Jail Operations Assistant
Assists in all aspects of daily jail operations and addresses a modified range of investigative duties related to calls for service originating at the Police Department.
Examples of duties include :
- Process prisoners in and out of the jail to include paperwork, photographs, fingerprinting, physical and mental medical needs assessment, prisoner classification, and property inventory.
- Conducts searches of prisoners upon entering the jail and during confinement for contraband.
- Responsible for dispensing and logging medication to prisoners as needed.
- Must be capable of restraining prisoners when verbal skills fail to diffuse a situation.
- Process paperwork using basic computer skills.
- Responsible for basic sanitation of jail cells as needed.
- Fingerprinting of citizens as requested for employer, adoption, or other reasons.
- Responsible for inventory of prisoners' uniforms, blankets, and towels.
- Assists other employees as needed.
- Adheres to personnel safety, departmental policies and procedures, and general orders.
- Informs supervisor of all work activities.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Minimum qualifications include :
A High School Diploma or General Equivalency Diploma (GED) is required.Must be at least 18 years of age.Must possess a valid Texas Drivers License and driving record must be in compliance with Town policy.Physical abilities include the ability to see, write, hear, talk, run, climb, bend, physically restrain a person, endure extended periods of exertion, and sit for long periods of time; to observe and remember names, faces, and details of incidents; to work in adverse environmental conditions.Must submit to and pass a post-offer, non-regulated drug test and thorough background checks.Desired qualifications include :
General working knowledge of police officer and / or law enforcement regulations.Good hand-eye coordination to operate police equipment.Excellent communicative skills, both oral and written.Bilingual skills are preferred.Ability to follow verbal and written directives; communicate courteously and effectively with other people, and maintain a pleasant and friendly personality at all times.Exercise good judgment and make competent decisions in all activities; and maintain confidentiality with criminal and investigative information.Must work flexible hours to include all shifts; nights, weekends, holidays, and accept on-call duty status.The hiring process includes :
Written ExaminationInterview with Background InvestigatorOral BoardBackground InvestigationPsychological ExaminationPolygraph EvaluationMedical Examination / Drug ScreenThe process takes approximately four to six weeks, depending on your rank on the eligibility list and factors in your background.