Relief Jailer

City of La Porte
La Porte, TX Full Time
POSTED ON 5/17/2024 CLOSED ON 6/15/2024

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RELIEF JAILER

Category: Part - Time
Status: Open
Salary: Hourly: $ 17.438 - Mid $ 21.798
Published: January 3, 2022
Closing: Until Filled

DEFINITION
To complete paperwork associated with detainees and lock up activity; complete logs on the computer; maintains order and discipline in the facility.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS
The Public Safety Attendant will work primarily in the Lock-up Facility, but will be available to take walk-in reports (minor in nature, insurance only, etc.), and during extreme busy times will assist in Dispatch.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED
Receives general supervision from a Police Sergeant.
May exercise functional and technical supervision over less experienced staff.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
  • Adheres to City attendance and punctuality policies demonstrating dependability.
  • Adheres to all City safety policies (protective equipment, pre-duty precautions checklist, etc.) to prevent unnecessary or unreasonable risk of injury to self, others, or property.
  • Adheres to department dress code policies to present a professional appearance. Should exhibit appropriate grooming and attire for the position and responsibility.
Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:
  • Maintain log on the computer; maintains order and discipline in the facility; makes reports of incidents; reviews legal documents pertaining to detainees and takes necessary actions, preparing for transfers to another facility; fingerprints and photographs all detainees.
  • In processes/ out processes detainees; obtains signature from detainees on required documents; checks in detainees personal belongings and safe guards that property. Cares for detainees; feeds and checks on each detainee's welfare at regular intervals.
  • Cleans the facility and insures the equipment is well maintained and in working order; maintains the supplies associated with the facility.
  • Answers general inquiries from the public in person or by phone.
  • Takes reports and information regarding criminal offenses and generated reports in police computer system.
  • Provides general dispatch support including answering phones, taking messages sending/receiving faxes and entering calls into the CAD system.
  • All other duties as assigned.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
For indefinite periods of time - mobility within an office environment; exposure to dust/mites; walking; twisting body; stooping; standing; squatting; sorting; sitting; seeing; pushing, pulling, lifting and carrying up to 20 pounds; decision making; reaching above shoulder level; using both hands for simple and firm grasping; clarity of hearing; communicating clearly and effectively, in person and by radio; fine finger manipulation; operation of personal computer, calculator, typewriter, and telephone.

QUALIFICATIONS
Knowledge of:
  • Standard broadcasting procedures and rules and standard radio or telephone communications receiving and transmitting equipment.
  • Become familiar with geographic features and streets of the City.
  • Department procedures and policies, and those of the other user agencies.
  • Public safety classifications codes and computer commands.
Ability to:
  • Operate all communication equipment and office equipment quickly and accurately.
  • Instruct new employees.
TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE
Must be at least 18 years of age or older, and a High School Diploma or GED.
  • Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job.
  • Duties, responsibilities and actions may change at any time with or without notice.
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