Job Description

Fillmore County Jail Supervisor

Duties and Responsibilities

• Responsible for the supervision and well-being of all inmates in the Fillmore County Jail.
• Complete all booking and release procedures on incoming and outgoing persons as set forth in policy/procedure manual.
• Maintain all security regulations in the jail.
• Periodically inspect cells for well checks, vandalism, and other problems.
• Interpret rules and regulations for inmates and help them with any problems that may arise.
• Participate with jail administrator, probation officer, CD counselor and volunteers in program planning.
• Manage and maintain inmate records in a variety of computer programs.
• Keep logs of all inmate activity as required by policy/procedure.
• Transport prisoners to and from various facilities and to court, medical appointments, etc.
• Submit predatory offender packets for required individuals either incarcerated or from the public.
• Transport and distribute meals to prisoners.
• Perform some facility maintenance such as plumbing issues, locks, and lights.
• Comply with PREA standards.
• Assist inmates experiencing medical or mental health distress. Distribute medications.
• Intervene in emergency situations such as fights, suicide attempts and medical emergencies.
• Assist dispatch in emergency situations, when jail staffing allows and does not reduce jail staff below staffing requirements.
• Operate "Master Control" security management system to open and close secure jail doors, turn lights on and off, and monitor security cameras throughout the jail.
• Assist inmates experiencing medical or mental health distress. Distribute medications.
• Perform medical assessments on newly admitted inmates which include medical history, current health concerns and current medications.
• Consult with on-all contracted medical staff to address medical issues.
• Make decisions when contracted medical staff is not available and waiting for call back.
• Review all medications. Verify correct medication.
• Fill out MARS (Medication Administration Records) with medication information. Contact the pharmacy to verify and renew prescriptions.
• Relay medication problems to medical staff.
• Follow MARS and distribute medications daily. Make sure medications are taken properly and not checked or other methods of manipulation.
• Perform Mental Health assessments.
• Make referrals to mental health staff for inmates that fail assessments.
• Supervise suicidal, mentally ill and inmates with behavioral issues and provide recommendations to counselors, probation officers, treatment providers, mental health, and medical staff.
• Perform urine analysis tests on inmates and probation clients.
• Perform civil prints to the public.

While these are the primary focus of the position, we believe strongly in teamwork and employees will be called upon to perform a variety of duties as part of their role with the County.

Position Requirements

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to effectively communicate, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to use computer software and applications.
• Knowledge of County Jail regulations and general aptitude for dealing with prisoners.
• Knowledge of first aid and skilled in its application.
• Knowledge of the custodial care and rights of prisoners.
• Ability to utilize de-escalation techniques to reduce the intensity of a conflict or potentially volatile situation, often through communication strategies and behavioral techniques, with the goal of calming individuals and preventing escalation.
• Obtain training and proficiency in skills needed to assist dispatch in emergencies.
• Obtain a standard of training that will allow jailers to assist dispatch in emergencies. This training will involve but not be limited to, paging ambulance and fire, communicating on the radio and answering 911 calls.
• Obtain training and maintain proficiency in operating the "Master Control" security management system.
• Ability to handle critical situations in a calm manner.

Education and Experience

High School Diploma or GED and must be 18 years of age.

Licenses/Certifications

Current Minnesota Driver's License is required. Within six months of hire the following training/certifications are required: Taser, Use of Force, and First Aid/CPR.

Physical and Mental Requirements

Positions in this job typically require: sitting, standing, walking, feeling, manual dexterity, grasping, talking, hearing, typing, and seeing. There is exposure to computer keyboards and video screens. This position is generally light-duty and may require the exertion up to 20 pounds of force on occasion and the ability to lift, carry, push, pull and move objects.

The physical demands described here are representative to those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations can be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Working Conditions

Most work is performed in an indoors environment. Some work involves driving county vehicles. Exposure to angry or combative individuals occurs.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative to those an employee encounters while performing essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations can be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Competencies Common to All County Positions

• Develop, maintain a thorough working knowledge of, and comply with all departmental and applicable County policies and procedures.
• Demonstration by personal example the spirit of service, excellence, and integrity expected from all staff.
• Develop respectful and cooperative working relationships with co-workers, including willing assistance to newer staff so job responsibilities can be performed with confidence as quickly as possible.
• Confer regularly with and keep the immediate supervisor informed of all important matters which pertain to the applicable job functions and responsibilities.
• Represent Fillmore County in a professional manner to the public, outside contacts and constituencies.

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