Assistant Jail Commander

Job Title: Assistant Jail Commander

Department: Sheriff’s Office

Reports To: Jail Commander

Status: Full-time

FLSA Status: Non-exempt

Principal Function: The Assistant Jail Commander is responsible for supporting the day-to-day administrative and operational needs of the Adams County Jail, and may assume responsibilities delegated by the Jail Commander in his or her absence.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Duties include, but are not limited to:

1. Performs all duties of the Jail Sergeant, as needed.

2. Prepares and maintains employee work schedules, coordinates coverage for vacancies and operational needs, and reviews and approves leave requests as authorized.

3. Provides daily supervision and direction to Jail personnel to ensure adequate staffing, effective operations, and compliance with departmental policies and procedures.

4. Serves as the facility Field Training Officer (FTO) Coordinator by coordinating training, overseeing the FTO program, and ensuring compliance with established standards.

5. Assists with administering employee training programs and identifies training needs; maintains training records and monitors required certifications and continuing education.

6. Coordinates preparations for required facility inspections by state agencies and maintains supporting documentation.

7. Reviews administrative policies, procedures, and strategic plans related to the care and custody of all inmates, and makes recommendations for revisions to the Jail Commander, as needed.

8. Enforces established corrections and administrative policies and procedures; monitors jail personnel compliance with applicable organizational policies and local, state, and federal standards.

9. Assists with directing and coordinating facility safety and security operations.

10. Monitors compliance with established procedures governing inmate rights and access to services and programs.

11. Reviews disciplinary hearings, incident reports, use of force reports, booking and release documentation, and other records for accuracy and completeness; requests revisions as needed and submits finalized documentation to the Jail Commander.

12. Completes administrative duties to include: attending meetings, reviewing statistics and reports, completing various reports, approving departmental payroll, answering inquiries, etc., as needed.

13. Maintains an effective communication process with the Jail Commander, and completes any additional tasks as assigned by the Jail Commander, Sheriff, or his or her designee.

Supervisory Responsibilities: Supervises the Jail Officer’s in the Sheriff’s Office at the County jail. Employee carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities may include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; scheduling and approving time worked; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty according to the requirements of the organization. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties and responsibilities.

County-related Competencies: To perform this job successfully, all employees working in the County should demonstrate the following competencies:

1. Attendance/Punctuality/Dependability - Is consistently at work and on time; Ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent; Arrives at meetings and appointments on time; Follows instructions, responds to management direction; Takes responsibility for own actions; Keeps commitments; Commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals; Completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan.

2. Citizen Service - Manages difficult or emotional Citizen situations; Responds promptly to Citizen needs; Solicits Citizen feedback to improve service; Responds to requests for service and assistance; Meets commitments.

3. Professionalism/Teamwork/Interpersonal Skills -Approaches others in a tactful manner; Reacts well under pressure; Treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; Balances team and individual responsibilities; Exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views and tries new things; Gives and welcomes feedback; Contributes to building a positive team spirit; Puts success of team above own interests; Able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives; Supports everyone's efforts to succeed; Focuses on solving conflict, not blaming; Maintains confidentiality.

4. Oral and Written Communication – Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; Listens to others without interrupting; Keeps emotions under control; Writes clearly and informatively; Edits work for spelling and grammar; Varies writing style to meet needs; Presents numerical data effectively; Able to read and interpret written information.

5. Organizational Support - Follows policies and procedures; Completes administrative tasks correctly and on time; Supports organization's goals and values; Benefits organization through outside activities; Supports affirmative action and respects diversity.

Job-related Competencies – To perform this job successfully, employees in this job should demonstrate the following competencies:

1. Problem Solving – Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully; Develops alternative solutions; Works well in group problem solving situations; Uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.

2. Adaptability - Adapts to changes in the work environment; Manages competing demands; changes approach or method to best fit the situation; Able to deal with frequent change, delays or unexpected events.

3. Judgment - Displays willingness to make decisions; Exhibits sound and accurate judgment; supports and explains reasoning for decisions; Includes appropriate people in decision- making process; Makes timely decisions.

4. Safety and Security - Observes safety and security procedures; Determines appropriate action beyond guidelines; Reports potentially unsafe conditions; Uses equipment and materials properly.

5. Delegation - Delegates work assignments; Matches the responsibility to the person; Gives authority to work independently; Sets expectations and monitors delegated activities; Provides recognition for results.

Education and/or Experience: High school diploma or general education degree (GED); and 18-years of age; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Certifications for National Crime Information Center (NCIC), Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), Automated External Defibrillator (AED), Critical Incident Team, Taser and OC, Emergency Restraint Devices and Prisoner Control are required within one year of employment. Completion of Jail Officer School is required within one year of employment. Previous experience working as a confinement officer is required. Previous supervisory experience is preferred.

Other Skills and Abilities: The following skills and abilities are either required or desired.

· Computer software skills required include: Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, Jail Management Systems (JMS) and GPS monitoring.

· The ability to understand and carry-out jail and criminal administrative procedures, policies and regulations is required.

· A working knowledge of all Sheriff’s Office policies, procedures, rules and regulations as they relate to the operations of the jail, is required.

· The ability to enforce rules and follow all established protocols and guidelines is required.

· A working knowledge of the use of defensive tactics and conflict resolution, is required.

· A comprehensive knowledge of the geography of the County and Towns within the County is required.

· The ability to skillfully handle all County-issued equipment such as firearms, tasers, batons, sprays, armor, cameras, portable radios, etc. is required.

· The ability to make sound and rational decisions including exercising independent judgment within established protocols and guidelines is required.

· The ability to participate in emergency preparedness activities to include; drills and education on man-made and natural disasters as part of the emergency preparedness activities is required.

· The ability to maintain and cultivate positive relationship with inmates, citizens and other County departments is required.

· The ability remain current with all required licenses, certifications and in-service requirements is required.

· The ability to attend meetings and conferences, as needed.

· The ability to operate a computer, printer, copy machine, scanner, fax machine, and other office equipment is desired.

· The ability to speak, read and write in English is required. Spanish is desired.

Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties and responsibilities.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; talk or hear; and lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. The employee is occasionally required to stand; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; taste or smell; and lift and/or move more than 100 pounds with the use of an assistive device.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision (clear vision at 20 inches or less), distance vision (clear vision at 20 feet or more), color vision (ability to identify and distinguish colors), peripheral vision (ability to observe an area that can be seen up and down or to the left and right while eyes are fixed on a given point), depth perception (three-dimensional vision, ability to judge distances and spatial relationships), and the ability to adjust focus (ability to adjust the eye to bring an object into sharp focus).

Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties and responsibilities.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee frequently is exposed to outdoor weather conditions. The employee is occasionally exposed to working near moving mechanical parts; work in high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals; risk of electrical shock; work with explosives; risk of radiation; and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud. The appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) must be worn on the job at all times in accordance with the department’s standard operating procedures (SOPs).

The County Jail is open 24-hours per day, seven days per week and this position may require work at any time during these hours and on the weekends and holidays. It also requires the ability to drive a County vehicle. Thus, a valid driver’s license is required.

Pay: $26.02 - $28.72 per hour

Expected hours: 40.0 per week

Benefits:

• 457(b)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Gym membership
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan

Work Location: In person

Salary : $26 - $29