What are the responsibilities and job description for the Detention Attendant position at City of Worcester?
The City of Worcester is an EEO/AA Employer. Preference is given to Worcester residents.
If you wish to apply for this position, the deadline is Open Until Filled. Please note the following application options for this position:
- via the link in the job description.
- By Mailing to the Department of Human Resources, ATTN: Detention Attendant , 455 Main Street, Room 109, Worcester, MA 01608
(If applying via US Mail, please include a completed Application Questionnaire & VSID)
The City of Worcester is seeking qualified applicants for a female Detention Attendant for the Worcester Police Department. Under the direction of a Police Lieutenant, the position will maintain order and provide for the care and security of prisoners at the Police department. The Detention Attendant will receive and process prisoners, while monitoring and protecting their well-being. The successful candidate will be responsible for the security, sanitary, and general building maintenance of the detention area of the Worcester Police Department.
Bilingual applicants are encouraged to apply.
Essential Elements:
- Receive, conduct searches of, and book prisoners.
- Serve as guard.
- Exercise immediate supervision over inmate in cells.
- Make periodic inspections of cells and holding areas to prevent injury to persons and property.
- Make periodic counts of inmates and periodic checks of all prison areas to avoid contact of outsiders with inmates and to prevent any escape attempt.
- Keep watch over prisoners to note sickness or injury and to summon medical treatment as per department policy.
- Receive personal property of prisoners for safe keeping and provides for retention of property until the prisoner is released.
- Make verbal and written reports to superior officer as required.
- Perform related work as required.
Required Knowledges, Skills, and Abilities:
- Knowledge of police objectives and procedures and of federal and state law enforcement agencies and their operation.
- Knowledge of police records, methods, practices and procedures as they apply to the protection of inmates who are institutionalized.
- Knowledge of the laws under which property is held, destroyed or sold at auction.
- Moral integrity is an essential requirement.
- Ability to understand and carry out oral and written instructions.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees and the public.
- Ability to deal firmly and courteously with prisoners.
- Ability to catalog and store a variety of personal property.
- Ability to maintain discipline of prisoners under institutional conditions.
- Ability to make routine reports.
Minimum Requirements:
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- Experience with record keeping; or
- Any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the essential functions of the job.
- Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite
- Excellent communication skills
Preferred Qualifications:
- One (1) year of experience working in or with law enforcement
- One (1) year of experience with customer service
Apply Online
You may also send resume and cover to: City of Worcester, 455 Main Street, Room 109, Worcester, MA 01608. OPEN UNTIL FILLED, applications received prior to or on FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 6, 2026, will receive preference. Preference is given to Worcester residents. The City of Worcester is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. Women, minorities, people with disabilities and protected veterans are encouraged to apply. Direct inquiries to: City Hall, Human Resources, Room 109, 508-799-1030, HR@worcesterma.gov.
Salary : $22 - $26