Summary
Starting Pay$23.8808 Hourly ($49,672)After 1st Year: $24.7788 Hourly ($51,540)After 2nd Year: $26.6245 Hourly ($55,379)After 3rd Year: $28.4490 Hourly ($59,174)After 4th Year: $29.8010 Hourly ($61,986)After 5th Year: $31.5957 Hourly ($65,719)Minimum QualificationsPossess a high school diploma or its equivalent.Special RequirementsMust successfully complete written and physical agility tests.Must be willing to work weekends, holidays and irregular hours.No felony convictions or a misdemeanor.Training in CPR and first aid is preferred.Must possess a valid Michigan driver's license.Job SummaryPerforms general security work within the Jail; works under the direction of a sergeant; members of this classification are deputized for specific functions within the Jail only; must be willing to work weekends, holidays and irregular hours; performs related duties as required.Essential Job Duties and FunctionsGuards inmates in the Jail in accordance with established policies, regulations and procedures;Observes conduct and behavior of inmates to prevent disturbances and escapes;Inspects locks, window bars, grills, doors and gates for tampering;Searches inmates and cells for contraband;Guards and directs inmates during work assignments;Patrols assigned areas for evidence of forbidden activities, infraction of rules and unsatisfactory behavior of inmates;Processes inmates in and out of the jail through the booking area;Oversees visitation procedures and enforces visitation regulations;Distributes meals, bedding and supplies to inmates;Obtains medical aid for inmates if needed;Supervises and is responsible for the cleanliness of the Jail;Assists in maintaining Jail records.Please see the attached job description for more details.#J-18808-Ljbffr
Job Description
Starting Pay$23.8808 Hourly ($49,672)After 1st Year: $24.7788 Hourly ($51,540)After 2nd Year: $26.6245 Hourly ($55,379)After 3rd Year: $28.4490 Hourly ($59,174)After 4th Year: $29.8010 Hourly ($61,986)After 5th Year: $31.5957 Hourly ($65,719)Minimum QualificationsPossess a high school diploma or its equivalent.Special RequirementsMust successfully complete written and physical agility tests.Must be willing to work weekends, holidays and irregular hours.No felony convictions or a misdemeanor.Training in CPR and first aid is preferred.Must possess a valid Michigan driver's license.Job SummaryPerforms general security work within the Jail; works under the direction of a sergeant; members of this classification are deputized for specific functions within the Jail only; must be willing to work weekends, holidays and irregular hours; performs related duties as required.Essential Job Duties and FunctionsGuards inmates in the Jail in accordance with established policies, regulations and procedures;Observes conduct and behavior of inmates to prevent disturbances and escapes;Inspects locks, window bars, grills, doors and gates for tampering;Searches inmates and cells for contraband;Guards and directs inmates during work assignments;Patrols assigned areas for evidence of forbidden activities, infraction of rules and unsatisfactory behavior of inmates;Processes inmates in and out of the jail through the booking area;Oversees visitation procedures and enforces visitation regulations;Distributes meals, bedding and supplies to inmates;Obtains medical aid for inmates if needed;Supervises and is responsible for the cleanliness of the Jail;Assists in maintaining Jail records.Please see the attached job description for more details.#J-18808-Ljbffr
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