What are the responsibilities and job description for the Female Detention Officer - Part-Time position at City of Joplin, MO?
This position will be scheduled a 12-hour night shift that will rotate scheduled days every 2 weeks. The hours will be 6:00 pm - 6:00 am.
Requires successful post-offer completion of a background investigation, physical exam, and drug test as
a condition of employment with the City of Joplin.
Must be 18 years of age, with no felony convictions or misdemeanor domestic violence convictions. Must be in compliance with department policy on tattoos, piercings and gauges. Must be able to work a variety of shifts; subject to call-in as needed.
Under general supervision; supervises and monitors activities of inmates at the city's jail facility,
including the booking and releasing of prisoners, accepting payment of bonds, housing, visitation, and
transportation. Ensures security of the facility and safety of staff and inmates. Prevents escapes, controls
behavior of inmates, protects inmates from self and others, and protects facility property.
Essential Job Functions
Management reserves the rights to add, modify, change, or rescind the work assignments of different
positions and to make reasonable accommodations so that qualified employees can perform the essential
functions of the job. Regular and consistent attendance for the assigned work schedule is essential.
Certain essential functions below are specific to the detention assignment.
1. Enforces facility policy and procedures for the proper operation of the facility in accordance with City
policy, State standards, Police Department procedures, and other applicable regulations.
2. Treats inmates with dignity and respect, dealing with them fairly and firmly.
3. Supervises and controls movement of inmates and visitors.
4. Monitors inmate movement and activities within the housing unit, controls access and egress, assists
inmates in organizing and adequately performing housekeeping activities consistent with policy and
procedure.
5. Ensures policies and procedures for equipment, inmates, valuables, and bond money are followed.
6. Screens visitors to prevent unauthorized visitors; inspects and searches for contraband, drugs,
weapons, etc.; observes behavior of inmates and visitors to ensure compliance with regulations.
7. Operates a motor vehicle in a safe manner and in compliance with operating instructions, standards,
and State Motor Vehicle regulations.
8. Uses appropriate security and restraint equipment provided by the City in the correct and authorized
manner to avoid escape, incident, or injury.
9. Reports incidents or problems to the Shift Supervisor, Jail Administrator, or Captain as appropriate.
10. Contributes effectively to the Police Department, communicates effectively with co-workers, both
within the department as well as outside the department. Maintains satisfactory attendance to ensure
duties are performed without negatively impacting co-workers or delivery of service to the public.
Other Duties
- Attends and participates effectively at departmental staff meetings.
- Maintains the confidentiality of files, records, reports as required by law, City policy, and procedures.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
Knowledge of: Principles and practices of detention facility management as it relates to the supervision
and care of persons under institutionalized restraint; enforcing institutional rules firmly and fairly;
detecting potential behavior problems of inmates; carrying out oral and written directions accurately;
supervising activities of large groups of inmates; concepts of suicide prevention, classification, and
separation; corrections law, rules, and regulations; principles and practices of supervision and training;
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Skill in: Establishing and maintaining effective working relations with staff and others; handling difficult
interpersonal contacts; expressing oneself clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing; supervising
the preparation of a variety of standard records and reports; applying appropriate techniques to problems
and devising workable solutions; assigning, training, supervising, and evaluating the behaviors others;
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Education: High school diploma or GED equivalent required.
Experience: No prior work experience required.
Licenses and Certifications: Possess and maintain a valid state issued driver’s license.
Physical Demands Requirements and Working Conditions
This position works indoors in a jail/detention facility. Requires frequent standing and walking between
work areas. Finger dexterity is needed to access, enter, and retrieve data using a computer keyboard or
calculator and to operate standard office equipment; vision to read printed materials and a computer
screen, as well as for continuous observation of surroundings; hearing and speech to communicate in-
person and over the radio and telephone. Positions in this classification occasionally bend, stoop, kneel,
reach, push, and pull when searching, transporting, and restraining inmates. Employees may be required
to lift, carry, push, and pull materials and objects weighing up to 100 pounds, or heavier, with the use of
proper equipment or additional staff.
Employees work in jail facilities with controlled temperature conditions, constant noise, dust/mites, and
some exposure to hazardous physical substances such as cleaning chemicals. Employees may be exposed
to infectious diseases. Employees may interact with upset staff, inmates, and/or public and private
representatives in interpreting and enforcing departmental policies and procedures.