Salary: $54,329.60 - $61,131.20 Annually
Location: 345 Lincoln Ave, Lancaster 43130, OH
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 315-2Department: SHERIFF CIVILOpening Date: 09/17/2024
Description:
Under direct supervision, oversees and monitors the activities of inmates to ensure the security of the jail facility; may perform other duties as required.
Duties:
Monitors inmates during meals, work, recreation, housekeeping, and visitation; Distributes meals, medication, mail, and personal items to prisoners; Escorts inmates to and from secured areas, confinement, and court; Transports inmates to and from the facility as required; Conducts routine security checks of jail areas and equipment; Searches inmates and cell areas; Conducts inmate head counts; Handles inmate complaints, requests, and/or difficult situations; Reports problems or unusual circumstances to superiors; Assists in the booking and processing of inmates; Runs records checks and enters inmate information into the computer to generate required reports; Prepares files on inmates; Assists in processing the release of inmates from the jail; Prepares, types, and maintains jail activity reports, daily log, and other related documents; Operates a control board and electronic doors; Monitors audio and video equipment to observe inmate activity; Utilizes an intercom, paging system, and emergency system as necessary; Attends staff meetings and training sessions as required.
Qualifications:- Must be a United States Citizen.
- Must be 18 years of age.
- Must have a High School Diploma or GED.Must have a valid driver's license and proof of insurance.
- Must have a Social Security card
- Supplemental Information
Working Conditions:
Works an 8-hour shift, in a uniform assignment in the jail, with 2 consecutive days off on either 1st, 2nd, or 3rd shift, and may be required to work during other than one's assigned shift.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Ability to remain calm during stressful situations; ability to communicate effectively with others; ability to prepare clear and concise reports and written materials; ability to maintain accurate records and files; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others; ability to perform tasks requiring physical endurance and agility under adverse conditions; ability to solve problems and make on-the-spot decisions; ability to evaluate reports and statistics; ability to maintain order in a potentially hostile environment; knowledge of the techniques and related safety practices for overseeing inmates in a controlled environment; some basic knowledge of technology and computer applications.
NOTE:
The lists of Job Duties and Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities are not necessarily all inclusive.
