Position Overview

Under direction, performs security work in maintaining order and supervising prisoners in the County jail during assigned shift. Work involves responsibility for maintaining security in the County jail by supervising the movement, conduct, work, discipline, recreation, and custody of prisoners. Assignments are performed under the supervision of a higher ranking officer and are reviewed through conferences with a superior and on the basis of results achieved.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

(All duties listed may not be included in any one position nor does the list include all tasks found in a position of this class.)

• Stands guard in the County jail and work areas.
• Inspects quarters, facilities, and work locations for unauthorized materials.
• Checks sanitary conditions and fire and safety hazards, such as unsafe tools and equipment.
• Makes reports on irregularities.
• Escorts individuals or groups of prisoners to work assignments.
• Maintains order and discipline during work and during bathing, meals, and recreational activities.
• Ensures prisoners meet institutional standards of conduct.
• Keeps perpetual count on assigned prisoners.
• Supervises work crews of prisoners.
• Acts as food service supervisor during meals.
• Processes incoming prisoners which includes booking, fingerprinting and photographing.
• Takes custody of personal effects.
• Administers prescribed medications.
• Maintains records of prisoner activity.
• Performs related work as required.

Education and Experience

Education and Experience

• Must be a high school graduate or equivalent, and any combination of training and experience which provides the ability to perform job specifications.

Knowledge, Skill, and Ability

• Ability to supervise and control prisoners individually and in groups
• Ability to think and act quickly during an emergency.
• Ability to follow oral and written instruction.

Other Requirements

Physical Requirements

• Climb multiple flights of steps during rounds ascending to the upper tiers.
• Prolonged walking, prolonged standing greater than one hour, pushing and or pulling wheeled carts in excess of 200 pounds.
• Brief periods of intense physical exertion when physical engagement with non-compliant or disruptive inmates is required.
• Periods of repetitive bending, stooping or crawling to perform cell searches.
• Must pass a Physical Agility Test. This includes 10 pushups, 15 sit-ups and run a mile in 12 minutes.

Certifications and License

• OC (pepper spray) and TASERcertification.
• Must be at least 19 years of age.

Must be able to pass a drug screen, physical examination and criminal background check. Must be available to work nights, weekends and Holidays.

Madison County is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer that encourages applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.

Madison County is a drug-free workplace and conducts drug and alcohol testing.