Under general supervision, secures and cares for inmate sentenced to jail by the municipal court; book in and conduct bond
hears for new arrests.
Performs leadership tasks to supervise inmates and maintain a safe, orderly, and sanitary
environment; conducts regular and professional visitations; assists in keeping the cell blocks clean;
distributes and retrieves linens; prepares meals for inmates; delivers and retrieves mail for inmates;
distributes medication as needed.
Performs tasks to book and process inmates arriving at the facility; searches inmates upon arrival to
the facility; completes inmate profile documentation.
Works to keep a peaceful and community oriented atmosphere among inmates; provides intervention
during inmate disputes; resolves physical conflicts.
Monitors activities to prevent escape of inmates.
Performs administrative tasks for the facility; maintains inmate records and related documentation;
updates and maintains related financial records; delivers court papers involving detainees; obtains
fingerprints; prepares incident reports; completes arrest reports; prepares meal, medication and
property documentation; maintains inventory of facility supplies; researches the NCIC for warrant
information.
Education and Experience:High School Education or Equivalent; and,
No experience; or,
Any combination of education, training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the essential functions of the job.
Licenses and Certifications:Necessary- Jail Management Certification, Drager Alcotest Certification, Taser Certification
Desirable- ACJIC & NCIC Certifications
IMPORTANT JOB FUNCTIONS:Act as Court Bailiff and Bond Hearing Staff
Transports inmates to various locations; escorts inmates to and from court.
Supervise facility cleaning through detainee labor.
Assists with dispatching activities as needed.
Performs other related duties as assigned.
MATERIAL AND EQUIPMENT USED:Drager Alcotest
Portable Breath Testing Device
Jail Board
Taser
OC Spray
Jail Management Software
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
Knowledge of:
Judicial system, operation and procedures for criminal prosecution.
Recordkeeping, report preparation, filing methods and records management techniques.
All computer applications and hardware related to performance of the essential functions of the job.
First Aid procedures and equipment.
Suspect/victim/witness interview and interrogation concepts, principles and practices.
Departmental policies and standard operating procedures.
Defensive tactics to protect self and others.
All computer applications and hardware related to performance of the essential functions of the job.
Department organization, standard operating guidelines and policies, rules, and regulations.
Preparing clear and concise reports, correspondence and other written materials.
Using tact, discretion, initiative and independent judgment within established guidelines.
Organizing work, setting priorities, meeting critical deadlines, and following up on assignments with a minimum of
direction.
Training other employees.
Using mathematics.
Applying logical thinking to solve problems or accomplish tasks; to understand, interpret and communicate complicated
policies, procedures and protocols.
The use and operation of all assigned equipment to include; fire arms, restraint devices, technical and/or specialized
equipment and basic first aid equipment.
Mental and Physical Abilities:
Police Detention Officer Class Specification
Prepared by Slavin Management Consultants for the City of Gulf Shores, AL, 2010..Revised 2019
Ability to mediate disputes between diverse groups of people.
Ability to be articulate while testifying in court or other legal proceedings.
Ability to understand and carry out oral and written instructions, giving close attention to detail and accuracy.
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operation and maintenance instructions, procedure manuals,
and so forth.
Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
Ability to interpret a variety of instructions in written, oral, diagram or schedule form.
Ability to rapidly and accurately recall names, faces, and details of incidents.
Ability to understand and carry out oral and written instructions.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with a variety of people.
Ability to maintain peace and order during potentially violent or disruptive situations.
Ability to respond calmly during emergencies.
Ability to analyze police problems and to adopt quick, effective, and reasonable courses of action with due regard to
surrounding hazards and circumstances.
Ability to read, analyze and interpret professional periodicals and journals, technical procedures and government
regulations.
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited
standardization exists.
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions.
Ability to use physical strength of arms and legs to climb up and over or to jump over, across, ascend, or descend large
obstacles.
Ability to subdue suspects in a physical confrontation bearing duty equipment.
Ability to push or pull self through openings of varying nature by using the necessary upper or lower body strength of the
arms or legs.
Ability to drag, push, pull, lift, or carry heavy objects or persons, rescue individuals, restrain suspects or victims, and drag
persons away from dangerous situations or respond to incidents.
Ability to run up or down stairways or respond to other incidents.
While performing the essential functions of this job the employee is frequently required to sit, use hands to finger, handle,
or feel, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, speak and hear, and lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
While performing the essential functions of this job the employee is occasionally required to lift and/or move more than 100
pounds.
Working Conditions:
Exposure to unknown and dangerous conditions such as intoxicated or violent arrestees and life threatening situation such
as armed and/or violent arrestees.
Police Detention Officer Class Specification
Prepared by Slavin Management Consultants for the City of Gulf Shores, AL, 2010..Revised 2019
Occasional exposure of work time to hazardous situations which involve armed or physically violent persons, or
interviewing mentally or emotionally disturbed persons.
Occasional exposure of work time to communicable and infectious diseases.
Working time may require irregular hours and shift times.
The incumbent's working conditions are typically moderately quiet.
At emergency scene, the incumbent's working conditions may be moderately loud.
Salary : $18 - $26
