Jailer

General Description Provides corrections services involving the health, safety and security of inmates and the public in a County corrections facility or program. Monitors prisoners’ activities and maintains necessary records. Applicants with temporary Jailer License or inactive License will be automatic disqualified as per Texas Commission on Law Enforcement Rule until they have completed all licensing and training requirements for that position or completing reactivation process.

Examples of Work Performed May book, classify, transfer, transport and/or release inmates with attention to the health, safety and security of other officers, inmates and the publicConducts inspections, shakedowns and inmate searches. Does physical check of inmates and the publicCompletes, checks and processes official papers and documentsConducts safety inspections and inspections of fire exists and equipmentProvides informal counseling to inmatesAssists medical staff with distribution of medications to inmatesIntervenes and resolves crisis situations such as fights and medical emergenciesConducts head counts of inmatesConducts and inventories all keys and equipment from previous shiftServes or supervises the serving of meals to inmatesSupervises work performed by inmatesAssists with personal needs of inmates, such as telephone calls, mail, laundry, visits and commissaryMonitors and assists visitors and may maintain visitors’ listKeeps records of incidents and activities during shiftMay be assigned to conduct recreational programs for inmatesMay be assigned to train new officers in procedural aspects of the jobMay be assigned to transportation and court security duties, including transportation of inmates to other local, state and federal penal institutionsMay confiscate, inventory and store property from new inmates and release property to outgoing prisonersMay respond to inmate request formsMay be involved in organizing church services, GED classes, substance abuse classes and fire drillsHandles and cares for dogs involved in narcotics investigationRegular attendanceGet along with others

Education and Experience Graduation from a high school or equivalent (GED)Bilingual (Spanish and English) with the ability to converse fluently in both languages

Certificates, Licenses and Registration:Applicant must, at the time of appointment to the position, meet the minimum age requirement for Basic Certification as a Jailer from the Texas Commission of Law Enforcement (TCOLE)Applicant must, within one (1) year of appointment to the position, obtain and thereafter maintain a Basic Certification as a Jailer from the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE)Must have a current valid Texas motor vehicle operator’s licenseMust be able to be insured by the County’s insurance carrier

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Knowledge of laws, departmental policies, rules, regulations, instructions and correctional literature regarding the custody of personsAbility to understand and follow oral instructionsAbility to write clear and concise reports and to maintain complete records as requiredAbility to meet established physical standardsAbility to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other County employees and officials, inmates and the publicEmployee may be assigned other duties in addition to those listed and duties may change according to changing needs of department The County of Hidalgo offers a full range of employee benefit programs for eligible employees, retirees, and their families. For more information, please Click Here