Part-Time Jailer

To provide administrative direction and oversight to the Police Department including the jail and Mayor's Court with the goal of protecting and serving the citizens of Independence.

Duties and Responsibilities :

Department Administration

• Performs jail checks of prisoners;
• Distribute prisoner meals;
• Dispersing medications to prisoners as needed;
• Warrant pick-ups and execute prisoner drop offs;
• Perform intoxication testing for arresting officer; maintain certification;
• Collect prisoner property, prisoner security and property releasing;
• Observe prisoners;
• Complete booking packet;
• Maintain prisoner blankets, linens, and attire.

Clerical

• Perform a variety of secretarial tasks in support of programs or department;
• Attend meetings;
• Prepare memos, letters, reports and other documents using word processing, spreadsheet, database and / or presentation software;
• Proofread a variety of documents;
• Other duties as required.

Necessary Competencies :

• Communication Skills- written and verbal
• Customer Service
• Problem Solving
• Prioritizing
• Attention to detail
• Teamwork

Requirements : Knowledge of

Knowledge of

• Federal, state and local laws
• Civil and criminal law and procedures
• Principles of law enforcement administration
• Jail standards
• Defensive tactics, self-defense, or subject control
• Police equipment, tools, and vehicles
• Standard office equipment including computers and related software
• Department and City policies and operating procedures

Skill and Ability to

• Drive an emergency vehicle
• Fire a weapon accurately
• Remain calm in emergency situations
• Patience in violate situations
• Communicate effectively with others both verbally and in writing
• Correctly apply laws, regulations and policies
• Persuade, negotiate and resolve conflicts
• Use logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems
• Understand the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making
• Work within procedural and / or policy guidelines and constraints
• Prepare accurate and concise reports
• Maintain confidentiality

Education and Experience :

Education : High School Diploma, Some College preferred

Experience : Jail, corrections, or law enforcement experience preferred

License or Certification Required : Valid Ohio driver's license plus a driving record that is acceptable to the City's risk managers and insurers;

Ohio Jailer Certification preferred

Physical Demands :

The physical demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee must have the ability to physically perform all use of force techniques.

The employee is regularly required to sit and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to reach with his hands and arms.

The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and taste or smell. The employee must regularly lift and / or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and / or move up to 100 pounds.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job.

The City of Independence is an Equal Opportunity Employer.