Job Description

Primary duties include those duties assigned by the Sheriff, Chief Deputy, Jail Administrator and/or Jail Lieutenant. These duties shall include, but are not limited to: booking of prisoners, data entry, overseeing the general health and welfare of prisoners, feeding of prisoners, general cleaning and maintenance of the jail facility, record keeping, attending prisoners summoned to court, and any other duties as pertains to the orderly operation of the Dallas County Jail. Co-lateral duties may be given by the Sheriff, Chief Deputy, Jail Administrator and/or Jail Lieutenant. Additionally this officer will be required to work any holidays and weekends his/her shift may fall upon. Will be required to change the hours of his/her workday to fill-in when needed on other existing shifts or special circumstances as deemed necessary by the Jail Administrator, Sheriff, or their designee.As main operations personnel for the DC Operational Facility for a specified period of time, the following are some of the essential duties to be performed:

• Will report on time, will be neat in appearance, in a clean, wrinkle free uniform as issued
• Monitor and operate radios, telephones, computer systems, and facility audio and visual monitors
• Keep timely, accurate, comprehensive reports, files and forms
• Carry out effectively and efficiently, the policies and procedures from supervisory personnel and the department
• Process intake and release or inmates
• Assist in maintaining surveillance of corridors, cells, and adjacent areas, while remaining alert for escapes or suicide attempts, and attempts to pass or produce items of contraband
• Shall perform personal searches outlined in the policies and procedures
• Participate in emergency operations involving fire, tornado, escape, riot, and hostage situations
• Other work related duties are required, not specifically described within the scope of this job

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE High school graduate or equivalent. The ability to perform the duties of the described vacancy, training, and an aptitude for the announced and subsequent position shall be considered as the distinguishing qualification. Previous experience or post-secondary schools a plusLICENSING/CERTIFICATION

• Attend and become certified or currently certified by the Iowa Law Enforcement Academy as a jailer
• Candidates will be required to pass a background check.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORK ENVIRONMENT

• The work is typically performed while intermittently sitting, standing, stooping, bending, crouching or walking.
• Needs the ability to frequently walk up/down stairs, crouch, kneel, stoop, bend, reach and crawl.
• The employee frequently lifts light and heavy objects of at least 25 lbs. floor to waist, frequently lifts 25 lbs. floor to shoulder, frequently carries 25 lbs., and frequently pushes/pulls 25 lbs.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of employees assigned to this job.The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.Dallas County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Women, minorities and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Dallas County, Iowa