APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED NOVEMBER 28-30, 2023
Applications can be turned in until the time of the exam on December 5th, 2023 at 12:30 p.m.
JOB TITLE: Jailer
DEPARTMENT: Jail, Walker County
JOB SUMMARY: This position is responsible for the security of detention center inmates, personnel, and facilities.
MAJOR DUTIES:
Conducts security and inmate welfare checks; conducts prisoner head counts
Controls and inventories material and equipment; searches inmates and facility for contraband
Conducts outside perimeter checks
Participates in emergency drills
Provides security for inmate work details
Provides procedural and activity information to inmates; supervises inmate program activities; maintains inmate discipline
Reviews and adjusts inmate classification and housing
Maintains prisoner activity schedules; coordinate meal service; provides access to medical and dental care
Ensures prisoners’ due process rights are upheld
Provides laundry exchange and commissary services
Participates in training programs
Answers telephone and takes messages
Responds to disturbances and medical emergencies
Responds to mechanical or equipment failures
Maintains inmate records
Provides clerical support for the inmate booking process as assigned; processes inmate booking reports and files; enters warrants, prepares court dockets; processes transport orders; enters sentencing orders; maintains inmate mental health records
Performs the duties of a supply officer as assigned; oversees inmate property inventory and records as assigned
Oversees central security control operations for the facility as assigned
Manages the commissary as assigned; oversees the processing of incoming and outgoing mail as assigned
Assists in the maintenance of personnel payroll records
Performs other related duties as assigned
KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED BY THE POSITION:
Knowledge of modern correctional policies, procedures, and practices
Knowledge of county and department rules, regulations, policies, and procedures
Knowledge of general law enforcement practices, policies, and procedures
Knowledge of emergency procedures
Skill in the completion of forms, records, and reports
Skill in the comprehension and interpretation of department rules, regulations, policies and procedures and of federal, state, and local laws
Skill in public and interpersonal communication
SUPERVISORY CONTROLS:
The Sergeant-Corrections assigns work in terms of general instruction. The supervisor spot-checks completed work for compliance with procedures, accuracy and the nature and propriety of the final results
GUIDELINES: Guidelines include federal, state and local laws; POST orders; the Code of Alabama; and the Constitution of the United States. These guidelines are generally clear and specific, but may require some interpretation in application
COMPLEXITY: The work consists of related security duties. Potentially violent inmates contribute to the complexity of the position
SCOPE AND EFFECT: The purpose of this position is to provide security for the county detention facility. Success in this position contributes to the safe and secure detention of prisoners
PERSONAL CONTACTS: Contacts are typically with co-workers, representatives of other law enforcement agencies, court personnel, other county employees, ministers, attorneys, inmates and members of the general public
PURPOSE OF CONTACTS: Contacts are typically to give or exchange information; to resolve problems; or to provide services
PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The work is typically performed while sitting at a desk or table or while intermittently sitting, standing, bending, crouching, walking or stooping. The employee must occasionally lift light and heavy objects, climb ladders, use tools or equipment requiring a high degree of dexterity and distinguish between shades of color
WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work is typically performed in an office, stockroom, detention facility or outdoors. The employee may be exposed to noise, dust, dirt, grease, machinery with moving parts, contagious or infectious diseases, irritating chemicals and cold or inclement weather. Work requires the use of protective devices
SUPERVISORY AND MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITY: None
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Ability to read, write and perform mathematical calculations at a level commonly associated with the completion of high school or equivalent
Sufficient experience to understand the basic principles relevant to the major duties of the position, usually associated with the completion of an apprenticeship/internship or having had a similar position for one to two years
Possession of or ability to readily obtain a valid driver’s license issued by the State of Alabama for the type of vehicle or equipment operated
Possession of or ability to readily obtain certification by the Alabama Department of Corrections
PLEASE BRING THE FOLLOWING WHEN COMPLETING APPLICATION:
Valid Alabama Driver’s License, Three (3) Letters of Recommendation
Applications can be submitted to the Civil Service Board, located at 1801 3rd Avenue
South, Jasper, AL – Room 212. For more information on this position, please contact
Sharon Tucker at (205) 384-7248.
