Jail Services Aide

Under general supervision, performs a variety of support duties for the Polk County Jail. Oversees the activities of inmate workers performing general housekeeping and sanitation duties of facilities; receives, inspects, inventories, records, stores, and transfers inmate property; performs commissary activities including ordering, inventory, receipt, distribution, and storage; ensures an adequate supply inventory, maintains records, and prepares activity reports; performs other duties as assigned in support of the operations of the jail facilities.

• Knowledge of basic supply inventory and accounting practices and principles.
• Knowledge of office and departmental policies and procedures.
• Basic understanding of the laws, rules, regulations, and standards pertaining to the operation of the Polk County Jail.
• Ability to satisfactorily complete the 40 hour basic jail training course as administered by the Polk County Jail.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Ability to efficiently utilize general office equipment.
• Ability to maintain a computerized inventory tracking system.
• Ability to keep accurate inventory and accounting records and prepare reports.
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
• Ability to plan and organize daily activities.
• Ability to direct the activities of inmate workers.
• Ability to remain physically active up to eight hours and bend/stoop, kneel, squat, reach, and crawl.
• Ability to lift, carry, pull, and push supplies, property, and materials weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Skill in operating a van to safely drive into and back-out of buildings with narrow entryways.
• Ability to establish and maintain satisfactory working relationships with other County employees, law enforcement/corrections personnel, and inmates utilizing courtesy, patience, and tact.

• Graduation from high school or the equivalent, and
• Six-twelve months related training or experience, or
• Any equivalent combination of training and experience that will have provided the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

• Candidate must pass a post-employment offer physical examination and physical capacity testing to ensure candidate meets the essential physical requirements of the position.
• A criminal background check is required.
• A drug screen is required prior to final offer of employment.
• A valid State of Iowa driver’s license is required.
• Ability to work evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays as required.
• Ability to work overtime with minimal advance notice.

Polk County is committed to providing a diverse work environment that is representative, at all levels, of the citizens we serve. Equal opportunities are available to all applicants and current employees regardless of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, genetic information, military or veteran status, citizenship status, mental or physical disability, or any other applicable characteristics protected by law.

Polk County believes that diversity, equity, and inclusion is critical to our success in serving and empowering our community and to our continued commitment to be one of the nation's most innovative public institutions.