Detention Officer

Detention Officer The Ottawa County Sheriff's Office is seeking qualified Detention Officers. Requirements Must be a U.S. Citizen. Have a High School Diploma or GED. Have a valid Driver's License with an insurable driving record. Must pass a background investigation and have no felony convictions. No domestic violence record. Good moral character. Available to work shifts in a 24/7 operation. Write clearly and concisely; use acceptable grammar, punctuation, and spelling; write reports which are organized, complete, accurate, and factual. Adapt to changes in working conditions (e.g., changes in assignment, shift changes, and different types of incidents). Proceed on assignments without waiting to be told what to do; make an effort to improve skills and keep informed of new developments; exert the effort needed to make sure the job is done right, the first time; be consistently productive. Follow orders, rules, and department policy. Prepare and maintain accurate and factual records. Work independently in the absence of supervision. Understand and follow written or verbal instructions. Maintain a high degree of personal and professional honesty and integrity. Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing. Responsibilities Supervise and control inmate behavior while performing various tasks during the daily operation of the detention center. Exercise appropriate judgment in handling special needs situations or inmates and provide assistance in the classification of inmates. Communicate effectively and coherently with staff or inmates using approved facility communication devices including the telephone system, intercom system, and portable or base radios. Perform searches of people, cells, objects capable of concealing contraband, and indoor and outdoor areas. Handle the physical demands of the job, including walking, kneeling, lifting, bending or stooping for long periods and possibly physical altercations with inmates. Administer basic emergency first aid; transport or escort inmates (hostile, aggressive, passive, etc.) using handcuffs and other approved restraints in accordance with policy and procedure. Read and comprehend legal and non‑legal documents, including medical instructions, committees, release orders, summons, and other documents. Maintain weapons, equipment, and uniforms in functional condition as prescribed by departmental policy. Maintain inmate property and storage; collect, resolve, or direct to appropriate individual or division inmate complaints, grievances, or requests. Prepare investigative and other reports or documentation using appropriate grammar. Endure verbal and mental abuse when confronted with hostile views or opinions of inmates and others in an antagonistic environment. Process and release inmates, including taking photographs and legible sets of inked fingerprints or palm prints. Report facility mechanical failures. Perform related duties and other responsibilities as assigned. Benefits Health Insurance (premium covered on some packages). Dental Insurance (optional). Vision Insurance (optional). Life Insurance ($20,000 included, additional available). Vacation, Comp, Sick and Holiday Time. Retirement Plan through OPERS: 20‑year OPERS Retirement for deputies and detention officers. Standard OPERS Retirement for all other positions. Job-Related Health / Fitness Requirements (for certain positions) Some positions—particularly sworn and detention roles—require the ability to perform essential job functions that may be physically and mentally demanding. Candidates may be required to pass job-related evaluations such as a physical agility test and/or a medical evaluation after a conditional offer of employment, consistent with applicable law. Applicants may request reasonable accommodation to participate in the hiring process. Equal Opportunity Employer Ottawa County Sheriff's Office is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law. We are committed to providing equal access to employment opportunities and will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities throughout the hiring process and employment, as required by law. #J-18808-Ljbffr Ottawa County Sheriff's Office