Police Matron #OC-1880-2763

OPEN COMPETITIVE EXAMINATION FOR: POLICE MATRON

SALARY: $27.71 - $29.37/hourly (NOTE: NEW HIRES START AT THE BEGINNING OF THE RANGE)

FRINGE BENEFITS: Choose from available health insurance plans (employee contributions vary) Prescription Drug Rider,

Dental Plan, Group Life Insurance for Individual; Retirement Plan; paid Holidays; paid Vacation; paid Sick Days; paid Personal

Days.

The primary function of a police matron is to conduct searches, monitor and document the activity of female prisoners upon their arrival and in custody stay at the Waterbury Police Department.  Police matrons are responsible for maintaining the custody, safety, and well-being of a group of inmates.  When time permits, police matron will assist the Waterbury Police Department’s sworn personnel with the booking process and additional administrative task.

Monitors surveillance cameras of the female and juvenile cell blocks; Searches female prisoners and is present when they are processed; Assist Digitally and manually fingerprint female and juvenile prisoners. Assist in the prisoner booking process involving females and Juveniles. Patrols designated cell blocks or other prison quarters to ensure the safety and well-being of female and juvenile prisoners and that there are no security breaches; Inspects and tests cell bars, locks and partitions to make sure that they  are in proper working order and immediately reports any security breaches or equipment problems to the Desk Sergeant and/or Administrative Lieutenant;  Supervises visits to female and juvenile prisoners;  Takes counts of female and juvenile prisoners at prescribed periods;  Maintains a daily log book and other records as determined by the Chief of Police or his/her designee; Complete administrative task that may require, but not limited to following; typing, documenting, recording, reviewing and/ or auditing.  Complete incident reports on non-police related matters as deemed by sworn immediate supervisor.

Preferably some knowledge of modern practices relating to the guarding of prison inmates; ability to control women; firmness; sympathetic understanding of delinquents and of correctional problems; willingness to work in a secure, institutionalized environment; good physical condition. Successfully complete Collect/ NCIC training and maintain annual certification.

IN ORDER TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION YOU MUST INDICATE ON YOUR

APPLICATION THAT AS OF THE CLOSING DATE YOU HAVE THE FOLLOWING:

Completion of a High School Diploma or GED.  

Police, Military, or experience working in a correction type facility is preferred, but not required. 

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

 All candidates must successfully pass a thorough background investigation. Rotating 1^st, 2^nd and 3rd shift schedule

WORKING CONDITIONS, PHYSICAL AND MENTAL REQUIREMENTS

Physical Requirements: POLICE MATRON

Incumbents in this class must have general good health, be free from any disease or injury which would impair health or usefulness and possess and retain sufficient physical strength, stamina, agility, endurance and visual and auditory acuity required to perform all the duties of the class. Incumbents in this class may be required to lift moderate weights; may be exposed to some risk of injury from kitchen equipment and from students. A comprehensive medical examination, including a controlled substance screening, will be required of all applicants upon a conditional offer of employment. Frequency: Place an “X” in each box that is appropriate to your job

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The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the employee assigned to this position. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job responsibilities and duties performed by personnel so classified.

The City of Waterbury and Waterbury Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the District will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourage both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the District when necessary.

This position is covered under the written agreement between the City of Waterbury and the Waterbury City Employees Local 353, AFSCME. The Parts and Weights for this examination will be determined prior to conducting the exam. Individuals appointed shall be required to serve a working test period which will be, in effect, the final phase of the examination.

Appeal Process- An applicant may appeal notice of not meeting the minimum qualifications (Civil Service Rules and Regulations, Section 3741, Subsection B, Article 9) to the Civil Service Commission within seven (7) days of the date on such notice.

THE CITY OF WATERBURY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

E.O.E. M/F/D/V

EEOP Utilization Report available upon request