at MIAMI COUNTY in Paola, Kansas, United States
Job Description
The Deputy Jailer is responsible for the care of inmates housed in the county jail. Ensure that inmates are maintained in a humane manner and granted constitutional rights. Records all activity associated with inmates. Provide emergency first-aid and CPR. Works under general supervision.
Inmates:
- Booking of inmates into the facility. Ensuring that all legal paperwork and all necessary documents are obtained for booking.
- Processing fingerprinting, pictures, DNA, and court bonds.
- Processing inmates in/out.
- Conduct hourly checks of inmates.
- Attending to all inmate needs to include feeding, clothing, and general care.
- Passing medication and addressing emergency medical situations.
- Inmate laundry/folding facility laundry.
- Clothing exchange.
- Release personal property to inmate families.
- Pass commissary to inmates.
- Razors twice weekly.
- Book cart.
- Blanket changes each month and blanket laundry.
- Manage combative inmates.
- Manage suicidal inmates.
- Move inmates within the housing unit.
- Cell searches for contraband.
- Escorting inmates to court, nurse, attorney visits, etc.
- Enforcing facility rules and regulations.
- Clean and remove bodily fluids and waste from cells.
Other Duties:
- Observing facility surroundings for any repairs that may be needed or damage done by inmates.
- Observing cameras for inmate movement in pods, entry into the building and security of the facility.
- Observing staff when they are interacting with inmates in pods.
- Answering phone calls from the public and other agencies.
- Filing of all paperwork and files.
- Re-stocking supplies.
- Prepare briefing and work area for the next shift.
- Oversee attorney/client needs.
- Court proceedings.
- Escort maintenance.
- Cleaning of the facility and making sure inmate areas are being cleaned by inmates.
- Cleaning all staff area, counter tops, computer systems, and removing trash daily.
- Run cleaning gear, clean floors in secure areas, clean carpet in control.
- Clean staff restrooms.
Training:
- Participate in remedial training to remain proficient.
