What are the responsibilities and job description for the Detention Officer position at Sequoyah County Sheriff's Office?
Working at a correctional facility isn't for everybody. Our organization is always looking for Detention Officers who possess the right set of skills, work ethic, and personality to help maintain the safety and security of our correctional facility. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in a law enforcement capacity, enjoy working with people from diverse cultures and backgrounds, and have extensive knowledge of the laws and regulations governing correctional facilities. We are open to train the right candidate with no experience who is willing to learn the job.
Responsibilities:
- Make sure that the detention center population does not escape or cause harm to other prisoners or to prison staff.
- Keep track of prisoners' daily activities.
- Be able to handle dangerous situations with prisoners.
- Be able to teach sessions on personal hygiene.
- Be able to maintain order and discipline in the prison.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: From $2,300.00 per month
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 12 hour shift
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Sallisaw, OK 74955: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
Shift availability:
- Day Shift (Preferred)
- Night Shift (Preferred)
- Overnight Shift (Preferred)
Work Location: One location
Salary : $2,300