-Comal County, Texas

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POSITION TITLE: Corrections Officer (County Jail)

JOB SUMMARY: This individual is responsible for the general supervision of inmates as assigned to his/her duty station, the preparation of incident, booking data and other prisoner-related reports, the security and safety of inmates and the facility. Other duties to include feeding prisoners; supervising the daily cleaning of the facility; classifying prisoners; taking fingerprints; moving prisoners throughout facility; handling violent inmates/physical confrontation; handling intoxicated and/or prisoners under influence of drugs or other substances; handling mentally ill prisoners; observation of suicidal inmates and responding to such attempts; responding to other medical emergencies; responding to fire alarms/fires and safely evacuating prisoners. Note: The duties listed are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed; omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position and is assigned by the supervisor. Shift work is required.

QUALIFICATIONS: High School diploma or GED (copy required with application). One (1) year of experience is desirable. Must be 21 at time of hire and have a valid Texas driver’s license. Certification as a jailer by the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement Officer Standards and Education preferred or must be obtained within the first year of hire. Must pass: written test; physical agility test, criminal history/background check; drug screen, physical exam and psychological exam.

SALARY: $ 30,118.40

CLOSING DATE: Open until Filled

Applications mandatory and are available at:

HR Department, 100 Main Plaza, Suite 102, New Braunfels, Texas 78130.

Or visit our web site www.co.comal.tx.us ß has detailed job description

Tel (830)620-5510 Fax (830)620-3468 Job line (830)608-2041

EEO/MFVH/"At Will" Employer.

Comal County Job Description for Corrections Officer

Job Title: Corrections Officer	Job Code Number: 0350
Department: Jail	DOT Code:
Employee Name:	Employee ID:
Salary: Pay Group LE 6	Reports To: Sergeant
Location: Comal County	Prepared By: Human Resources
FLSA Status: Nonexempt	Approved By: Commissioners’ Court

SUMMARY

This position requires a thorough knowledge of jail procedures. Has daily contact with the public and is for the general supervision of inmates as assigned in his/her duty station. Is responsible for the preparation of incident, booking data and other prisoner-related reports. The individual is responsible for the security and safety of the inmates and the facility.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED

Works under the general supervision of the Sergeant.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED

None generally.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Duties include the following:

1. Booking incoming and outgoing prisoners.

2. Feeding prisoners.

3. Supervising the daily cleaning of the facility.

4. Maintaining jail security.

5. Processing of incoming and outgoing prisoners.

6. Classifying prisoners as required.

7. Taking fingerprints.

8. Moving prisoners throughout facility.

9. Logging and writing incident reports.

10.Handle violent inmates, to include physical confrontation.

11.Handle intoxicated and or prisoners under influence of drugs or other substances.

12.Handle mentally ill prisoners.

13.Observe suicidal inmates and respond to suicide attempts and medical emergencies.

14.Respond to fire alarms/fight fires and evacuate prisoners in a safe secure manner.

Note: The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position and is assigned by the supervisor.

MANDATORY QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

A high school diploma or equivalent is required.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATION

A valid driver’s license and certification as a Jailer by the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement Officer Standards and Education (TCLEOSE) is required within the first year of hire.

DESIRED MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fraction, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES

The individual should possess a thorough working knowledge of jail procedures and practices. One (1) year of experience is desirable. Other specialized job requirements include fingerprinting and computer use.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential duties of this job. Employee must be able to drag or lift 185 pounds plus with and without a 35 pound air rescue pack strapped on the employees back. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job.

Must be physically fit and pass a physical exam by a medical doctor. In order to meet the physical demands of the job (handling of violent prisoners, etc.) must have full use of extremities.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

SELECTION GUIDELINES

Formal application, rating of education and experience; oral interview and reference check; job related tests might be required.

This job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change. The employee further understands, and accepts, that this position falls under the provision of an "At Will" employment, and under no circumstances is this a contract for employment.

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