Job Description:

• 1) Supervises and coordinates activities of jail staff: Establishes rules, regulations, and procedures to be executed by JAILERS.

• 2) Prepares work schedules and assigns duties.

• 3) Reviews commitment orders of new inmates to ensure that legal requirements are met.

• 4) Classifies and segregates inmates according to status, such as pretrial, under-sentence, or witness.

• 5) Communicates with court officials to ensure availability of inmates for trials or hearings.

• 6) Escorts inmates to courts, hospitals, and other correctional institutions.

• 7) Schedules visits of medical personnel to treat inmates.

• 8) Directs search of inmates and all areas for contraband.

• 9) Inspects facilities for cleanliness.

• 10) Selects trustees for special work assignments.

• 11) Accepts and records bail and fine payments, issues receipts, and arranges for release of inmates.

• 12) Prepares reports concerning inmate population and jail functions, as required by law.

• 13) Writes daily activity reports for superiors.

• 14) Maintains financial records for use in budget preparation.

• 15) Prepares requisitions for commissary, clothing, and housekeeping supplies.

• 16) Evaluates work of subordinates and takes disciplinary measures for inefficiency or violation of regulations.

• 17) Maintains personnel records of subordinates.