Matron

MATRON/CELL BLOCK MONITOR

SUMMARY:

The main duty of a cell block monitor is to assist and monitor all prisoners who are held in the holding facility of the Police Station. The monitor must be a female, and she is under the supervision of the Shift Commander. All monitors must have received a minimum of sixteen (16) hours of training, including suicide training, CPR and first aid familiarization with the facility, and searching prisoners.

Monitors may also be used during field operations when the commanding officer feels their assistance with females may be necessary.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Search all female prisoners when ordered to do so by the Shift Commander, taking possession of all articles of contraband or items which might be used to affect an escape or suicide or be used as weapons. Handle all property taken in accordance with established Department policy and procedure.


2. Under the direction of the Shift Commander, be responsible for the well-being and safekeeping of all female prisoners.


3. Communicate all significant information to the shift commander.


4. Care for lost or abused children brought into the Station.


5. Accompany all female prisoners to court or medical facilities.


6. While on duty, maintain the matron’s room in a neat and orderly manner.


7. Be available for duty on all occasions where exigent circumstances exist and report forthwith when summoned by Department personnel.

EOE/AA