DETENTION OFFICER

The Detention Officer reports directly to the Detention Corporal and will provide the primary means by which inmates are supervised and cared for. A wide variety of duties fall upon this position to specifically and directly ensure the safe, secure, and legally based operation of the daily detention operations.

Responsibilities and Essential Functions

• Responsible for relaying information and instructions to the inmates.
• Takes inmate requests and concerns and addresses them where needed and when possible. Informs supervisors when concerns cannot be addressed directly.
• Responsible for making sure all inmates are aware of the rules and regulations of the facility.
• Conducts housing unit and cell checks to ensure that inmates and daily activities are in accordance with policy and procedures.
• Maintains housing unit order.
• Remains aware and knowledgeable of emergency procedures vital to maintaining good order and discipline.
• Maintains proper care and maintenance of all aspects of the facility and reports shortcomings to chain of command in a timely manner. This may entail general custodial work and notifying chain of command of any damaged fixtures or incidents that are deemed worthy.
• Provides meals following the proper guidelines of the feeding schedule and facility policy and procedures.
• Handles the collection of laundry within the housing units.
• Assists the medical staff in the distribution of medications.
• Handles the collection and distribution of incoming and outgoing mail.
• Processes detainees into custody and the legal system. This involves recording information such as fingerprints, picture profiles and updating personal records.
• Conducts proper searches when appropriate and necessary as directed.
• Assists the intake and release process.
• Responds to emergency calls and assists fellow officers as required.
• Addresses violations of policy and procedures and guidelines for operations appropriately and in a timely manner.
• Perform escorts of inmates within the secure perimeter of the facility.
• Any of duties as assigned to ensure a proper, safe, and secure detention operation.

Work Conditions:

· Long hours – up to 12-hour shifts. Night shifts.

· Confined spaces

· Potentially stressful environment at times

· Structured work force with well-established chain of command

Performance Expectations

· Maintain the highest level of integrity and high level of ethical behavior

· Dedication to the task of providing secure custody and management of detainees

· Support and backup of fellow staff members

· Responsible, ethical, fair and consistent management of detainees

· Respectful, professional interaction with all occupants of the detention center.

· Reliable and timely in performance of duties

Qualifications and Credentials

· Professional minded individual.

· High School Diploma or GED.

· Physically able to stand for long periods of time.

· Physically able to perform self defense techniques when necessary.

· Physically able to lift up to 40lbs.

· Dedicated to the job and able to work flexible hours

· Able to respond to unscheduled work requests occasionally if needed.

• Drug test will be performed.

Personal Skills

· Good “people management skills”

· Patience

· Composure in stressful situations

· Able to take control of potential volatile situations

· Familiarity with Microsoft Suite Software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

· Interpersonal communications skills

Work Remotely

• No

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $17.86 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 12 hour shift
• Day shift
• Night shift

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Work Location: In person