<p>Position Summary Works under direct supervision of an assigned supervisor and is responsible for the security and maintenance of Shelby County Jail Operations in accordance with established policies and procedures. Pay Grade: 41H Salary Commensurate with Experience and Education</p> <p>Minimum Qualifications 1. Must have graduated from an accredited high school or possess GED. 2. Must be 21 years of age at time of application. 3. Must be of high moral character. 4. Must not have been released or discharged under anything other than honorable discharge from any of the armed forces of the United States, if applicable. 5. Must not have been convicted of, or plead guilty to, or entered a plea of no contest to any felony charge, or any violation of federal or state laws or city ordinances relating to force, violence, theft, dishonesty, gambling, liquor or controlled substance. (Applicants will be screened for misdemeanor and felony records). 6. Must attend and successfully complete a basic training school. 7. PROOF OF EDUCATION; TRAINING; AND/OR EXPERIENCE IS REQUIRED. Duties and Responsibilities 1. Informs inmates of pod rules and the inmates' personal responsibilities. 2. Determines which method and tactic is appropriate for correcting inmate behavior by applying progressive discipline consistently. 3. Confiscates items, remove inmate from pod or use OC Pepper Spray, if necessary. 4. Walks, listens, converses, mingles, and interacts with inmates to identify or prevent problems. 5. Maintains an awareness of inmates at all times, checks physical and mental condition, and takes notice to any abnormal circumstances. 6. Resists inmate attempts to manipulate, distract, or interfere with operations of the pod; resolves minor problems/conflicts before they escalate into major problems. 7. Follows appropriate procedures under extraordinary circumstances; remains calm to maintain security of facility and safety of all personnel. 8. Activates PAT device, evacuates inmates to designated areas, extinguishes small fires, etc. during emergency situations. 9. Performs security checks, routine shakedowns, searches on each shift to ensure security. 10. Inspects each inmate to verify armband, identity, location, and physical condition to the count sheet or other necessary reports. 11. Enters and accesses information in the computer, print rosters, and reports. 12. Completes various reports that require a clear, written description of an event. 13. Exchanges relevant information with relief co-worker and communicates information to superiors. 14. Assists in the admittance and release of prisoners. 15. Supervises movement of inmates and maintains control in all assigned areas. 16. Attends and successfully completes Annual In-Service Training. 17. Adjusts to assignments dictated by changing workload. 18. Performs other related duties as assigned or directed. KSAs 1. Skilled at writing and speaking words, sentences, and phrases to clearly and concisely communicate ideas. 2. The tendency to listen and understand what is being said. 3. Ability to adjust to the psychological impact of working in a prison environment under pressure. 4. The willingness to make decisions, render judgments, and take action according to rules. 5. The tendency to pay attention to details and act in a responsible and dependable manner. 6. Knowledge of Shelby County Jail policies and procedures. 7. Ability to act in a responsible, dependable manner and adhere to organizational policies, rules and behaviors of those in security. 8. Physical ability to perform assigned work tasks. 9. Knowledge of the civil and constitutional rights of inmates. 10. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees. 11. Strong interpersonal skills. Special Requirements 1. Must be a U.S. Citizen or eligible to work in the U.S. 2. Ability to pass a comprehensive background check. 3. Must be willing to work weekends, holidays, and various shifts. 4. Must possess valid Driver's License. 5. Must be able to be obtain CPR Certification and perform as needed.</p> <p>Disclaimer This position is subject to a background check for any convictions that have a substantial relationship to potential job duties. Only convictions that are substantially related to potential job duties will be considered and will not automatically disqualify the candidate.</p>