Deputy Jailer

Boone County Fiscal Court is seeking a highly skilled and dedicated Deputy Jailer to join our team. As a Deputy Jailer, you will be responsible for the supervision of inmates in a county jail. This is a challenging and rewarding role that requires strong communication and interpersonal skills, as well as the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

1. Supervise inmates in a county jail, ensuring their safety and well-being.
2. Process incoming inmates, including filling out forms, placing personal property and valuables in a locked place, and allowing prisoners to make a telephone call.
3. Check cells regularly for condition of inmates and inmate activities, as required by state standards.
4. Release and return inmates who participate in a work release program, as well as inmates who work inside the jail.
5. Knowledge of housekeeping procedures to supervise inmates in preparing and serving meals, doing laundry, cleaning the jail, and other duties as required.
6. Ability to process outgoing inmates in the jail management system, including filling out forms, returning personal property, writing bonds, taking money, and writing receipts as required.
7. Some skill to make routine computations and tabulations with speed and accuracy.
8. Ability to transport prisoners to a hospital, dentist, or court as required.
9. Ability to perform guard duty at a hospital as required.
10. Ability to serve and file warrants as required.
11. Ability to monitor the two-way radio system used by other deputy jailers, as well as the visual and audio monitors throughout the jail.
12. Ability to answer a telephone and answer questions posed by the public.
13. Ability to work under general supervision.
14. Supply inmates with personal items such as toilet paper, soap, uniforms, and clean linens and clothing.
15. Collect and receive mail daily.
16. Deliver canteen products to inmates on alternate days, as well as supervise indoor and outdoor recreation and visitation at scheduled times.
17. Inspect cells for contraband as required.
18. Perform related duties as required.