Jailor

Camden County Sheriff's Office

Jailor

FLSA: Non-Exempt

Annual Pay: $44,055.07

Point of Contact: Amanda Watson (912) 510-5100

Apply Online at Camden County Sheriff's Office Career Page

JOB SUMMARY

This position is responsible for supervising inmates at the county jail.

MAJOR DUTIES

• Processes and books inmates in the county jail.

• Conducts security rounds and performs inspections of inmates and facilities; notifies supervisor of maintenance needs or of inmate issues; conducts perimeter checks.

• Operates door lock controls to control inmate and staff movement.

• Performs inmate head counts; maintains inmate count records.

• Enforces facility rules and regulations; documents infractions and enforces disciplinary measures.

• Searches inmates and cells for contraband.

• Issues inmate personal items, meals, uniforms, and other items.

• Collects and distributes inmate mail.

• Responds to and renders aid during emergency situations.

• Supervises inmate work details throughout the safety complex.

• Performs fingerprinting for the general public.

• Conducts security checks of the safety complex and the government complex.

• Escorts inmates to scheduled activities; coordinates scheduled visits with inmates.

• Investigates and resolves inmate grievances.

• Processes inmate releases.

• Transports inmates to and from the jail as appropriate.

• Prepares incident and accident reports.

The above cited duties and responsibilities describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to the job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all the duties and responsibilities that an incumbent may be expected or asked to perform. The omission of specific statements of duties or responsibilities does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this classification. Other duties may be required and assigned.

KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED BY THE POSITION

• Knowledge of jail administration principles.

• Knowledge of inmate security principles.

• Knowledge of county and departmental policies and procedures and relevant federal and state laws.

• Knowledge of computers and job-related software programs.

• Skill in prioritizing and organizing work.

• Skill in ensuring the safety and security of inmates in the county jail.

• Skill in oral and written communication.

SUPERVISORY CONTROLS

The Sergeant - Jail assigns work in terms of general instructions. The supervisor spot-checks completed work for compliance with procedures, accuracy, and the nature and propriety of the final results.

GUIDELINES

Guidelines include county, department, and jail policies and procedures. These guidelines are generally clear and specific but may require some interpretation in application.

COMPLEXITY/SCOPE OF WORK

• The work consists of related duties in the provision of jail security. Dealing with potentially violent inmates contributes to the complexity of the position.

• The purpose of this position is to ensure the safety and security of jail inmates, staff, and visitors. Successful performance contributes to the safety and security of the county jail.

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