment. Refer driver's licensing administration and probation violations to Police Officer for investigation.
• Dispenses prisoner money and personal property, maintains accurate records for any funds present. Receives and processes bail money and bonds.
• Backs up police officers at crime scenes/ongoing incidents as required.
• Interfaces with numerous vendors on a daily basis including meal providers, laundry services personnel, fire alarm system technicians, and contractors performing repairs and maintenance in jail.
• Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor.

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES

Two years of experience as a Jail Officer I or alternative Correctional Officer Experience with above satisfactory job reviews. Working knowledge of Alaska Criminal Code and Alaska Administrative Code as it pertains to correction facilities. High School diploma or GED and valid driver license required. Graduation from a law enforcement or correction academy that meets the current standards of the Alaska Police Standards Council or graduation from a 120‑hour Community Jail Officer training program required. Standard Red Cross first aid and CPR card and 8‑hour training course in blood‑borne pathogen awareness within 12 months of hire and annually thereafter.

DECISION MAKING RESPONSIBILITIES

Requires ability to exercise independent judgment in the performance of all aspects of corrections duties. Responsible for decisions that may involve possible loss of life or destruction of property. Activities are a major source of potential liability to the City. Carries out procedures at the division level. Moderate budget authority at division level.

SUPERVISORY AUTHORITY

Community Jail Officer I’s.

EXTERNAL VISIBILITY/CONTACT

Low frequency contact with key city personnel. High frequency of attendance at public meetings which includes court appearances. High frequency of contact with general public and government officials. Moderate contact with key service personnel.

WORKING CONDITIONS

High frequency of exposure to hazardous working situations and low frequency of exposure to adverse weather conditions in performance of duties. Irregular hours on various shifts. Required to work holidays and overtime. On call status may require reporting to work at unusual times with minimum notice. 207(k) schedule with one week on, one week off.