Description

Job Description:

A WRITTEN EXAM IS PART OF THIS APPLICATION PROCESS.  THIS WRITTEN EXAM INCLUDES GRAMMAR, MATH, READING AND COMPREHENSION.  THE SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT WILL CALL YOU TO SCHEDULE THIS EXAM IF QUALIFIED.

Job Purpose and Objectives: 

This position is responsible for the preservation of peace, control crime and enforce all state and federal laws and regulations. Maintains security and order within the Reno County Jail to ensure safety of all persons and property. Performs a variety of recurring duties according to standardized departmental policies and procedures, selects applicable methods to take authoritative action in response to situational demands. Receives indirect supervision and refers to supervisor for unusual matters.

Personal conduct and behavior (on duty as well as off) must be such that it does not bring disrepute or unnecessarily endanger the public’s trust or confidence in the agency or its members.

Job Competencies:

Enforces local, state and federal laws by implementing effective policy to protect the lives and property of the people. Maintains interior and exterior security of Jail facility, including monitoring surveillance cameras, operating electronic and/or digital door controls, monitoring activities of detainees, and conducting patrols. Maintains accurate accounting of all detainees, including conducting periodic cell checks, roll calls, and head counts of detainees in assigned areas. Reviews arrest sheet of individuals and determines authority to confine. Performs booking procedures of individuals being detained, including photographing, fingerprinting, entering required information on the computer, completing required forms and intake reports, receiving and receipting money and personal property, and searching detainees for weapons and contraband. Supervises and directs activities of detainees, such as serving meals, doing laundry, outside exercises, haircuts, etc. to include making work assignments and assuring proper completion of duties. Oversees detainees in allowable activities, such as telephone calls, commissary purchases, and family visitations. Distributes daily meals and ensures all trays are removed from cellblocks. Ensures personal hygiene of detainees and cleanliness of cell areas, accounting for all cleaning supplies and equipment issued to detainees. Provides detainees with daily meals and issues prescribed medications according to orders of physician. Follows department procedures to ensure detainees receive proper medical attention. Ensures compliance with facility rules and regulations, records and reports inappropriate behavior to appropriate department personnel, and takes appropriate action to correct any problems that arise. Properly secures and/or physically restrains violent and uncontrollable detainees as situations demand. Transports and/or escorts individuals detained by the County to appropriate courts, detention, or medical facilities. Maintains and updates institution logs, incident reports, daily activity reports, booking/release records and medical records. Refers inmate grievances to appropriate department personnel. Answer telephone and greets jail office visitors, determining nature of call, responding to inquiries regarding detainees, and/or routing caller to appropriate person or department. Testifies in court as required. Performs related duties as assigned. Protects and maintains any confidential information you have access to, whether oral, written, or electronic. Operates all job-related equipment, machinery, tools and other aids as required or needed. 

Requirements

Position Requirements / Certification / Licenses / Skills / Knowledge / Abilities:

Must be a US citizen or non-US citizen able to work in the United States. Must be at least 18 years of age. High school diploma or G.E.D. (or obtain it within a reasonable period.) Candidates in this position may be required to pass a background investigation in accordance with applicable laws, regulations, or policies: a. Record of criminal activity and criminal history using a named-based record check before employment is offered or before job duties are assigned that might expose them to KCJIS-sensitive information. b. Record of criminal activity and criminal history using a fingerprint-based check within 30 days after initial employment or assignment and before unconditional employment is offered. Responsible for obtaining and maintaining all certification requirements relative to the position. Possession of a valid Kansas driver’s license and a satisfactory driving record. Complete required annual training by the state of Kansas. Qualify with handguns and rifles. Knowledge of area law enforcement demands and the ability to quickly take authoritative action as situations require, and to effect forceful arrests. Knowledge of and ability to use all assigned department equipment and weapons, including radio, fingerprint equipment, tear gas/mace, handgun, taser device, personal breath test, security panels, handcuffs, video monitoring/DVR, personal air packs, gas masks, restraint chair, automatic electronic defibrillator, specialized software, and fire suppression devices. Working knowledge of universal health precautions and blood borne pathogens control and ability to protect oneself against infection. Working knowledge of standard English grammar, spelling and punctuation, and ability to complete all required reports within department deadlines. Working knowledge of radio frequencies, codes, procedures, and limitations. Ability to meet all departmental hiring, promotion, and retention requirements, including passage of a drug test, medical exam, and psychological exam. Ability to obtain and apply knowledge of applicable local, state, and federal laws, codes, ordinances, and accepted police practices. Ability to operate standard office equipment such as computer, printer, calculator, camera, copier, fax machine, and typewriter. Ability to appropriately receive, maintain, and account for detainee articles received. 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 effectively communicate orally and in writing with co-workers, government officials, law enforcement agencies, courts, health officials, detainees, and the public, including being sensitive to professional ethics, gender, cultural diversities and disabilities. Ability to deal swiftly, rationally, and decisively with potentially violent individuals in precarious situations, and take authoritative action applying appropriate discretion and common sense. Ability to speak clearly and distinctly, hear and be heard and understood when communicating in person, by radio, or by telephone. Ability to obey all written rules and oral orders and directives from department superiors. Ability to perform essential functions of the position without posing a direct threat to the health and safety of self and other individuals in the workplace. Ability to work alone with minimum supervision and with others in a team environment. Ability to work on several tasks at the same time and work rapidly for long periods, occasionally under time pressure. Ability to understand, memorize, retain, and carry out written or oral instructions and present findings in oral or written form. Ability to testify in court/legal proceedings as required. Ability to serve from off-duty status may be required, in the event of an emergency. Ability to work weekends and evenings and occasionally work extended or irregular hours and travel out of town for prisoner transports and training, sometimes overnight. 

Testing/Screening Requested:

IN ADDITION TO THE WRITTEN EXAM, ELIGIBLE APPLICANTS WILL BE REQUIRED TO SUCCESSFULLY PASS AN ORAL INTERVIEW, BACKGROUND CHECK, PSYCHOLOGICAL EXAM, DRUG SCREEN AND PHYSICAL CAPACITY PROFILE.