GENERAL DEFINITION AND CONDITIONS OF WORK:
Performs responsible protective service work ensuring the care and security of inmates at the County Jail; does related work as required. Work is performed under regular supervision.
This is medium work requiring the exertion of 50 pounds of force occasionally, up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects; work requires stooping, kneeling, reaching, standing, walking, pulling, fingering, and grasping; vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word, and conveying detailed or important instructions to others accurately, loudly, or quickly; hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels, and to receive detailed information through oral communications and/or to make fine distinctions in sound; visual acuity is required for depth perception, color perception, peripheral vision, preparing and analyzing written or computer data, operation of motor vehicles or equipment, determining the accuracy and thoroughness of work, and observing general surroundings and activities; the worker is subject to inside and outside environmental conditions, and noise.

• Processing inmates; maintaining jail security; serving meals; transporting inmates.
• Receives and processes inmates into the custody of institution; searches prisoners; take charge of personal property.
• Provides inmates the opportunity to call attorney or relative; advises inmates on institutional rules and regulations.
• Patrols jail area periodically to ensure security and maintain order.
• Transports inmates to medical, court and related facilities.
• Supervises inmates during meals, personal hygiene, and related activities for conformance to institutional rules, regulations, and procedures.
• Escorts and safeguards inmates to cell; checks on inmates' physical condition.
• Receives, counts, records and washes all laundry in the jail.
• Dispenses personal and cell cleaning equipment; keeps a record of money received from inmates.
• Distributes medication to inmates as prescribed or directed.
• Prepares routine records on inmates; performs general clerical duties.
• Ensures the care and maintenance of quarters.
• Records visits; inspects items brought into the jail; checks incoming and outgoing mail.
• Investigates crimes and critical incidents; collects evidence; makes arrests; testifies in court.
• Performs related tasks as required.