Deputy/Administrative Assistant/Jailer

Position Summary:

The Deputy/Administrative Assistant will answer to the Sheriff and Chief Deputy. The duties for this position are vast and require special skills. The person will be able to work closely with other departments, courts, prosecutors, and clerks. Responsibilities will include but not limited to employment hiring process, data entry, all aspects of civil process, taking reports, responding to calls when on call or in the office, preparing federal and state reports, evidence collection and storage, answering and dispatching calls for service, assist in the jail such as inmate visitation, contract billing, and general office needs.

Jailer must be certified through the Texas Commission on Jail Standards by the first year of service. A temporary license is issued prior to going to jail certification training. Jailers will work either 12- or eight-hour shifts. A jailer is responsible for answering phones, operating radios, coordinating with the Police Department to dispatch calls for service, admit inmates into jail, have inmates magistrated, release inmates from jail, check inmates’ welfare twice hourly, keeping up with inmate activity logs, serve meals to inmates, prepare meals, supervise the cleaning of the jail, searching cells for contraband, and any other duties assigned by the Sheriff.

Essential Functions:

Essential Job Functions for Deputy/Administrative Assistant:

1.General secretary duties,
2. Assist with inmates when necessary and goes on inmate transports.
3.Works closely with judges, clerks, and prosecutors providing information about cases and defendants
incarceration.
4.Other duties as assigned within the scope of the sheriff’s office operations.
5. Prepares monthly state reports for the jail
6. Assist in daily operation of Kitchen meals and supply order

Essential Job Functions for Jailer:

1.Booking inmates into jail using jail software.
2.Supervision of inmates.
3.Prepare reports, fill out logs, and document activities.
4.Other duties as assigned within the scope of the jail division.
5. Communicate with inmates and resolve issues.

Requirements:

• Education: High School Diploma and Peace Officer License by TCLOESE
• Experience: Knowledge in court procedures, law enforcement, and secretary skills
• Required Skills: computer knowledge, trouble shooting ability
• Physical Requirements: Able to perform all duties as a deputy Sheriff

Preferred Requirements:

• Jailer license.
• Knowledge in criminal investigations and patrol duties and secretary skills, bi-lingual.