Deputy Jailer

Miami County Kansas; Kansas; On-site; USD 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Miami County, Kansas seeks a Deputy Jailer to care for inmates in the county jail, ensuring humane treatment and constitutional rights while recording all inmate activity. The role includes medical aid, daily checks, and facility safety.

The position requires a high school diploma, valid driver's license, and proficiency with MS Office and related systems; strong communication and organizational skills are essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Valid driver's license required.
• Knowledge of MS Office, RMS, CAD, Watchguard, Open Fox.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Booking inmates and securing required paperwork.
• Processing fingerprinting, photos, DNA, and bonds.
• Inmate in/out processing and hourly checks.
• Provide food, clothing, care, and medical assistance as needed.
• Pass medications and address emergencies.
• Escort inmates to court, nurse, attorney visits.
• Clean and secure inmate areas and dispose of waste.
• Observe facility surroundings and cameras for security.
• Answer public and agency phone calls; file paperwork.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Written and verbal communication

Attention to detail

Project management

CPR/AED

Defensive tactics

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

MS Office

RMS

CAD

Watchguard

Open Fox

Job description

The Deputy Jailer is responsible for the care of inmates housed in the county jail. Ensure that inmates are maintained in a humane manner and granted constitutional rights. Records all activity associated with inmates. Provide emergency first-aid and CPR. Works under general supervision.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION:

Duties and Responsibilities:

Inmates:

• Booking of inmates into the facility. Ensuring that all legal paperwork and all necessary documents are obtained for booking.
• Processing fingerprinting, pictures, DNA, and court bonds.
• Processing inmates in/out.
• Conduct hourly checks of inmates.
• Attending to all inmate needs to include feeding, clothing, and general care.
• Passing medication and addressing emergency medical situations.
• Inmate laundry/folding facility laundry.
• Clothing exchange.
• Release personal property to inmate families.
• Pass commissary to inmates.
• Razors twice weekly.
• Book cart.
• Blanket changes each month and blanket laundry.
• Manage combative inmates.
• Manage suicidal inmates.
• Move inmates within the housing unit.
• Cell searches for contraband.
• Escorting inmates to court, nurse, attorney visits, etc.
• Enforcing facility rules and regulations.
• Clean and remove bodily fluids and waste from cells.

Other Duties:

• Observing facility surroundings for any repairs that may be needed or damage done by inmates.
• Observing cameras for inmate movement in pods, entry into the building and security of the facility.
• Observing staff when they are interacting with inmates in pods.
• Answering phone calls from the public and other agencies.
• Filing of all paperwork and files.
• Re-stocking supplies.
• Prepare briefing and work area for the next shift.
• Oversee attorney/client needs.
• Court proceedings.
• Escort maintenance.
• Cleaning of the facility and making sure inmate areas are being cleaned by inmates.
• Cleaning all staff area, counter tops, computer systems, and removing trash daily.
• Run cleaning gear, clean floors in secure areas, clean carpet in control.
• Clean staff restrooms.

Training:

• Participate in remedial training to remain proficient.

Position Requirements:

• Must be 18 years of age with no felony criminal record or domestic violence record.
• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Valid driver's license required.

Knowledge:

• Computer software programs and applications such as MS Office, RMS, CAD, Watchguard, Open Fox
• County and/or city government administration
• Federal and state statutes
• First aid principles and application

Skills:

• Ability to interact in a positive and professional manner to develop and maintain strong working relationships with co-workers, management, and general public.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to clearly communicate goals, interests, and positions during discussions.
• Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to prioritize.
• Manage multiple concurrent projects while meeting deadlines.
• CPR/AED
• Defensive tactics, OC spray, Taser, Crisis Intervention Training (CIT), handcuffing.

Abilities:

• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business documents and/or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports and correspondence.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from supervisors, victims, suspects, and/or the general public.
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Must be able to analyze many variables and choose the most effective course of action for the organization at any given point in time.
• Ability to operate computer programs/software/platforms, to include Microsoft Office and those that apply to the department.
• Ability to use basic office equipment.
• Ability to maintain discretion and confidentiality while handling personal information.
• Ability to manage conflict and communicate effectively under stress.
• Ability to pass all training courses.
• Ability to write reports per department regulations.

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

• Work location(s) of the job:
  1. Indoors - Constantly
• Objectionable condition(s) found on the job:
  1. Computer Use - Frequently
  2. Stressful situations may occur when responding to emergency calls.
• Undesirable health and safety condition(s) under which employee must perform:
  1. Frequently works in dust/dirt, hot and/or cold conditions, noisy environments, exposure to fumes, offensive odors, and/or wet environmental conditions.
• Machines, Tools and/or Equipment Used:
  1. Basic office equipment to include computer, copy machine, fax machine, printer, telephone system, cameras, radios, personal protective gear.
• Physical characteristics/requirements of the job:
  1. Sit/Stand/Walk - Constantly
  2. Kneeling - Occasionally
  3. Crouching - Occasionally
  4. Using Fingers/hands - Constantly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms.
  5. Talking - Constantly
  6. Hearing - Constantly
  7. Seeing - Constantly
  8. Vision Abilities - close and distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
  9. Lifting/Moving - Occasionally; maximum weight of 100 pounds