About the position
Maintain security and control of facility and inmates in the Montgomery County jail in accordance with department policies and procedures, federal and state laws. Under general supervision, provides security for the facility, as well as, health and safety issues for inmates confined. The majority of work time is without direct supervision. Duties of this position can vary between shifts and the area assigned, thus requiring individual judgment within prescribed policies and procedures. Typical duties include; general security, activities to prevent disorder, escape rule infraction and harm to inmates, visitors and staff. Inmate observation in person and by closed circuit monitors safety and security inspections; transportation to health care facilities and court appearances, housing, feeding, bedding and welfare activities, maintenance of accurate intake, care and release records. Ingress and egress control to the facility; and movement control for inmates and visitors within the facility. Personal conduct on and off duty must be such that it does not bring disrepute or unnecessarily endanger the public’s trust or confidence in the agency or its members.
Responsibilities
- Interact with inmates in a fair and equitable manner.
- Accurately account for all inmate head counts while consistently monitoring inmate activity for violations.
- Maintain and apply knowledge of current departmental policies, procedures, laws and regulations.
- Accurately and efficiently process subjects into and out of the facility.
- Properly supervise inmates during moves within the facility, while being constantly aware and applying security procedures.
- Effectively and efficiently operate control panels, without unnecessary delay while monitoring all cameras, alarms and inmate activity within the facility.
- Expeditiously and safely transport inmates in accordance with department policies and procedures.
- Fully and accurately complete all required forms, correspondence and documents in a clear, concise, and understandable manner.
- Properly complete, forward, and track pertinent supply requests.
- Effectively communicate with all inmates in a professional manner, while observing the safety and security of the facility including coworkers, inmates and others.
- Properly and appropriately utilize the department’s computer system to include email, electronic documents, spreadsheets, and technical software.
- Deploy the appropriate use of force as instructed in accordance with departmental policy and applicable law.
- Effectively, efficiently, appropriately, and courteously interact with persons seeking assistance.
- Operate motor vehicle including multi-passenger vehicles for inmate transport.
- Use and properly maintain inmate restraint devices including handcuffs and leg irons.
- Distribute prescribed medication in accordance with qualified medical directives and department policies.
- Maintain strict accountability of individually assigned equipment and jail property.
- Maintain proficiency with department-issued weapons and Department-trained defensive tactics and employ them appropriately.
- Possess and maintain the physical ability necessary to engage in physical confrontations using offensive and defensive tactics to control combative inmates.
- Maintain an acceptable level of availability for work which includes rotating shift assignment including evenings, weekends, and/or holidays and adapt to irregular working conditions.
- Perform other duties and responsibilities as needed or assigned.
Requirements
- Must be able to pass all pre-employment requirements to include, but not limited to; drug test and extensive background check.
- Must be 18 years of age at the time of hire.
- US Citizen.
- No felony convictions or expunged conviction and, on and after 1 July 1995, has not been placed upon diversion by any state or the federal government for a felony offense or misdemeanor crime of domestic violence or its equivalent under the uniform code of military justice.
- High School Diploma or general equivalency diploma (GED).
- Valid Kansas Driver’s License.
Nice-to-haves
- Ability and willingness to adhere to moral and ethical principles and to possess sound moral character and honesty.
- Demonstrate the character quality of being loyal and the willingness to be faithful to commitments or obligations.
- Ability to work in a cooperative or coordinated effort whether as part of a group or persons acting together as a team or in the interest of a common cause.
- Ability to take the lead or introductory step in activities, responsibilities or decisions.
- Ability to intellectually identify with or vicariously experience the feelings, thoughts or attitudes of others.
- Ability to be one who can be relied upon and to be dependable in achievement, accuracy and honesty.
- Ability to analyze situations quickly and to determine proper course of action to be taken with due regard to surrounding hazards and circumstances.
- Ability to judge, make a decision or form an opinion objectively, authoritatively and wisely especially in matters affecting action, good sense and discretion.
- Ability to exhibit a standing practice of professional character, spirit or methods that distinguish one from an amateur.
- Ability to apply appropriate reasonable force in accordance with department’s policy.
- Ability to interact comfortably with individuals from different racial and cultural backgrounds; be empathetic to needs of the emotional disturbed and mentally handicapped.
- Positively influence others at work and in the community.
- Perform necessary duties in a professional manner during high stress and emotional situations.
- Ability to effectively, efficiently, appropriately, and courteously interact with persons seeking assistance.
