Civilian Jailer - GT0609 - POLICE SUPPORT
City of Denton
Job Description
Title: Civilian Jailer
Position ID: GT0609-310003
Department/Division: Police/Support Services
Reports to: Detention Manager
FLSA Designation: Non-Exempt
Safety Sensitive: Yes
DOT: No
Definition: Responsible for the daily operation of the city jail to ensure the welfare, safety and security of inmates and staff.
Essential Functions:
Processes all incoming inmates into the city jail including completion of appropriate computerized arrest forms, biographical data, medical history, appropriate criminal charges and
PREA compliance, and inputting the information into the applicable database.
Takes photographs and finger prints of inmates including documenting tattoos;
Completes TCIC/NCIC criminal histories; provides officers with warrant information;
Searches incoming inmates for contraband and prior to placing them in a cell;
Preparing arraignment and municipal court documents and assisting the municipal judges;
Completes bond forms, P/R bonds, cash bonds, witnessing surety bonds, accepting and processing bond payments on virtual merchant; sending teletypes to external agencies and confirming
24 hour inmate pickups with issuing agencies;
Supervises the behavior of prisoners during booking process, holding, jail cells, and restraint chair ensuring the safety and security of the inmates and staff;
Performs a variety of activities in support of jail operations, which include: washing laundry, issuing blankets, jump suits, shoes, mats and personal hygiene items; performing cleanup
of any bodily fluids or waste found in the jail environment to ensure the safety and welfare of inmates and staff in the jail.
Prepares and distributes meals for inmates in the city jail;
Conducting and documenting cell checks to ensure inmate welfare and accountability;
Escorting inmates to and from arraignment proceedings conducted by the Municipal Judge;
Monitors the jail camera system; answering telephones handling inquiries from the public and other law enforcement agencies;
Performs a variety of administrative activities including: reconciliation of incoming cash bonds, and ensuring the integrity of incoming cash funds;
Controls entry/exit control of the jail facility;
Scanning e-file jail paperwork documentation for district attorney performing other related activities.
Provides testimony during court proceedings as required;
Administers and documents usage of all inmate prescribed medication;
Communicates with mental health agencies to facilitate and request inmate evaluations as needed;
Enters excess inmate property into the property/evidence room;
Provides CPR/first aid as needed and summoning medical attention for inmates as needed;
Prepares DCSO jail booking documents and facilitating jail transfers of Class B and higher inmate offenders;
Processes inmate releases from the city jail;
Fingerprints members of the general public as required;
Prepares requests for facility maintenance;
Monitors all visitors and secures them and inmates during visits;
Maintains regular and punctual on-site attendance
Additional Duties:
Performs other duties as assigned
Minimum Qualifications/Acceptable Equivalency:
High School diploma or GED equivalent
Core Competencies:
Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing
Ability to form and maintain effective relationships with coworkers and customers
Knowledge of customer service principles
Knowledge of record keeping principles and practices
Knowledge of filing techniques
Skilled in handling multiple tasks simultaneously
Skilled in operating modern office equipment
Skilled in mitigating hostile situations
Skilled in keyboarding
Skilled in handling cash
Skilled in reading, interpreting, applying, and explaining rules, regulations, policies, and procedures
Skilled in maintaining sensitive and confidential information
Skilled in operating a computer and related software applications
Preferences:
Bilingual in Spanish and English
Conditions of Employment:
Must have a valid Class “C” Driver License and valid state required minimum automobile liability insurance prior to employment (must obtain Texas Class “C” driver license and state required
minimum automobile liability insurance within 90 days of hire per state law)
Must meet the Denton Police Department’s Civilian Hiring Standards
Must successfully complete the employment process including a polygraph, psychological and physical examination, drug test, thorough background investigation
Must attend and successfully complete the following Courses within one year of employment: Jailer Certification, CPR, First Aid, NCIC/TCIC Certifications, Cash Handling Certification,
Defensive Tactics and Pepper Spray training
A Personal History Statement MUST be submitted within the time frame requested after initial application
The city jail operates 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Applicants must be willing and available to work nights, weekends, holidays and during periods of in climate weather under
potentially hazardous conditions
Physical Requirements:
Overall Strength Demands: The italicized word describes the overall strength demand of the functions performed by the incumbent during a typical workday.
Sedentary – lifting no more than 10 pounds
Light – lifting no more than 20 pounds; carry up to 10 pounds
Medium – lifting no more than 50 pounds, carry up to 25 pounds
Heavy – lifting no more than 100 pounds, carry up to 50 pounds
Very Heavy – lifting more than 100 pounds, carry more than 50 pounds
Physical Demand Codes: The following describes if the incumbent is expected to exert the following physical demands during a typical workday and the overall frequency.
Codes for “how often”:
Y = Yes
N = No
E = extensive (100-70%)
M = moderate (60-30%)
I = infrequent (20-10%)
A = almost never (<10%)
Task: Code:
Standing: M
Sitting: M
Walking: M
Lifting: M
Carrying: I
Pushing/Pulling: A
Overhead Work: A
Fine Dexterity: A
Kneeling: M
Crouching: M
Crawling: A
Bending: A
Twisting: A
Climbing: A
Balancing: Y
Vision: E
Hearing: E
Talking: E
Video Display: E
Other:
Machines, Tools, Equipment and Work Aids:
The essential functions of this position require wearing a uniform.
Environmental Factors:
The essential functions of this position are performed inside throughout the year with some exposure to noise fumes, airborne particles, infectious diseases, criminal suspects, and inmates
in order to perform the operations of the jail.
This job description is not an employment agreement, contract agreement, or contract. Management has exclusive right to alter this job description at any time without notice.
ADA/EOE/ADEA
Effective Date: 1/14/2002
Revision Date: 4/27/2021