To perform this position successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function of the position satisfactorily. The requirements listed in this document are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Morgan County provides reasonable accommodations to qualified employees and applicants with known disabilities who require accommodation to complete the application process or perform essential functions of the job, unless those accommodations would present an undue hardship.

DUTIES:

Responds to emergency calls, administers sobriety test and operates breathalyzer test apparatus, conducts search of offenders returning from work, provides security escort services, and maintains uniform in neat and professional manner.

Maintains communication equipment, monitors closed circuit television system, receives security or fire alarms, answers business or emergency telephone, maintains daily log of calls, disseminates police information to patrol units, notifies officials of emergencies, enters data on the computer, types case reports.

Performs accounting task for individual’s money/money orders and personal property.

Processes individuals out of jail facility in a timely manner for work details, verifying release orders, completing documents, and returning personal property.

Processes individuals into jail facility in a timely manner from daily work details, verifying offenders are on time. Searching offenders to insure no contraband or unapproved items are brought back into the facility.

Escorts detainees to/from appearances, job sites, medical facilities and other locations.

Conducts security checks of jail facility, monitors detainee activity and reports any unusual behavior, and secures and/or physically restrains violent and uncontrollable detainees.

Distributes daily meals and ensures trays are removed from cell blocks. Conducts routine shakedowns of all cells and prepares written reports.

Ensures personal hygiene of detainees and cleanliness of cell areas and accounts for all cleaning supplies and equipment issued to detainees.

Responds to grievances. Following appropriate procedures to ensure detainee receives proper medical attention.

I.JOB REQUIREMENTS AND DIFFICULTY OF WORK:

High school diploma or GED

Possession of a valid Indiana driver’s license and demonstrated safe driving record.

Ability to obtain and maintain possession of all required certifications, including First Responder/CPR

Must be at least 21 years of age.

Ability to meet all employer and department hiring requirements, including passage of a written test, and drug test.

Thorough knowledge of and ability to make practical application of the customary practices, procedures, rules and regulations of the Department, and take authoritative action as situations demand.

Working knowledge of standard English grammar, spelling and punctuation, and ability to complete required reports within Department deadlines.

Working knowledge of and ability to effectively apply evidence collection/preservation techniques.

Working knowledge of universal health precautions and blood borne pathogens control, and ability to apply such knowledge to protect oneself against infection.

Working knowledge of and ability to properly operate all assigned department equipment including computer, read email, schedules, calculator, radio, drug/narcotic identification kit, camera, breathalyzer, and vehicles.

Ability to obtain and apply knowledge of applicable local, state, and federal laws, codes, ordinances, and accepted police procedures.

Ability to appropriately receive, maintain, and account for inmate articles received

Ability to meet all department hiring and retention requirements, including not posing a direct threat to the health and safety of self or others in the workplace.

Ability to obey all written and verbal orders and directives from the Sheriff and superior officers

Ability to deal swiftly, rationally, and decisively with potentially irate/violent individuals in precarious situations and take authoritative action.

Ability to effectively communicate with co-workers, other County departments, other law enforcement agencies, hospital personnel, bail bondsmen, news media, and the public, including being sensitive to professional ethics, gender, cultural diversities and disabilities.

Ability to provide public access to, or maintain confidentiality of, department information and records according to state requirements.

Ability to comply with all employer and department policies and work rules, including, but not limited to, attendance, safety, drug-free workplace, and personal conduct

Ability to understand, memorize, retain and carry out oral and written instructions and present findings in oral or written form.

Ability to work independently and with others in a team environment, often amidst frequent distractions, interruptions, time constraints, and on several tasks at the same time.

Ability to apply knowledge of people and locations, plan/coordinate work assignments, and utilize good judgment in extreme and uncommon situations.

II. RESPONSIBILITY

Incumbent performs duties according to established departmental policies and procedures, making independent decisions and taking authoritative action in response to situational demands. Work is subject to frequent inspection, with errors primarily detected or prevented through procedural safeguards, prior instructions from supervisor, and legally defined procedures. Undetected errors could result in loss of time to correct error, damage to equipment, and/or endangerment to self/others.

Incumbent maintains frequent contact with co-workers, other County departments, other law enforcement agencies, hospital personnel, bail bondsmen, news media, and the public, for purposes of giving and receiving information, rendering service, and mentoring.

Incumbent reports directly to Jail Work Release Administrator

IV. PHYSICAL EFFORT AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

Incumbent performs duties in a jail/confinement center, including sitting/walking at will, standing/sitting/walking for long periods, working near fumes, dust, and odors, working in a noisy environment and in confined areas, lifting/carrying objects weighing over 50 pounds, pushing/pulling objects, bending/reaching, crouching/kneeling, close/far vision, color/depth perception, speaking clearly, hearing sounds/communication, keyboarding, and handling/grasping/fingering objects. Incumbent may be exposed to potentially irate/hostile individuals. Protective equipment/gear must be worn according to Department policy.