This job was posted by https://www.arjoblink.arkansas.gov : For more information, please see: https://www.arjoblink.arkansas.gov/jobs/4056897 Jailers supervise the daily routine of inmates at prisons and correctional facilities. They maintain order, enforce rules and oversee activities designed to rehabilitate inmates. Jailers must inspect facilities for safety by checking cells for contraband, unsanitary conditions or any type of tampering. They also must search inmates and enforce regulations. At times they will assist law enforcement with investigations of those who have escaped.

Jailer responsibilities is to ensure that the new prisoners are smoothly integrated into the existing prison population. An emphasis is placed on observing regulations of the jail and ensuring that no inmates attempt to assault or harm other prisoners. You may be required to check inmates and their cells to search for illegal contraband, weapons and unapproved items. Locks, windows, doors, gates and grilles are also routinely inspected for tampering.