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Jailer Job Type:

Full Time DeSoto, TX DeSoto Police Department Salary:

$46,438.05 - $67,798.15

Annually Position Summary:

The purpose of this position is to supervise all aspects of inmate holding within the jail facility. This is accomplished by booking, searching, controlling and releasing inmates; ensuring meal delivery; controlling behaviors; releasing inmates and information to third parties; and escorting prisoners. Other duties include conducting regular checks and prisoner counts.

Essential Functions:

Processes inmates by completing searches; conducting inventories; confiscating personal property, unauthorized items, and related materials; conducting screening tests; recording personal and medical information, completing identifying processes including fingerprinting and photographing; collecting revenues; and ensuring inmate safety and security. Escorts prisoners by removing inmates from cells; handcuffing inmates; and escorting or transporting. Ensures inmates are fed by preparing and serving food. Supervises prisoner safety by conducting checks and counting inmates; controlling internal and external doors; monitoring surveillance systems; monitoring behaviors; reviewing inmate populations; and cleaning or monitoring the cleaning of the facility. Processes paperwork and related information by reviewing requests; releasing appropriate information; reporting incidents; disseminating relevant information; testifying when required; and submitting to the appropriate section or organization.

Requirements:

High School graduation or equivalent Six months of experience preferred TCOLE Jailer certification preferred, or ability to obtain within 6 months https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/desototx/jobs/5141289/jailer Get More Information/Apply View All Jobs Prep for Exam