Jailer

Please ensure that you fill and attach the release form (you will need to open this link via internet explorer to sign it digitally).  Your application will not be considered complete without this.  

Please make sure you have followed all instructions and completed all requirements for this application.  Please also note that there are several exams before you can be employed and these may take some time to complete.  

Provides corrections services involving the health, safety, and security of inmates and the public in the jail facility; monitors prisoners' activities; and maintains necessary records.

• Observes and supervises inmates.
• Implements practical applications of plans and procedures, including safety rules, inmate admission and release, classification and separation of prisoners,
  supervision of; medical services, inmates, food service, sanitation, clothing and supplies, inmate discipline, recreation and exercise, education programs, and work programs.
• Performs searches of inmates and persons entering the secured area of the Midland County Jails.
• Processes intakes of prisoners, including booking, criminal history checks, fingerprinting, photographing, inventorying personal property, medical screening, personal history documentation, prisoner orientation, classification, cell assignment, and issuing clothing and supplies.
• Supervises and documents activity within the jail, including recreational activities, religious activities, educational activities, work activities, telephone activity, family visitations, strip searches, library and educational activities, mail activity, head counts of inmates, prisoner transportation, riots and disturbances, feeding of inmates, and supervise dispersing of medication.
• Processes the release of inmates, including ensuring: identification, documentation of charges and final disposition, dismissal of case or court order is followed, fines and court costs are calculated and paid, proper approval of bonds, and release of inmate to proper agency.
• Inspects and maintains safety equipment, and detection and alarm systems.
• Guards and transports prisoners.
• Maintains county property under his/her care, custody, and control.
• Promotes cooperation with all agencies of the city, county, state, and federal governments.
• Operates jail control panel and master control panel.
• Other duties may be assigned.
• Enforces penal code, traffic code, and family code laws.
• Regular and timely attendance is required

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. 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 functions.
 
High school graduation or its equivalent.  Basic certification as a jailer from the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE). Certify within one year by the Midland County Sheriff's office.

Requirements of Texas Commission on Jail Standards; Texas penal code; Texas criminal and civil laws; first aid procedures; use of fire and safety equipment; department policies and procedures; self-defense tactics; and computers.
 
Operate computers, fire and safety equipment, and firearms; read and write reports, letters, and memos; perform basic mathematical calculations; analyze data; follow instructions; communicate effectively, both orally and in writing; and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, prisoners, and the public. Must be able and willing to obtain and keep a license to carry and operate a firearm.