PUBLIC SAFETY OFFICER/JAILER I Job at City Of Balch Springs, Balch Springs, TX

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  • City Of Balch Springs
  • Balch Springs, TX

Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Job Summary: The Public Safety Officer / Jailer I/II will supervise all aspects of inmate holding within the jail facility. This is accomplished by booking, searching, controlling and releasing inmates; ensuring meal delivery; controlling behaviors; releasing inmates and information to third parties; and escorting prisoners. Other duties include conducting regular checks and prisoner counts.

Education/Training/Experience Requirements:

  1. High School diploma or equivalent.
  2. Valid Texas driver’s license.
  3. Public Safety Officer/Jailer I
    1. Entry level position
    2. Certification - TCOLE Municipal Jailer Course 3510 completed within first year of employment.

Essential Job Functions:

  • Processes inmates by completing searches; conducting inventories; confiscating personal property, unauthorized items, and related materials; conducting screening tests; recording personal and medical information, completing identifying processes including fingerprinting and photographing; collecting revenues; and ensuring inmate safety and security.
  • Escorts prisoners by removing inmates from cells; handcuffing inmates; and escorting or transporting and assisting inmates with court proceedings as needed.
  • Administer and supervise mealtime, visitation and other activities of currently housed inmates.
  • Perform periodic checks and cell searches to ensure prisoner safety; controlling internal and external doors; monitoring surveillance systems; monitoring behaviors; reviewing inmate populations.
  • Processes paperwork and related information by reviewing requests; releasing appropriate information; reporting incidents; disseminating relevant information; testifying when required; and submitting to the appropriate section or organization.
  • Perform general housekeeping duties to ensure cleanliness of facility.
  • Maintains inventory of supplies and completes daily reports of activities and records inmate and staff activity.
  • Performs other related duties as assigned.

Knowledge of:

  • City organization, operations, policies, and procedures.
  • Clerical skills and data processing.
  • Civil Rights
  • Responding to resistance/use of force

Skills in:

  • Providing exceptional external and internal customer service.
  • Communicating effectively.
  • Entering data.
  • Working well under pressure with flexibility and professionalism.
  • Using good judgment in emergency situations.
  • Maintaining uniforms and professional appearance.
  • Operating a personal computer and various software programs.
  • Maintaining confidentiality and integrity while handling sensitive matters.

Physical Demands/Work Environment:

Work is performed in a standard office environment with low to moderate noise level. Subject to sitting for an extended period of time, standing, walking, bending, reaching, kneeling, and lifting and putting away such items as records and office supplies of moderate weight of up to 40 pounds. Working with a wide variety of people.

E.E.O.C. The City of Balch Springs does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability or military service in employment or the provision of services.

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