Nyasia Pope

Processes new inmates and arrested persons; books new inmates; searches inmates and seizes all personal property; inventories personal possessions, including clothes and money; issues inmate uniforms; prepares inmate identification cards; enters arrests into the computer; secures inmates in jail or holding cells; fingerprints inmates; and informs inmates of charges and bond amounts.

Processes inmates into the work release program, verifies inmate employment, transportation, job changes, and other related information, maintains daily time sheets and job location logs, and investigates discrepancies regarding inmates' work hours.

Collects payments from inmates and issues receipts to them; collects money for inmates' accounts.

Prepares processing paperwork for new inmates; accepts and answers inmate request forms; prepares bonds, incident reports, disciplinary reports, and other required reports; reviews incarceration documents; maintains logs and files of inmates; and answers direct questions from inmates.

Conducts daily operations of the jail, including meal times, church services, GED classes, AA meetings, routing maintenance crews, monitoring suicide watch, etc.; assigns and supervises inmates to clean-up detail; disburses cleaning and sanitation supplies; detects, and reports maintenance problems.

Screens inmates for medical conditions, retrieves for, and monitors inmates during medical treatments, and directs inmates to the infirmary.

Escorts and supervises inmates during on-site court appearances, compiles court information to complete court lists, updates files and databases with new court information, and submits bonds to court.

Maintains order and security within the facility; enforces inmate rules and regulations; assigns location of inmates; performs security checks and searches of cells for contrabands; conducts head counts of inmates; controls behavior of inmates and restrains irate or violent inmates; disciplines inmates in violation of rules and regulations; places inmates who commit major offenses on lockdown and handles revocation hearings; manages physically and mentally ill inmates.

Oversees visitation, checks identification of visitors, logs visitors in the computer, and directs visitors to proper locations.

Monitors the security of the jail, including tower monitoring, video and tape recorder monitoring, radio communication monitoring, and traffic monitoring; responds to emergencies; and monitors the alarms of the building.

Answers telephone calls, assists the public with questions and concerns, accepts money from visitors toward bond amounts, and distributes personal mail to inmates.

Out-processes inmates who are scheduled for release; files inactive or closed inmate files.

Responsible for a number of duties designed to maintain order and discipline within the facility, and provides coordination and direction of various daily activities involving inmates.

Conducts those daily processes pertaining to incoming offenders, such as body searching, completing applicable forms during booking procedures, photographing, supervising phone calls by inmates, and inventorying personal effects.

Conducts those daily processes pertaining to incoming offenders, such as body searching, completing applicable forms during booking procedures, photographing, supervising phone calls by inmates, and inventorying personal effects; explains rules, policies, and procedures; assigns cells; and ensures inmates receive proper clothing and bed linen from the facility laundry.

Prepares and maintains a variety of reports and documents in performance of the job, including screening reports, booking reports, property reports, daily logs, personnel forms, cell assignment forms, incident reports, etc.

Performs necessary tasks, such as providing basic or emergency first aid to inmates and others as required; performs security inspections and head counts of prisoners under supervision, conducts safety and sanitary inspections of buildings and cells; examines packages, letters, and other articles to detect and intercept contraband; handles inmate discharge as required.

Conducts security inspections of the jail.

Administers inmate meals, maintaining proper use of County property; addresses shortages or discrepancies; ensures that arguments are resolved quickly.

Ensures inmates with special needs receive required attention including those with contagious disease, those with suicidal tendencies, or special medical problems. Ensures the safety and security of all visitors, as well as inmates, during visitation sessions and/or for any other reason deemed necessary.

Escorts inmates individually or in groups to/from the compound, visiting room, hospital, and during sick call; supervises inmates at all times while under escort.

Operates and utilizes several types of equipment to complete daily responsibilities, including cameras, copiers, handcuffs, and various restraining mechanisms, etc.

Provides assistance to supervisors in various assignments and activities, counseling, and disciplining inmates as required.

Provides assistance to all personnel entering the facility, and to various law enforcement personnel with difficult subjects.

Supervise and monitor detainees in living, recreation, dining, and visitation areas.

Coordinate their movement, conducting counts, and providing emergency response as needed.

Make sure program activities stay safe, and supervise labor crews.

Conduct shakedowns for contraband materials (by yourself or with your team), and confiscate prohibited items as per policies and procedures.

Keep daily logs on detainees, including disciplinary reports.

Provide prompt and appropriate assistance to those who have been injured, ill, or have suffered trauma.

Report any maintenance or repair needs to keep your facility clean.

Patrols assigned areas for evidence of forbidden activities, infractions of rules, and unsatisfactory attitudes or adjustments of prisoners.

Reports unusual observations to a superior.

Conducts inmate head counts, which may include jail facilities, Grady detention, and food services. May issue personal hygiene items to inmates.

Escorts inmates individually or in groups to and from cell areas, visiting areas, or hospitals, and supervises inmates during meals and sick call.

Assists in transporting prisoners when necessary.

Ensures inmates with special needs receive required attention including those with contagious disease, those with suicidal tendencies or special medical problems.

Inspects buildings and cells while making rounds to ensure a safe, sanitary, and properly maintained facility.

Inspects locks, window bars, grills, doors, and gates for tampering.

Monitors base radio.

Responds to inmates, or employee emergencies.

Responds to inmate requests for services, problems, questions, and grievances.

May be required to work overtime, and must be available and flexible to work any shift (Day, Evening, Morning).

Decision making.

Enforces all city and state codes, ordinances, laws, and regulations in order to protect life and property. Works to ensure the safety and security of the jail facility, which includes officers and inmates. Verifies that inmate housing is properly assigned according to charges and medical problems, and reclassifies and reassigns as needed.

Supervise all of the day and afternoon staff.

Order and stock adequate quantities of food and household supplies.

Maintain all required, complete, up-to-date, and accurate household accounts, records, and inventory, and maintain all accurate, up-to-date, and complete written records.

Participate, contribute, and cooperate with the staff regarding the impact of household operations on the planning, coordinating, implementing, and evaluating of individuals' service goals and total residence program goals.

Maintain all fire safety protocols, including scheduling evacuation drills and ensuring that needed inspections are completed in appropriate time frames.

Troubleshoot and problem-solve regarding any facility issues, and communicate daily with the Residence Manager.

Maintain all individuals' general medical records.

Help residents achieve or exceed their personal goals.

Provide structure and emotional support.

Assist in resolving behavioral issues.

Help individuals with personal hygiene.

Complete detailed, accurate documentation.

Transport individuals to and from volunteer and pre-vocational activities using agency vehicles.

Provide in-home care for the developmental disability and geriatric patients

Bathe, groom, and assist patients with daily living activities.

Accompany patients to the doctor's appointment, and bring necessary documents or medication.

Administer medication per instructions, and develop systems to ensure patients continue the regimen when alone.

Keep homes clean and neat with light housekeeping duties.

Cook meals for patients, and clean up dishes.

Provide supervision and guidance for residents during skill-building activities.

Develop and implement individual treatment plans for residents.

Assist with daily living activities, including preparing meals, and assisting with personal hygiene.

Develop a rapport with residents, and cultivate a safe and supportive relationship.

Update residents' case notes on a daily basis.

Ensure an appropriate staff-to-client ratio at all times.