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Jail Technician

Gem County • Emmett, ID • 3w ago

This job was posted by https://idahoworks.gov : For more information, please see: https://idahoworks.gov/jobs/2356093

Job Description (Rev. 4/2025)

GEM COUNTY SHERIFFS DEPARTMENT

JOB TITLE: Jail Technician DATE: 04/02/2025

DEPARTMENT: Sheriff Department

REPORTS TO: Jail Commander

SALARY: \$15.23/hour DOE

CLOSING DATE: April 11, 2025

BENEFITS: N/A Temporary, less than 5 months

SUMMARY

Perform duties in the secured area of the jail control room, operate all doors, phones, intercoms, and monitors and

reports to detention deputy all daily movement of inmates activities.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Opening of doors by electronic push buttons for the floor officer and/or inmates behind a secure

concrete/glass structure assessable only by Control Officer opening the door or by emergency keys of the

Commander, Chief Deputy or Sheriff.

Answering general question of inmates needs by Intercom System.

Directing the Floor Officer to any activities of inmate movement, concerns, or emergencies.

Answer the Jail phone and answer any public questions, court questions, or other facility questions.

Communicate with the public via intercom system.

Use a computer to log all jail, inmate, and facility activities (including inmate movements, mail, attorney

visits, inmate visits, court, security checks, etc.).

Visually observe inmates for any issues, problems or emergencies and notify Floor Officer by radio or

phone if necessary.

Contact Dispatch by phone or radio for back up if necessary.

Other duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Knowledge of:

Standard office equipment, including a personal computer and job related software applications.

English, grammar, spelling, punctuation, and composition.

At least 18 years of age

High School graduate or GED

Must be able to pass a criminal history background check

Job Description (Rev. 4/2025)

Ability to:

Handle stressful situations and difficult people

Work Shift work (graveyard shifts, weekends, holidays)

Establish and maintain effective working relationships with other county employees, supervisory

personnel, state and local elected and appointed officials and the public on the phone and in peers

SPECIAL QUALIFICATIONS

Bi-lingual is helpful but not required

TYPICAL PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Be able to sit long periods of time.

APPLICATION PROCESS

Applications are available on the Gem County website at: (Use the law enforcement application)

https://www.gemcounty.org/departmentsoffices/humanresources/employment.php.

Applications along with a resume should be submitted directly to the Gem County Sheriff Office, 410 E

1st Street Emmett, ID 83617 in person, by mail or email: jailbooking@co.gem.id.us

Questions regarding this job opening should be addressed to Captain Katie Rolland

krolland@co.gem.id.us or 208-365-4484. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

DISCLAIMER:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the essential functions satisfactorily

with or without reasonable accommodation. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature

and level of work being assigned to this job. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all

responsibilities, duties and skills required of individuals in the job. This job description is not an employment

agreement and/or an expressed or implied employment contract. Management has the exclusive right to alter

this job description at any time without notice.

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