Jailer

Under general supervision, completes the processing, supervision, and care of inmates.

*This position performs duties deemed to be “safety-sensitive" and is therefore subjected to random drug testing under the City’s policies* 

• Completes the booking of inmates.
• Prepares reports to document arrest information.
• Fingerprints, photographs, and searches prisoners.
• Completes and maintains records of prisoners' possessions.
• Completes daily activity logs of intakes, releases, and transports.
• Provides information to prisoners and their family members; explains procedures and verifies prisoner status, both over the phone and in person.
• Reviews commitment orders of new inmates.
• Rides with officers to help with security during transports to Tulsa County and Wagoner County jails.
• Communicates with court officials to ensure availability of inmates for trial, probable cause hearings, and arraignment dates.
• Communicates with other law enforcement agencies regarding inmate warrants, and pick-up status.
• Monitors arrest blotter using computer-based information.
• Provides inmates with hygiene items upon booking.
• Searches inmates for drugs and weapons upon entry to the jail.
• Performs routine patrols to maintain security of the jail.
• Completes regular visual inspections of inmates.
• Settles disputes between inmates.
• Places combative or self-harming inmates in restraint chair and performs 15 minute restraint checks.
• Subdues combative inmates using varying degrees of force in accordance with Broken Arrow Police Department policy.
• Contacts EMS and fills out Medical Forms for inmates who are in need of immediate medical attention.
• Performs basic first aid functions, such as covering wounds and distributing inmate medication.
• Operates the Master Control Board to open doors throughout the jail and maintain contact with inmates via speaker systems.
• Stores food purchased for inmates in accordance with FIFO methods and distributes inmate meals.
• Releases inmates from the facility.
• Issues inmate uniforms; maintains inmate laundry.
• Transfers inmates to and from visitation rooms.
• Maintains composure in violent and stressful situations to assure safety for inmates and staff.
• Provides security while allowing inmates to perform trustee duties such as cleaning and folding laundry.
• Performs general maintenance activities.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requires a High School Diploma or GED equivalent, supplemented by one to two years of related experience; or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities. Possession of CPR and Basic First Aid Certifications. Completion of Defensive Tactics Certification.  Must possess a valid Class D Oklahoma Driver’s License.  

Tasks involve the ability to exert forceful physical effort in heavy work, typically involving some combination of balancing, feeling, handling, hearing, kneeling, mental acuity, reaching, repetitive motion, speaking, standing, talking, visual acuity, walking and which involves some lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling of objects and materials of moderate weight (up to 150 pounds).  Tasks may involve extended periods of time at a keyboard or workstation, including standing for an extended period of time.  Requires the ability to physically place combative or self-harming inmates in a restraint chair and must be physically capable to subdue combative inmates using varying degrees of force, in accordance with Broken Arrow Police Department policy.  Must be physically able to move an unconscious individual to render aid if necessary.