Intake Supervisor bei Jackson Parish Correctional Center

Oversee and participate in conducting orientation for new detainees on classification procedures, conduct, and unit regulations.

Coordinates and schedules inmates for diagnostic processing; fingerprint and photograph inmates; conducts fact-finding interviews; prepares routine and special correspondence, reports, studies, forms, and documents.

Coordinate distribution of inmate identification paperwork appropriate for agencies.

Participates in the planning and execution of an agency program.

Prepare, interpret, and disseminate information on the agency’s programs and procedures; and responds to routine and non-routine inquiries regarding rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.

Supervises and assists in compiling and analyzing data, in making calculations, and in preparing reports.

Develops, coordinates, and maintains recordkeeping and filing systems; operates and trains others on the office equipment.

Supervises the work of assigned staff and provides training and technical assistance.

Required Knowledge Skills/Abilities: 

Excellent verbal and written communication skills. 

Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.

Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.

Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.

Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment.

Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.

Education and Experience:

High school diploma or equivalent.

Experience in correctional custody or law enforcement is preferred.

Experience in case processing, report writing, and interviewing is preferred.

Previous supervisory experience is preferred.

Jailer’s license.

Valid driver’s license.

Physical Requirements: 

The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to satisfactorily perform these essential functions without causing an undue hardship for the employer.

 Long periods of continuous standing and walking for 4 hours or more per shift. 

Frequent periods of sitting for 30 minutes or more.

Repetitive climbing of stairs to reach the assigned areas and working at heights

Occasional kneeling, squatting, and bending to perform “pat” or “strip” searches

Frequent grasping, reaching, pushing, pulling, bending, twisting

Occasionally responding to altercations and occasional restraining and securing assaultive offenders

Ability to respond rapidly to potential security and/or medical codes/issues

Frequent transferring and transporting offenders by walking or riding in various vehicles such as vans, buses, and other forms of transportation

Continuous periods of operating/driving company vehicles to pick up and transport offenders

Remaining awake and alert while on duty

Occasional lifting and carrying

Ability to occasionally withstand direct or indirect exposure to OC spray

Exposure to outdoor elements and temperatures

Ability to hear and understand verbal communication