Jailer

National Police; DeSoto, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 46,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

National Police in Texas is seeking a Corrections Officer to supervise all aspects of inmate holding within the jail facility. Responsibilities include booking, searches, food service, and ensuring inmate safety and security.

The role requires high school graduation and may require TCOLE Jailer certification or the ability to obtain it within 6 months. Prior experience is preferred, with a focus on maintaining orderly inmate counts and handling sensitive information.

Qualifications

• High School graduation or equivalent required.
• Six months of experience preferred.
• TCOLE Jailer certification preferred, or ability to obtain within 6 months.

Responsibilities

• Process inmates by completing searches, inventories, confiscating items, fingerprinting and photographing, and recording personal/medical information.
• Escort inmates from cells, assist with handcuffing and transportation as needed.
• Prepare and serve meals to inmates to ensure proper nutrition.
• Maintain inmate safety through checks, door control, surveillance, and population monitoring.
• Process paperwork and disseminate information; report incidents and testify when required.

Skills

High School Diploma

Corrections experience

TCOLE certification (preferred)

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Salary: $46,438.05 – $67,798.15 Annually

Position Summary:

The purpose of this position is to supervise all aspects of inmate holding within the jail facility. This is accomplished by booking, searching, controlling and releasing inmates; ensuring meal delivery; controlling behaviors; releasing inmates and information to third parties; and escorting prisoners. Other duties include conducting regular checks and prisoner counts.

Essential Functions:

• Processes inmates by completing searches; conducting inventories; confiscating personal property, unauthorized items, and related materials; conducting screening tests; recording personal and medical information, completing identifying processes including fingerprinting and photographing; collecting revenues; and ensuring inmate safety and security.
• Escorts prisoners by removing inmates from cells; handcuffing inmates; and escorting or transporting.
• Ensures inmates are fed by preparing and serving food.
• Supervises prisoner safety by conducting checks and counting inmates; controlling internal and external doors; monitoring surveillance systems; monitoring behaviors; reviewing inmate populations; and cleaning or monitoring the cleaning of the facility.
• Processes paperwork and related information by reviewing requests; releasing appropriate information; reporting incidents; disseminating relevant information; testifying when required; and submitting to the appropriate section or organization.

Requirements:

• High School graduation or equivalent
• Six months of experience preferred
• TCOLE Jailer certification preferred, or ability to obtain within 6 months