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Job Description

Job Title: Deputy Jailer Reports To: Sergeant

Department: Sheriff Job Grade:

Division: Jail FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Job Purpose and Objectives:

The Deputy Jailer is responsible for the care of inmates housed in the county jail. Ensure that inmates are maintained in a humane

manner and granted constitutional rights. Records all activity associated with inmates. Provide emergency first-aid and CPR. Works

under general supervision.

Cultural Competencies Personal-Interpersonal (EQ): Applicable to all County employees and are essential to all jobs:

1. Job Ownership, Accountability & Reliability: Follows-up on and meets commitments; can be depended upon to be willing

to work, do it properly, and complete it on time. Takes pride in the job and ownership for work and possesses a strong ability

to stay focused on individual, department, and County results. Faithfulness in coming to work daily and conforming to

scheduled work hours.

2. Communication: Clearly and effectively expresses ideas, instructions and thoughts (verbally and in writing) so they are clearly

understood. Demonstrates a level of listening skill such that customer and co-worker needs are understood and resolved.

Communicates respect for and recognition of the contributions of individuals at all levels of the organization.

3. Customer Focus & Public Relations: Builds positive internal and external customer relationships; is committed to customer

satisfaction; assumes responsibility for solving customer problems and ensures commitments to customers are met.

4. Initiative: Independently acts to resolve problems and provide solutions; seeks out new responsibilities; generates new ideas;

practices self-development. Able to follow through on assignments and take appropriate action with the appropriate amount

of supervision for this position.

5. Organizational Compliance & Safety: Complies with external regulations and internal policies, rules and procedures to help

protect the organization from fraud, waste, abuse, discrimination and other practices that disrupt operations and/or put the

County at risk. Understands, supports and follows safety standards as required by the job; keeps the workplace clean and

safe. Demonstrates appropriate use of and respect for County property and equipment.

6. Teamwork: Encourages and facilitates cooperation, pride, and trust among the team; fosters commitment and team spirit;

works cooperatively with others to achieve overall goals. Readiness to respond positively to instructions/ procedures.

7. Confidentiality, Discretion & Judgement: Maintains confidentiality regarding personal information, medical/health

information, customer/contact data, etc. when necessary. Makes timely, sound decisions by careful study of available

facts/options. Exhibits appropriate levels of autonomy in judgment and decision making. Exercises good judgment under

conditions of uncertainty and limited information.

Supervisory/Leadership Responsibilities:

Yes No

This position is responsible for the supervision/leadership of employees, which includes making

employment-related decisions and/or recommendations, and formally evaluating performance.

Supervisory/Leadership Competencies Applicable to all County employees in supervisory/leadership positions:

8. People Management: Clearly defines subordinate roles and responsibilities; motivates employees to perform and delegates

work effectively; applies consistent performance standards and handles performance problems decisively and objectively;

leads by example.

9. Operations Management Directs and guides operations in alignment with the Countys and departments overall goals and

obje ctives; ensures the execution of efficient processes to maximize the Countys and departments resources; utilizes

operational knowledge to make sound decisions.

10. Strategic Leadership: Determines the strategic direction of the team or department in alignment with overall County goals;

effectively communicates strategies internally and externally; creates a culture to support strategies and provides

mechanisms to implement theme; fosters buy-in and enthusiasm with employees.

Job Competencies: Essential Functions include the following. Duties and responsibilities, as required by business necessity may be

added, deleted or changed at any time at the discretion of management, formally or informally, either verbally or in writing. Schedule

and shift assignments and work location may be changed at any time, as required by business necessity.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Inmates:

Booking of inmates into the facility. Ensuring that all legal paperwork and all necessary documents are