Starting Pay: $21.4404 Hourly ($44,596)
After 1st Year: $22.2465 Hourly ($46,273)
After 2nd Year: $23.9035 Hourly ($49,719)
After 3rd Year: $25.5414 Hourly ($53,126)
After 4th Year: $26.7553 Hourly ($55,651)
After 5th Year: $28.3665 Hourly ($59,002)

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Graduate from high school or its equivalent

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

Must successfully complete written and physical agility tests;

Must be willing to work weekends, holidays and irregular hours;

No felony convictions, or a misdemeanor;

Training in CPR and first aid is preferred.

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES: Performs general security work within the Jail; works under the direction of a sergeant; members of this classification are deputized for specific functions within the Jail only; must be willing to work weekends, holidays and irregular hours; performs related duties as required.

STATEMENT OF TASKS:

Guards inmates in the Jail in accordance with established policies, regulations and procedures;

Observes conduct and behavior of inmates to prevent disturbances and escapes;

Inspects locks, window bars, grills, doors and gates for tampering;

Searches inmates and cells for contraband;

Guards and directs inmates during work assignments;

Patrols assigned areas for evidence of forbidden activities, infraction of rules and unsatisfactory behavior of inmates;

Processes inmates in and out of the jail through the booking area;

Oversees visitation procedures and enforces visitation regulations;

Distributes meals, bedding and supplies to inmates;

Obtains medical aid for inmates if needed;

Supervises and is responsible for the cleanliness of the Jail;

Assists in maintaining Jail records.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Knowledge of the legal systems as it relates to a County Jail system;

Ability to write acceptable reports;

Ability to make decisions under adverse conditions;

Ability to perform first aid;

Ability to follow written and oral instructions;

Ability to communicate with a diverse public;

Ability to make routine decisions in accordance with departmental policies and procedures;

Ability to subdue inmates who may be a physical threat;

Ability to provide backup within the jail in physical confrontations;

Demonstrated ability to work independently, collaboratively, and respectfully in a complex, multicultural work environment that values diversity, equity and inclusion

Ability to attend work regularly and work under stressful conditions.