Custodian Inmate Crew Leader

Custodian Inmate Crew Leader

Manatee County Sheriff's Office

Supervises inmates (trusties) to perform a variety of duties to keep the facilities clean and sanitary (excluding dorms). May include maintenance tasks such as cleaning surfaces, bathrooms, trash removal, sweeping, mopping, waxing, buffing tile floor surfaces, and vacuuming carpet. Maintains inventory and provides work-tracking reports as required.

• Ability to maintain effective working relationships with employees, other agencies, and the public.
• Ability to be a self‑starter, while working well in a strong team environment.
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
• Ability to take criticism and verbal abuse from inmates and their visitors without reacting negatively and project an image of self‑confidence and control.
• Ability to react quickly and calmly to emergency situations, make effective decisions when in stressful situations.
• Ability to use initiative and independent judgment within established guidelines.
• Ability to prepare and maintain maintenance records, including technical manuals, parts inventory and repair records.
• Ability to prioritize work.
• Knowledge of facility layout, including location of sally‑port controls, cell locks, control panels, secure perimeters, and emergency and safety equipment commonly used in a secure facility.
• Knowledge of how to search, inspect, and recognize contraband, weapons, or unauthorized activities.
• Skilled in searching/inspecting materials and facilities for contraband/weapons and unauthorized activities.
• Skilled in operating communication devices, including telephones, radios, and intercoms.

• Requires prolonged standing and walking, some bending, stooping, and stretching.
• Requires normal range of hearing and eyesight.
• Visual perception and discrimination, including color perception, is required.
• Must possess hand/eye coordination and manual dexterity necessary to use hands and arms to finger, handle, grasp, and feel; climb stairs; and operate computers, tools, and any other equipment used to perform the essential functions of the job.
• Ability to occasionally push, pull, lift, and/or carry equipment, tools, supplies and other materials weighing up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to raise objects in an upward movement, or move objects from position to position at the same level. Medium weight (21‑50 lbs) and vertical lifting range between 12 and 36 inches.

• Observes, documents, and reports any unusual changes in inmate behavior pursuant to FMJS requirements and in accordance with agency policies.
• Notifies designated persons immediately during an emergency situation, accurately describing the situation and location, pursuant to FMJS requirements and in accordance with agency policies.
• Ensures that adequate stock levels are maintained for all supplies provided, in accordance with agency policies.
• Instructs and guides inmates on the safe use, care and proper return of necessary equipment and tools to perform daily tasks.
• Ensures daily work is performed according to productivity and schedule expectations and in accordance with prescribed agency procedures, security and safety policies.
• Performs and oversees proper cleaning and sanitation processes to meet the custodial and maintenance needs of the agency, including building services, laundry and linen operations.
• Complies with safety programs to ensure all equipment and tools are used in a safe manner and with compliance to county, state, and federal policies and regulations pertaining to hazardous waste handling.
• Prioritizes maintenance requests based on urgency, safety concerns, available resources, supplies, and other pertinent criteria.
• Successfully completes all assignments to specifications, within specified timeframe and budget as directed and in accordance with agency policies and regulations.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

• High school diploma or equivalent (GED) required.
• Valid Florida driver license required.
• Medical screening required prior to appointment.

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