Jailer - City of Pearland, TX

The City of Pearland, TX is seeking to hire a full-time Jailer to improve aspects of the day-to-day operations of the Police Department.

The Jailer earns a competitive salary of $20.18-$21.85/hour, depending on qualifications.

Additionally, the city pays all premiums for our employees' dental, long-term disability protection, and life insurance plus the majority portion of the medical premium for employees and their dependents. We also offer a retirement plan through the Texas Municipal Retirement System (TMRS) with a 2:1 employer match, life insurance, disability, access to the city's recreation fitness center, employee assistance program, educational assistance, 11 paid holidays and 2 designated paid holidays, paid vacation, sick leave, and an active wellness program focusing on physical, mental, and financial health.

ABOUT THE CITY OF PEARLAND

The City of Pearland has received a Top Workplaces of 2023 USA award from Energage, a leading research firm that specializes in employee engagement and workplace culture each year across the United States. The City of Pearland has also been recognized as a Top Workplace in the Houston Metro Area 2023 by The Houston Chronicle.

Pearland is one of the fastest growing cities in Texas due to affordable housing, outstanding schools, safe neighborhoods, and superb quality of life. Ranked as one of the top ten safest cities in Texas, Pearland residents know their families are safe and secure in the community and surrounding areas. Our close proximity to Houston, just a short 20-minute drive to downtown, allows residents to experience all the city has to offer including professional sports, world-class cultural amenities, and recreation.

Employees of the City of Pearland use multi-directional communication and cross-functional teams to promote a greater understanding of the organization by employees at all levels. We have created a culture of continuous learning that encourages and supports employee development and growth. Our work environment is one where innovation is not only supported but encouraged.

A DAY IN THE LIFE OF A JAILER

Job Summary:

Primary function of this job is to provide and maintain care and custody of prisoners that are being held in the City Jail. Responsibilities include booking, gathering accurate information, and completing paperwork. Gathers fingerprints and photographs, escorts prisoners before judge, provides information, files arrest records into the computer and ensures that files are accurately kept on prisoners. Provides a support system for police officers and is a liaison between the courts, the Pearland Police Department and all other appropriate agencies.

The successful candidate for this position should have experience in booking and releasing inmates from a detention facility and must be able to write concise and accurate reports.

Hours: 12-hour shifts - 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. or 6:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m.

Essential Functions:

• Maintains regular and timely attendance at work.
• Books prisoner(s) in Jail after searching for weapons, valuables, or drugs, and complete and distribute notices to Municipal Court, Justice of the Peace, and District Attorney's office.
• Performs prisoner checks every thirty minutes or more often as necessary and completes jail logs indicating activity with each prisoner.
• Enters arrest information into the computer system to create information accessibility department wide and to comply with State monitoring.
• Prepares paperwork for arraignment before the Judge.
• Prepares arrest records identifying prisoner and charge(s) assigned.
• Serves meals to prisoner and provides or obtains medical aid if needed.
• Conducts prisoner releases to include release of inmate property and sending information to other agencies, such as Brazoria County.

For detailed additional information about this position, please review the attached job description.

Requirements:

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Requires minimum one (1) year closely related experience.

Special Certifications and Licenses:

• Valid, Class "C" Texas Driver's License, required.
• Jailer Certification by TCOLE preferred.
• Fingerprint Classification School preferred.
• TLETS Operator Certified preferred.
• Intoxilyzer Operators Certification preferred.