Jailer
City of La Porte
La Porte, TX 77571
$21.16 - $26.46 an hour
Description
JAILER
Category: Full-Time
Status: Open
Hourly Rate: Min. $21.164 - Mid. $26.455
Published: July 6, 2025
Closing: Until Filled
Category: Full-Time
Status: Open
Hourly Rate: Min. $21.164 - Mid. $26.455
Published: July 6, 2025
Closing: Until Filled
DEFINITION
To complete paperwork associated with detainees and lock up activity; complete logs on the computer; maintains order and safety in the facility.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS
The Public Safety Attendant will work primarily in the Lock-up Facility but will be available to take walk-in reports (minor in nature, insurance only, etc.), and during extreme busy times will assist in Dispatch.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED
Receives general supervision from a Police Sergeant
May exercise functional and technical supervision over less experienced staff.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
- Adheres to City attendance and punctuality policies demonstrating dependability.
- Adheres to all City safety policies (protective equipment, pre-duty precautions checklist, etc.) to prevent unnecessary or unreasonable risk of injury to self, others, or property.
- Adheres to department dress code policies to present a professional appearance. Should exhibit appropriate grooming and attire for the position and responsibility.
Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Maintain log on the computer; maintains order and discipline in the facility; makes reports of incidents; reviews legal documents pertaining to detainees and takes necessary actions, preparing for transfers to another facility; fingerprints and photographs all detainees.
- In processes/ out processes detainees; obtains signature from detainees on required documents; checks in detainees’ personal belongings and safe guards that property. Cares for detainees; feeds and checks on each detainee's welfare at regular intervals.
- Cleans the facility and insures the equipment is well maintained and in working order; maintains the supplies associated with the facility.
- Answers general inquiries from the public in person or by phone.
- Takes reports and information regarding criminal offenses and generated reports in police computer system.
- Provides general dispatch support including answering phones, taking messages sending/receiving faxes and entering calls into the CAD system.
- All other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Knowledge of:
- Standard broadcasting procedures and rules and standard radio or telephone communications receiving and transmitting equipment.
- Become familiar with geographic features and streets of the City.
- Department procedures and policies, and those of the other user agencies.
- Public safety classifications codes and computer commands.
- Ability to:
- Communicate effectively verbally and in writing
- Use computers, cameras and other electronic devices in accordance with their duties.
- Operate all communication equipment and office equipment quickly and accurately.
- Instruct new employees.
TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE
Must be at least 18 years of age or older, and a High School Diploma or GED.
- Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job.
- Duties, responsibilities and actions may change at any time with or without notice.