Jail Custody Officer – Generous Benefits

City of Cape Girardeau; Cape Girardeau (MO); On-site; USD 23,000 - 33,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Bi-weekly pay periods

13 paid holidays per year

96 hours of vacation per year

96 hours of sick leave per year

2 days of personal leave per year

Job summary

The City of Cape Girardeau is seeking a dedicated Prisoner Custodian to perform custody and supportive duties at the jail. The role includes intake tasks, medications, property handling, and prisoner transport under supervision.

Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma, a valid driver’s license, and a clean background. This hourly, non-exempt position offers benefits and regular bi-weekly pay.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of methods used in control and custody of prisoners.
• Knowledge of department policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of privacy and security of criminal justice information.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Operate jail control room equipment; train new employees.
• Maintain records of property released to parties other than inmates.
• Monitor inmate telephone calls for bonding purposes.
• Process bonds for other agencies; maintain 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.

Skills

Oral and written communication

Custodial duties

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Valid driver’s license

Job description

The City of Cape Girardeau is seeking a dedicated Prisoner Custodian to perform custody and supportive duties at the jail. The role includes intake tasks, medications, property handling, and prisoner transport under supervision.

Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma, a valid driver’s license, and a clean background. This hourly, non-exempt position offers benefits and regular bi-weekly pay.