DEFINITION

Under general supervision, responsible for the custody of inmates, maintaining their security during incarceration and assuming responsibility for their needs during detention while utilizing direct supervision principles of management. Shift work required.

EXAMPLES OF WORK PERFORMED

Responsible for custody and control of inmates, security of facilities, physical movement of inmates and all inmate needs. Supervises pulling inmates for court, visitation and sick calls; searching of inmates; completes shakedowns and cell inspections. Enforces contraband control and inmate rules of incarceration. Reviews and answers inmate staff requests. Responsible for facility sanitation cleanliness and unsafe conditions as required by agency policies and procedure, as well as State standards. Manages inmate recreation, commissary and mail collection/distribution, feeding and showers. Ensures delivery of hygiene products, clean clothing and linens to inmates. Assist in training new employees. May act in the capacity of shift supervisor as needed. Perform duties as assigned.

REQUIRED SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES

Skill in typing; in the use of computer and other technology; in the application of security techniques; and in maintaining security of inmate. Ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing. Knowledge of principles and practices of jail operations, of Federal, State, County and City regulations; of departmental policies and procedures; of supervisory principles and practices; of detention center records. Ability to plan, organize their tasks; to gain the respect and cooperation of inmates; to reason analytically; to interpret policies and make operational judgements, sometimes with limited information or time; and to organize and present facts and direction clearly and concisely. Ability to manage numerous deadlines and projects, while working in challenging environment.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITES

None.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE AND OTHER QUALIFICATIONS

No prior experience required. Preferred qualifications include experience working in correctional setting, 30 college hours and/or CLEET certification. Selected candidate(s) will be subject to a six (6) month probationary period.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, use hands for handle or feel, and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms, and smell. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distant vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. The physical ability to defend self, or others, as trained in the event of an altercation is required.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to airborne particles, and may be exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals. The noise level may oftentimes be loud. The employee may be exposed to outside weather conditions and, at times, must participate in physical altercations when necessary

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $36,600.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Holidays
• Night shift
• Weekend availability

Ability to commute/relocate:

• El Reno, OK 73036: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Required)
• Night Shift (Required)
• Overnight Shift (Required)

Work Location: In person

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