JAILER
City of Weslaco Weslaco, TX
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Job SummaryThe jailer is responsible for the operation of the City's jail, the physical intake, detention, release and the well-being of all individuals that are incarcerated in the facility in accordance with Department regulations. Employee is required to perform all similar or related duties.
Essential Job Functions
- Maintain regular and prompt attendance; physically present to work.
- Responsible for the well-being of all individuals who are incarcerated at the City's jail facility.
- Responsible for the physical intake, removal of personal items, detention and release of prisoners including booking, photographing, and fingerprinting each individual; checks the criminal history of all prisoners including whether there are any outstanding warrants.
- Responsible for getting prisoners to court for their arraignment as well as their transportation and feeding; completes an arrest form.
- Monitors all prisoners on a regular basis to ensure their safety.
- Performs other similar or related duties as assigned
- Employee may be required to work beyond normal business hours at night and/or on weekends
Minimum Qualifications & Requirements
- High School Diploma or equivalent (GED).
- One (1) to three (3) years of experience; or any equivalent combination of education, training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the essential functions of the job.
- Applicant must pass pre-employment background check and drug screen at City's expense.
- Applicant must have a current valid class "C" driver's license and be insurable.
- Must successfully complete Emergency Management and Incident Command Training within first three months upon hire.
- Bilingual English/Spanish Preferred
Knowledgeable, Skills And Abilities
- Knowledgeable of state and local laws and regulations pertaining to the operation of a municipal jail facility. Knowledge of Police Department services.
- Ability to carry out duties during emergency situations under stressful, life-threatening conditions. Ability to maintain detailed and accurate records. Ability to deal with disgruntled members of the public in a tactful manner. Ability to execute and follow oral and written instructions.
- Proficient oral and written communication skills. Proficient physical skills to be able to protect oneself and others. Common sense skill to determine the most appropriate response to emergency situations.
Working Conditions/Physical Demands
- Work requires employee physically present, and on time, as scheduled, and involves frequent and recurring assignments requiring strenuous effort and endurance or quick reflexes to perform the work or the potential need to subdue people while being incarcerated or housed at the jail.
- Duties may involve assignments requiring application of hand and eye coordination with finger dexterity and motor coordination.
- Employee is routinely required to read general documents for general understanding and routinely for analytical purposes.
DisclaimerThis job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this position. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so assigned to this position. This job description does not constitute an employment agreement and is subject to change as the needs and requirements of the job change.
Any applicant selected for employment with the City of Weslaco must receive satisfactory results from pre-employment drug testing, references, background checks, and credential verification.
Salary: $13.00 per hour
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